Members of the FCA US Product Design Office usually do their work in secret as they design the next generation of cars, trucks and SUVs. That changed, albeit for just a few hours, when members of the design team recently displayed some of their skills at Macomb Community College’s Auto STEAM days. With pencil in
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Get A Grip: AWD vs. 4WD
For much of the northern hemisphere, it’s cold outside, which means drivers need to think more about traction. Whether it is just a light dusting or several inches of snow (in places such as Atlanta, they’re practically the same thing), sending drive torque to all four wheels is desirable to keep things moving on streets
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Minivan Monday: Chrysler Pacifica shows off its versatility at the LA Auto Show
The Chrysler Pacifica minivan is the “ultimate family vehicle” that can transport up to eight and is a versatile minivan that can be modified for a variety of uses and tastes. Since it was first introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit nearly two years ago, private companies, customizers and even Chrysler itself
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Minivan Monday: Canine Companions for Independence visit FCA US headquarters
When Canine Companions for Independence recently visited FCA US headquarters, the most popular representative of the organization was Calvin. Although Calvin didn’t take the stage to discuss the mission of the organization, which provides service dogs to children, adults and veterans with disabilities, or the on-going partnership between Canine Companions for Independence and Chrysler, everyone
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Nothing takes a back seat to safety
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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Minivan Monday: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid called a ‘Best Car to Buy 2018’
The innovative and unique Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has been named the 2018 Best Car to Buy by Green Car Reports. The Pacifica Hybrid received the honor from the online resource for “green” cars because it’s a “one-of-a-kind” vehicle. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the only seven-seat minivan with a plug-in hybrid powertrain sold in the
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Never underestimate an 8-year-old boy with a vision
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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