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…
Sergio Marchionne, president of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Last month, we discussed how Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were making in-vehicle infotainment better by simply replacing the built-in systems altogether. The general idea is that auto manufacturers are good at making cars and not so good at making tech—at least not nearly as good as…
Custom Painted Fiat 500e “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Stormtrooper Science fiction fans had to love the new Fiat 500e that was recently showcased at the 2015 LA Auto Show; since the vehicle drew inspiration from the upcoming movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Looking For A New Car? Check out these tips for first-time car…
The ever-popular Barracuda might be coming back to the FCA lineup There are few muscle cars in the history of the automotive industry that have a reputation quite like the Barracuda. Known for its sex-on-wheels styling, shaker hood, and high-octane performance, the Plymouth ‘Cuda was one of the most distinctive vehicles from the muscle-car era….
Goodbye, Russia, it’s been nice. But we won’t miss… all the ice. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles tends to do relatively well, year after year, throughout most of Europe. One exception to this trend is Russia. The automaker’s market in Russia has rapidly dwindled in the past few years. In fact, due to this situation, FCA has decided to…
The 2016 Jeep Renegade Dawn of Justice Edition is part of Fiat Chrysler’s new partnership with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Batman has an entirely new partner in his fight against Superman—Fiat Chrysler. The Italian-American carmaker recently announced it is joining a one-of-a-kind co-branded partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice….
The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Each year, Cars.com hosts the Best of 2017 award show during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The categories for the show include the overall Best of 2017, Best Pickup Truck of 2017, Eco-Friendly Car of the Year, Family Car of the Year, Luxury Car of the…
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…
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…
The new Fiat 500 receives some major upgrades to its performance While most 2018 vehicle models have already been released by now, one iconic car whose 2018 model has not yet made its debut is the Fiat 500. There’s a reason for that, as has been recently revealed during the Chicago Auto Show. The Fiat 500 will…
Photo: Coolcaesar 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…
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. Photo: Phil Guest First up, this was a big week in motorsports, as Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix loomed. And, as a result,…
FCA just unveiled a completely overhauled Uconnect 5 infotainment system for its… Guests and presenters at this month’s 2019 AutoMobility LA will get a… Not that the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth needed anything else to help… The auto industry often gets a bad rep for harming the environment.… With the release of the plug-in hybrid…
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…
FCA’s autonomous efforts are moving forward 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…
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…
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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2017 Fiat 124 Spider Nearly 50 years after it originally debuted, the Fiat 124 Spider is making a comeback for the 2017 model year, as it was recently unveiled to the public for the first time at the 2015 LA Auto Show. For the vehicle’s suspension, Fiat decided to go with a double-wishbone layout in the front…
The 2017 Fiat 500e is an electric vehicle (EV) that is exclusive to drivers in Oregon and California, and can get a full charge in less than 4 hours when connected to a Level 2 energy source. The fun-to-drive Italian vehicle has signature Fiat style and is available in just one well-equipped trim that features…
Whether Midwesterners, Southerners, and those along the East Coast would embrace the eco-friendly technology that certain automakers are putting out remains to be seen, as they haven’t really been given the chance. The Chevy Spark EV, for example, is only available in California and Oregon, while the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle is leased exclusively…
Stellantis is on the brink of potential factory closures due to struggles with electric van sales. With fines looming and the EU’s ambitious targets, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Discover the urgent challenges this automotive giant faces.
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,…
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…
In the last 20 years, television has changed. A lot. It wasn’t… The automotive industry is worth a staggering amount of money. A significant factor in this massive revenue are the ads released by the industry. But what is it exactly what makes these ads so good at selling?… Those following along with Mitsubishi news…
Dodge owners might need to make a journey to their dealer’s service center Two months ago, FCA issued a recall for more than 1.25 million Ram models due to a safety system error that was discovered in the vehicle. Today, the automaker announced a set of two recalls that roughly match the scope of that previous…
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…
Infiniti Q50S at 2014 NAIAS Infiniti’s cars have never particularly wowed me, and the recent change of names (to Q-something or another) did not elevate the brand’s luxury in my mind but just made for one editing nightmare. That said, I really liked Infiniti’s booth at NAIAS. They had a theme similar to Nissan’s (or…
Don’t let the gold necklace fool you Image: newsonline You guys remember Venezuela. It’s a country in South America with some of the largest oil reserves in the world, wildly squandered by a government so corrupt that in the face of economic and medical disaster it continued to funnel tens of millions of dollars into…
In case you haven’t heard, the people in charge of FIFA were… Oh, you know you’ve screwed up when you merit a press release… In today’s Argentina vs. Switzerland World Cup match, we’ll see the two… Today we get to watch the exciting Costa Rica vs. Greece World… Today, the Swiss take on the French…
Look away, luxury car fans. Hundreds of brand-new, Maserati vehicles have gone… In Europe, the leader of the electric-car revolution has long definitively been… As the years go on, more and more automakers are introducing electric… It has become quite commonplace to witness automakers cut compact economy cars… Trouble’s brewing yet again in the European…
The 2021 Chevrolet Tracker is GM’s newest entry in the entry-level subcompact… General Motors has announced that the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe are… GM is in the midst of stopping production at all of its… The new 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is now available at dealerships across… As an increasing number of consumers turn…
Photo: BMW It’s almost Pride Month in the U.S.! To celebrate here on The News Wheel, I’ve compiled some of the coolest LGBTQ-themed vehicles from automakers across the globe. Some of the brands even went beyond rainbow capitalism to help the community. Photo: Stellantis Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), now known as Stellantis, was ahead of…
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…
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…
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…
It’s a three-peat win for the Ram 1500 as it takes home… The innovations in the 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty not only make… The Ram Heavy Duty is already equipped for towing and hauling heavy… Even though FCA has delayed the launch of the redesigned Ram 1500… If you’re looking to buy a pickup…
The Chicago Auto Show is officially done for this year, but we… Each automaker has the opportunity to bring the best vehicles in their… The Chicago Auto Show is winding down and many automakers had the… Each year, auto enthusiasts and automakers anticipate the exciting events that will… The Chicago Auto Show has been a…
During Fiat Chrysler’s Capital Markets presentation, current FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne not… While its name invited the groan of enthusiasts everywhere when it was… Here’s an automotive riddle to brighten your day: Why is the new… With General Motors, the biggest news lately has been the possible sale… There were a lot of questions about…
Nearly one year to the date since the announcement that a hydrogen-powered Hyundai vehicle was on its way, and six months since the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV arrived in California, the Korean brand is announcing more good news for the future of hydrogen power. Green Car Journal has released its nominations for its annual eco-conscious automotive awards….
The day has come. Americans across the nation will ditch work an… We’re well into the third day of the Round of 16, and… In the second match of the day, and the fourth match in… Colombia and Uruguay have both made it through the first round of… The Round of 16 gets underway today…
The Fiat-Chrysler family of brands has produced a lot of great models over the years, and many of them come from Dodge and Jeep. The most popular Dodge and Jeep models have inspired game designers to simulate the driving experience through virtual programming. These are the licensed Dodge and Jeep video games that pay homage…
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 first Chinese-built Jeep Renegade has rolled off the assembly line in Guangzhou The Jeep Renegade is taking over the Chinese car market. Jeep’s entry-level crossover is finally in production in China, rolling off the assembly line at the GAC Fiat Chrysler Guangzhou plant, which is located in the Panyu District. It follows the local…
The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles… The automaker says that about 3.5 trillion yen will go toward research and development while the remaining 1.5 trillion yen will be focused on investments… The automaker estimates that by the time TMMK is fully prepared for…
The “Brotherhood of Muscle” is getting a brick-based makeover The LEGO brand of building blocks has stood the test of time over the years, as it remains one of the most popular toylines in the world. That reputation has resulted in partnerships between the LEGO company and some of the largest and most influential car…
For the 2019 Rebelle Rally, Mitsubishi Motors is showing its support for… Underlining Hyundai’s efforts to recruit and hire veterans, the automaker was recently… For the second year in a row, INFINITI will sponsor the Boston… For the ninth year in a row, Chevrolet served as the official… Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is constantly looking for…
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