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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Word to the Wise
Advanced automotive engineering demands more than mastery of math, physics and chemistry. Moving the needle on safety, fuel economy and drivability often comes down to one engineer’s ability to defend new ideas that may contradict conventional wisdom. So FCA US gives aspiring engineers a taste of this process. In support of Formula SAE, a renowned
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Test & Tune: Formula for Engineering Success
There is no substitute for experience or passion when it comes to engineering. And, both are on display during FCA’s annual Test & Tune event. Every year since 2014, the Company has welcomed teams of engineering students to its legendary proving grounds in Chelsea, Michigan.* There, students refine the performance of vehicles they will enter
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FCA Community: Creating a Strong Flow of ‘Stream Leaders’ in Michigan
Decked out in waders with a mission of finding macroinvertebrates and minnows in the Clinton River, FCA Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Lead Dave Jump gets knee deep with Bowers Academy high school students to create the next generation of “stream leaders.” “We have a responsibility to the environment and to protect Mother Earth, ”
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Truck Tuesday: All-New Ram 1500 Invites Buyers to Get Personal
Ordering a new 2019 Ram Truck 1500 now comes with a unique opportunity to let your creativity really shine. With more than 200 new factory-backed Mopar products created specifically for the new Ram 1500, buyers are now able to add their own finishing touches to their new truck before picking it up from the dealer
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Engineering students can see the future at FCA’s Chelsea Proving Grounds
For college engineering students who participate in the SAE International competitions, everything is a challenge. The student teams typically are clubs, not formal school-organized groups. Their budgets are small, at best, which puts a premium on attracting some sponsors. For most, the “test track” is a parking lot somewhere on campus. When FCA opens the
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