Jeep et Ram profitent d'un bon élan grâce à l'Amérique du Nord : TDS
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📈 Stellantis experienced a 10% increase in global sales during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year, primarily driven by the North American market. In that region, the automaker improved shipments by an impressive 38%, largely due to refreshed Jeep and Ram models, as well as the upgraded Chrysler Pacifica. Stellantis also acknowledged that production was slightly boosted to prepare for factory shutdowns scheduled for later in the summer. [Reuters]
🏆 Infiniti's new QX65 crossover has gained moderate success, achieving over 1,000 unit sales and surpassing internal projections by 25% in its first full month on the market. [Automotive News]
🧑🏭 Ford and the Canadian auto labor union Unifor have provisionally agreed on the terms of a new three-year contract, pending approval from union members. The union indicated that negotiations began with Ford before turning to General Motors and Stellantis, as the company "has been the most dedicated to maintaining its operations in Canada," according to the report. [Reuters]
🛣️ A recently released update for Waze now prioritizes preferred routes based on user history, introduces a dedicated mode for motorcyclists, and enhances integration of Google Gemini conversational commands within the popular navigation application. [Engadget]
🚙 Jeep has unveiled a new Laredo trim for the Wrangler for the 2027 model year, following a concept shown at this year's Easter Jeep Safari. This Wrangler is equipped with 35-inch BFGoodrich KO2 tires, a 1-inch lift, brown Nappa leather interior, and Mayan gold accents, available in both two- and four-door configurations. [Stellantis]
✊ Hyundai factory workers in South Korea are striking for three days, seeking an annual performance bonus tied specifically to the company’s net profits, as well as safeguards against automation and the increased use of AI to replace workers. [Bloomberg]
🏁 Weekend race results:
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Lime Rock Park: Grant Enfinger won for CR7 Motorsports.
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: Kiko Porto and Varun Choksey took victory for RAFA Racing.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at EchoPark Speedway: Justin Allgaier won for JR Motorsports.
MotoGP German Grand Prix: Marc Marquez emerged victorious for Ducati.
FIA WEC 6 Hours of Sao Paulo: Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, and Dries Vanthoor claimed victory for BMW M Team WRT.
IMSA SportsCar Championship at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: Tom Dillmann and Jeremy Clarke won for Inter Europol Competition.
NASCAR Cup Series at EchoPark Speedway: Ryan Blaney secured the win for Team Penske.
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Jeep et Ram profitent d'un bon élan grâce à l'Amérique du Nord : TDS
Stellantis has released its Q2 results, and although the company achieved strong global sales, it's evident that North America was the driving force behind this performance.