It’s no secret that alert drivers are better able to avoid collisions than those who are unready. Now imagine how such preparedness might translate to a vehicle. What if its brakes went on heightened alert when a collision appeared imminent? That’s basically what happens with Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus (FSFCW+), a safety feature available on
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A study released today by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals lane-departure warning systems are having a tangible, positive impact on U.S. roadways. The study examined U.S. accident data from 2015 and found the technology reduced injury-causing crashes by 21 percent. The LaneSense Lane Departure Warning system, available on select FCA US vehicles, is
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Whither the humble yardstick. It makes the abstract more understandable. Think football field … Now think 100 yards. There are similar means to judge a vehicle’s performance … Zero-to-60. MPG. And in the case of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, miles-per-gallon-equivalent, or MPGe. This unique measure factors in the effect of an electric vehicle’s power
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Let’s talk turkey. Nearly 49 million motorists are expected to hit America’s highways for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of one million from last year. Does that mean more drivers will be reeling from the effects of tryptophan, the sleep-inducing agent found in turkey? Perhaps. But some researchers suggest turkey may not be the
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Editor’s Note: At the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Car Brands for FCA North America, said this just before unveiling the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica: “Walk around the FCA stand today and you’ll see vehicles that can create memories in a thousand different ways. Some were designed
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It’s no idle boast to say the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan affords a smooth, quiet ride. The words literally ring true. “The Pacifica has five reinforcement rings, strategically placed from front to back, that circle the vehicle’s lateral circumference,” said FCA US engineer Jeff Tibbenham, who is responsible for body structure. “These rings work
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Just as a well-built home begins with a solid foundation, development of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica began with a robust, new platform, says Phil Jansen, Head of Product Development – FCA North America. “Every year, the expectations evolve,” Jansen told the 2016 International Automotive Body Congress yesterday, describing today’s dynamic marketplace. Body structure comprises the
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