Stellantis Stops Chrysler EV; GM Launches Gen-2 Ultium Platform in China - Autoline Daily 3970

[@JoePolaris]

Thank you for the continuous quality reporting!

[@khalifahmuhammad1574]

Chrysler (maybe Stellantis) is racing towards oblivion. Wow.

[@IanReid-e9r]

Or a Chinese buyout

[@TMan786]

Stellantis is racing to be the next Blackberry.

[@rp9674]

Unfair, Blackberry was an innovator at one time

[@danielsteinberg7698]

@@rp9674 the next Palm Pilot

[@godofdun]

GM isn't out of the woods yet, but it does seem like it's more prepared for the future than the other 2 of the big 3.

[@AllanSustainabilityFan]

@4:30 This news, paired with yesterday's "massive EV demand" segment, tells us that these legacy brands have a troubling future in the face of these rising EV competitors. Kodak says hi.

[@lewisk3725]

I wish GM well. Need American Automakers to step up.

[@giuseppepandolfo4815]

They are stepping up making their cars in china

[@RayNLA]

“We already stepped up” -Tesla Motors

[@RudiJock]

Too late to step up. Way too late.

[@joebachmeier6747]

Remember what they say... If you can't beat'em, quit and say it doesn't matter, I mean, join'em. Lol.

[@frankcoffey]

They should shut down Chrysler on the 100 year anniversary date. That's not a bad run for any brand.

[@garrettsmith2654]

Yep. Chrysler is going to be like what happened to Oldsmobile. Olds last for 107 years. Shutting down Chrysler would be better then continue losing money. Maybe it's time for Chrysler to go.

[@chritchharrass7159]

They already had that anniversary last year

[@2cartalkers]

Nissan event? Would that be bankruptcy proceedings?

[@HonestJohn-y3k]

GM in China: 6C charging and 900V architecture. GM in US: Half the speed at half the voltage. Why? Because in China, they have to compete. In the US, we get the dregs. Is it ironic? Or inevitable?

[@aps125]

GM China can do stuffs that are not allowed here in the states. On the EV front they offload heavy engineering and software dev to their SAIC partner and other local firms. They can get locally sourced battery from CATL to stay competitive. GM brand itself also draws customers due to long time exposure. Ford and Stellantis lack those advantages. Those two are one dimensional, heavily dependent on NA home market

[@Eileen-e8f]

GM had that "Skateboard" modular concept in the 1990s. Swap bodies like changing shoes. Could have several bodies and change as desired. Think of a "Body by Fischer: boutique carriage works. Would let industry still churn out products while the main drive components last years with little service.

[@anthonygray333]

Optiq looks interesting. Waiting to see if that can replace our XT4 that we love

[@frankiexv4533]

It seems like it’s gonna be a pretty compelling value too.

[@JBG20]

Walter must be turning over in his grave. Same with Lee Iaccoca.

[@bortojo]

I feel like Cadillac is doing everything right.

[@markdc1145]

Except EVs that nobody wants.

[@frankiexv4533]

Yeah the lyriq has given them a nice sales boost and their incoming models will only add to that. The smaller optiq and the Escalade iq I think will be hits.

[@bryan69420]

It looks like Acura is making the OG RSX into a crossover like the way Ford did it to the Mustang

[@michaelmackey754]

Holy crap the V version cadillac gave me the chills that red beautiful car is amazing and beautiful and I guarantee it’s faster than lightning

[@frankiexv4533]

That’s the celestiq not the lyriq V

[@michaelmackey754]

@ I just re-watched the video. It is the red Cadillac, which is the V version.

[@EnriqueAThieleSolivan]

I love the racing progress on Cadilac race cars

[@plinble]

8:42 Nice car, and it's kept the grill. Might be too big for the UK, which has little car parking spaces and some narrow two way roads (need to give way with oncoming traffic).

[@PhanoftheShow]

time for Honda to shut down Acura if they aren’t going to be a serious car company

[@DouglasLippi]

7:19 glad I haven't gotten a Hummer EV yet

[@RayNLA]

Why the disrespect towards Great Wall John? Why not just report the news with your personal commentary and opinions?

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

Chrysler is done. Word on the streets of Detroit City is that Ram and Jeep brands are for sale to the highest bidder. Stellantis screwed up the most recent Ram launch bad. No one wants EV Jeeps. The EV Charger is a joke. Stellantis treats its suppliers like crap and many really big suppliers don’t even want to continue doing business with the company. I suspect that the next 5 years are make or break for the once proud American company that sold its soul to the Italians.

[@12345682900]

Since 1979, I've had at least one Mopar (usually a Chrysler) in the garage. It certainly looks like they'll soon be disappearing.

[@Cakebattered]

Cadillac has a customer who bought a Lyriq, got rear-ended, and has been waiting 9 months for Cadillac to provide the dealer recommended collision shop a new rear bumper or the customer.

[@rp9674]

Nice vehicle tho

[@dougdirac]

Great idea.

[@JamesR1986]

I like the look of the new RSX. I could see myself in one of those.

[@realazduffman]

Sean is covering an event at Nissan? Bankruptcy filing??

[@najeebullah9055]

Good one. I give you a L😂L

[@fbkintanar]

I wonder if GM has started to make money on its Lyriqs, either in China, the US or both. There have been a lot of naysayers about BM, and Cruise was a costly misadventure, while BrightDrop hasn't been doing that well either. However, they may have a winner with the Lyriq now that they have gotten over initial problems in scaling production. It remains to be seen if they will succeed with their broader strategies in North America and China.

[@aps125]

US and China count for pretty much what GM has left worldwide.

[@RayNLA]

GM isn’t turning a profit on any of its EV’s. The volume is too low and costs are too high. Maybe in the next 18-24 months or so.

[@douglasengle2704]

I'd like to see the new US Transportation Secretary move to upgrade US Interstates to European weight limits and rural Interstates to be non speed limited such as sections of the German Autobahn. This would allow US car manufactures to compete with German engineering, speed up travel, increase driver awareness and decrease the cost of freight by truck.

[@Carl_in_AZ]

Stellantis' vehicle production in Italy has reached its *lowest point in 68 years.* The rise of Chinese automotive manufacturers in the European market has intensified competition, affecting Stellantis' market share. They face challenges in adapting to market dynamics and regulatory environments within Europe

[@dertythegrower]

Chrysler needs to make cheap EV vans, one for family and another for cargo like the Sprinter van which is hugely bought for van travelers and converted. The black sporty looking van they had for 2024 was not a bad design to reuse

[@realazduffman]

Anything Chrysler makes is cheap.

[@rogerrussell9544]

Chyrsler needs to bring back engineers that know what they're doing. The Moroccan/Brazilian/Indian engineers brought us the brick EV's they have now. Until they work the bugs out of their current product they need to stay away from dumping more defective product on the market.

[@effingsix3825]

In order that automated driving systems actually work, you need to post LIDAR emitters on light posts and light the road as you would using a light standard. You would need a data link with the data generated in the road you’re driving.

[@sammi5281]

Acura-gateway lol let’s see if its inexpensive

[@ah244895]

Nissan event? Is Sean on the way out? I always like him.

[@charlesrovira5707]

@5:15 Do you know why the CARB isn't going to push on emissions? Battery powered trucks are now good enough, they're easier to maintain, cheaper to operate, and they produce *_zero_* emission, not to mention that they'll soon be *_self driving._*

[@Nebula1701]

It's great for Fleets, but Cali has a problem with many of their truck drivers being self employed and many not wanting to pay the higher up front costs.

[@kyliefan7]

The Chrysler CEO talks a good talk but I’m not sure I believe her about the future of the company!

[@gregmckenna3858]

I watched a tow truck tow a Lyriq from a house because it would not move, even with a full battery.

[@2cartalkers]

40% of the 40% of Cadillacs that were sold in California were sold into my neighborhood.

[@danielsteinberg7698]

Chrysler should bring back the Kcars and Omni.

[@georgepelton5645]

LOL. K-cars were great in their day. Omni GLH was a hoot to drive as well.

[@usa1mac]

Chrysler is a dead brand.

[@2cartalkers]

Muwhahahah, best funny comment of the week.

[@realazduffman]

No, Plymouths Acclaim and Duster Twister

[@12345682900]

You mean cars that could save the company (like K-cars did)? Sadly, it appears that Stellantis is happier to let Chrysler die.

[@danieloool2044]

GM WOW 900V ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nonchalanto]

Does anyone actually believe Chinese companies financial reporting? What recourse is there if they lie?

[@aps125]

They can’t lie about gaining market share in the world largest auto market.

[@nonchalanto]

@ They can lie about accounting and profitability. And what recourse is there if they do?

[@KrustyKlown]

Chrysler has failed at EV development for 20 years now.... it's comical, they can't get anything going .. they start a program, cancel it, start another, cancel that one..... on and on.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

And then there were two.

[@2cartalkers]

Saudi Aramco? Don't they now own Valvoline?

[@Sulaiman-sg6iy]

no

[@2cartalkers]

@@Sulaiman-sg6iy Are you sure? I thought I read something awhile back......

[@2cartalkers]

Please read: Saudi Arabia's Aramco has acquired Valvoline Inc.'s global products business Valvoline Global Operations for $2.65 billion, Aramco announced in a press release on March 2. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Valvoline Global Operations is in the lubricants market and provides automotive and industrial solutions.Mar 2, 2023

[@edwarddejong8025]

sensible to push EV's into the luxury market by Cadillac. At the lower end, hybrids will rule for years to come. They are cheaper to operate per my latest Lyft driver who had a Hybrid Toyota Corolla that got 55 MPG.

[@EnriqueAThieleSolivan]

Super cruise is in the same way of the GM self driving cars,a totaly obsolete project. Even China is starting to use vision for driver aid on their ev.

[@Authoratah]

The brine to extract the lithium from is probably coming from their desalination plants... Not oil drilling

[@JoePolaris]

Although the Salton Sea project looks very promising.

[@Gig0Surf]

Doing a cursory google search: "Oil field brine extraction is a naturally occurring aspect of oil and gas production. In some cases, underground reservoirs of saline water can hold substantial concentrations of dissolved lithium."

[@rodrigogaya5276]

Teslas fingerprints all over the Acura presses, aramco lithium, and all these GM stories. Crazy how much of the conversation is now almost all EV

[@HonestJohn-y3k]

The transition to EVs has been inevitable since at least 1959. That's the year that the oil industry executives and several of their favorite politicians were put on notice that there was a very serious problem brewing related to CO2 emissions. Given the timeline, and the dimensions of the problem, its extremely crazy how much of the conversation is still about burning more gasoline. The person who broke the news to the industry in 1959 was no less than Edward Teller. If you know his history, you know that he is someone who would have their ear.

[@charlesrovira5707]

@7:07 That front grill has to be the ugliest and least aerodynamic thing. It's pathetic.

[@ericawong2135]

It's not built for American consumers. That style of vehicle (luxury people movers/MPV/Minivan) is very common in Asia. Toyota Alphard for example which was been around for 20 years.

[@Carguytct]

Nothing Mary Barra (The CEO of GM) have said in the last 5 years has happened. Selling one million EVs by 2025, not going to happen. Beating Tesla in EV sales by 2025, not going to happen. 25 EV models by 2025, not going to happen. partnering with nikola to make EV Trucks, not going to happen, partnering with Lordstown motors to make EV trucks, not going to happen. Partnering with Cruise to make autonomous vehicles, not going to happen. The super duper Ultium battery, not going to happen. Those are a few things that I remember.

[@keijijohnson9754]

3:56 - Huh. So that means Chrysler will be hitting its hundredth anniversary the day before my 29th birthday? Sweeeet.😁

[@1_Papa]

I knew it! I knew Stellantis' grand plan was to kill Chrysler. Sergio Marchionne proved this when he tried to gag feed Americans with that useless Fiat, which was a failure the first time and now continues to fail in North America. Alfa-Romeo does better, but they are outsold by nearly every near luxury car maker. Then they appoint that Carlos Tavares, who excelled in leading them in the wrong direction. Dodge Hornets are glued to the showroom floors, the all-electric Charger Hatchback is a failure in the marketplace and there still isn't an SUV of any kind at their "people mover" division, as Sergio put it right before he kicked the bucket. Stellantis seems bound and determined to be a success everywhere EXCEPT North America. Poor Walter must be turning in his grave!

[@stickynorth]

Sea Duffy is from MTV's The Real World first... Don't forget that! Same path to power as Donald Trump, corporate media...

[@TheHk1966]

With Trump’s coming tariffs on Canadian made parts and autos (primarily for US D3 brands) I can honestly say those brands are as good as dead in Canada. My father worked at Ford in the 70s and 80s and I was a big Big 3 supporter but will no longer consider US brands anymore. Bring on those cheap Chinese cars please.

[@charlesrovira5707]

@5:25 *SaudiAranco* sees the wiring on the sand, and they're trying to make _lithium brine_ their future source of revenue. Too bad *Lithium,* element #3 on the periodical chart of elements, is the most common of what astronomers call *metals.* (†) †) To an astronomer there's only #1 Hydrogen (a *gas,* ) #2 Helium (a *gas,* ) and the rest of the periodic table #3-onward are (all *metals.* )

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