One year ago, the all-new Chrysler Pacifica was introduced to the world at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and in the past 12 months, it became the most awarded minivan of 2016. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica returned Monday to NAIAS at Cobo Center in Detroit to receive a new honor: the North American Utility
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For 2017, Ram 1500 Rebel is back in Black
It’s one of the Ram Truck brand’s fastest-selling off-road powerhouses and, for 2017, the Ram 1500 Rebel has stepped up its game yet again by going ‘dark.’ The brand will roll out the new Ram 1500 Rebel Black special edition at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 14-22. But, you don’t
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Minivan Memories: ‘There’s just nothing like a good Chrysler minivan’
Editor’s Note: As we continue our periodic Minivan Memories series, let’s hear from Lucas Graham who lives in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. As you’ll see, Lucas, 18, and his family have a long, fond history with Chrysler and Dodge minivans. We have been strictly a Chrysler family for many years. Many of my family members have
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Veteran recruiting program may be one of a kind
“The program has changed lives and families in ways we will never fully understand.” Programs like that are invaluable and, as part of our continuing commitment to military veterans, FCA US is honored to join with Prestige Group Co. to help veterans get a helpful workplace experience. Since 2011, the Prestige Group, Clinton Township, Mich.,
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2016 in the rearview mirror: Dodge rocked this year; hang on tight in 2017
The roar of HEMI® engines and supercharged Hellcat V-8s echoing off buildings and mountains. The smell of burning rubber. The straining of neck muscles as heads turn to catch a glimpse of a Charger, Challenger or Viper rapidly shrinking in the distance. Yes, 2016 was a wide-open throttle ride for the Dodge brand. The kind of
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2016 in the rearview mirror: FCA US continues vehicle safety emphasis
When it comes to vehicle safety, there is much to consider. Here are some advancements FCA made in 2016. In March, we signed an industry pledge to proliferate automatic emergency braking (AEB). We also declared our technology of choice, going forward – sensor-fusion. Once reserved for luxury vehicles, sensor-fusion technology uses both the vehicle’s radar
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Under One Roof
For 25 years, the Chrysler Technology Center (CTC) has been the only automotive facility that can boast cutting-edge research, industry-leading design and advanced manufacturing facilities, all under one roof. When CTC opened for business in 1991, it brought employees from 28 different locations together, putting scientific research, product design, engineering and manufacturing within walking
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