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Stellantis calls its extensive portfolio a “constellation of fourteen iconic car brands,” but managing it is not easy. In Europe, that constellation includes Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Maserati, Abarth, Lancia, Citroën, Peugeot, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall. On the American side there is Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Ram. Some are seriously underperforming and there is constant […]
Jaguar’s recent rebranding has attracted heavy criticism. Fans opposed the automaker’s controversial ad campaign and had a lot to say about the Type 00 concept, mostly negative. Now the company is reportedly firing longtime design boss Gerry McGovern in response. According to reports from Coach And Coach IndiaMcGovern was “escorted out of the office” earlier […]
Essentially a Golf in SUV format, the T-Roc is a big deal for Volkswagen. During the first ten months of the year, this is the fourth best-selling model in Europe. Sales data from Dataforce shows that the compact crossover has collected 170,931 units through October. It’s an impressive feat considering the volume comes solely from […]
Despite the seemingly endless stream of news decrying the reversal of progress in electric vehicles, work continues to improve hybrids and electric vehicles. Automakers and independent companies are constantly exploring new ways to improve battery storage and efficiency. One possible method to make hybrids better is to use supercapacitors. Yes, I also wish I had […]
Carlos Tavares resigned as CEO of Stellantis in December 2024. The company has since appointed Antonio Filosa as his successor and has begun restructuring several of its brands as the auto giant looks to a brighter future. However, according to Tavares, that future may be uncertain. In a new book – first reported by Automotive […]
The real battle between traditional automakers and Chinese manufacturers is not in Europe or the United States, but in developing countries and low-income economies. China is steadily becoming a serious competitor for consumers in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. While headlines often focus on the expansion of Chinese automakers […]
