FCA US January 2017 U.S. Sales
Feb 1, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1, 2017 -- Ram Truck brand up 5 percent; pickup truck posts 4 percent increase Three Jeep® brand vehicles record sales increases in January; Jeep Renegade sales up 52 percent Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 24 percent in January Fiat 500 sales up 24 percent compared with same month a year ago FC ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - JANUARY 30, 2017:
Jan 30, 2017
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. ... Continue reading
Fiat-Chrysler US Statement on President Trump's Breakfast +VIDEO
Jan 25, 2017
January 24, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Following a meeting today at the White House, Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., reiterated that President Donald J. Trump’s desire to build a strong manufacturing base in the United States is a common goal shared by FCA US. ... Continue reading
2017 NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) Highlights Up Close and Personal
Jan 16, 2017
By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Here we go again – another gathering of the international motoring press in Detroit, still arguably the center of the universe for the U.S. auto business. While manufacturing, design, some engineering and marketing is spread out around the country and t ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2017
* Media preview days at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit are over. Highlights include: Volkswagen’s I.D. Buzz, a small electric van based on the design of the classic Microbus; a concept large sedan from Nissan; Kia’s new rear-wheel drive sedan called Stinger; the beautiful Volvo V90 station wa ... Continue reading
Three of Four Car Buyers Avoid Considering SUVs Despite Record Retail Sales
Jan 12, 2017
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2017 -- A bright spotlight is shining on SUVs thanks to record retail sales in 2016, yet three of every four car buyers didn't even consider buying an SUV, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Auto Avoider Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2017
DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2017 -- The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan were named 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year, respectively, Monday. ... Continue reading
LIVE Fiat-Chrysler From 2017 Detroit Auto Show - 1PM ET +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2017
This is the second of two LIVE press conference that will be staged by FCA US today. The afternoon press conference will begin at 1PM East Coast Time, 10AM West Coast Time. ... Continue reading
LIVE Fiat-Chrysler From 2017 Detroit Auto Show - 10:15AM ET +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2017
This is the first of two LIVE press conference that will be staged by FCA US today. The morning press conference will begin at 10:15AM East Coast Time, 7:15AM West Coast Time. ... Continue reading
The Drive Home II - Another Journey To NAIAS in Vintage Detroit Iron
Jan 8, 2017
THE DRIVE HOME II Another Intrepid Journey in Vintage Detroit Iron By Steve Purdy Potos by William Hall and Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Why do you suppose this courageous group of vintage car enthusiasts would liberate 3 old cars from a west coast museum and drive them thousands of miles in often-treac ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today reported the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $35,309 in December 2 ... Continue reading
2016 US FCA December and Full-Year Sales
Jan 4, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Ram Truck brand sales increase 10 percent compared with same month last year Sales of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica up 18 percent compared with previous month of November; the minivan's best sales month of 2016 Four Jeep® brand vehicles record sales increases in December; Jeep Rene ... Continue reading
Cars.com Announces Nominees for "Best of 2017" Awards
Jan 3, 2017
CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2017 -- Cars.com has announced nominees for its 2017 Best Of awards, the annual awards show the company hosts in Detroit during the North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
2017 CES: Google Uconnect System Concept Powered by Android
Jan 2, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 2, 2017 -- Collaboration focuses on the next generation of connected car systems, using the Android open-source platform Google and FCA will showcase the seamless integration of Android with the award-winning Uconnect 8.4-inch connected system Android offers automakers user interface customiza ... Continue reading
Fiat-Chrysler Kicks Off the Year With First Press Conference at CES 2017
Dec 28, 2016
FCA US to hold its first-ever press conference at CES 2017 CES attendees will experience the ultimate in-vehicle interactive technology advancements in FCA US vehicles FCA US exhibit to showcase all-new fourth-generation Uconnect system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Demonstrations available of the all-new, c ... Continue reading
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