In 2004, the Stow ‘n Go seating and storage system was a minivan segment ‘first’ and remains a unique feature to the Chrysler Pacifica, thanks to a big ‘thumbs up’ by minivan owners and their families Stow ‘n Go pushed on-road convenience to a whole new level because it anticipated that families and ‘stuff’ are
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FIAT celebrates 120 years of Italian style, innovation and motoring
The roots of the FIAT brand stretch back to July 11, 1899, when a group of entrepreneurs founded Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino in Italy. Since it was established 120 years ago, FIAT has created iconic vehicles that have captivated the motoring public, including the modern 124 Spider roadster and 500X crossover. The first model produced
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Carlisle Chrysler Nationals: A grand tour of performance and design history
It’s not easy to take in the vast history of performance and design milestones associated with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Mopar and other brands in the FCA heritage all in one spot. You can do it this weekend in southern Pennsylvania at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, where more than 2,700 vehicles will roll into the
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Truck Thursday: Jeep® Gladiator Wayout concept can go into the wilderness with a place to stay
Jeep® created the perfect Easter Jeep Safari concept vehicle for the outdoor-lover who finds parking a recreational vehicle in a trailer park basically like placing a home on the outskirts of a suburb, and sleeping in a tent isn’t far enough outdoors. The Jeep Wayout concept is a fully capable overland concept that uses the
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FCA’s investment in Detroit was years in the making
The foresight of former FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne in 2016 to announce that the Company would be discontinuing compact car production, and boosting capacity of SUVs and trucks to meet shifting consumer demand has had a significant impact on the Company, the industry and the city of Detroit. To satisfy the market, Marchionne and the
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Truck Tuesday: ‘Know Before You Tow’ for Safe, Worry-free Trip
With a segment-busting 1,000 pounds of torque, and benchmark 35,100 pounds of towing capacity, the 2019 Ram Truck Heavy Duty is one lean, mean towing machine, built to tow your fifth-wheel camper, boat or heavy work equipment. But before heading out, the Ram Truck brand reminds you to ‘know before you tow.’ Take those few
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Building the Next Generation Workforce: Students Explore Detroit’s Only Auto Assembly Facility
Last month, Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) opened its doors to 100 students from Detroit’s Southeastern High School who were ready to learn more about the people and processes involved in building the Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. The three-part event, known as Manufacturing Day, included an engine demonstration; production simulation stations; and, of
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