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Marelli and Mahle Industries received Automotive News Innovation Partnership Awards for an intelligent digital tail lamp and an HVAC system for three-row vehicles.

Jeep designers borrowed from the past to craft some of its Easter Jeep Safari concepts this year.

The Dodge Charger Virtual Experience lets users interact with the muscle car brand’s first EV and learn about its capabilities.

This is the second workplace death at a Stellantis facility since August.

The discounts run through the end of April on nearly all Jeeps, Rams, Dodges and Chryslers, and until June 2 on most Ford and Lincoln models. Rival General Motors declined to follow suit.

Stellantis is preparing to offer employee pricing to the general public, joining rival Ford, at a time when vehicle prices for some models could increase because of tariffs.

The company's 12 percent decline contrasted with a gain for the industry overall, but Stellantis saw some increases in retail volume.

Workers at 5 plants in Michigan and Indiana are affected by the production pause in Ontario and Toluca starting April 7.

Stellantis is contending with lost volume from the Jeep Renegade, the Dodge Challenger and the previous-generation Dodge Charger.

J.D. Power and GlobalData jointly predict U.S. sales will rise 5.5 percent to 1.5 million vehicles in March. Cox Automotive said sales for the month will tally 1.43 million, a 1.4 percent dip.