"Route 2016" Recaps FCA 2015-2016 Auto Show Season +VIDEO
May 5, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 4, 2016 -- 30-minute web program recaps FCA US 2015-2016 auto show reveals and consumer events Debuts 7 a.m. EDT, May 4, 2016 Available on FCA US corporate YouTube and Facebook pages, media site and blog Program produced by FCA Digital Media Taking a second look at the introductions of such veh ... Continue reading
Tra La La - Official Google FCA Partnership Announcement
May 4, 2016
Google Self-Driving Car Project and FCA Announce First-of-its-kind Collaboration May 3, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The Google Self-Driving Car Project and FCA announced today, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration, that they will integrate Googleâs self-driving technology into all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybri ... Continue reading
FCA April 2016 U.S. Sales; Best April Sales Since 2005
May 3, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3, 2016 -- Jeep® brand sales up 17 percent; best April sales ever Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass each record best monthly sales ever Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City each record their best April sales ever Deliveries of the 2017 all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan begin arr ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP : Week Of April 25-May 1, 2016
May 2, 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. Why am I getting this email? You are receiving this message because yo ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Joins Forces With Google Autos (Another Merger Of Equals?)
Apr 28, 2016
Mountainview CA, Google and Fiat Chrysler are in "late stage talks" on a technical partnership on Google's self-driving car project, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal, citing AutoExtremist. The talks are said to have been underway for several months, and are in final negotiations. This is just the late ... 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
March 2016 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe
Apr 15, 2016
LONDON, April 15, 2016 -- In March, FCA posted a 13.3% year-over-year increase in European sales, significantly outperforming the industry average of 5.7%. Market share was 40 basis points higher at 6.3%. All FCA brands registered increases, with Lancia up 16.8%, Jeep up 14.5%, Fiat up 14.0% and Alfa Romeo up 0.8%. The ... 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
Dodge Reduces 2016 Dart Lineup To Three Models; Dart SXT Sport, Dart Turbo and Dart GT Sport
Apr 11, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 11, 2016 -- Dodge simplifies the 2016 Dodge Dart lineup to three models: Dart SXT Sport, Dart Turbo and Dart GT Sport, delivering small-car consumers the content they desire at a lower starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) Buyer can customize their Dart exterior to stand ... Continue reading
Car Question Or Concerns? Get Expert Advice From The Auto Lab -Saturday 8 AM
Apr 2, 2016
April 2, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peopl ... Continue reading
Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat Reports March 2016 U.S. Sales
Apr 1, 2016
Jeep® brand sales up 15 percent; best March sales ever Jeep Compass sales up 53 percent; best March sales ever Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Cherokee post best March sales ever Dodge brand sales up 11 percent; Dodge Journey logs best March sales ever Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City pos ... Continue reading
Dodge Ranks First in Mass-Market Automotive Brands on Social Media
Mar 30, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 30, 2016 -- New Shareablee Inc. blog ranks Dodge first from Jan. to March 2016 after holding the same position throughout 2015 The Dodge brand was named the number one mass-market auto brand on social media by Shareablee Inc, a social media analytics company. Shareablee announced in its recen ... Continue reading
First-ever IIHS New Car Headlight Ratings - Most Need Improvement
Mar 30, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va. â The Toyota Prius v is the only midsize car out of 31 evaluated to earn a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's first-ever headlight ratings.The best available headlights on 11 cars earn an acceptable rating, while nine only reach a marginal rating. Ten of the vehicles can't b ... 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
Mar 25, 2016
NEW YORK, March 25, 2016 -- Jeep brand introduces new 2017 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Summit models featured alongside the new Jeep Cherokee Overland and the full lineup of 75th Anniversary vehicles North American debut of the all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, fe ... Continue reading
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