Saturday, February 22, 2025
Stellantis and BlackBerry's collaboration transforms in-vehicle tech with Amazon's cloud and QNX Hypervisor, unveiling the Virtual Cockpit. This speeds up automotive control and system development, achieving progress 100 times faster. The CES 2024 reveal showcases a "nonbranded" QNX Hypervisor. Stellantis plans 20 billion euros in revenue by 2030, advancing software and connected car services under Dare Forward 2030. The three tech platforms, STLA Brain, AutoDrive, and SmartCockpit, are part of this transformative journey.
A century ago, the Chrysler B70 debuted, signaling an iconic start in automobiles. Now, breaking from legacy, Stellantis, Chrysler's parent company, opts out of the 2024 Chicago Auto Show.
As part of the 2023 UAW agreement, Stellantis initiates $50,000 retirement incentives for UAW Members. These buyouts aid cost reduction by hiring new staff at lower wages. Eligible employees can opt for this offer before December 31st.
Fire at Chrysler Tech Center linked to an EV prototype disclosed by Stellantis. Auburn Hills Fire Department's insights reveal details: the prototype on a lift required forklift extraction; active fire under the vehicle and hood. Workers suspect coolant malfunction, as exact cause of the fire remains undisclosed.
Recent announcements by General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford to scale back hiring plans and massive layoffs, raise concern. Despite government subsidy hopes, job losses loom, highlighting the auto industry's shifting landscape. Stellantis cites stringent California emissions regulations as a contributing factor.
Stellantis celebrates the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan's IIHS Safety Recognition, earning the prestigious Top Safety Pick rating. Rigorous IIHS tests, including driver-side and passenger-side impacts, prove the Pacifica's exceptional safety, thanks to its advanced steel design.
The Fiat Electric 500e, a European favorite, is making its North American debut early next year, marking a significant move for Stellantis, its parent compan. Featuring a robust 42-kWh lithium-ion battery and an estimated 149-mile range, it's set to hit the U.S. market at $32,500.
In a historic farewell, Stellantis-manufactured Chrysler 300C reaches its end of the line, concluding an iconic era. Last unit rolls off the assembly on December 8, 2023, with series production ending on December 31.