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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 reportedly carried out more than 80 full-vehicle impact tests before releasing the new Pacifica minivan to the public It’s been a busy year for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Not only did this minivan earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ honors, but it was named “Best Minivan of 2016” by Cars.com and also captured the Family…
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…
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…
Maserati evidently belongs in a museum Photo: Greg Gjerdingen Late last year, the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, founded in 1999, unfortunately closed its doors to the public for the very last time. Right after the Chrysler-based museum ceased operation, it was reported that the building would be converted into some sort of office building for the Fiat…
Traveling with pets can be a delightful challenge because cars are not… The 2018 Driver Revolution green vehicle competition hosted by the Northwest Automotive… Although minivans don’t sport the edgiest silhouettes, they do provide exceptional comfort… Your large family will appreciate the ample space and interior storage solutions… If you’re in the market for a…
Waymo just got way more Pacificas Late last year, Chrysler donated 100 custom Pacifica vehicles to Waymo, the self-driving car offshoot of Google. These Chrysler Pacifica models were specially constructed and designed for autonomous driving capabilities. Waymo and Chrysler are now ramping up to take their partnership to the next level. As such, Chrysler is set to…
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…
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…
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…
Photo: Maserati Maserati released teaser images of the new GranTurismo prototype, the brand’s first all-electric car. Developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab and photographed on the streets of Modena, the upcoming GranTurismo may be the Italian automaker’s answer to the Tesla Roadster. As part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Maserati was slow to set course for…
Back in April, The News Wheel reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was… Early last week, rumors emerged of a new generation of Dodge Viper… It hasn’t even been a full year since production of the legendary… Automotive enthusiasts around the world mourned the loss of the Dodge Viper after… At the end of August last year,…
Behold the Holy Grail of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Automotive enthusiasts around the world mourned the loss of the Dodge Viper after learning that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was ending production of the performance vehicle following the 2017 model year. While another of FCA’s performance-based cars, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, did build some major excitement last year,…
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…
“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…
The Fifth Annual “Drive for Design” contest from FCA When talented students with a knack for design put their minds to it, they can create some pretty incredible things. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recognizes this, and it wants to provide those students with an outlet to really show what they are capable of. That is why the automotive…
Toledo’s proposal to Marchionne urges Jeep to keep Wrangler production in Ohio In October of last year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO and HBIC, Sergio Marchionne, freaked everyone in Toledo the hell out by mentioning that, if Jeep were to turn to aluminum for the Wrangler in 2017, he would probably have to move Wrangler…
Could Ram’s transfer of production be a sign of things to come for NAFTA Yesterday, The News Wheel reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans on moving production of its heavy-duty Ram vehicles from Mexico to its Warren, Michigan location. One of the main reasons for this decision was the possibility of a U.S. withdrawal from…
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…
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,…
The EPA has yet to certify 2017 model year vehicles from FCA equipped with diesel engines, but the automaker is still selling last year’s trucks and SUVs with the 3.0-liter diesel motor After the EPA reprimanded Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) for not revealing information about engine software that allowed its diesel motors to release extra…
The FCA Foundation invests-in the education of Detroit-area students Photo: FCA 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…
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…
Jeep is reviving the Grand Wagoneer for the 2018 model year. Dealers will get a sneak peek this August at a conference in Vegas. Pictured: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer It was over a year ago that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) laid out its impressive vision of the next several years. Among the big announcements was…
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…
For the past few years, one of Fiat Chrysler’s pivotal goals was… Compared to many other automakers, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles hasn’t made a lot… It’s been a little over a month since Michael Manley was named… The success of the Jeep Renegade around the world has come as… When we heard the news that Jeep…
Photo: Maserati Following the news that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles would invest 5€ billion in Italy, Maserati has announced its plans for future vehicles with a special emphasis on electrification and autonomous driving technologies. According to a new press release, all of Maserati’s future models will be made entirely in Italy and will “adopt hybrid and…
Every year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles challenges high school students across the country to design the next big vehicle from the Italian-American carmaker, and this year is no exception. The FCA US Drive for Design Contest has officially invited students in grades 10-12 to design a Dodge SRT Hellcat for the year 2025—and, I doubt these…
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,…
Sergio Marchionne urges you not to buy a 500e. It’s an odd thing when the CEO of a carmaker hates making a car—and directs his customers to eschew the vehicle at all costs. But that’s exactly what Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO, Sergio Marchionne, told us all to do—not to buy the 500e—a couple days ago…
FCA shared some of the concept art for the JL Wrangler to inspire participants in the latest Drive for Design competition Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently unveiled their latest rendition of the iconic Jeep Wrangler, ushering in a new generation of Wrangler vehicles. Still, FCA is always looking for inspiration for the future of the Wrangler…
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…
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 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 shuttle connects the Vermont Station with various areas west of downtown Indianapolis… When it comes to iconic vehicles, one of the most recognizable is… There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the launch of the new 2022 Chevy… Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, is now testing a small fleet of fully autonomous vehicles on the…
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