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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2016 in the rearview mirror: Plant investments ready FCA US for next-gen vehicles
While the men and women at our North American manufacturing operations are around-the-clock busy, building the vehicles you love to drive, there are also other activities that make our manufacturing hum. During 2016, FCA US announced more than $2.6 billion in investments that would create or retain more than 1,900 jobs. In addition, FCA US
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2016 in the rearview mirror: Alfa Romeo
The return of Alfa Romeo to North America shifted into higher gear in 2016 as the Italian car marker unveiled its all-new SUV, the Stelvio, and gave the public its first opportunity to learn more about the new Giulia sport sedan. Stelvio introduced Alfa Romeo took to the stage at AutoMobility LA before the LA
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2016 in the rearview mirror: FIAT
In 2016, FIAT dropped the top, hit the road for the headquarters and led the city car segment in dependability. 124 Spider returns This year marked the return of the iconic 124 Spider to the United States after a nearly 30-year absence. The all-new version of the Italian roadster features design elements from the enormously
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2016 in the rearview mirror: Ram Truck picks up speed and some new models
A pickup truck that can go 100 miles an hour off-road? Who knew?! For 2016 the Ram Rebel TRX Concept truck was a top priority with the Ram Truck team and they delivered with a roar at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Along with the extreme capability of the 575-horsepower Ram Rebel TRX
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2016 in the rearview mirror: Jeep brand celebrates a 2016 milestone, and more
With 2017 right around the corner, the Jeep® brand bids farewell to the last 12 months of creating new horizons, new ideas, new product and one unique history-making milestone for this American-born icon. 2016 marked the 75th anniversary of the Jeep brand. FCA US Historian Brandt Rosenbusch takes a look back at the important role
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2016 in the rearview mirror: Chrysler
Editor’s Note: This is the first in our series of blog posts looking at 2016 in the rearview mirror. Through the end of the year, your FCA Digital Media team will explore the highlights of FCA US brands, as well as milestones from safety and manufacturing. We hope you’ll enjoy this review of 2016, and
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