While the mere forecast of rain is enough to keep some classic cars tucked safely in the garage, about 40 hardy enthusiasts drove to the FCA US campus in Auburn Hills in spite of the soon-to-arrive rain on June 3 for the FCA Design Cars + Coffee. All makes and models were welcome. Vintage cars
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Category Archives: Design
Wrangler Wednesday: All-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler features backup camera
The all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler takes drivers forward into new and unchartered trails, and for the first time, the iconic vehicle comes with a standard ParkView rear backup camera to give drivers a view of what is behind them. But how did FCA designers add a backup camera without radically altering the look of the
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Truck Thursday: It’s a truck. It’s a car. It’s a 2019 Ram 1500
A powerfully built pickup truck, capable of towing 12,750 pounds, competed for the title of ‘Best Family Car’ … and won! Nope, it was no mistake. The 2019 Ram 1500 was recently chosen overall ‘Best Family Car’ by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) at its Family Car Challenge. So, how does a pickup
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Wrangler Wednesday: Cutting through the air in the all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler
Small changes to the design of the all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler yielded big improvements in the vehicle’s aerodynamics. The new Wrangler stays true to the original design with a wide, muscular stance, trapezoidal wheel flares and the legendary seven-slot grille. Jeep’s design team built upon this iconic design with subtle changes to improve the vehicle’s
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Summer showtime: FCA Design serves up cars and coffee
Whether it’s lovingly restored and coddled or a work in progress, the special car in your garage is likely an object of affection for other car fans. Give them a chance to see your four-wheeled classic or modern masterpiece – all makes and models are welcome – at 2018 FCA Design Cars and Coffee show
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Truck Thursday: 2019 Ram 1500 takes interior luxury to the max
For 2019, the Ram Truck interior design team turned its creative focus toward introducing a new standard of luxury to the all-new Ram 1500. Although everyone tends to have their own ideas of personal luxury, most of us would probably agree that comfort, unique styling, quality craftsmanship, over-the-top customization and some very ‘cool’ detailing throughout
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The 2019 Jeep® Cherokee features a ‘fresh’ new exterior appearance
The 2019 Jeep® Cherokee enters the largest SUV segment in the world with a new exterior design that aligns it with the premium side of the Jeep family while staying true to its fabled nameplate. “There’s a number of changes and enhancements we’ve made for the 2019 Cherokee,” said Scott Tallon, director Jeep brand. “First
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