Magna Engineers Another Clever Seat
Forward, fold, flip—Magna seating engineers just keep making it easier to get in and out of vehicles
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
PSA, Total Unveil Venture to Make EV Batteries in Europe
$5.9 billion venture to supply merged PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Jeep Resurrects Luxury Grand Wagoneer
Concept previews next year’s production model, which will take on GMC and Land Rover
Geely, GM Venture Jump into China’s Pickup Truck Market
A bet on growing demand in a 2% segment of the market
Canadian Auto Workers Want Pre-Vote Look at Next Labor Pacts
Unifor workers petition for time to review the deals in detail this autumn.
FCA to Build Future Small Cars on PSA’s Platform
Millions of small cars may soon ride on “CMP” chassis
Second Ex-UAW President Charged in Corruption Probe
Dennis Williams indicted for embezzling union funds
Manley’s Role after FCA-PSA Merger Remains Unclear
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO awaits an assignment in new company
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Home Work Continues for Salaried Staffs
Big 3 target 2021 return to offices as GM deploys salaried volunteers at Missouri truck plant.
Nokia Wins Patent Ruling on Connectivity Tech
Defends cellular connectivity patents in German lawsuit against Daimler
GM Tries Once More on FCA Racketeering Charges
Options running out in second bid to revive lawsuit
Judge Rejects GM’s Attempt to Revive FCA Lawsuit
It’s back to appellate court as GM tries to establish damages
FCA Blasts GM’s Espionage Charges as “Despicable”
The posturing continues as both sides claim the high ground
Maserati Revs Up Ferrari-Powered Performance Models
Internally developed V-6 waiting in the wings
Ram Goes Raptor Hunting with Off-Road Pickup
It’s the fastest. Most powerful. The Ram 1500 TRX is all truck from top to bottom.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
FCA Readies Big Engine Recall
Creeping rise in emissions affects at least 1 million vehicles
GM Charges FCA with Corporate Espionage
New claims of offshore accounts, boardroom moles and more
Stops and Starts on the Road to Autonomy
COVID-19 is having an impact, but long-term effect is unclear.
The Age of Ultium?
GM’s plans for an electric future don’t include a name change…yet
Financial Review May Affect Details of FCA-PSA Merger
COVID-19 impact assessment due by year-end
FCA Offices in Europe Raided in Diesel Cheating Probe
Under scrutiny, again, for using illegal control software
CAR MBS: Manufacturing Ops Need Better Tech, Experts Say
Equipment needs updating—as do the personnel in the industry
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
FCA, Waymo Expand Level 4 Partnership
Ram ProMaster and other light commercial trucks to get autonomous tech
Aurora Aims Big with Autonomous Testing in Texas
Startup targets commercial truck applications
New Name in the Auto Industry: Stellantis
FCA, PSA reach for the stars with corporate identity
FCA Recalls 1.2 Million Vehicles with Flawed Airbag Covers
Loose fasteners could turn to shrapnel in a crash
Back to the Ramparts for GM, FCA on Racketeering Claim
Appeals court overturns order for CEOs resolve case in person
