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2024 Dodge Durango Also Getting Limited Production 'Last Call' Editions

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It’s now the Dodge Durango’s turn, with Stellantis announcing “last call” editions of the V8-equipped SUV. While the Durango SRT 392 and Durango SRT Hellcat will still be on offer for another year, Dodge has decided to limit production and change some names on the sendoff models.

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Stellantis/UAW Deal Spills Tea on Future Product

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One of the most common refrains from automaker PR departments is “we cannot comment on future product.” A document detailing a slew of finer points about the agreement has been posted to the Web, diving into deep detail about everything from finances to product plans.

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Chrysler investing $114M in Trenton, Mich., facility to boost Pentastar production

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Chrysler Group LLC will invest $114 million in new equipment at its Trenton Engine Complex to support increased production of the Pentastar engine. The Pentastar engine was recently recognized by Ward’s Automotive as one of the “Ten Best” for 2010. Since June 2009, Chrysler Group has invested nearly $3.2 billion in its US facilities.

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FCA to invest $4.5B to expand production capacity in Michigan, electrify Jeep vehicles with PHEV, possible BEV models

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The move would increase capacity to meet growing demand for its Jeep and Ram brands, including production of two new Jeep-branded white space products, as well as electrified models. Pentastar production at Mack I would end by Q3 2019. Mack II has been idle since it ceased production of the 3.7-liter FCA would invest $1.6

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Stellantis to invest $229M in Kokomo operations to produce 4th-gen 8-speed transmission; ICE, MHEV and PHEV

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It is a versatile transmission that can be adapted for a variety of applications, allowing us the flexibility to adjust our production as consumer demand for electrified vehicles grows over the next decade. Adding electrified transmission assembly also diversifies the product portfolio of the Kokomo operations.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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Luxury-minded electrics are simply too expensive for most people to afford and the more pedestrian models have been seen in the news for battery fires and botched product launches. still used production quotas. stated Mike Aus, dealer principal of Durango Motor, which sells Ford, Lincoln, Kia and Toyota vehicles out of Colorado.

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Pilot program to provide e-bikes to low-income workers in Durango, CO; NREL/CEO study on use patterns, efficiency benefits

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Supported by a $50,000-grant from the Colorado Energy Office, 16 low-income workers in Durango, Colorado will receive e-bikes through a pilot program of the 4 Corners Office of Resource Efficiency ( 4CORE ). Our analysis results indicate that the use of e-bikes corresponded to reduced travel time and increased productivity.

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