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Miami Herald
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- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Stellantis pulls back on EVs and hybrids as $7,500 tax credit nears end
Stellantis NV has dialed back production of its electrified lineup - with dealers prevented from ordering several models - as the end of the federal $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit approaches on Sept. 30. The carmaker wouldn't provide details on the changes but confirmed that at least some production of electric models had paused. 'In line with our retail priorities and the plans shared with our dealer network, we are working to ensure our production plan is in line with consumer demand,' Stellantis spokeswoman Jodi Tinson said in a statement. Stellantis retailers said the carmaker has either fully stopped or restricted orders on its EV offerings and plug-in hybrids - including the fully-electric Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona, as well as the hybrid Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and Chrysler Pacifica. Purchasers of the Wagoneer S and Pacifica qualify for the $7,500 tax credit, and those who lease any of the company's other plug-in models can also get the discount. But those incentives are soon going away. Dealers selling all types of EVs and plug-in hybrids are trying to sell off as many of their existing stock as possible before the tax credit expires, customer demand falls, and they find themselves with suddenly much pricier models sitting on their lots. Stellantis also has been reminding customers about the end of the tax credit on its brand websites. 'Get your EV incentive while you can!' says the Jeep Wagoneer S site, while the Jeep Wrangler 4xe page warns: 'Your $7,500 EV incentive is going fast.' Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions LLC, said the recent end of California's strictest-in-the-nation emissions policies also impacts Stellantis' need to produce so many of its plug-in hybrids. Before, the carmaker needed to send lots of hybrids to the states that followed the Golden State's stringent policies, Fiorani said. But while Stellantis may still be on the hook in California alone, due to a prior arrangement, it should now be able to send larger numbers of its gas-powered models to the other states. 'Everybody's making changes to their production for electric vehicles,' Fiorani said, as the tax credit nears its expiration thanks to President Donald Trump's sprawling spending and tax legislation signed into law earlier this summer. The Charger Daytona and Wagoneer S haven't sold in large numbers since they hit dealers at the start of this year, even with the tax credit in place. But the automaker's plug-in hybrid offerings have been among the top sellers in the category over the last few years. In 2024, the Grand Cherokee 4xe sold 27,590 units, or 13% of the model's overall sales; Wrangler 4xe's 55,554 units sold made up 37% of sales; and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid sold 20,423 units, or 17% of the minivan's overall sales. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Motor 1
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Stellantis Delays the Electric Ram 1500 and Ramcharger Again
It's been over two years since Ram revealed the 1500 REV. It was supposed to hit dealerships in the United States by late 2024, but Stellantis pushed back the electric truck's launch to 2025. The Ramcharger with its range-extending V-6 broke cover about a year and a half ago and was scheduled to go on sale in late 2024. That didn't happen either, as the launch was postponed to 2025. Now, the two models have been pushed back yet again. You'll have to wait until the first quarter of 2026 to get behind the wheel of the Ramcharger. Stellantis says it needs more time to finalize the product by 'extending the quality validation period' to iron out kinks. As if that wasn't bad enough, the 1500 REV now has an on-sale date of summer 2027. When it does eventually arrive, the purely electric truck will be a 2028MY in the United States. In an email to Crain's Detroit Business , Stellantis spokeswoman Jodi Tinson explained the latest 1500 REV delay as a response to 'slowing consumer demand for half-ton BEV pickups.' The 1500 REV was initially meant to precede the Ramcharger, but the rollout order was reversed last year. By the time the electric truck reaches customers, more than four years will have passed since its debut in February 2023. The Ramcharger , which premiered in November 2023, is now expected to launch in Q1 2026, just over two years after its debut, assuming there are no further delays. Both pickups will be built at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, where Stellantis is investing $235.5 million to prepare the facility for production. This will be the automaker's first U.S. factory to build a fully electric vehicle. The Dodge Charger Daytona is assembled in Brampton, Ontario; the Jeep Wagoneer S in Toluca, Mexico; and the slow-selling Fiat 500e is imported from Turin, Italy. Catch Up With Ram Trucks: The Ram 1500 Express Is Back, and It's Surprisingly Cheap Hell Yeah: The Ram TRX Could Return Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Crain's Detroit Business Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stellantis employee killed in accident at Dundee Engine Plant, automaker reports
An employee at Stellantis' Dundee Engine Plant has died in a workplace accident, according to the company. Details were not immediately available, and the company did not identify the employee. Stellantis released a statement noting that it's working with authorities on the investigation. "Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers of a Dundee Engine Plant employee who was involved in a fatal workplace accident this morning. The company is currently working with local authorities to investigate the incident. Out of respect for the family, we are not confirming the identity of the employee at this time. Counseling services will be available for Dundee Engine Plant employees," according to the statement, which was provided by spokeswoman Jodi Tinson. The Free Press has reached out to local law enforcement in Monroe County and the UAW seeking comment on the incident, which reported earlier. This is the second workplace death in less than a year at a Stellantis plant in the region. Antonio Gaston, 53, was killed in August when he became caught under a vehicle moving on the Jeep Gladiator assembly line at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio. Contact Eric D. Lawrence: elawrence@ Become a subscriber. Submit a letter to the editor at This is a developing story. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Stellantis says employee killed in workplace accident at Dundee Engine
Miami Herald
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Stellantis joins Ford in offering customers employee discount pricing following tariffs
The parent of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram on Friday said it's following Ford Motor Co.'s lead in offering employee discount pricing to its customers in the wake of tariffs being instituted on imported vehicles. Stellantis NV's offering will run through the end of the month, the automaker confirmed in a statement. The promotion comes a day after President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles began being collected, and the transatlantic automaker said it would idle a plant each in Canada and Mexico for weeks. 'This week we launched aggressive and consistent incentive and marketing support for April,' Stellantis spokesperson Jodi Tinson said in a statement, 'including an exciting and competitive enhancement that will allow our customers 'America's Freedom of Choice' between Employee Price or current cash incentives.' The company directed customers to their local dealership to determine their best deal. Stellantis has faced a year of sales declines from too-high pricing and the incorrect mix of vehicles on the ground, deteriorating market share. With concerns that higher costs from tariffs could results in higher prices for consumers, the promotion could offer a needed boost to sales. Stellantis in the first quarter of 2025 recorded a 12% year-over-year decline in U.S. sales from weakness in commercial fleet sales to rental companies, governments and businesses. Because of the trade environment, starting Monday the company is idling its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario that builds the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and Dodge Charger Daytona electric muscle car for two weeks and the Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico that builds the Jeep Compass crossover and Jeep Wagoneer S SUV for a month. Ford - which reported a decrease in U.S. sales of 1.3% in the first quarter - on Thursday introduced a 'From America, For America' campaign offering employee discounts that range roughly between $2,000 and $10,000 off the manufacturer's suggested retail price on most of its Ford and Lincoln models. The Dearborn automaker, which has some of the highest dealer inventory in the industry, said it's looking to inject certainty for consumers in an environment that lacks it. The Blue Oval's campaign also highlights the automaker as the company that manufactures more vehicles in this country than any other, and builds 80% of what it sells here in the United States. With Ford and Stellantis offering employee discount pricing, will General Motors Co., which posted a 17% increase in U.S. vehicle sales in the first three months of the year, do the same? 'We are not making any changes to our April incentives,' GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly said in an email. Analysts have said GM is one of the most vulnerable automakers to the tariffs. Models accounting for 58% of its U.S. sales are built outside the United States, and the Detroit automaker is one of the largest importers of foreign-built vehicles from places like Canada, China, Mexico and South Korea. GM this week said it's increasing production of cash-cow full-size pickup trucks at its assembly plant near Fort Wayne, Indiana. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stellantis Follows Ford, Offers Employee Pricing to U.S. Buyers
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Stellantis will follow Ford Motor Company's lead in offering customer pricing to all customers in reaction to President Trump placing tariffs on all imported vehicles and components. Stellantis will offer customers a chance at the lower pricing through the end of April, according to a report from The Detroit News published Friday. The change in strategy comes just one day after the implementation of the Trump tariffs and the automaker's confirmation that it will be idling two facilities in Mexico and Canada. Starting Monday, the Windsor Assembly plant, which builds the Chrysler Pacifica and the Dodge Charger Daytona, will close for two weeks. Jeep's Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico, which is home to the Compass and the Wagoneer S EV, will shutter for four weeks. "This week we launched aggressive and consistent incentive and marketing support for April," Stellantis spokesperson Jodi Tinson said in a statement, "including an exciting and competitive enhancement that will allow our customers 'America's Freedom of Choice' between Employee Price or current cash incentives." Stellantis says that interested parties should contact their local dealers for a better look at the offerings and to determine whether the cash incentives are actually a better deal. The move also comes as the automaker faced a 12 percent decline in U.S. sales compared to last year, largely owing to a drop in fleet sales. The automaker's inability to get the large-margin variants out of the Ram plants has also been an issue, as has Dodge's transition away from the Hemi-powered machines we'd come to love. That could also change moving forward however, as rumors suggest the automaker could restart Hemi production in metro Detroit. This coincides with reports that Trump is considering rolling emissions standards back to 2020 standards. Which Stellantis product would you consider purchasing at a lower price point? Let us know down below. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
