article thumbnail

FCA to invest $400M to convert idled Indiana transmission plant to build GMET4 engines

Green Car Congress

liter Global Medium Engine inline four-cylinder turbo that is currently offered on the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Cherokee. liter turbocharged I-4 engine is part of FCA’s Global Medium Engine family. FCA will invest $400 million to repurpose an idled transmission plant in Kokomo, Ind., engine with engine stop start (ESS).

Indiana 269
article thumbnail

FCA to invest $1B+ in Warren Truck Assembly, move Ram Heavy Duty production from Mexico

Green Car Congress

This investment is in addition to the announcement made in January 2017, which committed to spending a portion of $1 billion in Warren Truck Assembly to expand the Jeep product line with the addition of the all-new Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. FCA has invested $10 billion in its US manufacturing operations since June 2009.

Mexico 150
article thumbnail

FCA investing $1B in US plants; Ram heavy duty production moving from Mexico to Warren

Green Car Congress

Consistent and combined with previously announced investments, FCA US is further demonstrating its commitment to strengthening its US manufacturing base, and aligning US capacity to extend the Jeep product lineup. billion in its US manufacturing facilities and created 25,000 new jobs to date since 2009.

Mexico 150
article thumbnail

New Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance; New Global Brand-Focused Structure

Green Car Congress

With the US Supreme Court yesterday clearing the final potential obstacle, Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Group finalized their previously announced global strategic alliance, forming the “new" Chrysler. The “old” Chrysler had entered bankruptcy on 30 April 2009. The new Chrysler will begin operations immediately.

Chrysler 150
article thumbnail

Chrysler Resumes Production at Seven North American Assembly Plants

Green Car Congress

Chrysler Group LLC will resume volume production of vehicles with the start up of seven of its North American assembly plants the week of 20 June 2009. The announcement of the restart comes One week after finalizing its global strategic alliance with Fiat Group. Earlier post.). Louis North Assembly Plant (Fenton, MO) – Dodge Ram.

Chrysler 150
article thumbnail

Chrysler LLC Forms Strategic Alliance with A123Systems for First Generation of ENVI Electric Vehicle Lineup

Green Car Congress

“We’re confident that our collaboration with Chrysler will serve as proof that American innovation is alive and well and ready to lead the new global market for fuel-efficient electric vehicles.” The five vehicles included the Dodge Circuit EV, Jeep Wrangler EV, Jeep Patriot EV, Chrysler Town & Country EV and the Chrysler 200C EV concept.

Chrysler 150
article thumbnail

Chrysler Files for Bankruptcy; Reaches Agreement with Fiat for New Company; Fiat Percentage Ownership Tied to Fuel-Efficiency Targets

Green Car Congress

Chrysler has also reached an agreement in principle to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat SpA to form a new company. It would allow Chrysler and Fiat to fully optimize their respective manufacturing footprints and the global supplier base, while providing each with access to additional markets.

Chrysler 150