Sergio Marchionne, the former CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, died earlier today after suffering from complications that arose following a recent shoulder surgery. Marchionne was 66 years old at the time of his death. Exor, the Italian investment group that holds the largest stake in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, sent out an official announcement after the…
Photo: The News Wheel You have many factors to consider when choosing your next car: interior space, safety features, fuel efficiency, infotainment technology, and — of course — price. But here’s one factor you may never have considered: resale value. Why does this matter? Because unless you intend to drive your car until it collapses,…
The Hyundai Tucson has over the years grown quite a rep as… On Wednesday, Hyundai took to the stage at the 2024 New York… The 2020 Hyundai Venue debuted today at the New York International Auto… Boasting new looks, built on a new platform, and featuring new advanced… Hyundai doled out another tiny dose of…
Every year, car enthusiasts from around the country flock to Detroit for the annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This is where top automakers bring their newest models, most innovative concept cars, and latest advancements in automotive technology. Last year’s show was highlighted by vehicles like the Buick Avista Concept and the 2017 Lincoln…
Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather’s Instagram account is full of pictures of his exotic car collection Photo: floydmayweather Many people are fascinated by the extravagant lifestyles of celebrities, with particular interest paid to the types of vehicles they drive. Celebrity car collectors such as Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld have taken their interest in cars and…
Many well-known celebs hail from the Big Apple, but as native New Yorkers, some don’t even have driver’s licenses or have much use for cars thanks to public transportation. With the New York Auto Show soon approaching, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at some famous New Yorkers and their extremely cool…
The Camaro is currently fighting a muscle car war on two fronts Automotive rivalries don’t get much more heated than the one between the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro. For the past decade, the modern interpretations of these muscle car classics have been pitted against each other, usually with the Ford Mustang coming out…
Ford will stay with the sixth-gen Mustang through 2022 Photo: Ford Ford is in no rush to push its iconic Mustang into its seventh generation. The automaker tells suppliers that the sixth-gen Mustang will add two years to its original expected life cycle with production extending into 2022. Still on Top: Ford Mustang was the…
Could a new Barracuda be hitting the streets soon? Back in its heyday, the Plymouth Barracuda was one of the most popular vehicles on the road. Today, it remains one of the most iconic models ever created by Chrysler. That’s why rumors circulating about the return of the Barracuda are so enticing for automotive enthusiasts….
Welcome back to In the Rearview, your weekly roundup of some of the top car news of the past week that I have caught, prepared, and served with a nice sauce for you here. This weekly banquet has a decidedly apparent theme this time, as the continuation of Auto Show season has brought a slew of…
Star Wars has been a cultural phenomenon for well over four decades,… This article is sponsored by Brakes Hub. Today, vehicles play an indispensable… Last month, General Motors pushed out the old and welcomed the new… It is in our nature to want our cars to go faster,… Modern motorists who have been involved in…
Jenny Matrix (Johanna Braddy), BrianD (Josh Blaylock), and Ki Swan (Ellary Porterfield) use the Ford F-150 to hide from a sniper Photo: RocketJump via YouTube If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of fans who tuned into the series finale of Rocket Jump Studio’s hit web series Video Game High School (VGHS), not only were you…
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…
If you don’t have a set destination in mind for Thanksgiving this year, why not plan a weekend road trip? Here are three East Coast locations worth visiting on your Thanksgiving break if you want to skip the crowds and venture a bit off the beaten path. Seasonal Trips: Fall foliage road trips in Massachusetts…
Caution: Likely to cause heads to spin 360 degrees Right around the same time that Dodge officially unveiled its Demon, Hennessey Performance conjured up a performance model of its own: The Exorcist Camaro ZL1. Modified from a Chevy Camaro ZL1, the Exorcist was built to be an answer to all of the hype that Dodge was producing…
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI, chosen as the 2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the Year After bestowing the title upon the Tesla Model S in 2013 and the Chevy Corvette Stingray in 2014, Yahoo has now selected the Volkswagen Golf GTI as the 2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the Year. The GTI’s victory represents a…
Happy Independence Day, America! Today we celebrate the birth of our country with fireworks, hot dogs, and copious amounts of TV marathons. It also gives us a chance to rub our success in Britain’s face! No offense Britain. However, we never would have gotten this far as a nation without the guidance of our country’s…
Toyota is making a big bet on the car’s future, and potentially risking its status as the top dog among passenger cars… To earn the title of 2021 Family Green Car of the Year, the Sienna was appraised by a jury of energy and environmental leaders, including presidents and CEOs from companies like Ocean Futures…
The Hyundai Accent was determined to be the vehicle most likely to be involved in a fatal crash Memorial Day is often regarded as one of the most dangerous holidays to travel during. As such, the latest survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) couldn’t have been published at a more appropriate time. Unfortunately, the…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week. Top Marks: Check out Chevrolet’s award-winning SUV lineup First up, we had three car reveals. The first two were the work of spy photographers, which snapped pictures of what we presume to be the upcoming mid-engine…
Have you ever looked at an old Challenger and thought “That is awesome, but what if we dropped a modern engine in there?” Massive Power: Upgrade your ride with the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Well, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has thought the same thing, which is why the company is now offering Mopar Crate Hemi engine…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs If you want to buy a car with a green body color, you have limited options for 2020. The number of new cars available in green is decreasing year after year, especially for models that aren’t sports cars or outdoorsy SUVs. Of all the…
A number of Fiat Chrysler’s brands and models set personal sales records in 2018 Fiat Chrysler sales have been extremely high throughout 2018. Therefore, it’s not all that surprising to learn that the brand finished out the year with strong showings. In fact, many of FCA’s brands set new sales records during 2018. Wrapping Up…
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition Photo: FCA Driving in winter can be stressful and challenging. Even if the ground isn’t covered in ice, snow, rain, or sleet, the colder temps and lack of daylight make driving difficult. If you’re looking to upgrade to a vehicle that’s designed to handle the challenges of winter, consider…
Let’s face it: 2013 was the year of the Stingray. I’m not ashamed to admit it, and nor should you be. The C7 Corvette completely dominated last year, easily raking in the most auto awards doled out all year. Among them were the North American Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine’s Automobile of the Year,…
Photo: Breakfast221 The Harry Potter franchise has been a phenomenon since the start of the millennium and it doesn’t look like the momentum will stop any time soon. With the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks in two states, constant television marathons of the original movies, and a new film about the magical universe…
Nestled in between Cincinnati and Columbus is the Gem City of Dayton, Ohio. Famous for being the hometown of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, this city is also well-known in the automotive industry for being the home of America’s Packard Museum, which was ranked as one of Car Collector Magazine’s “Top Ten” automotive museums….
Even popular models like the Dodge Journey lost sales last month 2018 presented a fresh start for the brands that make up Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, after a previous year of several sales declines.While several of FCA’s brands began the new year with impressive sales gains, others did not experience that same level of improvement. Overall,…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Every year, I peruse the leading automakers’ current lineup of vehicles to see which models can be ordered with green exterior paint. Green has become a rare color option in recent years, but luckily 2021 is a good year for shoppers searching for a…
Every year, residents and visitors of the Big Apple flock to the New York International Auto Show to see the most impressive newcomers to the automotive industry. This year, attendees were not disappointed. Popular brands like Mazda, Chevy, Nissan, Lincoln, and Acura showed off new and improved models, while others introduced quirky vehicles designed to catch the attention…
If you happen to be in Vegas in the early part of next month, one, you are a lucky son of a gun, and two, you should definitely check out Mopar at SEMA 2014. The yearly SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Vegas gives automakers the chance to display innovative show vehicles and technologies….
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (formerly Chrysler Group) has been on a roll for nearly the last five years; each month has seen improvements over the same month in the previous year in terms of overall sales. The numbers in Fiat Chrysler’s January 2015 sales report indicate that the trend has continued for the 58th month, just…
2019 Corvette Z06 Convertible Photo: General Motors With so many eyes trained on the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the C7 Corvette is showing that it’s still got plenty of life left in it for performance hounds. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 picked up a pair of 2019 Sport Auto Award trophies in November, earning…
With a reputation for excellent reliability and strong resale value, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Honda Accord is routinely one of the best-selling vehicles each year in the United States. In fact, this sedan is so highly rated that it’s been named to Car and Driver’s annual 10Best Cars list a record…
Fiat Chrysler is bringing loads of fun to the Lone Star State When it comes to showing off in the Lone Star State, Fiat Chrysler doesn’t hold back. Every year, the Italian-American car brand lets its presence be known at the State Fair of Texas and 2016 is no exception. This year, Fiat Chrysler has…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Of all the available body colors offered on new models, green is definitely the scarcest and least popular. For some reason, with each passing year, fewer and fewer automakers offer their vehicles in green. 2019 has offered the lowest number of green models in…
Ever wonder what the meaning behind your favorite automotive company’s logo is? Let’s uncover the hidden symbolism behind 20 of the most prominent car badges. Are you ready to have your mind blown? Fun Facts & Hidden Meanings Behind Popular Car Logos Acura The Acura luxury brand takes its logo design from the shape from…
Winning a Corvette is a pretty exciting experience (we imagine). Basic math would dictate that winning two Corvettes would double the fun—especially when one’s a brand new supercharged Z06, and the other’s a classic 1967 Stingray. That’s the exciting opportunity being offered by the 2015 Dream Giveaway, which is raffling off the two cars to raise…
Cars at the Chicago Auto Show When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we…
Chrysler Group April sales were up 14 percent, thanks in part to the Jeep Compass. Chrysler Group April sales numbers are in, and, to no one’s surprise, the automotive group saw an increase. The news is getting a little old, however, as this is the 49th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Impressive, right? In…
The Fiat brand tied for the title of best brand with a vehicle under $26,000 in Strategic Vision’s 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…
Photo: Michael via Flickr Drag racing has probably been around since the wheel was invented. It’s racing in its most simple form: Get from Point A to Point B faster than the other guy. If you’ve just purchased a project car and want to hone your skills at the track, follow these simple tips to…
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country posted record November sales The Chrysler Town & Country might look like an everyday minivan, but it’s actually more rough-and-tumble than you’d think. In November, the minivan was a major reason why Fiat Chrysler Automobiles posted a 3% increase in year-over-year November sales. Fiat Chrysler reported that the popular…
When Dodge unveiled the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat in the spring—and then the 2015 Charger SRT Hellcat over the summer—the game changed dramatically. Other performance carmakers were shaking in their racing boots, as the Hellcat V8 engine powering the two beasts was capable of generating 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, something that they…
Hellcat Vs. Stingray Last year, Chevy unleashed the Corvette Stingray, and everybody went wild. But the Stingray’s thunder didn’t last long when Dodge’s Hellcat engine pounced from within the Challenger and Charger SRT models. So which of the two is truly the master: the Hellcat or the Stingray? Yahoo! Autos answered that question in their…
Nothing like a nice glass of pinot after a cruise along the PCH Late last month, Ford and Bang & Olufsen invited members of the press and social media influencers to experience the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt along the coast of southern California. The 2019 Mustang Bullitt Drive Experience took guests from the Bang &…
“That’ll do, Fit. That’ll do.” – The 2015 Honda Fit, seen here in one of those inescapable TV spots, was named the Yahoo Autos Value Car of the Year Although the Volkswagen Golf GTI took home the title of Best Car of the Year, it was the 2015 Honda Fit that had the distinction of…
Maybe one of the cheetahs just wanted to join in on the safari? Photo:James Temple Many people from around the world dream of going on a safari across the African Serengeti. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get an up-close look at some of the most stunning creatures in the world. For one group of safari…
Ask anyone looking to get lucky in love in 2014: one of the most appealing qualities in a potential match is loyalty. You don’t have to tell The Chrysler Group twice: their brands took home five Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards last week. The awards, presented by IHS Automotive, include victories for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and…
Photo: Toyota The press has finally gotten its hands on the all-new, 2022 Toyota GR 86 and so far, the reception to the nimble little sports car has been glowing. The Toyota lives in a strange automotive segment that aims to deliver accessible performance to budget-oriented buyers. If you want a car that’s fun to…
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