New-Vehicle Quality Stalls After Four Years of Improvement, J.D. Power Finds
Jun 20, 2019
New-vehicle quality in 2019 stays flat compared with 2018, marking the first year without improvement since 2014, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Initial Quality Study (IQS),SM released today. More brands worsened than improved over the past 12 months.“Automakers continue to make progress in areas like infotainment ... Continue reading
8 Cars American's Love but Failed in Europe
Jun 9, 2019
We recently created a series of illustrations showing European Cars Americanised – focusing on how European car manufacturers could adapt their cars to better appeal to an American audience. This got us contemplating the reverse scenario. ... Continue reading
2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4X4 - Review By John Heilig
Jun 6, 2019
REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4X4 ENGINE: 3.2-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: 9-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 271 hp @ 6,500 rpm/239 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm WHEELBASE: 109.6 in. ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2019
FCA US vehicles earned four awards from the Automotive Science Group (ASG) in their 2019 Automotive Performance Index™ (API) study. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid wins Best All-around Performance Award from Automotive Science Group for the third consecutive year, continuing to lead the minivan segment Pacifica Hybrid ... Continue reading
FCA (Chrysler, Jeep, RAM, Fiat) Reports May 2019 U.S. Sales
Jun 3, 2019
June 3, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC achieved three records in May, led by the Ram brand which notched its 12th consecutive monthly sales record as demand for both light-duty and heavy-duty pickup trucks remained strong. It was the best May ever for the Jeep® Grand Cherokee and the highest level of May sale ... Continue reading
THE BADLANDS with Jeep and RAM - Doing It In The Dirt
May 29, 2019
On the invite of the Jeep and Ram brands of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles I was making a road trip from my Chicago home to The Badlands. It wasn’t a drive west to the Badlands of South Dakota as you might first think. ... Continue reading
May 28, 2019
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Dr. Z's Commercials - And Buh-Bye
May 24, 2019
EXECUTIVES PITCHING CARS? NOTHING NEW ABOUT THAT! By Marty Bernstein Advertising and Marketing Editor No matter where you live, there’s at least one owner/president/ceo of a new and/or used dealer appearing in television commercials. They’re all pretty much the same. The Dealer, smartly attired in a suit ... Continue reading
May 20, 2019
RECALL Statement: Power Lock Actuator Control Assembly May 17, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 410,351 U.S.-market pickup trucks to upgrade their tailgate locking mechanisms. ... Continue reading
May 17, 2019
In the wake of last year's highly-successful "American Muscle for American Heroes" program, Nexen Tire America, Inc. has partnered with The Purple Heart Foundation for a second time to honor a combat-wounded veteran and Purple Heart recipient by giving away a custom 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S. The "Nexen Hero" Campaig ... Continue reading
Explore More With the Garmin Overlander, Enjoy Your Adventure Drives +VIDEO
May 17, 2019
Explore more with the Garmin® Overlander, a whole new navigation experience for adventure travelers OLATHE, Kan. May 17, 2019; Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. ... Continue reading
NHTSA: Most Deadly Cars To Drive In U.S.
May 15, 2019
By Julie Blackley Small Cars and Sports Cars are the Most Deadly Occupant fatalities from car crashes occur almost twice as often in subcompact cars and sports cars compared to the average vehicle, according to the latest study from the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and more than 25 million cars from t ... Continue reading
FCA Appoints Meunier as Jeep Global President
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019; Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. today announced that Christian Meunier is named Global President of the Jeep Brand. Meunier also is appointed to the Company’s Group Executive Council (GEC). Meunier joins FCA with deep global automotive experience, serving most recently as Chairman and Global President for ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports April 2019 Sales
May 1, 2019
FCA US LLC notched four U.S. sales records for April, highlighting consumer demand for the company’s brands despite continued softness within the industry. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Safety Recalls Indexed April 29, 2019
Apr 29, 2019
Recalls - Ford; Collins; Honda; Fouts Bros.; Thor, IC Bus; International; KME; Navistar; Volkswagen; Mercedes-Benz; Hackney, Holiday Rambler; ITI; Autocar; Dutchman; Toyota; Fiat; Jeep; Subaru; Acura; Chevrolet, a safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
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