The Charger and Challenger are believed to be highly profitable, but it has remained unclear what Stellantis’ long-term plans are for the Brampton factory especially as the automaker embraces electrification.
Some of the stores may be outside of GM’s existing dealer network. Outsourcing to non-GM dealers would mark a shift from GM’s traditional commercial strategy.
Environment groups have warned against expanding extra credit for EV sales that could discourage automakers from aggressively bolstering the efficiency of the gas-powered vehicles they will sell for years to come.
Penske Automotive spokesman Anthony Pordon said income from continuing operations, earnings per share and earnings before taxes are predicted to be records for any quarter.
Audi said Duesmann’s admittance to a rehabilitation clinic was a precautionary measure on the advice of his doctors.