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Will FCA keep or kill Chrysler and Dodge?

26 February 2019

Thanks to Ram and Jeep, FCA has strong cashflow and is making a lot of money in the USA. Big profits can quickly vanish though when there are so many brands needing fresh models. Which is why some see Chrysler and Dodge being phased out in the 2020s. But will these historic names really disappear?

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Traverse, the great divide - a tough CASE to crack

6 August 2018

There’s a great deal of consternation in the auto industry presently, but that concern is divided in to two camps. On the one hand, there are those in the here and now anxious about whether total industry volume in the US this year will be 18m or 17.8m. On the other hand, there are those more concerned about the future and whether CASE (connected, autonomous, shared and electrified) or ACES (to put it another way) will fundamentally challenge the industry’s business model that’s been built up over the last 100 years or so. The differences in approach were there for all to see at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars held in Traverse City, Michigan last week.

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Fiat Chrysler lays out its plans - what happens next?

4 June 2018

Jeep and Ram, two brands which are successful mainly in the USA, are expected to account for most of the future profitability of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at a global level over the next five years. That was the gist of the announcements made at FCA's 'Capital Markets Day'. Although a lot was said at Balocco, many questions concerning the next generation of models for FCA divisions went unanswered.

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ANALYSIS - future Chrysler, Dodge and Ram models

17 January 2018

The success of the new Ram 1500 is key to FCA. Should this high-margin pick-up become an even better seller than the old-shape model, it will see the final flames of what had once been a massive cash burn extinguished this year. Following a recent feature on Fiat and Abarth, this report takes a look at what else is in the pipeline for Ram, as well as for the Chrysler and Dodge brands.

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GENEVA INTERVIEW - FCA's Sergio Marchionne

6 March 2018

Fiat Chrysler chief Sergio Marchionne is never short of a few words for the press, in an hour long round table in Geneva he covered a multitude of bases from the performance of the brands, steel tariffs in the US, the Chinese, diesel engines, new technologies and even his own plans once he steps down from his role.

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INTERVIEW: Fiat brand head, Olivier Francois

17 November 2014

Fiat's 500 family could be the template for future C or D segment models, Fiat global brand chief Olivier Francois has hinted in an interview with just-auto.

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Q&A with Aha: Analytical data from the Cloud

28 July 2014

The IT industry has made much of the benefits of a Cloud infrastructure, offering better security and less complex networks in the workplace. Infotainment specialist Harman with subsidiary Aha claims its use in the car could be equally effective. It is now offering OEMs and service providers a chance to use the Cloud beyond downloading apps, navigation updates or music. Understanding what features are being used by the end customer, finding software bugs, removing unused features, reducing recalls or targeting specific customers with updates and advertising are just some of the ideas that Harman claims it can offer with its new Aha Cloud Platform Analytics and Updates Service. just-auto spoke to Siegfried Schuler, Director Centre of Competence Aha, about the service and find out what OEMs are most interested in.

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INTERVIEW: Ford CEO Alan Mulally

28 May 2014

Alan Mulally's tenure as Ford's CEO has seen the company evolve in line with his vision of 'One Ford'. He also successfully guided Ford through recession and has generally been lauded by investors. He passes the reins over to Mark Fields in July. Dave Leggett caught up with him on the London leg of his Ford circuit farewell tour of Europe.

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FCA Canada sales down 4% in June 2019

4 July 2019

FCA Canada reported June 2019 sales of 21,566 vehicles. "June sales year-over-year saw solid increases from both the Ram and Jeep brands," FCA Canada president and CEO Reid Bigland said. "The highly-anticipated Jeep Gladiator pickup and new...

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Fiat-Chrysler announces ZF transmission deal

3 July 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has named ZF Friedrichshafen as its global transmission supplier for rear wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles with front longitudinal drive configuration.

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FCA US sales up 2% in June 2019

3 July 2019

FCA US reported its best June in 14 years as total sales climbed 2% to 206,083 vehicles, driven by Ram pickup trucks which had its highest month of sales since the brand was detached from Dodge and launched as a standalone division in 2009. Sales of Ram...

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FCA launches in-car commerce platform

25 June 2019

FCA in the US is launching Uconnect Market, a new platform that allows car occupants to make on demand reservations and to purchase products and services directly from the vehicle touchscreen.

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FCA US sales up 2% in May 2019

4 June 2019

FCA US achieved three records in May, led by the Ram brand which notched its 12th consecutive monthly sales record as demand for both light-duty and heavy-duty pickup trucks remained strong. It was the best May ever for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the...

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FCA Canada sales dip 25% in May 2019

4 June 2019

FCA Canada reported May 2019 sales of 21,042 vehicles, representing the best sales month of the year. Retail sales for the month were 15,272 vehicles while fleet sales totalled 5,770 vehicles. Fleet sales were down 43% compared with the prior...

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FCA US sales dip 6% in April 2019

3 May 2019

FCA US LLC notched four US sales records for April, highlighting consumer demand for the company’s brands despite continued softness within the industry.   FCA sold 172,900 vehicles in the month compared to 184,149 vehicles for the same period a...

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FCA Canada sales down 10% in April 2019

3 May 2019

FCA Canada reported April 2019 sales of 20,802 vehicles. "Through the first four months of 2019, Ram light-duty pickup trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokee continue to gain momentum in the Canadian market," said FCA Canada president and CEO Reid...

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FCA US sales drop 7% in March 2019

3 April 2019

FCA US reported a new March record for the Ram brand as sales jumped 15%, underscoring the success the company has found in its two-pronged strategy of selling both the Ram 1500 and Ram Classic. The performance of the Ram brand, combined with a new March...

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FCA Canada sales plunge 11% in March 2019

3 April 2019

FCA Canada reported March 2019 sales of 21,684. "Our dealers are excited to welcome the new Ram Heavy Duty on the heels of a month where the outgoing model saw sales rise nine%," said FCA Canada president and CEO Reid Bigland. "Zooming out,...

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FCA axing third Windsor shift

29 March 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is axing a third shift at its Canadian minivan plant.

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FCA recalls 965,000 petrol vehicles for catalyst swap

14 March 2019

It's not just Volkswagen Group or Jaguar Land Rover getting caught with embarrassing excess emissions - now comes news Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will recall about 965,000 petrol vehicles in the US and Canada which do not meet emissions standards.

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NHTSA and IIHS reports on AEB equipped by automakers

14 March 2019

Ten automakers report equipping more than half of the vehicles they produced between 1 September 2017, and 31 August 2018, with automatic emergency braking (AEB), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for...

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FCA US sales down 2% in February 2019

6 March 2019

FCA US reported that the Jeep Cherokee set an all-time February sales record, despite another month of bitter weather across key selling regions for the brand. The Ram brand scored another record month as well, on the back of award-winning products in the hot...

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FCA Mexico sells 4,887 units in February 2019

6 March 2019

In February, FCA Mexico reported sales of 4,887 units. "The Jeep brand has an important product line-up focused on SUV´s with unique features that have placed it as one of the most known brands worldwide,” Bruno Cattori, president and CEO...

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FCA Canada sales down 2% in February 2019

6 March 2019

FCA Canada announced February 2019 sales declined 2% to 18,461 vehicles compared with sales of 18,831 vehicles in February 2018. "With a strategic focus on Ram and Jeep vehicles, as well as our Canadian-made minivans, we are gaining momentum in the...

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FCA US sales up 2% in January 2019

8 February 2019

FCA US LLC said January US sales rose 2% to 136,082 vehicles compared with sales of 132,803 vehicles in January 2018. Retail sales for the month were 104,290 vehicles while fleet sales totalled 31,792 vehicles and accounted for 23% of total sales during the...

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FCA Mexico sells 6,712 units in January 2019

8 February 2019

In January, FCA Mexico recorded sales of 6,712 units. "We started the year on the right path, 2019 Ram 1500 was named North American Truck of the Year; achieving the “Triple Crown” and confirming that it is the best pickup in its...

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FCA Canada sales plunge 20% in January 2019

8 February 2019

FCA Canada reported 14,191 vehicles sold for the month of January 2019, up 19% from the prior month (December 2018). The Company continues its strategy of reducing sales to the daily rental segment. Jeep Brand Jeep brand reported sales of 4,664 vehicles...

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FCA announces Takata inflator recall

14 January 2019

In the latest phase of its NHTSA-supervised programme, FCA US is recalling about 1.4m vehicles in the US to replace Takata passenger side airbag inflators that may, on deployment, send shrapnel into the vehicle cabin.

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FCA US sales up 9% in 2018

8 January 2019

FCA US reported December US sales of 196,520 vehicles, a 14% increase compared with sales of 171,946 vehicles in December 2017. Retail sales for the month rose slightly to 151,077 vehicles. Fleet sales totalled 45,443 vehicles and accounted for 23% of total...

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FCA Mexico sells 88,083 units in 2018

8 January 2019

In December, FCA Mexico recorded sales of 7,388 units. Full-year sales were 88,083 units. "2018 was a year of important product launches,” said Bruno Cattori, president and CEO of FCA Mexico. "Among these were the iconic Jeep Wrangler, the...

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FCA Canada sells 224,889 vehicles in 2018

8 January 2019

FCA Canada reported 11,923 vehicles sold for the month of December 2018. The Company continues its strategy of reducing sales to the daily rental segment. For the year, FCA Canada reported total sales of 224,889 vehicles. Ram was the top performer for FCA...

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FCA Mexico sells 8,108 units in November 2018

10 December 2018

In November, FCA Mexico recorded sales of 8,108 units, best sales month of the year. "Our product portfolio continues growing and offering vehicles that become trend in their respective segments. Last month, 2020 Jeep Gladiator was launched, the...

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FCA US sales surge 17% in November 2018

10 December 2018

FCA US reported US sales of 181,310 vehicles in November, a 17% increase compared with sales in November 2017 of 154,919 vehicles. Sales were driven by the Jeep and Ram brands which set a variety of records in total, retail and nameplate sales. Ram led FCA...

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FCA Canada sales plunge 35% in November 2018

10 December 2018

FCA Canada reported November 2018 sales of 12,366 vehicles. In November, fleet sales were down 49% year over year, as FCA Canada continues its strategy of reducing its sales to the daily rental segment. Jeep Brand For the calendar year, Jeep brand sales...

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Euro NCAP rates nine new cars, Fiat Panda gets zero stars

6 December 2018

Euro NCAP released the safety ratings of nine cars. The Audi Q3 , BMW X5, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jaguar I-Pace, Peugeot 508, Volvo V60 and its partner, the Volvo S60, all achieve a maximum five-star rating. However, two FCA vehicles – Fiat’s aging Panda...

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FCA US sales up 16% in October 2018

6 November 2018

FCA US LLC reported US sales of 177,391 vehicles in October, a 16% increase compared with sales in October 2017 of 153,373 vehicles. Sales were driven by the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Alfa Romeo brands, which all posted increases over the same period a...

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FCA Canada sales drop 15% in october 2018

6 November 2018

FCA Canada reported October 2018 sales of 14,669 vehicles. Jeep Brand Jeep brand reported sales of 4,491 in October. Jeep Grand Cherokee led the way with 1,103 sales, an increase of 39% over last year, followed by Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Compass with sales...

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FCA Mexico sells 6,777 units in October 2018

6 November 2018

In October, FCA Mexico recorded sales of 6,777 units. "In order to complement our Premium range, last month we launched the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, the fastest SUV on track, with a lap record of 7 minutes and 51.7 seconds in...