First Jeep Cherokee Made in China Rolls Off Assembly Line
Back in July, we learned that the Jeep Cherokee is going global, joining forces with the Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) to bring the popular model to China. Now, the move is official—the first Chinese-manufactured Jeep Cherokee has finally rolled off the assembly line. The Jeep Cherokee has a few tweaks for the Chinese market. It […]
Dodge Viper Could Get Axed in 2017
It seems that every year, there’s a new Dodge Viper added to the carmaker’s lineup. In 2013, we saw the all-new SRT Viper during the New York International Auto Show; this year, we got to see the incredible Viper ACR. While Dodge seems to be introducing new Vipers at least once a year, it’s possible […]
2017 Jeep Wrangler Might Say “Goodbye” to Soft Top Roof
It’s no secret that the automotive industry gossips more than old Southern women at a church function. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the rumors are swirling around the next-generation Jeep Wrangler. While we’ve heard that the 2017 Wrangler is likely to have an aluminum body on a steel frame, it turns out […]
Mopar Introduces Customer Service Analyzer to FCA US Dealers
There are few things worse than getting stuck at your dealership’s service center during a repair—only to find out that it’s going to take significantly longer than you thought. To help make sure FCA US customers don’t have to experience this situation, Mopar recently released a new technology that could streamline service at dealerships, enhancing […]
FCA US Uses New Blizzard Machine to Test Performance Cars
When you get behind the wheel of your car, it’s likely you don’t consider just how much testing has gone into getting your car out on the road. Car testing is an integral part of the car-making process—and one of the key reasons it takes an average of seven years for a new car to […]
Are Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Going Away?
It’s no secret that gas prices are falling. With Iranian oil gushing into the market, gas is expected to get cheaper and cheaper, eventually dropping below two dollars a gallon. This has been very bad for hybrids and other alternative-fuel vehicle sales. Although Toyota’s sales were up by 1% over last July, Prius sales were […]
JcrOffroad Adds Former ‘Pimp My Ride’ Host To Client List
JcrOffroad Inc., a custom off-road parts producer for Jeeps, recently received compliments via social media from rapper Xzibit, who many people know best as the former host of the TV show Pimp My Ride. “@Jcroffroad is bringing the noise with these custom made bumpers for the #Jeep build with @cartelking!!! We are building a #Monster!” the rapper said on […]
GM Vehicles Comprise Top Half of 10 Most American Cars List
AutoBlog has put together a list of the 10 Most American Cars on the market, determined by what percentages of the vehicles’ parts are actually “born in the USA.” The results may surprise some, as many foreign companies have factories located in the United States (and vice versa). The Alabama-assembled Honda Odyssey minivan, for example, […]
Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsu Only Brands Still Offering 100,000-Mile Powertrain Warranties
And then there were three… That’s how many major car manufacturers still offer 100,000-mile powertrain warranties in the United States—and that number could drop to two, depending on whether or not you think Mitsubishi qualifies as a “major” car manufacturer. Only Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsubishi remain, in light of Fiat-Chrysler’s recent decision to downgrade its […]
Honda Tops All American Automakers in Supplier Survey
Suppliers like doing business with Honda Motor Company more than GM, Ford, or Fiat-Chrysler, reports Columbus Business First. Along with fellow Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda finished at the top of an annual survey of suppliers by Michigan-based Planning Perspectives Inc. “One word can explain the difference in supplier relations between Toyota and Honda […]
Companies Competing on Bid for Next-Generation USPS Hauler
The times are ever-changing, and nothing is sacred. For nearly three decades, the face of the United States Postal Service has been the Grumman LLV, but a $5 billion contract could very well lead to a new-look mail delivery fleet around the country. According to The Wall Street Journal, 15 companies are bidding for the […]
Behind the Badge: How Dodge’s Logo Became Ram’s Emblem
Plus: Does the RAM emblem look like a uterus and are the Dodge Brothers Jewish?
Few automotive emblems are as recognizable and revered as the ram’s head logo. Although it started off as the badge on Dodge vehicles and has since become the symbol adorning RAM trucks, the history of Dodge logos goes back much further than the horned mammal. Many fascinating, mysterious logos have been used by Dodge throughout […]
Buick Becomes First Top 10 US Brand in Consumer Reports’ Brand Report Card
Consumer Reports issued its yearly brand report card for the automotive industry, which was once again dominated by Japanese-native brands like Lexus, Mazda, and Toyota; and German brands like Audi and Porsche. The most surprising development, perhaps, was the first-ever appearance in the top 10 from an American brand. Which brand might that be? Well, […]
[PHOTOS] Highlights from the 2015 Cleveland Auto Show
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With new models, special editions, and classic cars, C-Town's automotive expo rocks!
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 packed into the I-X Center’s one million square feet of exhibits. While most of the display […]
Mazda Nearly Claims Title of Highest-Ranked Auto Brand by Consumer Reports
Coming in second is nothing to sneeze at—especially when you out-rank some stiff competition. The North American division of Mazda has been ranked the second-highest auto brand on Consumer Reports’ annual Car Brand Report Card, which is a substantial accomplishment for an automaker in the process of redesigning its lineup. Related: Recipients of Edmund’s Most […]
Motor4Toys Charity Car Show and Toy Drive to be Held This Weekend
Fiat and Chrysler Group’s California Business Center will be the presenting sponsor of the Motor4Toys Charity Car Show and Toy Drive this weekend in Woodland Hills, California. The goal of the event is to spread Christmas spirit to underprivileged children throughout the Southern California area. This marks the 11th year for the event. The Motor4Toys […]
2015 Jeep Cherokee Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee? The 2015 Jeep Cherokee continues on the legacy of its predecessor but adds some new features to set it apart. Among the most notable of those new features is the new engine stop-start system implemented for the V6-powered models. In addition, the Latitude and Trailhawk variants get standard […]
Charger SRT Hellcat Is Named 2014 Star of the Show at SFIAS
This week, the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat was named the 2014 Star of the Show at the South Florida International Auto Show (SFIAS). The award was given out by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). Related: New Ad Series Captures the Spirit of the Dodge Brothers The all-new Charger SRT Hellcat has been turning […]