Eric Lawrence

Detroit

Automotive Reporter at Detroit Free Press

I cover Stellantis, formerly known as Fiat Chrysler, for the @freep autos team and assorted transit and mobility topics.

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Virtual reality helps Stellantis cut costs, save time in vehicle production

4 days ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Eric Lawrence

The reporter moved the rear door of the Jeep Wrangler and looked for the pins to slide into the waiting hinges. It wasn’t obvious at first, but with some direction from a nearby voice to shift the door right a bit, the blue pins suddenly appeared. The door could then basically slide into place.
$7,500 EV tax credit hasn't gone away — at least not yet

4 days ago | usatoday.com | Eric Lawrence |Susan Tompor

• The federal electric vehicle tax credit generally provides up to $7,500 for qualified new vehicles and up to $4,000 for qualified used vehicles. • The credit's future could be in jeopardy because of an effort in Congress to shift money toward a broader tax package. • The $7,500 federal EV tax credit is currently available but faces potential repeal by House Republicans. • Dealerships report confusion and inconsistency in offering the credit upfront to buyers.
Reports: Stellantis executive leading U.S. now top CEO candidate

5 days ago | freep.com | Eric Lawrence

Stellantis is expected to name its new CEO in the first half of this year. Antonio Filosa led the Jeep brand globally before taking the leadership role for Stellantis in North America. The top contender to become Stellantis’ next CEO is the man leading the automaker’s U.S. operations, according to published reports.
EV tax credit hasn't gone away. At least not yet.

6 days ago | usatoday.com | Eric Lawrence |Susan Tompor

• The federal electric vehicle tax credit generally provides up to $7,500 for qualified new vehicles and up to $4,000 for qualified used vehicles. • The credit's future could be in jeopardy because of an effort in Congress to shift money toward a broader tax package. Questions about the future of the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit might have sown some confusion about its availability for those in the market for a new or used EV.
Stellantis says virtual reality helps it cut costs, save time in vehicle production

6 days ago | finance.yahoo.com | Eric Lawrence

The reporter moved the rear door of the Jeep Wrangler and looked for the pins to slide into the waiting hinges. It wasn’t obvious at first, but with some direction from a nearby voice to shift the door right a bit, the blue pins suddenly appeared. The door could then basically slide into place.
Stellantis says virtual reality helps it cut costs, save time in vehicle production

6 days ago | freep.com | Eric Lawrence

The virtual reality lab is located at Stellantis' CTC complex in Auburn Hills. The company says the lab helps it make improvements for workers at its assembly line stations as well as cut costs. The reporter moved the rear door of the Jeep Wrangler and looked for the pins to slide into the waiting hinges. It wasn’t obvious at first, but with some direction from a nearby voice to shift the door right a bit, the blue pins suddenly appeared. The door could then basically slide into place.
UAW claims US automakers can build millions more vehicles — experts disagree

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Eric Lawrence

• The UAW says underutilization of auto plants is no accident and is calling on automakers to build more vehicles in the United States. • Automation is one reason for today's auto manufacturing employment numbers, one expert notes. The UAW wants more vehicles to be built in the United States, and the union says the country’s underutilized auto plants offer tremendous potential to boost employment numbers.
UAW at rally calls on Stellantis to 'fully utilize' auto plants

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Eric Lawrence

UAW members at Local 372 in Trenton had a straightforward message for Stellantis this week: Invest in us. A few dozen union members on May 5 in the union hall carried signs and cheered as leaders talked about the need to bring more product to Trenton Engine, which currently produces the 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar Upgrade for the Chrysler Pacifica as well as the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator.
Trenton Engine workers want Stellantis to bring more work to plant

1 week ago | freep.com | Eric Lawrence

The UAW says Stellantis and other automakers have capacity to build millions of more vehicles in the United States. The union's president, Shawn Fain, is supporting President Donald Trump's auto tariff push. UAW members at Local 372 in Trenton had a straightforward message for Stellantis this week: Invest in us.
UAW says automakers can build millions more vehicles in US; some question that belief

1 week ago | freep.com | Eric Lawrence

The UAW says underutilization of auto plants is no accident and is calling on automakers to build more vehicles in the United States. Automation is one reason for today's auto manufacturing employment numbers, one expert notes. The UAW wants more vehicles to be built in the United States, and the union says the country’s underutilized auto plants offer tremendous potential to boost employment numbers.

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