Vince Bond Jr. Reporter covering Stellantis and marketing for Automotive News [email protected] 313-446-1653 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Stellantis eager to talk with prospective minority dealers A diversity executive with the automaker speaks about how it finds and matches minority dealer candidates to the right stores. EVs from Stellantis excite former FCA dealers Fiat Chrysler was behind the curve on EVs, but the outgoing dealer council chairman says the 2021 tie-up with PSA Group changed that. Kia leans into Super Bowl while others sit out Kia is pushing the Telluride during the Super Bowl because the company has increased production in the West Point, Ga., plant, said Russell Wager, Kia America's vice president of marketing. Sedans still have future at Honda as rivals bail on segment The automaker expects production to increase this year but that inventory will continue moving quickly off dealership lots. Mazda: Bringing fun-to-drive spirit to EVs Mazda National Dealer Advisory Council Chairman Rob Meyer on Mazda's approach to electrification, the impact of rising interest rates and how he's managed to fight through inventory shortages. Stellantis dealers near record profitability despite lower sales Increased profitability and a surge in Stellantis’ J.D. Power sales satisfaction scores gave the company and its dealers plenty to be excited about despite the production constraints that kept inventory tight. Stellantis has ‘real culture of customer satisfaction' Randy Dye, who just ended his term as Stellantis National Dealer Council chairman, spoke about Stellantis' EV plans, the high points of being under the Stellantis umbrella and Jeep's move upstream. Fun-to-drive Mazda vibe coming to brand's EVs The brand already sells the battery-electric MX-30 crossover in California and plans to debut a performance-oriented plug-in hybrid crossover in 2024. Ram 1500 Revolution EV pickup concept includes 3rd row Extra seating in the rear of the electric Ram Revolution concept could alter expectations of what a pickup is capable of and push rivals to carve out more passenger space as well. Stellantis' vision: Simple, relevant, useful technology The automaker is looking to enrich customers' lives with software, but in a way that is easily accessible and meets their needs at a given moment. Ram EV concept cabin lets you ‘stretch your body' The cabin of the 1500 Revolution BEV Concept is 4 inches longer than today's production truck for increased room and comfort, while the bed length remains the same. Sustainability will come in various forms for Stellantis The stylish Ram Revolution is just one piece in the broader galaxy of Stellantis, which is methodically planning its moves to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2038. Tavares lays out bold tech vision for Stellantis At CES, Stellantis' CEO warns of looming battles with China and said more assembly plants could be idled as the company battles recession and the costs of electrification. Ram EV pickup concept will follow you like a puppy and just about charge itself Stellantis brand's electric pickup won't be out until 2024, but it will pack some new features. STELLANTIS: Deliveries slide 13% in 2022 on weaker Jeep, Ram volume The automaker's sales have risen in just two quarters since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Load More
Vince Bond Jr. Reporter covering Stellantis and marketing for Automotive News [email protected] 313-446-1653 See All Staff Page