Plant’s 2021 Truck and Van Preview
Ford has completely re-designed their F-150 for 2021, and…
Revamped Detroit plant to start making new Jeep
Revamped vehicle will roll off the assembly line at a restored Detroit factory complex by March 31
Ford revives Bronco brand, aims at Jeep’s big off-road sales
Two- and four-door versions aimed at taking sales from Fiat Chrysler’s top brand.
Fiat Chrysler is shaken without visionary CEO behind wheel
Marchionne steps down early because of severe health problems. Jeep executive Mike Manley is taking over.
China’s Great Wall considers bid for Fiat Chrysler Jeep unit
Marchionne says the brand is for sale; can’t compete globally without a tie-up to a bigger partner.
Fiat Chrysler to recall 50,000 SUVs worldwide over engine stall issue
Affects about 3,400 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot vehicles in Canada.
Fiat Chrysler bets on SUVs, sees Jeeps soaring
Predicts sales will double thanks to cheaper gas prices and new models.
Lexus tops Consumer Reports reliability survey
The worst performers were Infiniti, Cadillac, Ram, Jeep and Fiat among 28 brands.
Jeep recalling 206,668 Cherokees: defective wipers
Fiat Chrysler says 18,366 2014 model vehicles in Canada may be affected.
Only three SUVs perform well in front crash tests
Nissan Murano and Jeep Wrangler get tops marks from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
US reopens Jeep, Dodge sun visor probe
Investigation found a short in the vanity lamp wiring could cause the vehicle’s sun visors to burn.
Chrysler tops auto sales in October as industry hits record pace
Automakers sold 154,949 cars and trucks last month, a 6.5% increase from October 2013.
Chrysler, Ford report increase in June sales
The month was a generally positive one for most Canadian automakers.
Fiat Chrysler to drop Dodge minivan, invest in Jeep and Alfa
The company wants to grow sales 60% to more than 7 million cars and trucks by 2018.
A defiant Chrysler refuses to recall about 2.7M Jeeps
Vehicle safety agency found that the Jeeps’ fuel tanks can fail when hit from the rear.
Chrysler profits fall 65% on lower shipments, launches of key vehicles
Company attributes decline to the end of production of the Jeep Liberty SUV at a factory in Ohio.
Chrysler’s Detroit plant skips summer shutdown
Usual July 4th holiday cancelled because of high demand.
Chrysler’s Windsor plant bronzed for WCM efforts
Chrysler’s plants in Windsor, Ont. and Dundee, Mich. earn bronze status less than three years after adopting the World Class Manufacturing system.
Chrysler creates 1,250 jobs to build new Jeep; Dodge Viper
Detroit-automaker adds jobs to manufacture a diesel version of its Jeep Cherokee and a new special edition Dodge Viper muscle car
