General Motors Takes Fiat Chrysler to Court Over Union Bribes
The automotive industry, especially the big three American manufacturers, has deep ties to the United Automobile Workers union. Negotiating with them for pay and benefits that benefit both the company and manufacturing employees is a constant part of their business. Last week, General Motors sued Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, accusing them of bribing UAW officials for […]
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Submits a Proposal for a Merger with Groupe Renault
If the merger is completed, the combined company would be the third-largest automaker in the world
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe Renault are two of the world’s largest automakers. A new proposal from FCA would result in an even larger automotive company. Yesterday, FCA submitted a proposal for a merger with Renault. The result would be the third-largest automaker in the world. It’s SUV Season: Why are SUVs so popular now? […]
Fiat Chrysler Turns to Google and Samsung for Autonomous Driving and Infotainment Tech
Rather than develop its own autonomous vehicle interface, FCA will instead utilize one developed by Google and its subsidiaries
In recent years, an increasing number of automakers have revealed their plans to develop autonomous capabilities for their vehicles in-house. One automaker that has been rather quiet about anything on the self-driving front is Fiat Chrysler. That is, until now. FCA recently announced its intention to utilize technology from Alphabet Inc’s Google and Samsung subsidiaries […]
Fiat Chrysler Manages to Outsell Ford in September
While other automakers suffered major sales setbacks in September, FCA had its best September sales in 18 years
The vast majority of major automakers lost sales last month. In contrast, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles actually managed to increase sales by a large margin. In fact, the automaker had its best September sales in 18 years. Current Jeep Offerings: 2018 Jeep lineup The automaker’s sales reached a total of 199,819 vehicles in September. Compared to sales […]
Fiat Chrysler Invests $30 Million in Autonomous Driving Facility at Chelsea Proving Grounds
Compared to many other automakers, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles hasn’t made a lot of announcements regarding its autonomous driving efforts. Yet, it would appear that things are really ramping up in this area, according to a new announcement from the company. Earlier this month, FCA announced an investment of more than $30 million to prepare its […]
Former Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne Dies at Age 66
Sergio Marchionne, the former CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, died earlier today after suffering from complications that arose following a recent shoulder surgery. Marchionne was 66 years old at the time of his death. Exor, the Italian investment group that holds the largest stake in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, sent out an official announcement after the […]
Chinese Automakers Consider Purchasing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Following an offer by an unknown Chinese company to purchase FCA, other automakers from China may soon make offers of their own
FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne has never been shy about pursuing possible mergers for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Unfortunately for him, both General Motors and Volkswagen showed little interest in acquiring the automaker. Somebody’s interested, however, as an unknown Chinese automaker recently made a silent offer to purchase FCA. While the offer was ultimately rejected for not being […]
Car News In the Rearview: The Plymouth Barracuda Doesn’t Save Fiat Chrysler
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news, but this time, with gusto. This week, we are once more talking about the giant that is Fiat Chrysler, but I realized that I talk bad about them a lot on these videos, so I wanted to start with some positive news. […]
Car News In the Rearview: Ford Burns Fields, Fiat Chrysler Sued
Hello and welcome once again to In the Rearview, where I tenderly gather the top automotive news from the past week and then lob it at you side-arm, one at a time. First up, this was a big week in motorsports, as Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix loomed. And, as a result, I was forced […]
UPDATE: U.S. Government Sues Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Over Excess Diesel Emissions
Less than a week ago, The News Wheel staff reported that the U.S. Justice Department was preparing a lawsuit to file against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles over accusations that the automaker cheated emissions testing for its diesel vehicles. It would appear that now those legal plans are coming to fruition. Earlier today, the U.S. Government officially sued […]
European Union Launches Legal Action Against Italy Over Fiat Chrysler Emissions Scandal
If Italy's response is too slow or its answer too unsatisfactory, then the country could be taken to the European Court of Justice
Trouble’s brewing yet again in the European Union over alleged emission-test cheating. Only this time, it isn’t Volkswagen and Germany in the hot seat, but FCA and Italy instead. The EU has just launched legal action against Italy for failing to respond to allegations of FCA’s emission-test tampering. More About FCA’s Emissions Scandal: FCA Boss Sergio […]
Fiat Chrysler to Offer Factory V8 Hemi Kits for Pre-1975 Mopar Vehicles
Have you ever looked at an old Challenger and thought “That is awesome, but what if we dropped a modern engine in there?” Massive Power: Upgrade your ride with the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Well, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has thought the same thing, which is why the company is now offering Mopar Crate Hemi engine […]
Fiat Chrysler Wraps Headquarters to Celebrate Debut of 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
When you introduce the first-ever hybrid minivan, it’s definitely reason to celebrate—which is why Fiat Chrysler has decided to put a building wrap on the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, harkening the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan’s arrival. This wrap goes for a classic, yet whimsical look with a storybook-themed illustration […]
Fiat Chrysler and IIHS Team Up for 2016 Advancing Safety Through Data Conference
For many car buyers, the safety rating of a vehicle can be the deciding factor in the car-buying process. As the amount of safety technologies available in vehicles increase, so does the amount of safety data that carmakers have collected. Fiat Chrysler knows that the best way to keep its customers—and the customers of other […]
Fiat Chrysler Employees Join with Habitat for Humanity to Celebrate #WorldHabitatDay
Fiat Chrysler has been looking for a partnership for a while now. While it is potentially still looking for a carmaker to help make its mid-sized cars, it has found another partnership that some might think is more important. The Italian-American carmaker recently joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to celebrate World Habitat Day. Employees […]
Fiat Chrysler Offers Massive Amounts of Fun at 2016 State Fair of Texas
When it comes to showing off in the Lone Star State, Fiat Chrysler doesn’t hold back. Every year, the Italian-American car brand lets its presence be known at the State Fair of Texas and 2016 is no exception. This year, Fiat Chrysler has created one of its biggest product displays yet at the 2016 State […]
Fiat Chrysler Gives New Models 4G LTE Network Capability
Fiat Chrysler already announced an updated version of its top-notch Uconnect system, and now it looks like this system is about to get even better. The Italian-American carmaker will increase the network connectivity in its infotainment systems with the debut of 4G LTE network capability. The 4G LTE network means that US customers will have […]
Fiat Chrysler Wins Eighth Award for Promoting a Healthy Workplace and Lifestyle
Healthy employees are happy employees, which is why promoting a healthy workplace is important to Fiat Chrysler. Because of the carmaker’s emphasis on its employee’s health, it should come as no surprise that it was recognized by the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) for its health-focused programs, which help its employees lead better, healthier […]