Companies sign exclusive agreement to develop Light Commercial Vehicles to support rapid growth in delivery service demand. FCA and Waymo announced today that they have taken the next significant steps in the expansion of their autonomous driving technology partnership. Waymo, that started as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, will now work exclusively with […]
AMi Expands FCA Certified Collision Network Online Training
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced today it will be expanding the FCA Certified Collision Network’s online training to include technical topics and requirements. The new online course, FCA Driver Assistance Systems will be combined with wiTech 2.0 Fundamentals, wiTech 2.0 Flashing an ECU, and How to Use Tech Authority to create the new technician […]
FCA Says Plants Will Remain Closed Until April 14, Parts Distribution Centers Remain Open with Volunteer Staff
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that its plants across the U.S. and Canada, as well as headquarters operations and construction projects, are intended to remain closed until April 14, dependent upon the various states’ stay-in-place orders and the readiness of each facility to return to production. Mopar Parts Distribution Centers, which have been deemed essential […]
Fiat Chrysler and Ford Announce Personal Protective Equipment Production
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced it is stepping in to help those at the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by manufacturing and donating more than 1 million protective face masks per month. Production capacity is being installed this week and the company will start manufacturing face masks in the coming weeks with initial distribution […]
Vehicle Manufacturers Pause Production in North America
Several vehicle manufacturers have announced plans to pause vehicle production across North America in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Below are list of manufacturer announcements on their production plans. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced it would cease production at its plants across North America, starting progressively from March 18 through the end […]
General Motors Files RICO Lawsuit Against Fiat Chrysler Over Labor Corruption Impact on Costs
Admissions in Justice Department investigation form basis of complaint. General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) announced the filing of a federal racketeering lawsuit against FCA (FCA US LLC and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV) and former FCA executives who have pled guilty in an ongoing federal corruption probe. The lawsuit exposes a multi-year pattern of corruption that FCA […]
FCA and Groupe PSA Announce Merger to Create 4th Largest Global Auto Manufacturer
The Supervisory Board of Peugeot S.A. (Groupe PSA) and the Board of Directors of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) (NYSE: FCAU ) announced they have reached an agreement to merge, creating a new group with global scale and resources owned 50% by Groupe PSA shareholders and 50% by FCA shareholders. The combination would create the 4th […]
AMi Announces Two New FCA Collision Repair Certification Marketing Courses Available
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announces the release of two new FCA online marketing courses. The release includes, “How to Create a Compelling Message when Marketing your FCA Certification” and “Marketing your FCA Certification.” These courses are designed to assist FCA Certified Collision Repair Shops maximize their FCA certification investment by understanding the most effective […]
FCA US to Pay $800 Million Settlement to Resolve Allegations of Cheating on Diesel Emissions Test
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE:FCAU) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary FCA US LLC has reached final settlements on civil, environmental and consumer claims with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the State of California, 49 other States and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agreeing […]
FCA Partners with AMi to Offer Online Non-Technical Training for its Certified Collision Repair Network
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced today it had been selected to host the FCA Certified Collision Network non-technical training in conjunction with consultant and CollisionAdvice owner, Mike Anderson. The online courses created by Anderson will be available through AMi’s learning portal and focus on FCA specific topics such as, the proper use of Tech […]