FCA US Invests $2.5M In New 4×4 Dyno For Rain And Snow Testing
FCA US invested $2.5 million to upgrade the existing climatic test cell. The upgraded drive cell consists of a new front dyno that can handle loads of up to 350 horsepower with a rear dyno operating up to 650 horsepower. The cell also received a significant upgrade in ductwork and exhaust capabilities to accommodate high-output engines such as the 2016 Ram 2500’s 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel with a segment-topping 900 lb.-ft. of torque.
FCA US Invests $166M In Sterling Stamping Plant
Company says investment provides needed upgrades to 50-year-old facility to meet increased demand.
Johnson Controls Awarded Two 2014 FCA US Qualitas Awards
Multi-industrial company recognized for its diversity and cost reduction efforts.
OEM-Supplier Relations Study Shows Strong Gains For Toyota, Honda; Ford, Nissan, FCA, GM Falling Behind
The Working Relations Index tracks the relations between the six major U.S. and Japanese automakers and their Tier One suppliers.
FCA, Iveco, Magneti Marelli And Israel’s Fuel Choices Initiative Form Natural Gas-Based Partnership
LONDON – Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) through the Israel Fuel Choices Initiative (IFCI) this week signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Iveco (a brand of CNH Industrial) and Magneti Marelli (FCA Group) for co-operation in the development of natural gas-based technologies. The signatories are also discussing the possibility
BFNAT, BFCA Both Announce Price Increases
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) and Bridgestone/Firestone Canada Inc. (BFCA) have jointly announced price increases on both companies’ tire lines. The increases – affecting replacement, OE and export channels – will be effective Jan. 1. More specifically, prices will increase up to 5 percent on passenger and light truck tires, up to 7 percent on truck and bus tires and up to 10 percent or more on agricultural and OTR tires. The January price increases affect Bridgestone, Firestone and Dayton brands as well as associate and private brand tires.
Maryland Teamsters Call for Passage of HB 1447
The legislation would protect middle-class jobs and motorist safety, according to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
GSF Car Parts Launches New Wembley Branch
The new branch joins 13 others in the greater London area.
Snap-on Adds Access to Audi, VW Secured Vehicle Gateway
This new access to VAG vehicles adds to the existing access to 2018 and newer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) vehicles, available through AutoAuth registration.
MEMA Issues Statement on Tax Relief for Working Families Act
This measure contains the restoration of one year deductibility of research and development expenses, a key legislative priority for the association.
