Jul 26, 2016
July 26, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US today announced that it will invest $1.48 billion in its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (Mich.) to retool it to build the next generation Ram 1500 and support the future growth of the Ram brand. The Company also confirmed that production of the Chrysler 200 will end in Dece ... Continue reading
FCA US Eliminates Use of Non-desiccated Ammonium-nitrate Takata Air-bag Inflators
Jun 21, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 21, 2016 -- FCA US LLC will cease NAFTA-market production of vehicles equipped with non-desiccated ammonium-nitrate Takata air-bag inflators, by next week. Global production is expected to end by mid-September. Most inflators used in FCA US vehicles employ alternate propellants. Others use des ... Continue reading
FCA Canada Reports All-time Best Monthly Sales
Jun 1, 2016
31,724 vehicles sold, setting an all-time monthly sales record All-time record sales month for Jeep® brand and Dodge Challenger May sales records set for Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Grand Caravan Best calendar year-to-date sales start on record with 124,663 vehicles sold Number-one-selling automaker in Canada in 2 ... Continue reading
FCA May 2016 U.S. Sales - 1 Percent Increase Best May Sales Since 2005
Jun 1, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1, 2016 -- Jeep® brand sales up 14 percent; best monthly sales ever Jeep Renegade and Jeep Patriot each posts their best monthly sales ever Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans record their best May sales ever FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 204,452 units, a 1 percent increase co ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Announces Leadership Changes
May 24, 2016
LONDON, May 24, 2016 -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announces the following leadership changes with immediate effect: Reid Bigland is named as the Chief Executive of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands. Reid has held a number of Sales and Brand Leadership positions within FCA, and is currently the Head of US Sales an ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - May 16-22, 2016: Subaru, Ford, Jeep, Volkswagen, RAM, Itasca, Forest River
May 23, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading
Ram Truck to Showcase Off-road Truck Leadership at 2016 Overland Expo
May 16, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 16, 2016: Overland Expo to host Ram Truck press conference and owner clinic Fresh off their Chicago Auto Show unveiling, new 2017 Ram Power Wagon and Ram 2500 4x4 Off-road pickups will make their first Arizona appearance at the Overland Expo in Mormon Lake, Ariz. Including popular 1500 Rebel mo ... Continue reading
Ram Offers New 2016 Limited-edition Stinger Yellow 1500 Sport
May 10, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9, 2016 -- Ram 1500 Stinger Yellow Sport features unique interior colors, body-colored accents and bright yellow paint, matching the recently added Ram 1500 Yellow Rose of Texas edition New Sport model has a limited production of 2,250 trucks Arriving at Ram dealers this month, pricing for the ... Continue reading
May 5, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, MI - May 5, 2016: The May 7 running of the Kentucky Derby marks Ram Truck brand's seventh year as exclusive automotive partner Ram serves as Official Truck of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Fans attending weekend races will be immersed in the Ram Truck brand experience, including truck displays, v ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2016
The DIY guide to living in your van. Do you like adventure? Do you yearn for the freedom of the open road? Going wherever you want, whenever you want? Do you want to travel without relying on hotels and hostels? Or perhaps you live in London and are just sick of spending all of your money on rent. In either case this g ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, MI - April 19, 2016 -- 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary Edition named Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary Edition voted winner of Family Utility class 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 75th Anniversary Edition voted winner of Extreme Capability clas ... Continue reading
Popular Mechanics Awards 2016 Ram Truck Line for Automotive Excellence Honor
Apr 13, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13, 2016 -- Popular Mechanics has included the 2016 Ram line up in their annual Automotive Excellence Awards in the May issue, on newsstands today. Compared to all other full-size pickups, the Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 offerings had the best combination of technology, performance and value. "Th ... Continue reading
Complete IIHS 2016 Pick-up Crash Tests - Ford F-150 Leads The Pack +VIDEO
Apr 13, 2016
Three out of seven large pickup trucks IIHS evaluated in a new round of crash tests earn an acceptable or higher rating for occupant protection in a small overlap front crash.IIHS evaluated two body styles of each 2016 model-year pickup â crew cab and extended cab. Crew cabs have four full doors and two full rows ... Continue reading
New-Car Sales To Jump 8 Percent In March 2016
Mar 28, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2016 -- New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 8 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.66 million units in March 2016, resulting in an estimated 17.2 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source tru ... Continue reading
Ram 1500 Yellow Rose Edition Blooms in Texas
Mar 16, 2016
DALLAS, March 16, 2016 -- Ram Yellow Rose of Texas exclusive to Lone Star State Named after iconic No. 1 hit song Ram Yellow Rose of Texas blooms in April 2016 Ram Lone Star edition was the first Texas-only pickup Ram truck today unveiled Yellow Rose of Texas edition, a new, Texas-only addition to its half-ton lineup. ... Continue reading
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