Stellantis Boosts US Transmission Supply, Debuts ‘Mopaw’ Pet Line, Exec Exits
Stellantis’ Aisin subsidiary in Indiana has begun contract manufacturing Mazda’s six-speed automatic transmission to boost North American supply responsiveness. Mopar launched a premium ‘Mopaw’ pet accessories line targeting the $150bn U.S. pet travel market, while longtime fleet chief Jeff Hines has exited following new CEO Filosa’s leadership reshuffle.
1. Indiana Plant Begins Mazda Transmission Production
Aisin Drivetrain, Inc. in Indiana has started producing Mazda’s six-speed automatic transmissions under contract, leveraging its established transmission technologies to improve local supply stability and responsiveness for North American markets.
2. Mopaw Pet Accessory Line Debuts
Mopar has introduced Mopaw, a line of vehicle-integrated pet travel accessories including harness-compatible carriers, folding kennels, interior protectors, and branded drinkware, targeting a $150 billion U.S. pet travel market to diversify revenue streams.
3. Fleet Operations Chief Departs Under New CEO
Jeff Hines, head of fleet operations with over 20 years at the company, left effective April 17 as CEO Antonio Filosa implements leadership changes aimed at strategic realignment, following earlier sales leadership turnover.