2018 was an incredible sales year for Fiat Chrysler, as overall sales… In a year where several other major automakers are struggling to maintain… Alfa Romeo’s official return to the North American market has been a… The introduction of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio to American audiences… For the past couple of months, FCA…
A successor to the Charger and Challenger is in the works, but the two models will likely be merged into a single one … Welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the… Greetings and welcome back to In the Rearview, where we take you…
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 80th Anniversary Edition Photo: FCA FCA US LLC announced that its Q2 2021 sales increased 32 percent year over year. Retail sales, in particular, grew 27 percent in the quarter, and fleet sales made up 12 percent of total sales. Take a look at how each of its individual car brands…
The Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV was FCA’s second best-selling model in the US last year Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sold a total of 2,244,315 vehicles across the United States in 2016, which is only a slight decrease from the 2,252,877 units moved by the company in 2015. FCA’s biggest seller in 2016 was its Ram…
Alfa stood out as a rising star in FCA’s lineup of brands 2017 was a year that brought plenty of changes to the brands that make up Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. With the removal of models that consistently underperformed and a greater focus on profits produced per vehicles, FCA sales were guaranteed to fall in 2017. By…
The Ram Brand experienced a sales increase of 4 percent for February Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently released its US Sales for last month. While most of its other major brands were suffering losses, Ram actually experienced an increase in sales for February. Ram Truck sales were up 4% in February compared to last year. Exclusive Ram…
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is the star of the luxury automaker’s newest advertisement Cadillac recently confirmed that it’s working on an all-new XT4 crossover, which it plans to launch in 2018, but before that happens; the American automaker will remain busy trying to sell the cars already a part of its 2017 lineup, such as…
The Mopar “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine that generates 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb-ft of torque is now available for pre-order Photo: FCA The wait is up, as the Mopar “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine that generates 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb-ft of torque, is now available for pre-order. Learn More: Dodge reveals…
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 automaker in the world. It’s SUV Season: Why are SUVs so popular now?…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news again, but with my own delightful and lighthearted spin. This week, we start our merry way down lighthearted lane by considering that since in the Cars movies there are WWII veterans, that means that there was a Cars Hitler. And then even…
FCA sold less than 1,000 Alfa Romeo 4C Coupes in 2016, but new products could improve sales for the brand in 2017 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) was created in 2014 when Fiat purchased Chrysler after the American automaker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In the two years since, major changes have been made regarding the…
Dread it. Run from it. Sales declines still arrive. At the beginning of the year, automotive analysts predicted that 2018 sales would be significantly lower than 2017 sales. Contrary to those predictions, sales in 2018 have generally held pretty steady or have even increased compared to sales a year prior. However, the sales slowdown that…
More often than not, when you bring up self-driving cars to an auto enthusiast, they’ll get all hot and bothered and say things like, “I’d never be caught dead in one of those things” and, “I don’t trust those damn computers”. To these people, I offer the following points in favor of the development of…
The 2016 Viper ACR is one the fastest sports cars ever produced 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…
My-my-my-my Mitchell… Photo: dave_7 via CC If you’re a fan of so-bad-it’s-good cinema, you’re already well aware of the goldmine that is the 1970s. From crazy kung fu flicks to cheap sci-fi schlock, this was definitely an exploitation-heavy decade. It was also a period stuffed with low-budget crime dramas, some better than others. One of…
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…
If you drive—no matter what kind of vehicle–you might seriously be a race car driver, even if you’ve never set wheels to track before in your life. “No sport on Earth has a more profound impact on your daily life than racing. If you’ve been in a car today, your life has been impacted by…
Last week, Four Wheel Magazine named the 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk its Four Wheeler of the Year, an annual award meant to highlight the very best in off-roading. The award has been largely dominated by Jeep, which has taken home the prize more than 30% of the time since the award’s inception. In fact, Jeep…
The designers at Mopar reimagined the 2020 Jeep Gladiator as the Top Dog Concept. By utilizing custom accessories and Jeep Performance Parts, they were able to create a vehicle specifically suited for mountain bikers. An Award-Winning Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Gladiator receives Gold Winch award Off-road capabilities The Jeep Gladiator Top Dog Concept replaces the standard…
Following GM’s recent recall disaster, it’s nice to know that some car companies can do recalls right (now and then). Chrysler Group recently announced a 2014 Ram ProMaster recall that will likely involve around 6,800 of the vans. The 2014 Ram ProMaster recall comes after a routine post-production test on the ProMaster. During testing, one…
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…
The automotive industry, especially the big three American manufacturers, has deep ties to the United Automobile Workers union. Negotiating with them for pay and benefits that benefit both the company and manufacturing employees is a constant part of their business. Last week, General Motors sued Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, accusing them of bribing UAW officials for…
Photo: YouTube Chevrolet is busy playing up the awe-inspiring 640-horsepower performance of the 2017 Camaro ZL1, and Dodge seems to be toying with the idea of putting together a 750-horsepower Hellcat. It should come as little surprise, then, to learn that Ford is working on the Mustang to end all Mustangs: a new GT500 that…
We’ve all heard the blaring noise pollution of a car alarm, and once we’ve registered the alarm wasn’t ours or that a break-in wasn’t currently underway, we have all promptly ignored its warning bells. A system that was designed to grab people’s attention often falls flat. That’s why when investing in an alarm to safeguard…
Many automotive analysts expected Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to announce the end of operations for the Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge brands in the U.S. during the automaker’s most recent investor meeting. The meeting came and went earlier this month, and while some major announcements were made, the end of Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge was not among…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles opened on Wall Street earlier this week, and things did not go as well as CEO, Sergio Marchionne, had hoped. As if closing lower than the company opened on the first day wasn’t enough of a disaster for Marchionne, he’s now facing two Fiat Chrysler Automobile recalls, totaling 747,817 vehicles in the…
Not exactly the kind of birthday present you’d want to receive from your rival Photo: Chevrolet Arabia Few automotive rivalries are as long-standing or as fierce as the one existing between the Chevrolet Camaro and the Ford Mustang. Still, that doesn’t mean that the automakers behind these two vehicles can’t have a little fun during…
Photo: Hachette Book Group If you’re looking for a fast summer read loaded with pedal-to-the-metal action and relentless suspense, have I got the book for you: If She Wakes by Michael Koryta. Product Details: Hardcover, 400 pages Retail Price: $28.00 Publication Date: May 14, 2019 ISBN: 978-0-316-29400-3 Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Summer Car Care…
There are many reasons why you could find yourself needing to tow a car. Perhaps you are on a family vacation and one of your cars broke down. Or maybe you have a camper or boat trailer that you need to tow. In either case, it’s a good idea to have a full understanding of…
The Ram Truck brand earned the title of industry’s best non-luxury brand When you’re purchasing a new car, quality matters. After all, who wants their car to break down within the first year of purchasing? Because they know how important quality is to the masses, every year, Strategic Vision releases its Total Quality Index—and this…
The SUV segment is one of the most competitive in the automotive industry. With dozens of models vying for the top spot, it takes a truly stand-out SUV to become the segment’s leader. That’s why it comes as no surprise that the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was named the Top Selling Full-Size SUV by Yahoo!…
Ford’s Blue Oval may as well put on a pair of Mickey Mouse ears. That would be a suitable way to celebrate the announcement that Ford SYNC®AppLink™ will be the first in-vehicle infotainment system to integrate the Radio Disney app, available for iOS and Android. The partnership will give Ford vehicles exclusive access to the…
The left side? The right side? How do you know? Photo: Jerald Jackson How many times have you pulled into the gas station – in a rental, a friend or family member’s car, or even your own, and weren’t sure which side the gas cap is on? It’s beyond annoying, because more than likely, you…
One of the “Top Eliminator HEMI Heritage” winners’ (Ron Dezsi) 1969 Dodge Super Bee For the eighth year of Mopar’s beloved “Top Eliminator” program, the brand has added a “HEMI Heritage” component to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 426 Race HEMI® engine. The resulting “Top Eliminator HEMI Heritage” program has seen Mopar enthusiasts from…
A Ram body with pure Hellcat power Photo: Facebook There’s no doubt that the Hellcat engine found in the Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat is a power-hungry driver’s dream. With 707 horsepower, this hunk of beautiful, beautiful machinery is capable of unleashing power like none other in the industry. While Fiat Chrysler is already…
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat will join the SRT model (pictured above) in the high-performance Jeep lineup The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here. Fiat Chrysler has decided to answer the prayers of Jeep lovers everywhere, announcing that it will combine the beastly Hellcat powertrain with one of our favorite models—the…
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