FCA’s approach to electrification is resonating in the market, as the eTorque system propelled us to mild-hybrid sales leadership in 2019, according to Wards Intelligence. In a development that may surprise some, FCA “leads the U.S. market … and by a wide margin,” writes Wards Intelligence analyst Bob Gritzinger. The auto-industry data tracker reports FCA
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Helping the Heroes: FCA Welcomes First Responders (Part 2)
It’s no secret that automotive technology is progressing more rapidly now, than at any time in history. But that ongoing change is also more meaningful than ever, as vehicle safety improves continuously – a tribute to the research and testing that occurs at facilities such as FCA’s Chelsea Proving Grounds,* site of a recent training
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Truck Tuesday: Jeep® Gladiator made for winter weather
Cold, snow and inclement weather are just some of the challenges drivers face in the winter, and all are less daunting with the Jeep® Gladiator. The 2020 North American Truck of the Year offers a combination of rugged utility, available features and clever design elements to help the Gladiator conquer whatever Mother Nature may throw
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FCA, Amazon Team Up to Simplify EV Ownership
From pizza to pet supplies, just about anything is available online these days. A simple ‘click’ and your order is on its way. As more and more vehicle buyers choose to ‘go green,’ FCA and Amazon have teamed up to offer that same quick, convenient support to consumers switching to electric vehicle (EV) ownership. Chrysler
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Helping the Heroes: FCA Welcomes First Responders (Part 1)
There is literally a material difference between today’s vehicles and those produced just a few years ago. Innovative developments include the proliferation of lightweight high-strength steel (HSS) and advanced high-strength steel (AHSS). These materials contribute to improved fuel economy without compromising structural integrity, a key consideration when engineering vehicles for superior crashworthiness. Air bags, once
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Evergreen tree atop FCA’s new Detroit plant carries on centuries-old tradition
Ironworkers recently raised an evergreen tree to top off the steel framework of the paint shop being built as part of a $1.6 billion investment to construct a new assembly plant on Detroit’s eastside. While most recognize the evergreen tree as a classic symbol of the holiday season, for the ironworkers who spent exactly four
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Dodge Charger, Challenger keep the ‘power’ coming in January
2019 was another phenomenal year for the Dodge Charger and Challenger modern muscle cars. Dodge Charger sales reached 25,829 in the fourth quarter of last year, up 23% from the same period in 2018. For all of 2019, Charger sales totaled 96,935, a gain of 21% from a year earlier. Sales of the iconic Dodge
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