Whichever Dodge vehicle you put into your garage, the emotion is baked in – heritage styling, neck-bending performance, forward-looking interiors. Now, the emotion is baked on, too. There’s more to choosing a color for a 2017 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Journey, Viper, Durango or Grand Caravan than just deciding between red and blue. It’s debating the merits
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Employees at the Auburn Hills headquarters of FCA US recently had the opportunity to experience the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. These employees were part of the multi-continent effort to design, engineer and build the new rear-wheel-drive roadster with a classic name. Nearly 50 years after the original 124 Spider was introduced in Italy, the new
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Food, dirt, pet hair – you name it, it will likely find its way into the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Before implementing the Stow ‘n Vac (powered by RIDGID) in the Pacifica, engineers gathered minivan and SUV owners from various demographics to pinpoint the “dirtiest” spot in their vehicles. Gagan Mann, senior manager of electromechanical
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When the all-new Chrysler Pacifica was introduced earlier this year, there was a big presentation at the North American International Auto Show, press releases and lots of discussion about the new features and minivan firsts offered in the new vehicle. From the roof down to the wheels and throughout the interior of the vehicle, new
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What if? Chad Vermeulen is a firm believer in the power of “what if.” As a design engineer at FCA Canada’s Automotive Research and Development Centre in Windsor, Ontario, he’s found that asking “what if” can open the door to a host of new creative possibilities. In fact, it became a prime motivator for his
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When you love what you do, you want to share it. And that’s what the FCA Design Office does throughout the year, whether meeting with owners at car shows or inspiring future designers by working with schools. Throughout the year, FCA designers meet with metro Detroit students, from elementary to junior high to high school.
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After spending all week working on Jeep interiors in the FCA US Product Design Office, surrounded by bosses and coworkers who are car junkies, what’s the first thing I want to do on a Saturday morning? Go hang out and look at cars, of course! The Detroit area is rich with people who love cars
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