Stellantis North America officially commemorated the opening of a new, state-of-the-art Mopar Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) with a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The PDC represents an investment of CA$25.1 million ($18.2 million) and will employ more than 170 workers. Executives, including Mike Koval Jr., senior vice president, head of Mopar North […]
Stellantis Acquires Artificial Intelligence Technologies to Advance Vehicle Features
New technology can be used to enhance predictive maintenance and diagnostics to proactively identify and schedule maintenance needs and provide alerts. Stellantis N.V. announced the acquisition of the artificial intelligence framework, machine learning models and intellectual property rights and patents of CloudMade, a developer of smart and innovative big data-driven automotive solutions. The acquisition – […]
Stellantis Renews Hazmat Training Agreement with CCAR
The Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that Stellantis has renewed their commitment to using “HazmatU” for its network of dealers as part of their mandatory Hazardous Material Training Program Stellantis has selected CCAR to be their hazardous materials training and program management partner for (a minimum of) another three (3) years. Since the […]
Stellantis Introduces 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger EV Pickup with V6 Generator
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) announced the debut of the 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger electric pickup truck with a targeted range of up to 690 miles. “With unlimited battery-electric range, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is the pinnacle of the light-duty pickup truck segment and the ultimate electric truck,” said Tim Kuniskis, Ram brand CEO – Stellantis. “The […]
GM and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement
Union has now reached tentative agreements with all three Detroit-based vehicle manufacturers allowing workers to return to their jobs during the ratification process. Yesterday, the UAW reached a tentative agreement with General Motors to end the strike that began September 15. GM workers will return to work while the agreement goes through the ratification process, […]
UAW Reaches a Tentative Agreement with Stellantis
The agreement came on the 44th day of the strike. UAW still on strike at GM. The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced October 28 that it has reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis. It is the second tentative agreement the union has reached in bargaining with the Big Three Detroit vehicle manufacturers. As CollisionWeek reported […]
Nearly 7,000 Autoworkers at Stellantis Ram Truck Plant Join the UAW Strike
Over 40,000 now on strike. Stellantis cancels plans to attend SEMA, LA Auto Show. The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced today that 6,800 union members at the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Mich. joined the union’s strike, shutting down production at Stellantis’ largest plant. The workers who make Stellantis’ RAM 1500 […]
Boyd Group Says UAW Strike Hasn’t Impacted its Parts Supply to Date But Cautions Long Strike Could Cause Disruptions
Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) yesterday commented on the potential impact of the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor strike. “To date, the Strike has not impacted our ability to source parts required to complete collision repairs; however, should the Strike continue for an extended period of time, it is possible that parts supply from […]
UAW Reported to Expand Strikes to GM and Stellantis Parts Distribution Centers Today
As CollisionWeek was going to press, Reuters reported that United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fein announced that the union will expand its strike today to include General Motors and Stellantis Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs) across the U.S. The UAW is reported to have made progress in its negotiations with Ford and will not expand […]
Stellantis Proposal to UAW Includes Closing 10 Mopar Parts Distribution Centers
Older facilities would be replaced by new larger, modern centers in New York State and Georgia, maintain employment levels. As part of its proposal to the United Auto Workers to resolve the strike that began September 15, Stellantis is proposing to close 18 facilities in the U.S., including 10 Mopar Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs) across […]