In the three decades from the initial introduction of the minivan by FCA US LLC to the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, Popular Mechanics stated the company has “refined the category it created.” With each generation of minivan, FCA US has continuously innovated and improved the vehicle before “arriving at the current standard for minivan excellence,”
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Fiat 124 Spider Abarth offers a hand-painted tribute to its racing heritage
One of the most noticeable features available for the new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth is a nod to the rich racing heritage of Karl Abarth’s performance-inspired vehicles. Sweeping across the hood of the roadster is a black racing stripe, which extends to the rear of the car over the lid of the trunk, and
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MINIVAN MONDAY: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid wins big in Texas
The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid went down to the Texas Auto Roundup at the Circuit of The Americas and came back with one of the top prizes from the Texas Auto Writers Association. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, which is the industry’s first hybrid minivan, took one of the top prizes as the Family
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Spotlighting Our Suppliers
The automotive supply base is the backbone of our industry and the partnerships we form bring some of the most exciting vehicles in the market, from the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the industry’s first electrified minivan, to the world’s most powerful factory-production V-8 in the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. “We honor those who continue to fuel
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Classic car shows start to sprout with warmer weather
For classic car collectors, and many brands, winter is mainly a time for hibernation. Many of these collector cars, and their modern siblings, have been in storage the past few months, resting during the long, dark winter to protect them from the harsh conditions. But as the season changes and Spring brings new life, classic
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MINIVAN MONDAY: Chrysler Pacifica adds new model to minivan lineup
Consumers looking for a mid-range model of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have a new option with the addition of the Pacifica Touring Plus. The new model has a number of features for the driver and passengers to enjoy, such as projector headlamps and three-zone automatic temperature control. “The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica arrived in dealerships a
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Engineering the Future: It Begins with Teamwork
The future of our industry is on display in downtown Detroit this weekend. For the third year, the Shell Eco-marathon is being held at Detroit’s Cobo Center and I’m personally proud that FCA US LLC is a partner in the event. One of the students competing this weekend could someday get my job as Director
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