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
FCA Closed Q1 with Net Revenues of 26.4 Billion, Up 19% and Adjusted EBIT at 800 Million, Up 22%
Apr 29, 2015
Net industrial debt was â¬8.6 billion, up â¬0.9 billion. Full year guidance confirmed <b>Worldwide shipments were 1.1 million units, 2% lower than Q1 2014, reflecting strong performance in NAFTA and weak market conditions in LATAM. Jeep's positive performance continued with worldwide shipments up 11% and sales ... Continue reading
FCA Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Industrial Complex in Pernambuco, Brazil
Apr 28, 2015
LONDON -- April 28, 2015: Today, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) officially opened the new Jeep production facility in Goiana, located in the State of Pernambuco in northeast Brazil. Present at the ceremony were Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff, Governor of Pernambuco, Paulo Câmara, and the Chairman and CEO of FCA, ... Continue reading
FCA US Recognized as Health, Safety and Energy Leader in Automotive Manufacturing
Apr 28, 2015
More manufacturing facilities certified in both ISO 50001 and OHSAS 18001 than any other automotive company in North America Thirty-one sites certified in 24 months Certified facilities account for 98 percent of manufacturing's total energy usage Plants reduced injuries by 33 percent and energy consumption per vehicle ... Continue reading
FCA US Belvidere Assembly Receives Highest Environmental Award
Apr 23, 2015
LEED Gold certification awarded to new body shop at the Company's Illinois assembly plant Certification recognizes achievements in five areas including water and energy Energy savings equivalent to amount used in nearly 1,900 homes per year Award demonstrates FCA US dedication to the environment and surrounding communi ... Continue reading
'Mopar Road Ready' Program to Help Teen Drivers in Detroit Area
Apr 21, 2015
Sponsored by the FCA Foundation and supported by Mopar, a defensive driving program geared for teenage drivers will provide sessions on May 2-3 in the Detroit area Teens between the ages of 15-19 with a learner's or driver's license and at least 30 hours of driving experience are eligible to participate Teens can regis ... Continue reading
FCA Announces Release of 2014 Sustainability Report
Apr 17, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles today announced the release of its 2014 Sustainability Report, capping a year that saw the formal creation of FCA, and the completion of the integration of Fiat and Chrysler that began in 2009.ability. ... Continue reading
March 2015 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe
Apr 16, 2015
LONDON -- April 16, 2015: In March, FCA's European passenger car sales totaled nearly 98,000 vehicles, representing a 15.7% year-over-year increase and outpacing the industry average for the third consecutive month. The Fiat 500 and Panda continued as the two best selling models in the European A segment, accounting fo ... Continue reading
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