FCA US and FIAT Brand Paint the Motor City...Rainbow!
Jun 5, 2015
FIAT brand key sponsor of Motor City Pride parade and festival Participation sustains Company's longstanding support of LGBT employees, customers, communities and issues 2016 Fiat 500X serves as grand marshal of 2015 parade Each year, during the first weekend in June, Detroit is blanketed in the colors of red, orange, ... Continue reading
May 29, 2015
Redesigned FCA Owner apps offer a wide range of VIN-specific information Owners can access maintenance schedules, service history, recall notices and more "Augmented reality" function, beginning with 2015 models, allows owners to use camera feature on mobile devices to scan and identify instrument panel icons Industry- ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Awarded Two 2014 FCA US Qualitas Awards
May 28, 2015
FCA US LLC has awarded Johnson Controls two Qualitas Awards: the Diversity Supplier Development Supplier of the Year; and Technical Cost Reduction (TCR) Supplier of the Year. FCA US recognized Johnson Controls and other top-performing suppliers for showing extraordinary commitment in key areas such as quality, innovati ... Continue reading
Cars.Com USA Today Compact SUV Challenge Picks Honda CR-V as "Best"
May 26, 2015
But First Snide's Remarks: This media event may have been good publicity for the sponsors, but as a meaningful guide for potential buyers it is worthless. The only three fixed criteria; Compact SUV, Under $28,000 and Minimum 26 MPG Combined Highway and City, adds up to trying to compare apples, oranges and grapefruits. ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle U.S. Federal Tax Credits
May 24, 2015
Electric vehicles (EVs) purchased in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to fuel the vehicle. This credit replaces an earlier credit for EVs purchased in 2009. Small neighborhood electric vehicles do not qua ... Continue reading
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle U.S. Federal Tax Credits
May 24, 2015
Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) purchased in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to fuel the vehicle. Small neighborhood electric vehicles do not qualify for this credit, but they may qualify for an ... Continue reading
New FIAT Aegea Project Debuts at Istanbul Motor Show
May 21, 2015
The all-new FIAT compact sedan debuts today at the Istanbul Motor Show. Designed in Italy at the FIAT Chrysler Automobiles Centro Stile, and developed in Turkey together with Tofaş R&D, one of FCA's largest research and development centres, the new model will be manufactured in the Bursa plant in Turkey, which has ... Continue reading
Abarth Announces Power and Equipment Upgrades for 595 Competizione
May 19, 2015
A new level of performance and technology has just been introduced to Abarthâs sporting 595 Competizione range with a boost in power to 180hp and a host of standard equipment. A throaty Record Monza exhaust system, 17-inch alloy wheels with titanium finish, Brembo brake system, red brake callipers, leather sports ... Continue reading
May 19, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announced today that effective June 30, 2015, Pietro Gorlier is appointed Chief Operating Officer Components reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne. Mr. Gorlier will also retain his current responsibilities as Head of Parts & Service (MOPAR) and member of the ... Continue reading
April 2015 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe
May 19, 2015
LONDON -- May 19, 2015: In April, FCA outpaced industry sales growth in Europe for the fourth consecutive month with passenger car sales up 13.4% year-over-year to nearly 79,000 vehicles. The Group was leader in the European A segment for the 28th consecutive month, with the Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda accounting for a com ... Continue reading
Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, RAM Fans: "FCA Replay" Video Wraps the Week
May 15, 2015
"FCA Replayâ is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. This week's edition of FCA Replay includes a major manufacturing achievement for a FCA US engine plant, the Rebel's first off-road event appearance, the opportunity to buy the fastest street legal Viper ever and an honor for ... Continue reading
Dundee Engine Plant Becomes First U.S. Facility to Achieve Silver in World Class Manufacturing
May 14, 2015
The FCA US Dundee Engine Plant (Mich.) has been awarded silver status for its results in implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM), becoming the first U.S. facility and the only North American engine plant to receive this designation. The plant received the silver designation, just over five years after adopting the ... Continue reading
FCA US Dealers to Offer Employees No-Cost, No-Debt College Education
May 4, 2015
Employees of Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and FIAT dealerships will have the unique opportunity to earn a no-cost, no-debt college degree through Strayer Universityâs Degrees@Work program, developed in collaboration with FCA US LLC. FCA US is the only company in the automotive industry to offer the program. The ... Continue reading
Sold-out 'Mopar Road Ready' Event Put Metro Detroit Teens in the Driver's Seat
May 4, 2015
Over 400 people, including teens and parents, participated in four 'Mopar Road Ready' sessions on May 2â3 at Mopar World Headquarters in Center Line, Michigan Sponsored by the FCA Foundation and supported by Mopar, the program provides teens classroom education and dynamic, hands-on defensive driving training 'Mop ... Continue reading
FCA Reports April Sales--Best April Since 2007
May 1, 2015
FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 189,027 units, a 6 percent increase compared with sales in April 2014 (178,652 units), and the group’s best April sales since 2007.<br /> <br /> The Chrysler, Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in April compared with the same month a year ... Continue reading
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