Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - February 1-7, 2016
Feb 7, 2016
*January auto sales beat the expectations of many but were still down from a year ago by 0.4%, taking a big hit from the heavy snows around he country. FCA, Nissan, Hyundai and Subaru were up. GM was flat. Ford, VW, Toyota and Honda were down. Sales were 1.148 million. ... Continue reading
Recall Statement - Dodge Charger Wheel Chocks
Feb 3, 2016
February 3, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to supply wheel chocks for an estimated 441,578 full-size sedans in the U.S. The chocks are for use, as instructed in the vehicleâs ownerâs manual, when employing a tire jack to change wheels. When positioned diagonall ... Continue reading
FCA U.S. Auto Sales January 2016 U.S.
Feb 2, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 2, 2016 -- 70th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep® brand sales up 15 percent; best January sales ever Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass record their best January sales ever Dodge brand sales up 19 percent; Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Journey regist ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2016
* The 2016 World Car of the Year will be selected from ten finalists and announced at the NY International Auto Show in March. The finalists are: Audi A4 Sedan / Audi A4 Avant, BMW X1, Hyundai Tucson, Jaguar XE, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Mazda CX-3, Mazda MX-5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Skoda Superb and Toyota Prius. * Janu ... Continue reading
FCA US Design Team Announces Winners of Drive for Design Contest
Jan 19, 2016
The FCA US LLC Design team today announced four winners in this year's Drive for Design contest. The FCA US Drive for Design contest challenged U.S. high school students in grades 10-12 to design a Dodge SRT Hellcat for the year 2025. "The Drive for Design contest continues to be a great way for the FCA US Design team ... Continue reading
10 Best New-Car Deals For January 2016 By KBB.com
Jan 14, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2016 -- For shoppers with the attitude 'new year, new car,' the experts from Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 8, 2016 -- All-new SRT Hellcat dual exterior stripe design adds even more Dodge attitude to 2016 Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat models SRT Hellcat-exclusive dual full-length carbon-fiber pattern stripes provide a customized-from-the-factory look Dealers will start taking orders for Hellcat ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2016
69th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Annual U.S. sales up 7 percent in 2015; sixth-consecutive year of annual sales growth Jeep® brand sales up 42 percent; best monthly sales ever and best annual U.S. sales ever Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Renegade record their best monthly sales ever; Jeep W ... Continue reading
Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango Vanity Mirror Wiring
Dec 24, 2015
FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 352,831 SUVs in the U.S. to help ensure vanity-mirror wiring may be serviced more consistently. Overheating conditions were reported among a small percentage of vehicles (<0.02%) serviced in connection with a related recall, conducted previously.** An FCA US LLC investigation discov ... Continue reading
Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUV Mirror Wiring
Dec 24, 2015
FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 352,831 SUVs in the U.S. to help ensure vanity-mirror wiring may be serviced more consistently. Overheating conditions were reported among a small percentage of vehicles (<0.02%) serviced in connection with a related recall, conducted previously.** An FCA US LLC investigation discov ... Continue reading
Dec 14, 2015
Fans can get their pictures taken with First Order Stormtrooper-themed white Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, plus Kylo Ren-inspired black Dodge Viper ACR Vehicles patrol Los Angeles-area streets Friday, Dec. 11 â Monday, Dec. 14 Track vehicle locations in real time on Twitter using hash ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2015
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2015 -- Fans can get their pictures taken with First Order Stormtrooper-themed white Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, plus Kylo Ren-inspired black Dodge Viper ACR Vehicles patrol Los Angeles-area streets Friday, Dec. 11 â Monday, Dec. 14 Track vehicle locations in r ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2015
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 30-December 6, 2015; NAIAS No Shows; e-Porsche; Buick Made in China, Dart Recall, VW GTI Up, Eye On Design Awards And More ... Continue reading
Dodge Dart Recall to Replace Vacuum Tube Assemblies
Dec 4, 2015
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 105,458 compact sedans in the U.S. to inspect and replace vacuum-tube assemblies and certain other components, as required. ... Continue reading
FCA US LLC Reports November 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 3 Percent; Best November in 15 Years
Dec 1, 2015
FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 175,974 units, a 3 percent increase compared with sales in November 2014 (170,839 units), and the group’s best November sales since 2000.<br /> <br /> The Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in November compared with the same month a year a ... Continue reading
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