Global Engine Alliance LLC , began as a joint venture of Chrysler , Mitsubishi Motors , and Hyundai Motor Company for developing a line of shared engines.
51-541: In September 2009, Chrysler purchased Mitsubishi and Hyundai's shares, after 5 years of allied research and development, making its Dundee, Michigan plant a wholly owned subsidiary of what was then Chrysler Group LLC. Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance, LLC (GEMA) was the manufacturing arm of the Global Engine Alliance and consisted of five factories worldwide. Production began in 2005, with an annual capacity of approximately two million engines; each plant
102-482: A Challenger (and SRT version) and Charger (and SRT version) models. In April 2017, Dodge introduced the 2018 Dodge Demon . It had a 6.2L V8 HEMI mated to a 2.7L supercharger, which produced 840 horsepower and 770 lb-ft of torque at the crank—and made the Dodge Demon the world's quickest production vehicle at the time. The Demon's excessive torque caused the front axle to lift off of the ground during launch. It
153-512: A "rotating" basis to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic . In April 2020, the company released several advertisements designed to discourage people from using their products during the pandemic. On 31 October 2019, FCA announced its intent to merge with the French automaker PSA Group . The merger would be on a 50-50 all-stock basis. On 18 December 2019, FCA and PSA announced that they had agreed to
204-742: A new location in California, United States, in 2016. Comau expands its activities in the United Kingdom in 2017, by opening a new engineering facility in North East England. In these years the Comau Academy is founded, with which the company began to organize master, technical and managerial training courses, and then with the educational platform e.DO™ Experience, Comau began to offer educational activities for learning STEM subjects, robotics, coding and soft skills based on
255-776: A separate investment of Exor, siding with FCA and CNH , after FCA listed 10% of the company on the NYSE in October 2015 and distributed its remaining 80% stake in Ferrari to FCA shareholders. Ferrari now trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "RACE". FCA also operated in print media and advertising through its Italiana Editrice subsidiary (publisher of the Italian La Stampa and Il Secolo XIX newspapers) and interest in RCS Media Group . In March 2017, FCA
306-448: A study for an All-Solid-State Battery Technology. In June 2020 Alessandro Nasi was selected as the chairman of Comau, alongside Paolo Carmassi as CEO. In April 2022 Comau announced the appointment of Pietro Gorlier as the new CEO. Production of: Analysis, development, industrialization, design and supply of technologies for mechanical processing in manufacturing sectors: Technologies for automotive and transport sector. In 1979
357-564: Is estimated to create nearly 6,500 jobs. Plans include $ 1.6 billion to build a Jeep factory in Detroit. In May 2019, Fiat Chrysler proposed merging its business with Renault but it was later withdrawn. In March 2020, the Detroit United Auto Workers union announced that after discussion with the leaders of General Motors , Ford , and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the carmakers would partially shut down factories on
408-702: The 4C and 4C Spider in North America. In 2015, the company announced the Giulia and in 2016 it added an SUV, Stelvio . It dropped the 4C from the lineup in 2019. FCA announced a mid-cycle refresh for both the Giulia and Stelvio for production year 2021. In 2014, Chrysler released a refreshed 300/300C . In 2016, the brand launched the Pacifica as the successor to the Town & Country . The first announcement
459-783: The Dodge Neon ). Lancia is a historic brand of Italian luxury and performance cars. With the discontinuation of the Lancia-badged Chrysler 300 and Voyager in the European market in 2015, the Ypsilon is the only model currently in production and is marketed solely in Italy. In 2014, the Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio were believed to be the end of the nameplate. In 2016, the company launched
510-640: The Dundee Engine Plant . Hyundai was initially responsible for leading the design of the base engine, while the Chrysler Group and Mitsubishi were involved in making other important engineering contributions pertaining to the design. The design features Siamese bores, an aluminium block with cast-iron cylinder liners, and an aluminium head. Different cylinder liners could be fitted to increase or decrease displacement depending on manufacturers needs. Each manufacturer configured their variants of
561-564: The Fiat Ducato and Doblò respectively. In 2017, the division launched a new Ram 1500 and a refreshed commercial light-duty truck. It followed in 2018 with a new Ram HD, commercial heavy-duty truck, and Ram chassis cab. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV chief executive Sergio Marchionne and Dennis Williams, President of the United Auto Workers (UAW), entered into contract negotiations on 14 July 2015. As negotiations between
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#1732782406276612-663: The US Justice Department due to allegedly failing to disclose software that violated emissions standards and allowed vehicles to exceed pollution limits. On 23 May 2017, the Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit alleging that FCA "used a 'defeat device' to circumvent emission controls" in more than 100,000 vehicles between 2014 and 2016. On 29 October 2014, the group announced the intention to separate Ferrari S.p.A. from FCA. The transaction completed on 3 January 2016. In January 2016, Ferrari became
663-613: The automotive , shipping , logistics, food beverage, packaging, electrification , renewable energy and heavy industry industries. Comau was established in 1973 as the CO nsorzio MA cchine U tensili . It was formed by the same Torino-based engineers and companies that helped build the Soviet landmark VAZ (Lada) Plant in Togliatti , Russia. In 1977 the company was renamed Comau Finanziaria S.p.A. In 1984, Comau Productivity Systems Inc.
714-938: The CIM 4.0 in Turin and joined the Innovation Community EIT Manufacturing. In 2021 the company joined the European Battery Alliance (Eba) and the Batteries European Partnership Association (Bepa). There it contributed to the European Technology & Innovation Platform (Etip) for batteries and collaborated with the UK Battery Industrialisation Center along with Rockwell Automation for
765-468: The FCA Italy and FCA US companies. In early 2019, FCA sold auto-parts maker Magneti Marelli for €6.2 billion to Calsonic Kansei , a Japan-based company owned by American buyout firm KKR . The integration between Fiat and Chrysler dates back to 2009, after Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on 30 April 2009. On 10 June 2009, Chrysler emerged from the bankruptcy proceedings with
816-679: The Flexible Battery Dismantling (Flex-BD) project to automate all battery dismantling operations. Comau also specializes in the services of concept development, plant design, improvement of production processes, project management and system integration services Comau's headquarters are in Turin , Italy, and the company is present in 14 countries around Europe, Asia, South America and North America – with 7 innovation centres, 5 digital hubs and 8 production plants, where over 9.000 people work. As part of Stellantis , Comau
867-613: The Italy-based brands Abarth , Alfa Romeo , Fiat , Fiat Professional , Lancia , and the engine manufacturing subsidiary VM Motori . FCA US included the US-based brands Chrysler , Dodge , Jeep , and Ram , plus the Mopar service and parts organization. Other companies included firms working on production automation ( Comau ) and a metal foundry ( Teksid , 84.8% share). Other joint ventures and subsidiaries are undertaken via
918-524: The Spanish company, Mecaner S.A., which specialized in producing sheet metal dies. In 1995, the company grew throughout South America , Europe, North America, and Asia. Comau do Brasil Ind e Com. Ltda and Comau Argentina S.A. were launched with all Comau Business Units joining the Mercosur market. In Germany, Comau Deutschland GmbH was established. The following year, a French branch was formed. That year
969-460: The UAW and US automakers began, Marchionne leaned in to embrace Williams in a hug seen "round the world," shocking some union members. When Marchionne made the announcement on 8 January 2017 of plans to add 2,000 jobs and invest $ 1 billion in plants by 2020, Marchionne credited the decision to the negotiations with Williams that began in 2015. On 13 January 2017, the company came under investigation by
1020-653: The United Auto Workers pension fund, Fiat, and the US and Canadian governments as principal owners. Fiat's initial purchase was a 20% stake; by January 2012, it grew to 58.5%. On 21 January 2014, Fiat completed the acquisition of the remaining 41.5% from the United Auto Workers, making Chrysler Group a wholly owned subsidiary. The total cost of acquisition was US$ 4.9 billion with an additional US$ 5.5 billion in pension liability. Fiat S.p.A. and Chrysler Group LLC merged into FCA on 12 October 2014 following approvals of
1071-538: The automobile business. Exor sold its shares in GEDI immediately after receiving them. On 21 July 2018, FCA suddenly replaced chief executive Marchionne in all of his positions at FCA, Ferrari, SGS, and CNH following emergency meetings of each respective company's board of directors . Marchionne last appeared in public on 26 June where he appeared quite lethargic and fatigued. FCA stated on 5 July that he had taken medical leave to undergo surgery to his right shoulder and on
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#17327824062761122-490: The binding terms for the $ 50 billion merger. On 15 July 2020, both companies announced that the corporate name of the new group would be Stellantis . The new group will be incorporated in the Netherlands with Carlos Tavares as CEO . On 4 January 2021, both shareholders of FCA and PSA approved the merger and it ceased operation on 16 January 2021. The FCA logo, which comprises stylised blue letters resembling FCA,
1173-576: The board on 15 June 2014 and shareholders on 1 August 2014. On 13 October 2014, Fiat Chrysler began trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "FCAU". On 6 May 2014, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced its 5-year business plan. The company expected that sales would increase to 7 million units, revenues to €132 billion, net income to €5 billion, and industrial debt would peak at €11 billion in 2015, and then reduce to €0.5-1 billion by end of 2018. The Group updated its business plan targets in January 2016 at
1224-553: The brand's vehicles. In 2015, FCA refreshed the Jeep Grand Cherokee with celebrities Fan Bingbing , Tina Fey , Sandra Bullock , Julia Roberts , and Cate Blanchett promoted as brand ambassadors. Jeep marked its 75th anniversary in 2016. The Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot appeared in their last model year while a refreshed Jeep Cherokee was released. In 2017, FCA refreshed the Jeep Renegade followed by
1275-637: The company added the Maserati Alfieri . The car was scheduled for release in 2016 but was postponed to allow the Levante in 2016. In 2021, a convertible variant of the Alfieri is expected. The top-of-the-line Alfieri will receive a 520-horsepower V6 with all-wheel drive. In 2014, FCA launched the Jeep Renegade . After a long absence Jeep returned to Malaysia, where DRB-Hicom distributes
1326-600: The company built the first robotic assembly line , which was supplied to the Fiat plant in Mirafiori for the production of the famous car model FIAT 131 . In the late '70s and early '80s Comau started to produce the first industrial robots and launched the Robogate system in the European and world markets - an assembly system designed to carry out multiple operations at the same time with the joint use of several robots. In
1377-656: The company officially changed its name to Comau S.p.A. In 1997, the company gained a majority interest in Geico S.p.A., a producer of painting systems within the automotive industry . Comau India Pvt. Ltd. in Pune was set up as the company's headquarters in Southeast Asia. Comau Poland Sp.z.o.o., a production plant for sheet metal dies, began operation in Tychy and, later that year, began offering maintenance services as well. In
1428-679: The company was found to have installed software to produce false results on diesel emissions tests. In July 2020, authorities from Germany, Italy and Switzerland raided the offices of Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles as part of the investigation over the use of defeat devices in emissions testing. Additionally Fiat-Chrysler is facing a £5 billion class-action lawsuit in the United Kingdom in relation to allegations of diesel emissions manipulation in select Alfa Romeo , Fiat , Iveco , and Jeep models. In February 2019, Fiat Chrysler announced plans to invest $ 4.5 billion in manufacturing in Michigan. The plant
1479-1005: The company was split between Michigan and Italy. The other operating activities of the new group remained unchanged, with manufacturing, design, and engineering facilities remaining in Turin, Michigan, and other locations worldwide. Executive members of the FCA Board of Directors as of March 2019 were John Elkann (chairman) and Mike Manley (Chief Executive Officer), with non-executive directors Ronald L. Thompson, John Abbott, Andrea Agnelli , Tiberto Brandolini d'Adda, Glenn Earle, Valerie A. Mars, Ruth J. Simmons , Michelangelo A. Volpi , Patience Wheatcroft , and Ermenegildo Zegna, CEO of Ermenegildo Zegna . FCA carried out its mass-market automotive operations through two main subsidiaries: FCA Italy (previously Fiat Group Automobiles ) and FCA US (previously Chrysler Group ). The company announced both name changes in December 2014. FCA Italy included
1530-449: The company's ultra-luxury brand to compete with Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Rolls-Royce. Fiat (which would remain the company's mainstream brand outside of North America) and Ram Trucks would remain largely unchanged while SRT was merged back into Dodge. Conspicuously absent in the announcement was Lancia , which was later confirmed to be withdrawing from all markets outside Italy. In 2014, Alfa Romeo launched
1581-537: The creation of unified robot control solutions and additional support of the Fincantieri and llika plc. to develop prototypes of robotized steel welding solutions. In 2022 Comau assisted to expand the manufacturing lines in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco to produce the new 7-seat Jeep Commander SUV. This helped to increase process optimization and control, and at the same time supported Ilika plc. in
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1632-547: The day of his replacement stated that he would not be able to return to work due to post-surgical complications. It was later reported that his health had deteriorated "suddenly and sharply" and that Marchionne had lapsed into a coma . Sergio Marchionne died on 25 July 2018, aged 66. In July 2018, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV's European chief Alfredo Altavilla resigned after being passed over to replace Marchionne. In January 2019, Fiat Chrysler agreed to pay $ 800 million to settle lawsuits related to diesel emissions after
1683-469: The initial design differently based on their engineering needs and standards, so consumers may experience very different power, fuel efficiency, and "feel" from each manufacturer. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ( FCA ), now part of Stellantis , was an Italian-American multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles , commercial vehicles , auto parts and production systems. The corporation
1734-516: The new Maserati Levante SUV. In 2018, it added a new GranTurismo with a 560-horsepower V8 and rear-wheel drive. Between 2014 and 2018, the top-of-the-line Maserati Quattroporte GTS received a 560-horsepower V8 with an all-wheel drive to replace the 523-horsepower V8 with rear-wheel drive in the GTS model. The top-of-the-line Ghiblis and Levantes received the same setup as the Quattroporte. In 2020,
1785-507: The same year, Comau Service was launched to provide full maintenance services to customers worldwide. In 1999, Comau took over the French company Sciaky S.A., a producer of body systems and welding guns, which was renamed Comau Sciaky S.A. Also that year, Comau S.p.A. gained a majority interest in Renault Automation S.A. of France, a company specializing in engineering, metal cutting, mechanical assembly and body final assembly. In
1836-1310: The same year, Fiat S.p.A. acquired Progressive Tool and Industries Co. (PICO), a U.S. company experienced in body systems manufacturing, and was subsequently renamed Comau Pico. In the UK, the Pico Estil in Luton became Comau Estil; in South Africa, Aims in Uitenhage was renamed Comau South Africa Pty. Ltd. In 2000, Comau Automotive Equipment Colt., was opened in Shanghai, Comau Belgium N.V. was established to develop maintenance services in Northern Europe and Comau Systems Services S.L. began operations in Madrid. The next year, Comau S.p.A. acquired two companies in automotive product and process engineering and industrialization, Germann-Intec GmbH and Team Resources Romania, which became Comau România S.A. Comau Australia opens in Adelaide in 2001. In 2002, Comau Ingest Sverige AB
1887-520: The second half of the 80s, as a massive development of laser technology begins, Comau started to design laser robots. In the following years robots and automation products were developed: Comau also specializes in the development of products and automation processes for electrification, such as, mechanical machining centers, assembly systems, digital products for Industry 4.0 and integrated logistics services: production and assembly of rechargeable modules and batteries, and electric motors. Comau initiated
1938-483: The time it announced FY 2015. Much of the global growth was focused around Jeep due to its high visibility globally as well as the growing worldwide SUV market. Chrysler would be re-positioned as the company's mainstream North American brand to compete with Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Volkswagen, while Dodge would focus on performance-based vehicles. Alfa Romeo would become the company's premium marque to compete with BMW, Lexus, and Audi, while Maserati would be
1989-612: The updated Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee in 2018. In 2021, FCA launched a luxury Grand Wagoneer to compete with the likes of Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Range Rover , Cadillac Escalade , and Lincoln Navigator . Jeep also launched the Wagoneer to compete with the likes of the Ford Expedition , Chevrolet Suburban , and GMC Yukon . In 2014, Ram launched the ProMaster van and the smaller ProMaster City , derived from
2040-635: The use of educational and open source robots and.DO™. In 2020 Comau signed the technological collaboration agreement with TIM for the digital transformation of the manufacturing industries and collaborated with FCA and the Fiat brand in the production of the new electrical Fiat 500 , supported SME manufacturing companies at the MADE competence center in Milan, cooperated with the Artes 4.0 in Pisa, collaborated with
2091-524: Was a stakeholder in the creation of Italy's largest media group GEDI Gruppo Editoriale , created by the merger of Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso publishing L'espresso and La Repubblica with Italiana Editrice (ITEDI), of which FCA held 77% of the shares and which publishes the Torino daily La Stampa and Il Secolo XIX . Subsequently, FCA divested from publishing by distributing its shares to its own shareholders, again mainly Exor, so to concentrate on
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2142-701: Was also equipped with many other industry-first features including a Transbrake , launch control systems, 5-point harness occupant restraints, and an HVAC system that produces additional horsepower by further cooling intake air. In 2015, Fiat launched the new Fiat 500X (produced in Melfi, Italy) and the Fiat Egea (produced in Turkey by JV partner Tofas and sold in Europe under the Fiat Tipo nameplate and Mexico as
2193-510: Was capable of producing 420,000. Twenty different automobile models from the three companies were to use the engines. Chrysler had expected to use GEMA engines in ten models and projects, and buy up to 840,000 GEMA engines annually. The Dundee plants were purchased by Chrysler in December, 2012, and renamed the Chrysler Dundee Engine Plant(s) . After Chrysler's assimilation into FCA , the plant simply became known as
2244-468: Was created by the Italian branding company Robilant Associati, ending the use of the Fiat S.p.A. logo and Chrysler Pentastar logo for group branding. Comau Comau ( Consorzio Macchine Utensili ) is an Italian multinational company in the automation field based in Turin , Italy. It is a part of the automaker Stellantis . The company is present in 13 countries and employs 4,000 people. Comau provides services, products and technologies for
2295-410: Was established by January 2012, when Fiat acquired a 58.5% stake of the Chrysler Group (which in 1998 to 2007 was part of DaimlerChrysler ) and thus became the at the time 7th largest automaker (behind Toyota , General Motors , Volkswagen , Hyundai , Ford and Nissan ). Its corporate headquarters were domiciled in Amsterdam and its financial headquarters were in London . The holding company
2346-547: Was established in Sweden; in 2003, Comau Russia Srl and Comau (Shanghai) International Trading Co. Ltd. began operations with a focus on import-export activities. Comau Sciaky SA became the full owner of Gerbi & Sciaky, a company in France that produces electrical welding guns, changing its name to Sciaky S.A.S. in 2004. The next year, Comau Service France and Comau Sciaky and Sciaky S.A.S. were consolidated within Comau France S.A. In 2005, Comau Germann-Intec GmbH merged with Comau Deutschland GmbH. In 2007, Comau-Germann Intec GmbH
2397-402: Was formed. It started the development of commercial and industrial activities in North America. Comau Finanziaria S.p.A. gained a majority interest in Italtech S.p.A. The following year, it acquired Berto Lamet, a sheet metal die producer, and U.T.S., which specialized in product and process engineering. Berto Lamet then took over TEA, an injection molds manufacturer and, in 1990, it took over
2448-610: Was listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Milan's Borsa Italiana . Exor , an Italian investment group controlled by the Agnelli family , owned 29% of FCA and controlled 44% through a loyalty voting mechanism, the largest block of shares. FCA's mass-market brands operated through two main subsidiaries: FCA Italy (previously Fiat) with headquarters in Turin , and FCA US (previously Chrysler) in Auburn Hills, Michigan . The company's portfolio included brands Abarth , Alfa Romeo , Chrysler , Dodge , Fiat , Fiat Professional , Jeep , Lancia , Maserati , and Ram Trucks . Ferrari
2499-562: Was spun off in 2016. FCA operated in four global markets ( NAFTA , LATAM , APAC , EMEA ). Starting in late 2019, FCA merged with the PSA Group (owner of the Peugeot and Citroën brands among others) on a 50-50 all-stock basis in a $ 50 billion merger. In 2020, the company announced its new name, Stellantis . In January 2021, the merger was complete with FCA resulting as the surviving entity and changed its name to Stellantis. FCA also owned industrial subsidiaries Comau , Mopar , Teksid and VM Motori . The executive management of
2550-502: Was started in Germany with a focus on engineering activities. In 2013, Comau expanded its presence in China with three new sites. Comau Turkey and Comau Czech were also opened to better serve the Middle and Eastern European markets. Soon after, Comau established a new office in Munich, Germany which expanded into Mexico. Comau São Paulo and Comau Thailand are established in 2015, while in 2016, Comau opened its HUMANufacturing Innovation Center in Pontedera (Pisa), Italy. The company also opens
2601-401: Was that the SRT brand was to rejoin Dodge . In 2015, a refreshed Charger and Challenger (with equivalent SRT versions) launched. The company also introduced SRT Hellcat versions of the Charger and Challenger. FCA also announced that 2014 would be the last model year for the Dodge Avenger . In 2018 with a refreshed Dodge Durango launched along with (an SRT version). In 2018, it launched
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