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Stellantis Pulls Out of LA, SEMA

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We'll have to see if Ford or General Motors follow suit. Stellantis not being in LA means that consumers won't see displays from Dodge, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Ram, Chrysler, Jeep, and Mopar. That's a lot of floor space that just opened -- especially since Stellantis usually brings test tracks.

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UAW strikes: GM shuts down Kansas plant and lays off 2,000 workers

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General Motors (GM) has shut down a manufacturing plant in Kansas and laid off the site’s roughly 2,000 workers after the automaker stated plans to do so last week. The news comes as the latest amidst strikes from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union targeting Ford, GM and Stellantis.

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Ford leverages EV production head start against rivals in latest ramp

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Despite Ford entering the EV market significantly behind Tesla and even lagging General Motors, its vehicles have quickly overtaken its traditional rivals, making the Blue Oval the second most popular EV brand in the United States. Dodge has yet to reveal any EVs in a production-ready form.

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FCA approving use of E15 in MY 2016 vehicles

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is approving the use of E15 (15% ethanol and 85% gasoline) in its model year (MY) 2016 Chrysler/Fiat, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles.

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TTAC's Worst Cars of 2023

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Chevrolet Equinox: Despite the reputation of this place, don’t view this selection as a wanton broadside swipe at General Motors. Tim Healey 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE Trailhawk: There are bad cars and then there are cars that aren't bad in a vacuum, but fall short of expectations. At least the Kia’s price point is attractive.

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Visteon partners with Autonet Mobile on connected car technology

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Autonet Mobile’s current customers include Fiat-Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM Trucks, Mercedes Benz, Maserati, Subaru and General Motors. Visteon expects to begin manufacturing for various vehicle manufacturers in the second half of 2014.

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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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General Motors. Dodge Journey, Avenger and Caliber and Jeep Patriot and Compass registered their best July sales ever. Jeep Patriot sales increased 134 percent (8,059 units) compared with July 2008. Jeep Compass sales were up 95% (2,727 units) versus July 2008. Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge.