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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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Interior design and technology – Fiat 500L

16 July 2018

The Fiat 500L MPV was launched in the UK in 2013, receiving a facelift in 2017 when 40 per cent of the components were replaced. Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look inside the cavernous 500L to see what’s new.

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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 Fiat and Abarth models

15 January 2018

The first chapter in a series of articles exploring the current and next models from FCA Italy's stable of makes centres on the Fiat brand, as well as Abarth. This will be followed over the coming weeks by explorations of what's ahead for Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Ferrari. Even though Italians bought 60,000 Ypsilons during 2017, Lancia has no future models.

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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: Nexteer Automotive president and COO Laurent Bresson

19 January 2015

Nexteer, the former GM Saginaw steering division, has flourished under the ownership of China-based Pacific Century Motors its owner since 2011. Calum MacRae caught up with Nexteer’s president and COO Laurent Bresson at the recent NAIAS.

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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 Mentor Graphics

18 September 2014

Mentor Graphics is a major supplier of software tools that help engineers design electronic systems and components. Headquartered in Oregon, US, Mentor generates annual revenues of some US$1bn. Its tools are involved in the design of almost every electronic gadget you can think of. To find out about its automotive business, Matthew Beecham spoke to Martin O’Brien, General Manager, Integrated Electrical Systems Division Mentor Graphics.

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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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China Automotive Systems secures major deals in Europe and India

18 December 2018

China Automotive Systems, a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, announced it has reached a series of milestones for electronic power steering ("EPS") and mechanic steering gears ("MSG") in different international markets in 2018.

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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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Latin NCAP announces results for Fiat 500X and new Chevrolet Cruze

8 November 2018

The sixth round of results of the year of the New Car Assessment Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean, Latin NCAP, was released with a top result and an advanced award for Fiat 500X while new Cruze renews a solid four stars result. The Chevrolet...

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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...

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FCA US sales surge 15% in September 2018

3 October 2018

FCA US reported US sales of 199,819 vehicles, a 15% increase compared with sales in September 2017 of 174,266 vehicles. FCA US total sales and retail sales both posted their best performance in September in 18 years. The September total sales record was in...

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FCA Canada sales down 4% in September 2018

3 October 2018

FCA Canada reported September 2018 sales of 17,698 vehicles. Jeep Brand The Jeep brand remains on pace for another stellar year with sales of 59,052 vehicles, a 9% increase compared with the same time last year. For the month, Jeep brand sales of 5,033...

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FCA Mexico sells 7,485 units in September 2018

3 October 2018

In September, FCA Mexico recorded sales of 7,485 units. "Last month, 2019 Ram 1500 was included in Wards 10 Best User Experience List, this award is given a month after the launch of the vehicle in our country. This pickup's arrival to the Mexican...

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FCA CEO announces new management roles

1 October 2018

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Mike Manley has named new managers following the recent untimely death of Sergio Marchionne. Most are adding additional responsibility rather than moving completely to a new role.

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FCA Mexico sells 7,438 units in August 2018

5 September 2018

FCA Mexico recorded sales of 7,438 units. "FCA Mexico is known for bringing vehicles to the Mexican market that raise the bar in different segments," said Bruno Cattori, president and CEO of FCA Mexico. "To continue this trend, we launched...

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FCA US sales up 10% in August 2018

5 September 2018

FCA US LLC reported sales of 193,718 vehicles, a 10% increase compared with sales in August 2017 of 176,033. Overall, FCA US retail sales rose 17% to 164,727 vehicles. Fleet accounted for 15% of total sales. Sales were led by both the Jeep and Ram brands....

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FCA Canada sales down 10% in August 2018

5 September 2018

FCA Canada reported August 2018 sales of 17,770 vehicles. Jeep Brand For the calendar year, Jeep brand sales of 54,019 vehicles are up 7% compared with the same time one year ago. The all-new Jeep Wrangler remains the most popular-selling Jeep in the...

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IIHS announces ratings for 2018-2019 model minivans

16 August 2018

The Toyota Sienna stumbled, the Chrysler Pacifica turned in an acceptable performance and the Honda Odyssey finished strong in the Institute's passenger-side small overlap front crash test. The 2018–19 model minivans are the latest group to be put...

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FCA US sales up 6% in July 2018

2 August 2018

FCA US LLC reported July 2018 sales of 170,970 vehicles, a 6% increase compared with sales in July 2017 of 161,477 vehicles. Overall sales were propelled by the Ram brand and Jeep brand. The Jeep brand had its best July ever as the Cherokee, Compass and...

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FCA Mexico sells 7,177 units in July 2018

2 August 2018

In July, FCA Mexico recorded sales of 7,177 units.   "Our Jeep and Ram brands continue their growth based on the the wide range of products we offer, positioning them in some segments as sales leaders,” said Bruno Cattori, president and CEO...

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FCA Canada sales dip 33% in July 2018

2 August 2018

FCA Canada reported sales of 15,652 vehicles. Jeep Brand For the calendar year, Jeep brand sales of 48,083 vehicles are up 8% compared with the same time, one year ago. Leading the way for the brand is Jeep Wrangler with 18,017 vehicles sold to date in...

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FCA Canada sales drop 17% in June 2018

5 July 2018

FCA Canada reported sales of 22,479 vehicles. Jeep Brand Through the first half of 2018, Jeep brand sales have risen 22% to 41,893 units. Focusing in on June 2018, Jeep brand sales increased 6% to 6,215 units, as compared to the same month last year....

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FCA US sales up 8% in June 2018

4 July 2018

FCA US reported June 2018 sales of 202,264 vehicles, an 8% increase compared with sales in June 2017 of 187,348 vehicles. Overall sales were bolstered by both the Jeep and Ram Truck brands, which reported significant increases for the month. FCA retail...

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FCA lays out South American plans

2 July 2018

Following announcements by the Brazilian units of Volkswagen and GM, FCA's local arm has disclosed its strategy for the next five years.

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FCA US sales up 11% in May 2018

4 June 2018

FCA US reported sales of 214,294 vehicles in May 2018, an 11% increase compared with sales of 193,040 vehicles in May 2017.   US retail sales for the month rose 10% to 167,785, making it the highest month of retail sales since July 2005 when 219,045...

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FCA Mexico sells 7,323 vehicles in May 2018

4 June 2018

In May, FCA Mexico recorded sales of 7,323 units. "Last month, we launched the most powerful and fastest SUV, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, which offers a 6.2l V-8 supercharged engine delivering 707hp. This engine is proudly assembled in our...

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FCA Canada sales down 15% in May 2018

4 June 2018

FCA Canada reported sales of 28,193 vehicles, a 15% decrease compared with the Company’s highest monthly sales ever, reported in May 2017 of 33,186 vehicles. Jeep Brand Jeep brand total sales increased 8% in May 2018 to 7,278 vehicles. For the...

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FCA extends deal to supply cars to Waymo

1 June 2018

FCA US and Waymo announced they will expand their partnership with an agreement to add up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans to Waymo's self-driving fleet. This venture builds upon a previous commitment, announced in January, to deliver thousands of vehicles to Waymo's driverless transportation service. Vehicle delivery is expected to begin in late 2018.

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FCA Mexico sells 6,684 vehicles in April 2018

3 May 2018

In April, FCA Mexico recorded sales of 6,684 units.   "Last month, we introduced Stelvio, the first Alfa Romeo SUV, which combines iconic Italian design, technology and engineering as part of the DNA of the brand," said Bruno Cattori,...