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
Auto Lab Live Saturday Morning June 18, 2016 8-10 AM (EDT); Car Comment or Questions?- 888-692-7234
Jun 17, 2016
June 18, 2016 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 After listening to the first hour on WMCA, you will need to close that window and click the link to listen to the second hour on WNYM. Listeners can hear the past 18 years of archived Auto Lab shows as simulcast on www.theautochannel.com. ... Continue reading
Four FCA US Vehicles, FIAT Win Quality Awards in Strategic Vision's 22nd Annual Total Quality Impact
Jun 16, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 16, 2016 -- Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited named best-in-class Entry SUV for third year in a row Fiat 500 leads Micro Car segment in total quality for second consecutive year Dodge Challenger captures back-to-back wins for total quality in Specialty Coupe segment Jeep Grand Cherokee takes home fi ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Ecopia Tires Featured on 2016 Dodge Durango
Jun 8, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 7, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced that the company's Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire is original equipment on select models of the 2016 Dodge Durango. Born from the company's longstanding commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable mobility, the Ecopia tir ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP : Week Of May 31 - June 6, 2016
Jun 6, 2016
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American Muscle Car Crash Ratings - IIHS +VIDEO
Jun 3, 2016
Flexing muscleSports car ratings show range of performance Think "muscle car" performance, and images of speed and power are more likely to come to mind than crash tests and safety ratings. Because no one buys a sports car to drive in the slow lane, the best all-around occupant crash protection is crucial. IIHS recentl ... 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
May 31, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 31, 2016 -- Nearly 40 Metro Detroit Dodge dealers are participating in 'Tickets for Test Drive' promotion Take a test drive by July 11 and receive a voucher for two lawn tickets to much-anticipated July 16 Hollywood Vampires concert featuring Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp Ticket givea ... Continue reading
FCA Announces Additional Information in Connection with Distribution of its Ownership in RCS
May 31, 2016
LONDON, May 30, 2016 -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ("FCA") announced today the completion of the sale by intermediaries on behalf of FCA shareholders that did not timely make arrangements to receive ordinary shares in RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. ("RCS") to which they would otherwise be entitled in the distribution. As previou ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP - May 30, 2016
May 30, 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
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
New Mopar $12.2 Million Parts Distribution Center in Virginia
May 19, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 19, 2016 -- 400,000-plus square-foot Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) expands Mopar North American footprint to 22 PDCs Virginia PDC will create more than 70 jobs and include two shifts Virginia PDC to handle more than 50,000 part numbers, service more than 200 FCA US dealers and ship appr ... Continue reading
Small Cars Big Savings - SUV Craze Stokes Small-Car Deals
May 12, 2016
Washington DC May 12, 2016; The Detroit News reports that with many Americans rushing to buy trucks and SUVs, there are good deals to be had on cars, especially smaller models. In April, supplies of small cars on dealer lots grew to the highest level in seven years. Automakers are resorting to discounts and sweetened l ... Continue reading
May 10, 2016
LONDON, May 10, 2016 -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announces the following changes to its Group Executive Council with immediate effect: Scott Garberding is named Global Head of Quality, in addition to assuming responsibility for the North America <title>FCA Announces Leadership Changes in its Group Executive Counc ... Continue reading
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