Fiat Chrysler Foundation Creates Second Life-Sized Jeep Wrangler from Cans
There are few things that are quite as great as a special-edition Jeep Wrangler—and one of those few things just happens to be a special-edition Jeep Wrangler that was made to benefit local charities. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Foundation, the charitable arm of FCA US, recently joined with the Jeep brand and Canstruction, Inc., an international […]
Chrysler Foundation Awards Grants to Several FIRST Robotics Teams
Chrysler Group today announced that the Chrysler Foundation will be donating more than $230,000 in grants to various FIRST Robotics teams for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC, with FIRST indicating For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) programs. Since 1995, the foundation has given out more than $2.3 million […]
Chrysler Foundation Launches “Mopar Road Ready” for Teen Drivers
Automobile accidents are the leading cause of teenage deaths in the United States, but Chrysler Group is fighting back as it plans to launch an advanced driving program called “Mopar Road Ready” in 2015. The program is sponsored by the Chrysler Foundation and supported by Mopar; the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Motorsports Museum and […]
Chrysler Foundation Will Help Send Teams to FIRST Robotics Championship
Twelve Michigan high school robotics teams are headed to the 2014 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Championship April 23—26 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO, with help from the Chrysler Foundation. RELATED: The Dodge Charger and Challenger are ready to hit the ground racing The Chrysler Foundation […]
Chrysler Foundation Contributes $229,000 to Support FIRST Robotics
The Chrysler Foundation is looking to light a spark in young children interested in science and technology. Last week, the organization announced they would be contributing $229,000 worth of grants to support FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) teams and organizations in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. With […]
Hispanic Motor Press Honors Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram for 2021
The 11th annual Hispanic Motor Press Awards took place at the 2021 Virtual Media Day presented by the Motor Press Guild and AutoMobility LA. Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram each won an award there for providing Hispanic families with solid vehicle options. Features of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica: Everything you need to know about the model […]
FCA Foundation Supports Students in Detroit with $1.6 Million in Educational Grants
Educational grants, totaling $1,650,000, are on their way to help students in the Detroit-area. The charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the FCA Foundation, has awarded grants to 17 organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of students through programs, curriculum, and activities implemented in the classroom, on the weekend, during summer and after the school […]
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 […]
No Kid Hungry and Chrysler Brand Partner to Help Fight Childhood Hunger
A national campaign to fight childhood hunger across the U.S., No Kid Hungry, is getting support from the Chrysler brand. “There is no possible excuse for children to be hungry in this great country of ours. Yet it happens — every day,” said Tom Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Share Our Strength, the […]
Chrysler Introduces Foley the “PacifiPuppy”
Fans will be able to follow along with Foley's journey to become an official Canine Companions assistance dog
Last month during the Chicago Auto Show, Chrysler unveiled its BraunAbility wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica. During the same press conference, Chrysler also announced its commitment to the “Give a Dog a Job Program,” run by Canine Companions for Independence. Chrysler has now revealed exactly how it intends to help employ assistance dogs. One puppy in particular will simultaneously […]
Fiat Chrysler Promotes Education by Providing Bikes, Books to 350 Detroit Students
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles may be a car company, but it decided to lend a helping hand to 350 Detroit students, offering them an entirely different set of wheels. The Italian-American carmaker rolled out hundreds of new bicycles and stacks of books for some lucky Detroit-area students. Get A Free Education: Find out how working for […]
New Fiat Chrysler Documentary Highlights Brand’s WWII Efforts
On December 29th, 1940, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave a historic radio broadcast that is now known as the “Arsenal of Democracy.” Now, Fiat Chrysler is looking to recognize this broadcast’s 75th anniversary with a short documentary, called “Automakers and the Arsenal of Democracy.” At the time of the original radio broadcast, Fiat Chrysler (known […]
Five Fiat Chrysler Vehicles Named Most Loved Vehicles in America
Fiat Chrysler is spreading the love. The Italian-American carmaker recently had five models appear on the Strategic Vision Most Loved Vehicles in America, and I have to say—I’m not surprised. The Fiat Chrysler models included on this reputable list were the Dodge Charger, which earned the top spot in the full-size car segment; the Dodge […]
Special Wish Foundation and FCA US Grant 6-Year-Old’s Wish to Crash Test Cars
Wishes are powerful things, especially when the Special Wish Foundation – Cleveland is there to make your wish come true. And, while most children wish for trips to Disney, one six-year-old wished for something a bit different—to be in charge of a crash test. Thanks to the Special Wish Foundation – Cleveland and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, […]
Fiat-Chrysler Introduces New Special-Edition Jeep Wrangler Made of Cans
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is always one to keep consumers on their toes with special-edition Jeeps. Recently, the Italian-American carmaker introduced a brand-new Jeep Wrangler that is sure to knock your socks off—especially if you like soup. Related: Chrysler Group Hints at Jeep Wrangler Aluminum Body Photos of the Cantastic Jeep Wrangler: To celebrate Canada Day […]
Ram Truck, FCA Foundation Donate $100,000 to Help with Flood Recovery
Much of Texas has been devastated by recent flooding, with damages to property (homes, cars, infrastructure, businesses, and more) as well as loss of life. In an effort to help the recovery process, Ram Truck and the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Foundation last week announced a donation of $100,000 to the First Response Team of […]
FCA Foundation Makes Donation to Support Tornado Relief in Illinois
Northern Illinois was recently slammed by devastating tornadoes, which left many communities in major need of help. As Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has an assembly plant in Boone County, just 15 miles north of Fairdale, one of the hardest hit communities, the company’s giving arm, the FCA Foundation, has made a $25,000 donation to the […]
Chrysler Group’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Helps Out 20,000 Families
All across the Midwest, Chrysler Group’s Thanksgiving Food Drive has been successful in providing Thanksgiving meals to a whopping 20,000 families in need. The food drive was possible thanks to employees from Chrysler Group facilities in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. One of the beneficiaries of Chrysler’s food drive was the Gleaners Food Bank of […]