A Step Up: Dodge patents swing-out tailgate step design for Ram trucks
Toronto, Ontario — The engineering department at Dodge is looking to give Ram drivers a leg-up in a literal sense, as a new patent filed by the company has been unearthed, outlining a switchblade-like step housed within a truck’s tailgate. Based on the diagrams uncovered first by Motor Authority, the step appears to swing out […]
Follow the Light: Dodge Journey headlight component recalled after four years of petitions, investigations
Toronto, Ontario — About 5,060 2017 and 2018 Dodge Journeys are due to come off Canadian roads as Stellantis has come forward with news that some of its front amber side reflex reflectors do not meet federal standards. Transport Canada (TC) has officially filed a recall notice for the popular SUV model after a series […]
Revenue via Recycling: Stellantis to expand circular economy business unit
Amsterdam, Netherlands — Stellantis has announced its mission to generate more than $2.6 billion in savings via a mission to extend the life of its vehicles and parts, the OEM announced Tuesday. The OEM forecasts that it can save €2 billion (CND$2.6 billion) in recycling and reusing parts through its circular economy unit. Stellantis said […]
EV/AV Report: GM announces mass market EV, Canada second worst in global EV readiness list
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s report, General Motors teases a new EV, Canada scores 13 out of 14 in EV readiness and three Japanese automakers are called out for inadequate decarbonization efforts in the shift to EVs. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. And EVs for All General Motors (GM) has […]
The Magnificent Seven: Dodge unveils first of seven ‘Last Call’ Challenger models
Toronto, Ontario — In the latest chapter of the Dodge Challenger’s ongoing farewell tour, Stellantis has announced the limited edition “Shakedown” as the first of seven “Last Call” Challenger models to be released, before the beloved model winds down production on its current generation. Based on a design that the automaker showed off at the […]
Buyers’ Buzz: Dodge Hornet announced, gas and hybrid variants available
Michigan, United States — Following the phasing out of two of its most iconic vehicles, Stellantis has announced a new entry-level vehicle: the 2023 Dodge Hornet. Contrary to earlier leaks, the Hornet is confirmed to be a compact crossover rather than a full-blown SUV. According to the company’s press release, the Hornet is Dodge’s gateway […]
New Alfa in Town: Alfa Romeo teases ‘larger-sized vehicle’ aimed at North American market
Milan, Italy — The European automotive mainstays at Alfa Romeo announced on Friday that it is taking another swing at securing a foothold in North America with the reveal of a new “large-sized vehicle” earmarked for the local market. According to Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato, this move marks a clear step forward for the […]
Lay Off Me! I’m Retiring Here! : Stellantis to offer retirement buyouts to mitigate potential layoff numbers
Toronto, Ontario — You take the good with the bad in this world—for Stellantis workers, the bad comes with the company’s announcement of potential layoffs, however, to mitigate these layoffs, comes some good. Stellantis is offering retirement packages to employees, in the attempt to reduce the total number of job cuts implemented. The initial Tuesday announcement […]
Backing Up Blind: 60,000 Jeep, Ram vehicles recalled in Canada for two separate defects
Toronto, Ontario — A pair of parts problems are plaguing Stellantis this week, forcing the legacy OEM to issue recalls on more than 60,000 Jeep and Ram vehicles in North America. News came to light on Thursday that 4,576 Canadian-market 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 Cab Chassis pickups are affected by a glitch in […]
EV/AV Report: June 20, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, Stellantis announces Level 3 self-driving vehicles by 2024, J.D. Power releases a consumer report on Canadian EV perspectives and a solar car from the Netherlands has its time to shine. Autopilot Rollout This week, Stellantis announced that Valeo’s third-generation LiDAR will be used on several Stellantis models […]
