The designers of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica made some features of the all-new minivan as easy to use as pushing a button. Doors, seats and multimedia elements can all be utilized with a simple push by a finger, and it’s by design. Part of the process of designing the all-new minivan was utilizing a large
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Alfa Romeo: Designed for the ages
When an Alfa Romeo takes to the road, the classic design of the Italian performance vehicle turns heads. In the classroom, Alfa Romeo vehicles are also an inspiration to the next generation of designers. “When I look at candidates at design schools, they are always sketching Alfa Romeos,” said Ralph Gilles, Head of Design, FCA
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60 Never Looked So Good
Who would have ever thought that one car could become such a legendary symbol of Italian style—a style that never goes out of fashion? That car, the iconic Fiat 500, celebrates its 60th anniversary on July 4, 2017. First introduced and built in Turin, Italy, in 1957, the Fiat 500 has maintained an unmistakable design
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Minivan Monday: Pacifica offers gadgets and hidden gems for summer travels
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica offers customers unparalleled levels of functionality, versatility and design. Some of the features that set this minivan apart are the bold styling, sliding door track lines hidden under the rear-quarter side glass, available 20-inch wheels and the unique front grille pattern. These are easily found, but there are some less-noticeable features
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Ram Truck goes ‘natural’ for new high-end elegance
What inspires you? Chances are good you have lots of candidates for that list, but sometimes it’s what you least expect that inspires most. Take a metal, for example. Tungsten stands unique among metals for its hardness, tensile strength, durability and high melting point. Those qualities have made it valued not only for industrial use,
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Fiat FreakOut headed to Milwaukee
There is something big “brewing” in Milwaukee this summer for Fiat enthusiasts. Fiat owners, and those who love all things Fiat, will gather in Milwaukee, July 19-23 for Fiat Club America’s annual Fiat FreakOut. This year’s event, hosted by the Cream City 500 Club, features a variety of events, including visits to an automotive museum,
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Stelvio: The Alfa Romeo of sport-utility vehicles
In the more than 100 years Alfa Romeo has crafted high-performance vehicles, the Italian automaker has never offered a premium mid-size sport-utility vehicle that offers race-inspired performance, gorgeous Italian style and an exhilarating driving experience. Until now. The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers athletically taut lines with a 50/50 weight balance, Italian performance, craftsmanship and
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