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…
No, this is not an April Fools’ joke, although The News Wheel editor, Kyle Johnson, did have a bit of fun with April Fools’ recalls yesterday. Chrysler Group has issued a recall for roughly 870,000 Chrysler Group SUVs, including Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos from model years 2011 – 2014. Reportedly, the automaker launched…
Strategic Vision recently released the results of its 2014 Total Quality Index. While Kia and Audi led as overall brands, Chrysler Group was happy to claim five segment first place finishes. The Dodge Dart and the Dodge Durango each topped their segments for the second year in a row. The Dodge Charger, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited,…
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…
Yesterday, Chrysler Group announced that it has established the Office of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance, which will be headed by Senior Vice President, Scott Kunselman. Before assuming this position, Kunselman had been responsible for NAFTA Purchasing and Supplier Quality. In his new position, Kunselman remains on the NAFTA leadership team but is solely focused…
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…
Chrysler Group has partnered with NextEnergy of Detroit to explore the possibility of powering homes via EVs. In the experiment in the video below, a Fiat 500e is used to power a smart home’s various appliances. Chrysler Digital Media explores how we may go about powering homes via EVs. You might be thinking, “Well isn’t…
Might FCA have finally secured the merger they’ve been seeking all these years? 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…
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid took home two top distinctions in the 2018 Automotive Performance Index™ (API) study conducted by the Automotive Science Group. The innovative hybrid snagged the titles for Best All-around Performance and Best Environmental Performance, a repeat victory for the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Check Out: Chrysler lineup According…
How did this original Chrysler logo originate? And what does the Pentastar represent? Despite being purchased by Fiat and forming a new corporation, Chrysler’s iconic logos still persist in our memory to this day–especially the company’s signature Pentastar. But what do Chrysler’s logos mean? You’ll be surprised to discover they’re not what you think. [wptab…
The Pacifica was named the best vehicle for families on the road The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been receiving a lot of love from the automotive industry recently. Chrysler’s flagship minivan earned the “Best of 2017” award from Cars.com earlier this year. The Pacifica even received the prestigious title of “North American Utility Vehicle of…
Cheryl Angelelli and Wallis Brozman, along with her service companion Mork, during the Chicago Auto Show When Chrysler set out to design its latest minivan model, the Chrysler Pacifica, it wanted to create a vehicle that met the needs of every kind of driver. With its long list of available features and technologies, the 2017…
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…
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA Each year, the editors at Kelley Blue Book choose the rides that meet the needs of America’s families. One of the best minivans, according to KBB, is the popular and award-winning Chrysler Pacifica. Available Now: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica “If variety and flexibility are the priorities that you bring to the…
With the release of the plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade and full-electric Fiat… Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe Renault are two of the world’s largest… The vast majority of major automakers lost sales last month. In contrast,… Compared to many other automakers, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles hasn’t made a lot… During Fiat Chrysler’s annual investor day back…
When the Chrysler Pacifica minivan was first introduced to the automotive market last year, it instantly became a smash hit for the Chrysler brand. That hasn’t changed for the 2018 model year, as the Pacifica remains one of the most popular models in the minivan segment. For its sophomore outing, the Chrysler Pacifica is introducing some new trims…
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…
Photo: Chrysler What started out as a random thought has more recently blossomed into a full-on obsession. I drive down the road and see a cool mom behind the wheel of a minivan, blasting some rap or NPR, and I think… that could be me. I could be a Minivan Mom. Here’s a little backstory…
Chrysler Town & Country History The Chrysler Town & Country was first introduced in 1989 as the market began to focus on producing more vehicles that could fit large families comfortably. Since its introduction, the Town & Country has established itself as a top choice in the minivan segment, making it the perfect car for…
To celebrate the centennial of the Dodge brand, Chrysler Group LLC has released a plethora of Dodge brand 100th anniversary merchandise and licensed products. These products seek to honor the heritage that is Dodge, the innovation that has propelled it forward, and the performance that has revved the brand along each and every year. A…
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 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…
At the moment, most automakers are focusing on the New York International… Last week, Jeep teased two of the Moab Easter Jeep Safari concepts… While the Chrysler Group gave out very few details on the 2014…
Dodge Nabs Three APEAL Awards from J.D. Power Pictured: The 2014 Dodge Dart The results of J.D. Power & Associates’ 2014 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study℠ were announced earlier today, and Chrysler Group was pleased to report that the Dodge Brand managed to scrape up three separate awards. Specifically, the 2014 Dodge…
At 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, Mich. welcomed a history-making bundle of joy: a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, which is the Jeep’s 5 millionth vehicle produced at the Chrysler Group LLC-run assembly line. A 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, was the 5 millionth vehicle to be produced…
All out of ideas for your Christmas shopping list already this season? Chrysler Group has published a list of quite a few ideas that might work for any Mopar fans in the family. In the list of Mopar Christmas gifts below, you’ll find everything from wall cabinets to gift cards to Pandora charms. Surely, there’s…
One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… The 2017 Fiat 500e is an electric vehicle (EV) that is exclusive… Science fiction fans had to love the new Fiat 500e that was… Whether Midwesterners, Southerners, and those along the East Coast would embrace the… Chrysler Group has partnered with NextEnergy of…
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…
The Raminator monster truck broke the record for “Fastest Speed for a Monster Truck” today. Chrysler Group today reported that the Raminator monster truck, a Ram-sponsored monster truck, broke the Guinness World Records® Record for “Fastest Speed for a Monster Truck.” The record was broken at 8:48am CT at Circuit of The Americas in Austin,…
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,…
Congratulations! You’ve successfully raised your children, put them through school, and gotten… Today, Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO, Sergio Marchionne, spoke at the… General Motors CEO, Mary Barra, has been under relentless fire following the…
Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO, Dodge and SRT Brands, with the new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat We’ve been perpetually drooling in awe since May, when the Challenger SRT Hellcat was first announced. Since then, Dodge has been teasing us with burnout videos, impressive stats, ringtones, engine growls, and more. But as if that weren’t…
To stir up excitement about the next generation of the popular Elantra… Hyundai’s striving to appeal to all types of sports fans through its… Looking for a new car this summer? Before you go browsing the… THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED If you’re a fan of feminine topics and news… Much like Edward Cullen, Twilight just won’t…
The 2015 Cleveland Auto Show is perfect for anyone who missed Detroit or Chicago On the heels of the three major US auto shows–Los Angeles, Detroit, and Chicago–the largest auto expo in Ohio opens in Cleveland today. Running Saturday, March 7th through Sunday, March 15th, Lake Erie area residents and visitors can check out hundreds of vehicles…
The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade The Jeep Renegade made its debut in Geneva last month, but Jeep has brought the all-new small sport-utility vehicle over to New York to give us a closer look at the 2015 Jeep Renegade design, both inside and out. “With its powerful stance, rugged body forms and aggressive proportions, the…
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…
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…
If you read any article about car care in the winter, there’s… Even in the most luxurious models, sitting in a car seat never… Cars have not changed much since they were invented over a century… Now that the 2020 model year is getting ready to launch, automakers… If you’ve been paying any attention to…
When you purchase an electric vehicle, you likely intend to charge your… The all-new 2020 Dodge Charger GT all-wheel-drive has a number of performance-enhancing… Dodge recently introduced the “Dodge Power Dollars” program, which provides a $10… The 2020 Dodge Charger and Charger SRT Hellcat are getting a multitude… The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show…
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Wins 2014 Bold Ride of the Year Award The fans of Bold Ride have spoken: the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the 2014 Bold Ride of the Year, beating out some stiff competition from nine other contenders. In fact, the Charger SRT Hellcat claimed a whopping 54% of the…
It’s still unclear whether FCA will keep Wrangler production in Toledo At this point, no one can say for certain whether Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will keep Wrangler production in Toledo or move it somewhere outside of the Glass City in favor of somewhere more effective. Panic started back in October, when FCA CEO Sergio…
The 2015 Jeep Renegade The 2015 Jeep Renegade is stirring up all kinds of excitement today at the New York International Auto Show, and that’s because, like all good Jeeps, the Renegade is incredibly capable and incredibly awesome. RELATED: Mopar Parts and Accessories for Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram Models “The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade symbolizes the brand’s renowned…
The look of Dodge is unmistakable, and its signature muscular design has… Dodge is changing things up and showing off its wild side. The… The Chrysler Pacifica minivan has been taking the automotive industry by storm—and… There’s nothing better than a good makeover—especially if that makeover is for… To celebrate the centennial of the Dodge…
Dodge Durango Just recently, Dodge revealed that it had been named to the 2014 World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies list, which is currently featured in Fast Company’s March 2014 issue. The March issue was released to newsstands and online on February 17. Related: New Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Doesn’t Purr, it Roars Dodge is in…
The 2013 Ram 1500 sees a number of worthwhile cosmetic and performance updates, including a stronger V6, a stronger frame, an eight-speed transmission, larger grille, restyled headlights, and LED turn signals and taillights. 2013 Ram 1500 Exterior The Ram 1500 is a workhorse, rough, rugged, and ready to take on just about any job. Practical…
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…
In May 2023, HBO Max was rebranded as Max, debuting a new… After more than three decades of being held on Thanksgiving weekend, the… With summer on the horizon, outdoor car shows are popping up in… Thanks to the #MeToo movement, women are speaking up more and more… The Nissan Rogue has been gaining a…
The Dodge Durango has long been considered an impressive performance SUV. With… The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the most powerful street legal… Dodge is no stranger to the practice of partnering up with Street… At the very beginning of this month, Fiat Chrysler teased the all-new… A little late to the Vision Gran…
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