Stellantis adopts NACS to expand fast-charging availability in 2026

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Stellantis will expand public fast-charging access for its battery electric vehicle customers through the adoption of the North American Charging System, a move that will enable select models to use the Tesla Supercharger network beginning in 2026. The announcement covers Stellantis operations in North America, Japan, and South Korea, and represents an effort by the … Read more

Ahead of wider tariff implementation, key auto stocks hit 52-week lows

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Tonight at midnight Eastern time, the United States will begin collecting new and increased tariffs on 84 nations. The market today rebounded earlier — a “dead cat bounce” — but as the realization that tariffs were setting in, all the major indexes finished down on the day. Several key automotive stocks also hit 52-week lows. … Read more

Jeep, Ram, Dodge models eligible for Stellantis employee discount

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Stellantis has confirmed it is expanding its employee discount pricing to the general public on select 2024 models for the month of April. The move gives consumers the option to choose between employee pricing or existing retail incentives. According to a statement from the automaker, the campaign offers “aggressive and consistent incentive and marketing support,” … Read more

Stellantis faces 900 layoffs as tariff response impacts U.S. plants

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Stellantis is temporarily halting production at certain assembly plants in Canada and Mexico in response to newly enacted U.S. tariffs on imported automobiles and parts. The move is expected to result in approximately 900 temporary layoffs at several of the company’s powertrain and stamping plants in the United States. The tariffs, which took effect just … Read more

Tim Kuniskis is back at Stellantis

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Based on reporting first seen on CNBC, and then confirmed by staff here at Destination Charged, Tim Kuniskis has returned to Stellantis. The father of the modern muscle car movement, the genesis of putting Hellcats in everything, and the guy who made street-legal drag cars a thing is back. He’ll be running the Ram Trucks … Read more

Stellantis begins search for new CEO after Tavares steps down

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Stellantis N.V. has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Carlos Tavares, has resigned from his position effective immediately. The resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors, chaired by John Elkann. To manage the transition, the Board will establish an Interim Executive Committee, which will also be chaired by Elkann. The search for a permanent … Read more

Stellantis Ventures invests in SteerLight to advance Lidar technology

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Stellantis Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Stellantis N.V., has invested in SteerLight, a company that develops advanced Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) technology. This investment is expected to improve the performance of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving features in future Stellantis vehicles. SteerLight’s Lidar technology utilizes silicon photonics, combining semiconductor material … Read more

Stellantis expands EV initiatives through new partnership with CARB

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Stellantis has announced a partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to further its commitment to achieving carbon net zero by 2038, as outlined in its Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan. This agreement highlights Stellantis’ dedication to advancing its electrification efforts by educating U.S. consumers and dealers about the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs). … Read more

Stellantis to adopt SAE J3400 connector for North American BEVs

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Stellantis has announced plans to adopt the proposed SAE J3400 charging connector for its battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in North America, starting with select models in the 2026 model year. This decision is intended to improve electric vehicle charging options and aligns with the company’s strategy to provide open and seamless charging solutions for its customers. … Read more

Stellantis adopts an ecosystem approach to enhance EV charging solutions

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Stellantis has announced a new strategy for electric vehicle (EV) charging that involves adopting an ecosystem approach. This approach aims to provide a comprehensive solution for EV owners by integrating various components of the charging process, including hardware, software, and service networks. Stellantis’ ecosystem approach involves developing partnerships with charging infrastructure providers and leveraging advanced … Read more