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UAW Warns Dodge Durango Assembly May Leave U.S.

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The UAW is concerned that Stellantis will attempt to move Dodge Durango production out of the United States — which it says would also be a violation of the aforementioned union agreement. However, the union is growing concerned that Belvidere will remain closed and that the Durango will be heading out of the country — likely to Mexico.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Chrysler writes that its has “ made the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles a priority to meet retail consumer preferences, comply with future regulations and as part of our commitment to sustainability. ”. “We Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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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.” News of an all-new midsize truck bound for the recently shuttered Belvidere plant has been reported in the past , though this document places an exclamation point on timing and volume – calendar year 2027 and about 100,000 units.

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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 will deliver improved fuel economy, provide pure-electric range and help vehicles meet future emission regulations. This investment and this transmission represent an important stepping stone in getting us to 2030 and further expanding our battery electric offerings. This new eight-speed is the ‘multi-tool’ of transmissions.

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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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Those actions have resulted in the recent launches of the award-winning all-new Jeep Wrangler and all-new Ram 1500, and the introduction of the newest member of the Jeep family, the all-new Jeep Gladiator, at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. —Mike Manley, CEO, FCA N.V. Plant investment details. FCA would invest $1.6

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UAW charges Stellantis with unfair labor practices

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Local UAW chapters have also filed contract grievances against Stellantis about the automaker’s alleged plans to move Dodge Durango production out of the United States. “In In our 2023 contract, we won major gains, including a commitment to reopen an idled assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, and to build the Dodge Durango in Detroit.

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Chrysler to Double Its Model Count with a New EV

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Suits in corner offices seek to right this detail with an electric vehicle they will unveil early next week. And, no, it’s not likely to be the Airflow – at least not the concept car which was looking all but production-ready over two years ago. Few companies play that particular game like Stellantis, it must be said.

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