By Mark Trostle I’ve loved cars since I can remember. Growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, my dad and I were regulars at local car shows and most race tracks in Michigan. It’s what we did on the weekends and, thankfully, it’s what I still do with my dad today. You see, my dad
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Wetlands at Work
Today is World Wetlands Day – a day honoring a global treaty to conserve and sustain wetlands. So, what does that have to do with an automotive company? The FCA US headquarters in Michigan boasts more than 100-acres of natural wetlands, and has since breaking ground 25 years ago. These wetlands provide FCA US with
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Veteran recruiting program may be one of a kind
“The program has changed lives and families in ways we will never fully understand.” Programs like that are invaluable and, as part of our continuing commitment to military veterans, FCA US is honored to join with Prestige Group Co. to help veterans get a helpful workplace experience. Since 2011, the Prestige Group, Clinton Township, Mich.,
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Finish your 2017 travel plans with these events
In addition to heart-thumping horsepower, head-turning style, rugged capability and captivating interiors, our vehicles offer a special something else: bonds that unite us all. There’s barely a weekend that goes by without a car show, race or other event that draws together owners who share a passion for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Truck, FIAT and
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Season of Giving: #GivingTuesday
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday. These are all holidays designed to tempt shoppers to spend their money by scoring the best deals. After all that hustle and bustle today, people around the world are coming together for a selfless cause, #GivingTuesday. This global day of recognition is designed to use the power of
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Go batty over bat conservation
It may come as a surprise, but we go batty over bats at our FCA US Auburn Hills, Michigan, complex and it’s not just during Halloween. Scattered across the grounds are 10 bat houses, each has the potential to shelter 100-300 bats and their young. “Bats are more than the scary creatures of the night
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Don’t just ‘spin your tires’ during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Just like the community that surrounds local car clubs and weekend car shows, there’s a strong sense of community that bonds those affected by cancer. And, yes, we’ve all heard the breast cancer statistics before. But, let’s not let repetition make us immune to the continuous need to: find a cure, change lifestyle habits as
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