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Gas War: California Brings Stellantis to Heel

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This means the automaker — which oversees Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and several brands that are not sold in the United States — will be required to cut emissions through the 2026 model year and adhere to California’s requirement to have a majority electrified fleet within the next several years.

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Fiat Revives 500e As Limited Edition Luxury Item

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Despite being pulled from our market in 2019, the Fiat 500e is coming back. You might recall the little electric as the model the late Sergio Marchionne begged Americans not to buy back when Stellantis was still Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The vehicle remains a pint-sized runabout best suited for urban environments and short trips.

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What's the Deal? UAW Strike Deadline Nears With No Contracts Signed

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When GM workers went on strike in 2019, you saw gross state product drop in Michigan in the fourth quarter, while in the rest of the country it was largely unaffected. But the threshold for catastrophe is in there somewhere and a month-long strike from the UAW certainly wouldn't be desirable for the automotive sector, nor the broader economy.