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Merging carmakers form Stellantis Group but keep known brand names

July 16, 2020 by Alastair Sloane

That all-American Jeep Gladiator pick-up launched in New Zealand the other day? It and the rest of the Jeep products are to be built by a new company called Stellantis. Same with models from France’s Peugeot and Citroen and Germany’s Opel/Vauxhall. Their maker will be Stellantis too. Because Stellantis – from the Latin “stello”, “to brighten with stars” – is the name of … [Read more...] about Merging carmakers form Stellantis Group but keep known brand names

NZ vehicles in Fiat Chrysler recall to fix gearbox linked to actor’s death

June 23, 2016 by Alastair Sloane

Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler vehicles in New Zealand are affected by a global recall for an automatic transmission shift lever that is at the centre of a probe into the death of Hollywood actor Anton Yelchin. Attempts to reach the NZ distributor, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), for the exact number went unanswered. But FCA Australia – where more than 47,000 are affected … [Read more...] about NZ vehicles in Fiat Chrysler recall to fix gearbox linked to actor’s death

Audi gets Q2 and Q4 badges from Fiat Chrysler in swap deal

January 18, 2016 by Alastair Sloane

Audi and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have done a deal to swap badges. “Each found something we needed,” said Audi CEO Rupert Stadler (above). Audi gets the Q2 and Q4 names, allowing it to lock up the Q1 to Q9 badges for its growing SUV/crossover family. FCA – it owns Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Maserati – gets two trademarks from Audi parent the Volkswagen … [Read more...] about Audi gets Q2 and Q4 badges from Fiat Chrysler in swap deal

Trial date for former Fiat Chrysler Australia directors

December 2, 2015 by Alastair Sloane

  Two former managing directors of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia will face trial next year on claims by their former employer that they misused company funds. Clyde Campbell (top) and Veronica Johns will go before Justice Jonathan Beach in Federal Court on September 26, 2016. The trial is expected to last four weeks. Campbell has been accused of misusing … [Read more...] about Trial date for former Fiat Chrysler Australia directors

Cyberattack on Jeep highlights mystery death at wheel of US reporter

July 23, 2015 by Alastair Sloane

The hackers who dialed into the on-board computer of a Jeep Cherokee from 16km away and took control of some of its functions is just another example of how vulnerable modern high-tech cars are to cyberattacks. Security researchers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek used a laptop and mobile phone to wirelessly turn on full blast the Jeep’s radio, air-conditioning, and windscreen … [Read more...] about Cyberattack on Jeep highlights mystery death at wheel of US reporter

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French carmaker Renault has won the 2025 European Car of the Year award with the all-electric R5 supermini (pictured). It’s the brand’s second win in a row, following the new Scenic’s gong in 2024. The R5 led the vote count from start to finish from the 60 jurors in 23 countries. It received 353 points, beating the Kia EV3 (291 points) and the Citroen C3/e in third place with 215 points. It’s Renault’s eighth win in the 62-year history of the Coty award. The R5 goes on sale in the UK this month. There are two main drivetrains: a 90kW motor/40kWh battery model with a 300km range, and a 112kW/52kWh example with a 400km range. The R5 starts in price at £22.995, or $NZ50,000.

EU carmakers seek trade deal with Trump

BMW and Mercedes-Benz are among carmakers urging the European Union to get a favourable trade deal with US President Donald Trump. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) wants to keep open trade with both the US and China. It fears Trump, who promises heavy tariffs on Chinese imports to the US, will look unfavourably on countries that continue to trade freely with Beijing. Ola Kallenius, president of the group and chairman of the management board of MB, said in a letter to EU leaders:  “Overall, it is essential to recognise that trade with China and the US is most vital for the prosperity of the European economy.The EU should seek a grand bargain with the US and attempt to avoid a potential trade conflict.”

Diesel fuels EV concept for US military

A  go-anywhere EV concept for the US military uses an onboard 12kW diesel generator to top up the batteries on the move.  The all-wheel-drive has 800-volt technology and a 200kWh battery pack to power three electric motors, two in the rear and one up front. Claimed output is 745kW/15,590Nm, or 1000hp and 11,500 ft-lb of torque.  The four-seater was developed by the defence division of General Motors and is based on the platform of the Hummer SUV. It rides on Fox performance shock absorbers and 37-inch tyres and comes with “exceptional” approach and departure angles for off-road mobility. Maximum range using the generator to keep things ticking over is said to be around 500km.

We are the World

The outside temperature in Midland, Texas, was 40.5C when staff at the local office of the US National Weather Service set out to show the cabin of a closed car can literally get baking hot in summer. They mixed up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and laid them on the car’s dashboard – the surface of which showed a temperature of 87.7C. A little over four hours later the cookies were ready to eat. “Even though ours weren’t golden brown, we can confirm that they are done and delicious,” the staff wrote on Facebook.

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