Alfa Hits 110
Years, not miles per hour, for the venerable Italian brand that was actually founded by a guy from France
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
FCA’s 5th-Gen Infotainment Tech Hits the Mark
Highly rated Uconnect system gets better
Alfa Models Get Updated Interiors
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Alfa Romeo unit has given its Giulia sedan and Stelvio crossover interior makeovers.
Japanese Brands Lead CR Reliability Ratings
Lexus, Mazda and Toyota captured the top three spots in this year’s Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey rankings.
Mazda CX-30 Sets Top Mark in Euro Safety Tests
Mazda Motor Corp.’s all-new CX-30 compact crossover vehicle earned a top five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Program and scored a record-high 99% in the Adult Occupant Protection category.
Merged FCA-PSA Would Maintain Current Brands
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group plan to maintain all current brands under their proposed merger, PSA CEO Carlos Tavares tells French television station BMF Business.
A Scary Look at the Auto Industry
A witch, a clown, a masked vigilante, and a doctor go into a studio. . . .
Some Lessons from the 2019 Sales Numbers
Looking back to look ahead: what 2019 sales could say about the market
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Alfa Romeo Scales Back Product Plans
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Alfa Romeo unit is dropping two of the six new and updated models it planned to introduce in coming years.
Eaton Helps the Shelby GT500 Breathe. Really Breathe.
This engine produces 760 hp. It gets more than a bit of a boost via a supercharger.
SEAT Mulls Changing Name to Cupra
Volkswagen AG’s SEAT unit may market all its future vehicles exclusively under its new Cupra sub-brand as part of a plan to expand globally and boost profitability.
FCA to Test Vehicle-to-Grid Tech in Italy
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV plans to test electric vehicle-to-grid connectivity in Italy next year with a fleet of at least 500 electric cars.
Genesis Hires Former Lambo Designer
Hyundai Motor Co. has appointed Filippo Perini to head its Genesis luxury brand’s advanced design studio in Europe.
FCA Plans $1 Billion Upgrade for Pomigliano Plant
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will invest nearly €1 billion to upgrade its assembly plant in Pomigliano, Italy, according to a joint union statement.
A New Term to Get Used to: “Disownership”
The way people are going to get transportation is changing the world over. Get ready for it.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Alfa Romeo Sales Plummet in Europe
European demand for sporty cars from Fiat Chrysler Automobile NV’s historic Alfa Romeo brand is drying up.
Talking with Michael Robinson About Design
With all the radical mobility innovation emerging today, Michael has the enthusiasm and excitement of a designer just starting his career.
Designs Through Time and the C8 Corvette
We get a top car designer on this edition of “Autoline After Hours”
2020 Chevrolet Corvette: Long Time Coming
Yes, the 8th generation Corvette is red-hot
Dodge Affirms Electrification Plans for Muscle Cars
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Dodge unit plans to offer a mix of hybrid and all-electric powertrain options in future Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars.
Hyundai Brands Top J.D. Power Quality Ratings Again
Hyundai Motor Co. and its Genesis and Kia brands swept the top three spots in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study for the second consecutive year.
Five Red Cars for Christmas
Things you probably wished you got for Christmas, not under your tree, but in the driveway. . .
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
22 Brands Opt Out of Frankfurt Auto Show
This year’s Frankfurt auto show in September won’t include 22 vehicle brands, according to Automobilwoche.
How Long Is the Monaco Circuit?
For motorsports enthusiasts, this weekend is an extraordinary one, with the Indianapolis 500, the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 and the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix all occurring on the 26th.
FCA N. America Brand Chief Retires
Steve Beahm, who headed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV's Mopar unit and passenger car brands in North America, has retired after a 32-year career with the carmaker.
BorgWarner Forms JV with Battery Startup
BorgWarner Inc. and Romeo Systems Inc., a California-based battery startup, are forming a joint venture to supply integrated battery systems for electrified vehicles.
FCA Certain It Will Survive Industry Turmoil
CEO Mike Manley declares himself “100% sure” that Fiat Chrysler Automobile NV’s “house of brands” will carry the carmaker through all the technological disruptions facing the auto industry.
FCA Recalls Alfa Models to Fix Cruise Control
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling some 60,000 Alfa Romeo models worldwide to fix adaptive cruise control systems that don’t switch off when the driver taps the brake pedal.
