Fiat Chrysler Gives Over Two Million Vehicles Siri Eyes Free with New Uconnect Software Update
Fiat Chrysler is looking to provide its customers with the best technology—even if their vehicle isn’t brand spanking new. The Italian-American carmaker recently announced that over two million vehicles from the 2013-2015 model years can now update their Uconnect systems to get Siri Eyes Free capability. New and Improved: Learn more about the newest Uconnect […]
Fiat Chrysler and Google Might Be Partnering Together to Create Self-Driving 2017 Pacifica Minivans
Well, it looks like Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is finally getting that partner—just not in the way it expected. It’s well known that the Italian-American carmaker has been searching for an automotive partner to help develop its mid-sized Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 sedans. While it is still looking for a partner—and likely won’t stop doing […]
Fiat Chrysler Narrows First-Quarter Profit Gap Thanks to Jeep and Ram Brands
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles may have had a rough start this year, but it has quickly recovered thanks to its Jeep and Ram brands. The Italian-American carmaker shrank the profit gap between it, General Motors, and Ford during its first quarter sales after doubling operating margins in North America. For the past six years, Fiat Chrysler […]
Fiat Chrysler Set to Move Ram 1500 Pickup Truck Production
The Ram 1500 pickup truck is moving on up—literally. Fiat Chrysler’s popular pickup truck is moving its production from the American carmaker’s Warren Truck Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit to the brand’s Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, which is about 10 miles north. The move will occur in early 2018, when the next-generation Ram 1500 will […]
Fiat Chrysler Might Consider Building Tesla Model 3 Rival if Business Plan Makes Sense
Fiat Chrysler’s CEO Sergio Marchionne is not one to dream small. During the brand’s annual meeting in Amsterdam earlier this month, Marchionne stated that he could see Fiat Chrysler Automobiles building a rival to Tesla’s new Model 3. Marchionne went on to say that if Elon Musk—Tesla’s CEO—“can show me that the car will be […]
Chrysler 200 Production Will Continue Hiatus until April
Earlier this year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles surprised the industry by putting the production of the 2016 Chrysler 200 on hold. This hold, which was originally meant to last until the middle of March, is now being extended—much to the chagrin of Chrysler’s Sterling Heights, Michigan assembly plant’s employees. Chrysler’s decision to put the 200 mid-size […]
Chrysler Introduces 2017 Pacifica Minivan for $28,595
While the majority of the industry is focused on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to see what it’s going to with its Jeep lineup, I’m sitting over here waiting for them to release more information about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Yes, a minivan. Seriously, have I mentioned yet how excited I am about this freakin’ minivan? […]
Review: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica ‘Race to the Family Reunion’ Board Game
The minivan media kit that's also a portable family game
Most media kits distributed at auto shows consist of a simple USB stick branded with an automaker’s logo; you might even be able to pick up a glossy photo booklet sometimes. But the media kit for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica took press promotion in a new–and playful–direction. To hype the unveiling of the new […]
Fiat Chrysler Joins Forces with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in New Ad Campaign
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. This new partnership means that the brand will not only have two new commercials featuring footage from the highly anticipated film, but […]
Fiat Chrysler Aims to Make Cleaner Diesel Engines with New Settings
Thanks to Volkswagen, diesel engines aren’t as popular as they once were in the automotive industry—but Fiat Chrysler is looking to change this. The Italian-American carmaker recently announced that it will offer new calibrations that will make its most recent diesel vehicles cleaner on the roads. While all of Fiat Chrysler’s diesel models comply with […]
Fiat Chrysler Future Plans Don’t Include Dodge Dart, Chrysler 200
Fiat Chrysler is going to be introducing more SUVs and crossover in the future—at the expense of the company’s car lineup. The Italian-American automaker is revamping its business plan and is listening to its consumers, which are asking for bigger vehicles. That means focusing on Jeep and Ram—and kicking the Dodge Dart and the Chrysler […]
Fiat Chrysler Announces Winners of 2025 Dodge Hellcat Design Contest
Four aspiring car designers have shown us the future of the Dodge Hellcat. Fiat Chrysler’s annual high school design competition has come to a close, and we have our winners. The design contest, which asked teenagers to design the future 2025 Dodge Hellcat, received more than 130 designs this year, making the decision a difficult […]
Fiat Chrysler CEO Marchionne Says New Viper Could Be Released
Reports of the Viper’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, according to a new report from Automobile. During a speech given at the North American International Auto Show, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne indicated a new Viper could possibly be built using a new shared platform. “The Viper was, has been, a labor of love,” […]
Chrysler Shakes Up Minivan Segment with 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan
When you think of a minivan, it’s likely you think of crushed dry cereal in the carpet, taking children to soccer practice, and practical features. Well, think again. Chrysler is looking to change the face of the minivan segment by introducing the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. As a revamped version of the Town & Country—with an […]
Zoolander Returns, Flashes His Face in FIAT Commercial [VIDEO]
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Fifteen years ago, Derek Zoolander (played by Ben Stiller) drove himself and his friends in a Ford Bronco to a gas station. We all know how that ended up: explosively, tragically, and hilariously. But fifteen years is a long time for the world’s top male fashion model; the times have changed. With Zoolander making his return in […]
Fiat Chrysler Set to Show off New Minivan at 2016 NAIAS
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is like the automotive industry’s Christmas. Every year, NAIAS is the stage for some of the biggest reveals in automobiles and this year is no different. The reveal I’m the most excited for, though, is Chrysler’s newest minivan. Yes, you read that right. I’m excited for […]
Fiat Chrysler Uconnect System Now Has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Connective technology is becoming one of the leading features car buyers look for when shopping for some new wheels. When you can stay connected out on the road, life just seems easier. That’s why Fiat Chrysler’s newest announcement is a big one. Fall in Love with Technology: Ford Testing Technology to Help Drivers Avoid Red […]
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 […]