2017 Chrysler Pacifica Picks Up NHTSA Five-Star Overall Safety Rating
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 Car of Texas Title. Now, to go along with all of those accolades, the latest award to be bestowed […]
Fiat Chrysler Wraps Headquarters to Celebrate Debut of 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
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 […]
Fiat Chrysler Invests Almost $1.5 Billion to Move Ram Production Plant
Fiat Chrysler announced its plan to focus more on its SUVs and pickup trucks earlier this year and has stuck to this plan closely. Its plans for a Jeep Wrangler-based pickup truck are coming to fruition, as are its plans to move away from manufacturing cars in the United States. Now, after recently investing $1.05 […]
Fiat Chrysler Names First-Ever Customer First Award for Excellence Winners
Fiat Chrysler is working towards making its Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Fiat dealerships better than ever, which is why the Italian-American carmaker has created the Customer First Award for Excellence. This is the first year that this award has been in existence, and it has been given out to 124 dealerships across the United […]
Chrysler “Street Smarts” Web Series Highlights 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Jim Gaffigan is back at it for Fiat Chrysler in the brand’s newest “Street Smarts” web series. The red-haired comedian is once again promoting the brand-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, but this time, he takes a minute in seven separate videos to look at the minivan’s best features. “Our new ‘Street Smarts’ web series is […]
Fiat Chrysler is Investing $1.05 Billion in Ohio, Illinois Plants to Build More Jeep
Change is on the horizon for Fiat Chrysler and it couldn’t come soon enough. It’s no secret that the Italian-American carmaker has decided to focus on bolstering its Jeep lineup. This plan means there will be a lot of changes for the brand’s assembly plants in North America—and these changes are starting with a $1.05 […]
Fiat Chrysler Is Offering A Bounty to Hackers
Fiat Chrysler wants its vehicles to be as safe as possible, which is why it has decided to offer a bounty to any hacker that can find weaknesses in the software in its vehicles. This bounty won’t be chump change, either. Hackers who notify the company of security vulnerabilities through a specific program on bugcrowd.com […]
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 […]
JD Power Initial Quality Study Name Jeep, Chrysler Most Improved Brands
Even the best carmakers still have room for improvement—and this is something Fiat Chrysler knows well. Both the Chrysler and Jeep brands, which reside under the Fiat Chrysler name, were named the Most Improved Brands in the 2016 JD Power Initial Quality study, increasing their initial quality scores by 20% compared to last year’s study. […]
Fiat Chrysler Walks Away with Multiple Top Spots in Total Quality Impact Awards
When you buy a new car, it’s likely you don’t want to scrimp when it comes to quality. And, one of the best ways to figure out which vehicles have the highest quality is to check out Strategic Vision’s annual Top Quality Impact (TQI) awards. These awards are based on survey responses from more than […]
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 […]
Fiat Chrysler’s Jefferson North Plant Hits 6 Millionth Vehicle Milestone
One of Fiat Chrysler’s biggest plants hit a major milestone earlier this week. The FCA US Jefferson North Assembly Plant, which is located in Detroit, Michigan, celebrated producing its 6 millionth vehicle when a 75th Anniversary Edition 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled off the assembly line. This means the 24-year-old plant has built enough vehicles […]
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Overall Best Family Car at 2016 Family Car Challenge
It’s easy to see that the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is changing how we look at the minivan segment. Not only has it recruited the hilarious Jim Gaffigan to pitch it to other dads, but it offers some features that the segment has never seen before—including a hybrid powertrain, which will come later this year. Because […]
Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar Announces First New US-Based Parts Distribution Center Since 2001
Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar branch is expanding—and this expansion includes a new United States-based parts distribution center. Mopar will be opening a 400,000-square foot distribution center later this year in northern Virginia. Fiat Chrysler has invested $12.2 million into the new center, which will be located in Winchester, Virgina—approximately 75 miles west of Washington, DC. The […]
Fiat Chrysler, Google Join Together to Expand Google Self-Driving Car Program
Earlier this month, we reported on some pretty awesome industry rumors that hinted at a partnership between Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles involving the tech giant’s self-driving technology—and it looks like those rumors are now fact. Quickly after the rumors broke that Google was planning on using the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica for its newly expanded […]
Next-Generation Chrysler 300 Could Get Front-Wheel Drive
It’s no secret that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is making some big changes to its lineup. Not only is it getting rid of the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200, but the carmaker also recently released a brand-new minivan that is shaking up the industry. It’s even planning on adding more Jeep models to its lineup. So […]
Chinese GAC Carmaker Looking to Break into US Carmarket with Help from Fiat Chrysler
Fiat Chrysler is possibly helping a new carmaker come to America. The Italian-American carmaker is currently working with Chinese carmaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. (GAC) in China to produce Chinese-made Fiat Chrysler vehicles—and it looks like GAC wants Fiat Chrysler to return the favor. GAC Motor (a subsidiary of Guangzhou Auto) recently declared its intentions […]
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Earns Family Car of Texas Title
The Chrysler Pacifica minivan has been taking the automotive industry by storm—and it looks like it’s not going to stop anytime soon. At the Texas Auto Roundup in Fort Worth, Texas, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) has awarded the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica with multiple awards, including the prestigious title of Family Car of Texas. […]