Tim Kuniskis, who shepherded Dodge amid the roll out of the high-powered Hellcat Chargers and Challengers, is again leading passenger car brands in North America for FCA US. Jim Morrison, who led the Ram brand in North America, slides over to head Jeep, where he'll be responsible for sales, marketing and strategic operations.

Fiat may be struggling, but an Austin, Texas, dealer is standing firmly behind the brand, saying dealers "need to remember why this brand is fun, exciting, young and cool and really commit to that."

FCA is jumping into the world of in-vehicle transactions this year with Uconnect Market, which will enable users to order pizza, make restaurant reservations, pay for gasoline and parking and schedule vehicle service.

The federal probe has led to charges of tax fraud and other crimes against former FCA US employees and people associated with the UAW. "We continue to cooperate with this investigation and are in discussions with the DOJ about a potential resolution of its investigation," FCA said in a government filing. 

For now, the embattled sales chief, who has filed a whistleblower lawsuit, is focused on ensuring FCA and its dealers keep hitting their numbers each month, his lawyer said.

Just when it seemed Fiat Chrysler was on a clear path forward, the automaker pulled the plug on a merger with Renault and was sued by its own U.S. sales boss.

Most Fiat models could desperately use more buyers. One, the 500e, is notable for a time when Fiat Chrysler’s then-CEO Sergio Marchionne urged people not to buy it. One buyer wasn't listening.

In the U.S., more Jeeps are sold every four days than the number of Fiats likely to be purchased in all of 2019. That's the bleak reality for Fiat.

Reid Bigland, head of U.S. sales for Fiat Chrysler and the Ram brand, claims the company has retaliated against him for cooperating with a federal investigation into the company's sales reporting practices, and slashed his pay by approximately 90 percent.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' U.S. sales rose 2 percent in May after a record month from Ram and a slight gain at Dodge. Jeep volume dropped for the fifth month in a row.

For dealers and employees, the prospect of another merger isn't surprising, and many are optimistic about what it could mean for them. But bad memories of DaimlerChrysler linger.

Dealers have been asking the social media giant for more details on how to use its various ad tools and better execute successful campaigns.

Steve Beahm, the head of FCA's passenger car brands and Mopar unit in North America, left after a career that spanned more than 30 years.

Jeep is a titan in the U.S., but there's plenty of room for growth in other markets. Its new boss, Christian Meunier, will bring his vast global experience from Ford, Land Rover, Nissan and Infiniti at a time when the SUV brand is expanding its footprint overseas.