Volvo S80 Takes Home KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Award
The 2016 Volvo S80 sedan recently beat out the 2016 Audi A5 to win the KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Award in the luxury car segment. Interested In A Volvo? Check out the specs and advanced tech of the award winning 2016 Volvo XC90 Every year analysts from Kelley Blue Book create a detailed report that helps […]
Apple Car? Wozniak Isn’t Biting
From the iPod to the iWatch, Apple has a long history of introducing technology to the public, but are they really planning on producing a smart car? If they are, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said he won’t be driving one. That’s because he has signed a deal with Cadillac to appear in their marketing campaigns […]
Integrate Your Apple Watch with Your Mercedes-Benz Navigation System Because Why Not
The Apple Watch has been out for nearly a month now, and the overwhelming consensus seems to be: in what world would anyone anywhere need this if they already have any other kind of Apple or smart device? Regardless, Apple fanatics are now running rampant with wristwatches bearing the legendary logo and pretending like they […]
Sergio Marchionne Is “Impressed” with What Elon Musk Has Done
Over the weekend, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne, who is not so subtly trying to attract a buyer for his already supersized auto giant, visited Silicon Valley to meet with tech experts (or techsperts, as the young’uns are calling ‘em) from Apple, Google, and—yes—Tesla. Marchionne’s interest in meeting with Tesla CEO (and future […]
Patriot, Wrangler Unlimited Represent Jeep in 2015 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
Further solidifying Jeep’s value in the industry, the 2015 Jeep Patriot and 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited took home 5-Year Cost to Own Awards from Kelley Blue Book (KBB) this year. This marks the third consecutive year that the Jeep Patriot has been named in the Compact SUV/Crossover segment; the Wrangler Unlimited earned its honor in […]
No Superpowers Required: See Through Cars with BMW’s X-Ray Glasses
Automaker's newest augmented reality spectacles will make cars appear transparent
Cars that drive themselves…Panels that record hit-and-run incidents…Self-parking vehicles…robots–oh my! It seems like automakers are drawing their ideas for the latest technology directly from vintage science fiction novels. What’s next, x-ray goggles? Actually, sources from inside one automaker report that’s happening too. European automaker BMW is developing eye-wear which will allow drivers to see through […]
Chrysler Town & Country Nabs Best Family Hauler Award, As Expected
Dodge Dart excites with new Best Value Award
The Detroit News yesterday announced the winners of its Readers’ Choice Awards. Two Fiat Chrysler Automobile vehicles managed to snag an award—one was expected, as it has won year after year after year, and the other was an award that was a long time coming. The winning vehicle in each category was selected by 100 […]
Party with Chrysler Group at the 2014 State Fair of Texas
The 2014 State Fair of Texas kicks off on September 26 and runs through October 19 with all kinds of fun for families, including interactive experiences, livestock experiences, music, and, of course, great food. Chrysler Group LLC will also be making a big appearance at the State Fair with all of its brands, with especially […]
Chrysler Group’s 2015 Portfolio Officially Announced
Today, Chrysler Group released a slew of press releases highlighting its 2015 portfolio, seemingly because the automaker was desperate to make it into the headlines. (It worked, obviously.) While it isn’t particularly newsworthy, the information on Chrysler Group’s 2015 portfolio is at least helpful and thorough. Check it out: Jeep’s 2015 Portfolio Chrysler Group emphasizes […]
The Most-Stolen Cars in America: Is Yours One?
Every car owner dreads the idea of their car being stolen, but rarely is aware of the chances that they actually face. Forbes has unveiled the list of the most frequently-stolen cars in the United States, which sheds light on which models are targets for thieves. The Most-Stolen Cars in America The ten most stolen cars […]
Accord Tops NCIB Hot Wheels List…Again
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Some things, it seems, are inevitable: death, taxes, and the Honda Accord and Civic topping the NCIB Hot Wheels list. Two of Honda’s best-selling vehicles were also the two cars most coveted by thieves in 2013, topping the list with 53,995 and 45,001 thefts, respectively. […]
Goofy Road Trip Movies: Hit & Run Review
Care to take a glamorous, yet ultimately uneventful and disappointing road trip through the empty country roads of California? Then hop aboard the movie that promises action and comedy, yet fails to deliver on both: 2012’s quickly-forgotten Hit & Run. The Plot Annie Bean (Kristen Bell), a professor in Milton, California, has been called upon […]
Chrysler Group to Invest $63 Million in Its Warren Stamping Plant
Chrysler Group LLC today announced that it would be investing $63 million in its Warren Stamping Plant in Michigan. The investment serves to expand capacity at the 65-year-old facility. Specifically, the money will be used to purchase and install high-speed Servo Tandem Press technology. This 15-feet press line will expand capacity by roughly 12,000 parts […]
Chrysler Recalls 645,000 Minivans over Power Window Switch
Chrysler Group has issued a recall of 645,000* minivans due to faulty power window switches that could potentially lead to a fire. Affected models include Chrysler Town & Countries and Dodge Caravans from 2010 – 2014 model years; only those models that include power third-row windows are included in this recall that went out on […]
Chrysler Group Leadership Changes Follow Five-Year Plan Announcement
In case you missed it, Fiat Chrysler made some big announcements on Tuesday. Here’s a brief overview: Chrysler will get a plug-in Town & Country, 100 compact, and an unnamed crossover Dodge will get a Dart SRT and Journey SRT as it takes over the SRT brand, but will lose the Grand Caravan Jeep will […]
2017 Ram Pickup May Get Aluminum Treatment
During yesterday’s barrage of Fiat Chrysler news, we learned that Jeep will be getting rid of the Patriot and Compass, updating the Wrangler, and reviving the Grad Wagoneer; Chrysler has a plug-in minivan in the works, as well as a 100 compact sedan and an unnamed crossover; and Dodge will be putting out a Dart […]
Plug-in Chrysler Minivan, 100 Compact, Unnamed Crossover to Join Lineup
At Fiat Chrysler’s business plan outline today, the auto group announced that Chrysler’s Town & Country will be getting a plug-in hybrid variant. This plug-in Chrysler minivan will reportedly get—wait for it—75 whopping miles per gallon. Your chain has not been yanked, don’t bother checking. This is the real deal. The plug-in Chrysler minivan will […]
Chrysler Town & Country History
Introduction The Chrysler Town & Country was first introduced in 1989 as the market began to focus on producing more vehicles that could fit large families comfortably. Since its introduction, the Town & Country has established itself as a top choice in the minivan segment, making it the perfect car for anyone looking to haul […]