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STLA AutoDrive is Stellantis’ first automated driving system

Stellantis has developed its first automated driving system that enables hands-free and eyes-off driving (SAE Level 3), STLA AutoDrive. This system operates at speeds up to 60 km/h and is designed primarily for city traffic.

STLA AutoDrive is Stellantis’s response to similar competitor systems, which allows the driver to enjoy driving more because the car can now steer, brake and monitor traffic independently thanks to an advanced sensor system and automatic sensor cleaning that ensure stable operation. The driver can use this time for other tasks, such as answering emails or simply relaxing.

The system is designed on a flexible platform and supports cloud-based software upgrades, which will enable incremental functionality. At higher speeds, the system operates in Level 2 and 2+ modes (adaptive cruise control and lane positioning). At that moment, the driver’s attention is required so that he can intervene in time if necessary.

Also, Stellantis announced that in the future, some models could receive Hands-Free and Eyes-Off upgrades, which enable independent driving at speeds of up to 95 km/h and off-road autopilot.

Source: Stellantis

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SUVs were the best-selling cars in Europe in 2024

Although the demand for SUVs has been slowing down in recent years, this type of vehicle remains the most sought after in Europe. According to sales data, 6.92 million SUVs were sold in Europe in 2024, which is four percent more than in 2023.

Compact SUVs (C-SUV segment) were the most popular type in the category, and the top seller was the Kia Sportage. This segment accounted for 42 percent of total SUV sales last year, followed by smaller models (B-SUVs), with a 36 percent market share. The biggest demand was for the VW T-Roc. However, the greatest growth was achieved by luxury SUVs, whose sales increased by 13 percent (56,300 units).

SUVs were significant for a number of carmakers last year, including Jaguar Land Rover, Geely, Honda and SAIC Motor, while the segment accounted for less than half of total sales at Stellantis, Renault Group, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi.

If we look at individual manufacturers, the highest demand was for SUVs from the VW Group. They accounted for almost 1/4 of the total number of new SUVs sold in Europe last year, and the T-Roc and Tiguan are among the ten best-selling models in the category. Stellantis was the second best-seller with almost 800,000 units (-7% compared to 2023), while Hyundai and Kia finished third with more than 705,000 units sold (-1%).

Source: Reuters, Photo: VW

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2026 Dodge Charger

2024 is coming to an end, and Stellantis has already announced the arrival of new cars from its brands in the coming year. One of them is the next-generation Dodge Charger, which will be offered in four variants, including two-door and four-door body styles, and will be available with internal combustion engines and all-electric.

The first Charger in the US will be an electric two-door version, the Charger Daytona, which will be available in two configurations. The base model is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 462 hp (344 kW) and 403 lb-ft (547 Nm) of torque, and is equipped with a 100.5 kWh battery. Customers can also choose a more powerful version, the Daytona Scat Pack, which is also powered by two electric motors with a total power of 639 hp (476 kW) and 626 lb-ft (849 Nm). It reaches 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in about 3.3 seconds.

The Dodge Charger with combustion engine is available in coupe and sedan body styles. Both variants are powered by a 3.0-L Hurricane 6-cylinder engine with 426 hp (317 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque or 558 hp (416 kW) and 550 lb-ft (746 Nm) of torque if you want more power. All versions will be equipped with a new 880RE eight-speed automatic transmission based on the fourth generation ZF transmission.

The company announced that the new Charger will also come to the Middle East and European markets in mid-2025.

Source: Carscoops