On May 25, 1972, NASA research pilot Gary Krier changed the course of automotive history when he lifted off the runway at what is now the Armstrong Flight Research Center, in southern California. Today, the legacy of his flight is present in every new vehicle, on every showroom floor, of every FCA dealership. The F-8C
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FCA Summer Internship Program Thrives in 2020’s Virtual World
In a given year, FCA welcomes hundreds of students into its various facilities, including manufacturing plants, parts and distribution centers and office locations, such as the North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In the wake of COVID-19, FCA joined countless other companies around the world that needed to adapt to a virtual work environment
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FCA Plans Event to Provide Food, Face Masks to 1,200 Detroit Families
Recognizing that food insecurity continues to plague the most vulnerable populations, we are partnering with the City of Detroit’s Department of Neighborhoods on August 1 to give 1,200 families food, face masks and household goods. The FCA Food and PPE Distribution Event will be held from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Samaritan Center,
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An Act of Love: FCA Reaffirms Commitment to the Americans With Disabilities Act
Mark Champine is the Head of Quality – FCA North America On July 26, 2020, Americans will celebrate 30 years of progress in access and inclusion with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a civil rights law, enacted in 1990, that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas
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The Evolution of the Pickup Truck
Is your garage home to a pickup truck? Since its creation as a stand-alone brand in 2009, Ram has seen relentless sales growth, reaching an all-time record in 2019. Pickup trucks have earned a larger and larger share of total U.S. vehicle sales So, what’s behind this growing trek to trucks? In a new six-part
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Children of 92 FCA employees honored with the 2020 Sergio Marchionne Student Achievement Award
The Sergio Marchionne Student Achievement Awards is a global recognition program offered to children of our employees and our subsidiaries in 18 countries worldwide. The program recognizes those who have earned a high school diploma, associate degree or bachelor’s degree. Previously known as The Fiat Awards, then the Fiat Chrysler Student Achievement Awards, it was
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Many Fingerprints on FCA’s Improved IQS Results
Mark Champine is the Head of Quality, FCA – North America Media have reported extensively on the Dodge brand’s top finish* in this year’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) – news that was warmly received by customers and dealers. The Ram brand’s third-place ranking,** up from 21st last year, was similarly celebrated. But, as
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