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Fiat boosts stake in Chrysler to 58.5% after achieving fuel economy and production commitment milestone with the new Dart

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Fiat has boosted its interest in the Chrysler Group by another 5% following Chrysler’s achievement of the “Ecological Event”—receiving regulatory approval for an automobile based on a Fiat platform or vehicle technology having a fuel efficiency rating of at least 40 combined miles per gallon (5.88 Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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UAW Warns Dodge Durango Assembly May Leave U.S.

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The United Automobile Workers(UAW) is presently beefing with Stellantis leadership and has yet to let up. 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.

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Bills in Virginia General Assembly Seek to Have Automakers Shield Auto Dealers from Financial Impact of Restructuring

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who is also the part owner of a Dodge franchise. These are opposed by the auto industry, which says automakers would face significant additional costs (billions, according to the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers) if they decide to shut down a line of cars in their ongoing efforts to become more financially efficient and viable.

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Electric Car Company Aurica Motors Enters Two Partnerships for Manufacturing Training and Engineering

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The Clean Tech Institute in Santa Clara has agreed to develop a training curriculum for electric auto manufacturing. Motive develops concept vehicles for major automakers such as Dodge, Hyundai, Suzuki, Chrysler, and Toyota. Aurica provides an opportunity to launch a new era of more efficient and sustainable automobile production.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Dodge Journey, Avenger and Caliber and Jeep Patriot and Compass registered their best July sales ever. Dodge Caliber sales were up 63% (7,718 units) compared with July 2008. Click to enlarge.

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

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Similarly, the United Auto Workers’ Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, a voluntary employees’ beneficiary association trust (VEBA) has been issued an equity interest in Chrysler Group equal to 55% on a fully diluted basis. Accavitti served most recently as Director, Dodge Brand Marketing. Earlier post.). The Board is expected to name C.

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Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid

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Italian Under the Skin Scratch the surface of the 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T and you will find the Alfa Romeo Tonale, with Dodge and Alfa Romeo two of 16 Stellantis automobile brands sold throughout the world. Dodge was most recently the performance division of the old Chrysler Corporation. The onboard 7.4 Expectations Met?

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