Two FCA vehicles won 2015 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards This week is a big one for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Yesterday, the automaker announced that its 2015 Ram 1500 had been named Best Full-Size Truck for the Money, and, today, it will unveil a special edition 1500 at the Chicago Auto Show (you can livestream…
The Alfa Romeo 4C It’s almost been twenty years since Italian automaker, Alfa Romeo, has launched a car in the United States—unless you count the very limited 8C Competizione supercars that made a brief appearance in 2008, but 500 models is hardly enough to satiate an entire nation. All that is changing as Alfa Romeo…
There are boring automotive logos–like the completely uncreative Kia badge – and there are clever ones – like the many hidden messages in Toyota’s emblem. Then there are a couple automotive logos that are just…weird. Have you ever taken a close look at Alfa Romeo‘s badge, specifically the right portion showing a giant snake devouring a…
The award-winning Alfa Romeo Stelvio When the Alfa Romeo Stelvio was announced, family-oriented fans of the Italian carmaker were excited. They now had the ability to own a vehicle from the brand while still being able to tote the kids around to soccer practice or band rehearsals. (It’s not like they could fit everyone and…
“Giulia” as the commercials affectionately call her In a world full of companies and brands that release their Super Bowl advertisements early, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has always been pretty secretive about the contents of their Super Bowl commercials. This strategy has paid off for the organization in the past, as it has produced some of the most famous and…
Could the platform for the Alfa Romeo Giulia be used for Future FCA vehicles? Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is investing a lot of time, energy, and money into relaunching the Alfa Romeo brand in the North American market. $2.7 billion has already been allocated toward the brand’s relaunch campaign, with another $2.68 billion set aside. Furthermore,…
Seems like Texas is in the mood for some Italian With a title like “Crossover of Texas” up for grabs, one might expect an American-made utility vehicle to drive away with the crown. In actuality, this year’s winner of that title has Italian origins. For 2017, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio was named the “Crossover…
Alfa Romeo’s official return to the North American market has been a… This week is a big one for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Yesterday,… Fiat Chrysler Automobiles yesterday announced that the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C was… Entering their second of three matches in the group stages of the… Today, Chrysler Group announced that there will…
The 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Today, Chrysler Group announced that there will initially be 86 Alfa Romeo franchises here in the United States and in Canada. Specifically, the U.S. will play host to 82 franchises in 33 states at established FIAT dealers while Canada will gain four franchises in this first batch. Florida, California, and…
2018 was an incredible sales year for Fiat Chrysler, as overall sales… Fiat Chrysler’s decision to focus on trucks, crossovers, and SUVs has evidently… Alfa Romeo’s official return to the North American market has been a… Alfa Romeo’s return to the U.S. automotive market has been met with… With a title like “Crossover of Texas”…
Will car enthusiasts still want the Alfa Romeo Giulia without an available manual gearbox? When the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio set the lap record at the Nurburgring for the fastest four-door sedan, it did so while using a six-speed manual transmission, but a Fiat-Chrysler spokesperson recently informed Road and Track that a manual gearbox will not…
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2018 was an incredible sales year for Fiat Chrysler, as overall sales… In a year where several other major automakers are struggling to maintain… Alfa Romeo’s official return to the North American market has been a… The introduction of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio to American audiences… For the past couple of months, FCA…
With a title like “Crossover of Texas” up for grabs, one might… Alfa Romeo has announced that its 2018 Stelvio SUV will start at… When the Alfa Romeo Stelvio was announced, family-oriented fans of the Italian…
The Sauber and Renault Formula One teams have unveiled their 2018 season challengers, the C37 and the RS-18, respectively. Both teams will have high hopes for the upcoming championship. Sauber, firmly the last-place team in 2017, reintroduced Alfa Romeo to the sport via a new title sponsorship. It hired a new, promising driver and will…
Photo: Jake Archibald via CC Since he announced his move to Alfa Romeo, no Formula 1 driver has amassed more points than Valtteri Bottas, who celebrated his first win of the 2021 season at a wet Turkish Grand Prix — a victory the man described as one of his career’s best drives. Max Verstappen, who…
One lucky man has won Chrysler’s 2014 National Sweepstakes, which allows him to put $45,000 toward the purchase of a new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, or Alfa Romeo vehicle here in the United States. That man is Michael Christman of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. Christman was chosen at random out of 1,007,277…
The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is upon us, and automakers from the world over are trotting out their best and boldest for auto enthusiasts around the globe to see. Here’s a look at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show lineup for world and European debuts from some of the most prominent brands: Alfa Romeo The 4C…
We may see more of this beast at Dodge Speed Week Photo: Dodge/YouTube This August, Dodge makes its first appearance at the annual Woodward Dream Cruise since 2019. And it’s looking to load the deck with some big reveals in the days prior at an event called Dodge Speed Week. Stay on Top of It: Tips…
There was already plenty enough reason to be excited about the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept when we got our first look at it during the 2014 North American International Auto Show, and then again when we heard that engine roaring for the first time at Geneva. The only thing left to do was to…
Photo: 2023 Toyota Crown Branding, especially in the United States, is everything. Most people aren’t familiar with the specs, features, and price of any given car by simply looking at it on the street. Often, the top marker of a vehicle’s value is its badge. Consequently, when customers buy an expensive luxury ride and wish…
Photo: Lukas Raich via CC It’s official: Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as the exclusive engine manufacturer for the Aston Martin Racing team. Honda had left the sport at the end of 2021 after a change in its management, but new 2026 F1 engine regulations focusing on sustainability enticed the automotive giant…
This week, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the 2015 Chrysler 300 “Car of Texas” at the Texas Auto Roundup. While “Car of Texas” is one of the top honors of the event, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US (FCA US) managed to nab another seven awards there as well. In fact, FCA snagged eight of…
Photo: Honda Max Verstappen won the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix and in the process scored his second consecutive Formula 1 World Championship title, joining legends the like of Jim Clark, Alberto Ascari, and Fernando Alonso. But in true F1 fashion, nobody was quite sure whether the young Dutchman would be crowned champion until several minutes…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a great way to stand apart from the abundance of vehicles on the road in gray, silver, black, or white. A few years ago, I predicted…
As soon as you drive a car off the dealership lot, it starts losing value — that is, unless you bought a Toyota AE86 between 1984 and 1987. This unassuming car, also known as a Toyota Corolla Sprinter, has become a cult icon among street racers, drifting enthusiasts, and anime fans alike. To see why…
FCA obviously believes that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it During Fiat Chrysler’s Capital Markets presentation, current FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne not only shared an outline for the automaker’s goals moving forward; he also dismissed a number of popular rumors. First, Marchionne stated that FCA had no plans to bring back the Dodge Viper…
Protestors have been making their voices heard worldwide Photo: Taymaz Valley via CC Over the last two weeks, many in the nation have come together in protest of reported police brutality against black individuals following the death of George Floyd. While some automakers are adamantly speaking up in support of the Black Lives Matter movement,…
Entering their second of three matches in the group stages of the 2014 World Cup, both Italy and Costa Rica are coming off some impressive wins. We bet both teams feel pretty good about their chances when they walk onto the pitch at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil later on today. Just a few days…
The Charger managed to outsell its larger cousin the Challenger, even after the introduction of the Demon For the past couple of months, FCA has maintained a steady 7% year-to-date sales decline. July was no exception, as the decline in year-to-date sales for FCA remained 7%. Meanwhile, July sales for the automaker were down 10%…
This modified Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is one of the two Mopar-modified models in the Fiat Chrysler Paris Motor Show lineup Jeep is bringing a whole slew of vehicles to the Paris Motor Show this month, but there are two specific models that we can’t help but be excited for. Along with the 2017 Jeep Grand…
The next-generation Dodge Charger will look similar to the 1999 Dodge Charger concept car, which is pictured here Photo: Automotive News You might think what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but sometimes, that’s just not true. Earlier this week, Fiat Chrysler dealers from across the country gathered at a meeting in Las Vegas to…
As we get into the second day of the last week of matches in the group stages, we see two teams from Group D battle it out for a win that will score one country passage to the knockout rounds of the 2014 World Cup. Those two teams, Italy and Uruguay, each come off one…
One of the most popular and lucrative toys on the market today appeals to both kids and adults: LEGOs®. These plastic building blocks have helped people across the globe unlock their inner builder. While sticking to a boxed set with designated instructions is good for beginners, the real accomplishment comes from straying from the instructions and…
Another member added to the ever-growing Pacifica family When Chrysler set out to create its latest minivan model, it wanted a vehicle that would be attractive to every kind of driver. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been quite the resounding success in this regard. Nevertheless, Chrysler is constantly looking for ways to make the Pacifica even…
Photo: fuji.tim via CC With the last F1 season now well behind us, it’s time to look forward to the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship. What’s the schedule, who are the drivers, what will the cars look like, and what else can we expect? Pit Stop: Decoding what the lights on your dashboard mean…
No Kid Hungry campaign Photo: FCA Chrysler and No Kid Hungry are expanding their partnership to help end child hunger in the U.S. After first partnering in 2018, Chrysler has decided to continue providing meals for children in need during 2020. Ready for Family Adventures: The “2020 Pickup Truck of the Year” 2020 Chrysler Pacifica…
The upcoming Formula 1 season is almost upon us. Here’s what you should know about the 2024 F1 calendar, teams, drivers, and regulation changes. F1 car development can take a long time. Many teams began working on their 2024 designs just about as soon as the 2023 season kicked off. After a relatively brief winter,…
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube How to begin describing the 2019 German GP? It had everything. Changing weather conditions, bold strategies that worked for some teams and not others, unpredictable outcomes, spins, crashes, multiple safety cars, dramatic penalties, comeback drives and rare point opportunities for numerous drivers. The skies opened on the morning of the…
Photo: Takayuki Suzuki via CC Just before Ferrari’s 1000th grand prix in in Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel announced he will be driving for Aston Martin Racing in 2021. Earlier this year, Ferrari had rather rudely pushed Vettel aside, only letting the four-time champion know a day before signing Carlos Sainz that he would not get…
We all know Volvo likes to play it low-key, but this is simply another level of humility. The Swedish automaker has just recently revealed that although it broke the Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for production four-door sedans last year, it hadn’t seen fit to share that fact with the rest of the world, where setting…
Welcome once again to a somewhat belated edition of In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week (well, starting from the Friday before last, for this one). First off, it seems Martha Stewart is a little bit country, and a little bit arts and crafts, as…
Charles Leclerc (left) and Marcus Ericsson The Sauber F1 Team has finally announced its driver lineup for the 2018 Formula One Championship: Marcus Ericsson will remain while Pascal Wehrlein will be replaced by reigning Formula 2 champion Charles Leclerc. Antonio Giovinazzi, who had been gunning for Ericsson’s seat, will stay on as a reserve driver….
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…
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Charles Leclerc didn’t put a foot wrong all weekend at the 2019 Bahrain GP, but still couldn’t grasp victory after a mechanical issue caused him to lose engine power with less than 10 laps to go. The day before, having seemingly fixed its issues and turned up the engine, Ferrari…
July was a month of mixed sales success for FCA’s brands Fiat Chrysler’s decision to focus on trucks, crossovers, and SUVs has evidently paid off for its Jeep and Ram brands, which specialize in these vehicle classes. On the other hand, its Chrysler and Dodge brands have fallen behind. In all, Fiat Chrysler’s sales increased…
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Lewis Hamilton is widely regarded as one of the best qualifiers in Formula One history and has never finished lower than second at the British Grand Prix since the start of the sport’s hybrid V6 engine era, so when teammate Valtteri Bottas beat the Brit to pole position on his…
From left: Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Jim Farley, Christian Horner, and Daniel Ricciardo Photo: Ford The Ford Motor Company announced it will compete in Formula 1 from 2026 to at least 2030, marking the return of one of the sport’s most successful engine manufacturers. The American automaker struck a partnership with Red Bull Powertrains. Together…
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