It’s that time of year again … we honored 16 of our supplier partners who demonstrated their collaborative nature, resiliency in an ever-changing industry and dedication to innovation. Here are all of the 2017 FCA US Suppliers of the Year: Body Supplier of the Year – Gentex Corporation Capital Equipment Supplier of the Year –
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The FCA US Toledo Assembly Complex is home to some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies in the industry, so it’s only natural that its “backyard” contains a unique adventure for employees to experience the Company’s iconic vehicle: the Jeep® Wrangler. Designed as part of the North Plant’s “Toledo Way” employee training program, crews built
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When the North plant at the FCA US Toledo Assembly Complex was idled last year to prepare for the production of the all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler, workers at the facility were not. During that downtime, more than 2,200 workers from the Toledo North plant took part in a comprehensive training and launch readiness program known
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Nothing takes a back seat to safety. In fact, the back seat is where an 8-year-old is most likely to find safety. That’s what Mark Chernoby told an after-school car club at Bowling Green (Missouri) Elementary in a private teleconference. The executive who heads vehicle safety and regulatory compliance at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. connected
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Jackson Bierly, a third grader at Bowling Green Elementary in Missouri, was pondering his science fair project – an air bag for a vehicle exterior – when he was inspired to share his idea with an automaker. So, he chose his favorite. “I love MOPAR, especially the Dodge brand,” he said in an e-mail to
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The newest additions to the Alfa Romeo lineup are not just any vehicles, and they are not built in just any plant. The powerful Giulia sedan and the high-performance Stelvio SUV are currently being built in Alfa Romeo’s state-of-the-art Cassino Assembly Plant, located in central Italy. As dealerships across the country continue to welcome the
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The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is quieter, naturally. Designers of the all-new minivan used a soy-based foam to keep noise from entering the passenger cabin of the Pacifica. The plant-based foam blocks unwanted noise from entering the vehicle cabin while also saving on the overall weight of the minivan. The soy foam has a lower density
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