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Regulatory Work Eats 25% of Stellantis Engineering Hours

It’s not easy being an automotive engineer tasked with developing a new car for the European market. The EU undoubtedly has the strictest legislation in terms of emissions, noise, safety, and other criteria. These higher standards not only drive up prices but also consume a significant portion of engineering time.

Motor1 · Jun 18, 2025

Carlos Tavares: I Could've Done 'Tons of Things' Differently

In hindsight, past mistakes often become much clearer. However, Carlos Tavares denies being fired after clashing with people within Stellantis. Instead, he chose to leave on his terms following what he described as a “very mature” conversation with chairman John Elkann, who also holds the same role at Ferrari. Tavares,…

Motor1 · Jun 3, 2025

Horner claims Ferrari switch rumours are untrue

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has shrugged off speculation linking him to the Ferrari Formula 1 team.

Autosport · May 30, 2025

As Trump considers auto tariffs pause, parts exemptions could be key for US industry

President Donald Trump is considering a delay of auto tariffs

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Stellantis shareholders approve €23.1mn payout for former CEO Tavares

The European carmaker is still looking for a new head after Carlos Tavares resigned in December, following a year of slumping sales. Investors rewarded the former CEO with a controversial pay package on Tuesday.

Euronews · Apr 15, 2025

Trump warned automakers not to raise prices after his tariffs and be happy how ‘great’ they are

Trump reportedly hosted a call in early March with auto CEOs before he made the 25 percent tariffs official this week

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Hamilton "slowly bonding" with new Ferrari F1 car

Lewis Hamilton reckons he is “slowly bonding” with his Ferrari after notching up a total of 115 laps in his new challenger for 2025.

Motorsport · Feb 27, 2025

Hamilton "slowly bonding" with new Ferrari car

Lewis Hamilton reckons he is “slowly bonding” with his Ferrari after notching up a total of 115 laps in his new challenger for 2025.

Autosport · Feb 27, 2025

Hyundai, Kia Pump The Brakes On Solid State Batteries Until 2030

Solid state batteries have entered trailblazer mode. Pretty much every big automaker and battery plant is working on making a commercially-available product—a race to achieving that sweet, sweet equilibrium between cost, scalability, and viability that lets a piece of conceptual tech make its way into the car parked in your…

InsideEVs · Feb 27, 2025

Stellantis Profits Have Cratered

Profits at Stellantis fell a staggering 70 percent in 2024. You don't have to be a financial wizard to know that's a very hard hit. Translated into cash, it's a net profit of 5.5 billion euros, or $5.7 billion in US currency. By the time you factor in expenses and…

Motor1 · Feb 26, 2025