Vince Bond

The automaker is suing the UAW and 24 of its local chapters around the U.S., saying a strike would amount to a breach of contract.

Automakers see the most success with minority dealer growth when it's a business directive that comes from the top of the company, said NAMAD President Perry Watson IV.

Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa is adding North American COO responsibilities to replace Carlos Zarlenga, whose next role will be announced later. CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in early 2026.

Dealers are looking to Antonio Filosa, who replaces Carlos Zarlenga as North America COO, for more help moving inventory that on many lots goes back to the 2023 model year.

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Stellantis' dealer council met with new North America COO Antonio Filosa this week after criticizing the company's leadership over stagnant sales.

In August Stellantis warned that as many as 2,450 workers at Warren Truck would be laid off, but the actual number is less than half as many.

The wind tunnel at Stellantis’ North America research and technical center is where product developers and the creative dreams of designers converge to blend visual aesthetics with real-world function to optimize vehicle aerodynamics.With Stellantis in the early stages of an electric vehicle…

As Stellantis prepares to build more electric vehicles, the company has eliminated thousands of jobs to reduce costs, improve efficiency and align production with demand amid lackluster sales.