Today it was announced that Chrysler Group LLC will officially be changing its name to FCA US LLC, effective immediately. This name change reflects the global name change of its parent company, which occurred back in October. The new global name is Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA). Please note, the Chrysler Group name change does…
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…
The Chrysler 300 Super S Concept is the perfect combination of luxury and power It’s difficult to find the perfect vehicle that melds performance with sophistication—but that’s exactly what the Chrysler 300 Super S Concept car does. As one of the many of Mopar’s customized concept cars that debuted at the 2015 SEMA Show, this…
Chrysler Group yesterday announced that five of its models have been named 2015 Consumer Guide Best Buys. Chrysler Group vehicles are no strangers to the list; in fact, four out of five are repeat winners. The newcomer to the 2015 Consumer Guide Best Buys list is the Chrysler 200, new for 2015. The 2015 Chrysler…
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…
Chrysler, like all other brands under the Stellantis umbrella, is full steam… Don’t look now, but Chrysler is loading up to go all-electric by… For the second year in a row, the Chrysler 300 has dominated… The Chrysler 300 is a popular choice for those wanting both luxury… Car seats take up a lot of…
The 2014 State Fair of Texas kicks off on September 26 and runs through October 19 with all kinds of fun for families, including interactive experiences, livestock experiences, music, and, of course, great food. Chrysler Group LLC will also be making a big appearance at the State Fair with all of its brands, with especially…
This rainbow 2016 Fiat 500X symbolizes FCA’s commitment to the LGBT community Over the weekend, Detroit was figuratively painted rainbow as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and its allies celebrated LGBT culture and recognized the fight for equality in marriage, the workplace, and more, during the annual Motor City Pride…
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With the Chrysler 200 officially removed from the Chrysler vehicle lineup, the 2018 Chrysler 300 remains the only passenger car left for the Chrysler family. Simply put, the 300 has a lot of responsibility to take on in order to ensure the Chrysler brand is a success. Fortunately for the automaker, the latest Chrysler 300 model…
As other automakers suffered serious sales declines, FCA sales were on the rise Due to current market trends, now is not a great time to be an automaker that specializes in passenger cars. Since most of Fiat Chrysler’s brands are populated by SUVs and trucks, it is actually benefiting from consumers abandoning sedans. In fact,…
For years, people wondered why the luxurious Hyundai Genesis sedan possessed a different badge than the rest of Hyundai’s lineup. While other sedans and crossovers posses the recognizable Hyundai “H” emblem (which you can learn all about here), the Genesis was given a distinctly different one. Now it all makes sense. Hyundai Motors recently announced its…
Photo: davocano The 2008 economic crisis was not kind to the majority of Americans, including automobile manufacturers. Sales dipped, bailouts were received by some, popular model lines were cancelled, and some automakers are still feeling the effects. But as the economy has recovered, so too have car sales risen. Sales in 2015 reached a record…
What’s New for the 2014 Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary The Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary edition is a special version of the 2014 Dodge Challenger, built to celebrate the 100 years Dodge has been producing vehicles. 2014 Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary Exterior One look at the Challenger 100th Anniversary and there will be no doubt as…
Just recently, The Car Book named the 2014 Dodge Dart a “Best Bet” in the compact car category. This marks the second year in a row that the Dart has earned such praise. To develop its list of “Best Bets,” The Car Book analyzes a wide range of information, gathered by both government and independent…
Last week, Chrysler Group issued a 2014 Fiat 500L recall that affects 19,500 cars. According to the automaker, 20 percent of the affected vehicles are already in dealer hands. After reports that some of the 2014 Fiat 500Ls with dual dry clutch automatic transmissions wouldn’t shift from park, or even that the transmissions were slow…
The Blacktop Appearance Package has already been issued for the Dodge Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Grand Caravan, and Journey, and at long last, the brand is giving us the 2014 Dodge Durango Blacktop edition. The Blacktop Package will be available on the SXT, Limited, and R/T models. Related: Special Dodge Challenger to Auction for Charity…
Ever since Ford introduced SYNC at the start of 2007, just about every automaker on the face of the planet has followed suit by creating their own infotainment systems for their cars. These days, cars have to be able to do a bit of everything. Navigation and audio go without saying, but then there’s parking…
2016 Dodge Charger The 2016 Dodge Charger is a four-door sedan featuring a starting MSRP of $27,995. Besides offering an attractive exterior design, the new Charger also comes with the choice of four powerful engine options. The 2016 Dodge Charger competes in the same segment as the Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300, and Ford Fusion. The…
The Fiat 500L earns a repeat honor from the Automotive Science Group.… The 2017 Fiat 500L is considered a large vehicle in the automaker’s lineup… Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (formerly Chrysler Group) has been on a roll for… While SEMA and the Los Angeles Auto Show tend to steal the… Listen up, Texans with nothing to do…
Nearly 30 years ago, Street Rod debuted on the Amiga, Commodore 64 and MS-DOS platforms. This now-classic video game might not have garnered the legendary reputation that other racing simulations of the time did, but it’s amassed a loyal fan base that appreciates it for game play that integrated in-garage customization with on-road racing. Earlier this year, indie…
The automotive history has a rich, fascinating history led by visionary inventors and businessmen who changed the transportation industry forever. For history and economy enthusiasts, this time in history is fascinating. To recreate the history of the automotive revolution, prolific board game designer Martin Wallace (who has over 50 titles to his name) crafted Automobile, a strategic…
When it comes to beloved Buick vehicles, it’s hard to beat the… Mazda’s top of the line SUV, the CX-9, has been raking in… The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that the 2017 Buick… The 2017 Grand Cherokee joins the new Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 200… The 2017 Chrysler 200 is the latest…
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…
GM Authority believes they have spotted the new Chevrolet Silverado ZRX driving… The 2020 Dodge Challenger and Challenger SRT are receiving upgraded exterior designs… When you decide you’re ready for a new car, sometimes it can… The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander is a seven-passenger SUV with proven off-road credentials,… Audi’s official web site lists the starting…
We recently discussed the Chrysler Pentastar logo and its perceived tie to its many divisions–including Plymouth. Known for some unforgettably iconic models over the years, like the Barracuda and Road Runner, the Plymouth brand had its own emblem its models proudly displayed–before its demise in 2001. But what was Plymouth’s logo and where did the…
Consisting of 23 individual exhibits, STEAM PARK was created in collaboration with Toyota engineers to promote hands-on engagement… One of the big milestones in your life as a parent will… Toyota has long supported STEM programs, but with in-school sessions paused across… Nissan is known for its family-friendly SUVs and crossovers, but the automaker’s… Chrysler…
FCA is finally set to sell its automotive components supplier For the past few years, one of Fiat Chrysler’s pivotal goals was to find a buyer for its Magneti Marelli automotive components business. Earlier this week, FCA found that buyer. CK Holdings is set to buy Magneti Marelli from FCA. Parts for Your Car: Heat up your car…
I was sitting at my desk finishing up a history page for the Ford Fusion when my boss nonchalantly asked me if I felt like road tripping it to Detroit this week for NAIAS. If it hadn’t been over instant messenger, I might have tackled her with a bear hug. (Did she seriously think “No”…
Some snacks don’t take well to the road. Today, we talk about Warheads, why they’re bad in cars, and why they’re particularly bad for me.… Driving through the city of Los Angeles, James Corden brought Shawn Mendes… A couple in Hayward, California missed one strange wake up call on Tuesday morning.… Honda has shown off a roadster…
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Ford F-150 is the winner of the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award. Thing is, you have heard this one before, because this is now seven straight years that the truck has pulled down the award from KBB. Ford’s Toughest Yet: All-new 2021 F-150 offers 14,000…
Jeep’s newest assembly location will be in the Motor City General Motors announced last month that it would be idling five of its factories, including its Detroit-Hamtramck location. Yet, as GM moves to cut jobs in the Motor City, another automaker is planning to ramp up production there. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles just announced its intention…
The Jeep Grand Cherokee earned a five-star overall rating each of the past four years The 2017 Grand Cherokee joins the new Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 200 as FCA vehicles to earn five-star overall safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Speaking of the Cherokee: Did know the 2017 model is offered…
Widely regarded as the most popular Monopoly playing piece–especially by overly-competitive men–the single-seat, open-wheel racing car is preferred by 1 out of 4 players of America’s beloved board game. But where did this retro token come from? And what real car was the inspiration for its rounded rear, long side headers, and flared cowling? Find out! History…
Last week, I drove into my local Mazda dealership with my 2015 Mazda3 i SV sedan (the lowest available trim level for that model year), which I had leased over three years ago, and drove out with a 2018 Mazda3 Touring hatchback. You could say I’m a bit of a Mazda fan, and it’d also…
Ever since the official 1995 inaugural event, numerous people have gathered in Detroit… “The Nice Guys” isn’t just a fun buddy cop movie, it’s also a showcase for some really cool vintage GM vehicles from the 1970s.… Even though indie musician Sufjan Stevens has yet to reveal his preferred automaker, I have reason to believe that…
Dodge’s dream car that was simply not meant to be We are now less than a week away from the Dodge Demon’s official reveal on April 11th during the New York International Auto Show. Over the past few months, Dodge has done a pretty effective job at building up hype for its new performance vehicle….
Few automotive emblems are as recognizable and revered as the ram’s head logo. Although it started off as the badge on Dodge vehicles and has since become the symbol adorning RAM trucks, the history of Dodge logos goes back much further than the horned mammal. Many fascinating, mysterious logos have been used by Dodge throughout…
Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where due to some fun health stuff, this is coming way late in the week. So, here is last week’s top news. It’s About That Time: Get a start on Halloween with these car-themed costumes We start out with Uber’s terrible, no-good, very bad week, including the company…
Since debuting in 1987, the Dodge Grand Caravan has been a popular… Sporting distinct interior and exterior design elements, the 35th Anniversary Editions of… In a year where several other major automakers are struggling to maintain… The vast majority of major automakers lost sales last month. In contrast,… Strong sales numbers for the Jeep brand…
Dodge Speed Week kicks off next month ahead of the 2022 Woodward… For the fifth year in a row, MotorTrend Group’s Roadkill Nights Powered… When it comes to power, few production cars can keep up with… Back in March, Pennzoil posted an exclusively-online video to promote its high-quality… Despite the fact that all Dodge Charger…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
Fiat Chrysler is looking to provide its customers with the best technology—even if their vehicle isn’t brand spanking new. The Italian-American carmaker recently announced that over two million vehicles from the 2013-2015 model years can now update their Uconnect systems to get Siri Eyes Free capability. New and Improved: Learn more about the newest Uconnect…
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the most powerful mass-produced truck ever.… Redesigned for 2019, the Ram 1500 is arriving in style. Its new… Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sold a total of 2,244,315 vehicles across the… According to the Chrysler Group September 2014 sales report, the American automaker… During yesterday’s barrage of Fiat Chrysler news,…
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