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Vince Bond Jr.
Reporter covering Stellantis, marketing and diversity for Automotive News
vbond@crain.com
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Vince Bond Jr. covers Stellantis, marketing and diversity issues. Past works include an in-depth look into the idling of the Belvidere Assembly plant in Illinois that produced the Jeep Cherokee and how COVID deaths among autoworkers in 2020 left emotional voids at assembly plants. Bond was part of a team that won a Neal Award for its coverage of the 2023 UAW negotiations. He previously covered digital retail technologies as well as Mazda, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia & Mitsubishi. A 2010 graduate of Michigan State University, Bond joined Automotive News in May 2012.

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Stellantis working with suppliers, dealers ahead of April 2 tariff deadline

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Ram sees growth opportunities for freshened Heavy Duty trucks

Building relationships with small business customers will be key to the success of the 2025 Heavy Duty lineup, Ram said.

Ram delivers comfort inside Heavy Duty pickups

The Ram 1500 may lead the way in comfort and luxury for the truck brand, but the Heavy Duty lineup hasn’t been far behind in getting such amenities, too.

Stellantis puts ugly 2024 in the past as CEO search continues

For 2025, Stellantis is looking to right itself with more conservative financial targets, more decision-making authority for regional leadership and a willingness to invest in sales growth instead of just cutting costs.

Stellantis chairman opposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico

Stellantis assembles a number of vehicles in Canada and Mexico that are destined for U.S. dealerships.

Stellantis loses $1.8 billion in North America in second half of 2024

Discounts aimed at resolving a U.S. inventory glut helped push North American revenue down 38 percent in the second half of the year.

Ramcharger is Stellantis’ answer to unpredictable market

The Ramcharger plays into Stellantis' strategy of offering consumers a variety of powertrain options instead of only pushing EVs that many aren’t ready to buy.

Stellantis freezes activity at Brampton Assembly Plant as it evaluates Jeep Compass strategy

The automaker didn’t specify how long activity would be paused and a spokesperson couldn’t confirm whether the move will lead to temporary layoffs.

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