Chrysler 200 Recall--Faulty Electrical System
Aug 17, 2015
FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to correct a condition in an estimated 77,834 U.S.-market sedans that may lead to engine stall or gearshift to neutral. The Company is unaware of any related injuries or accidents. The condition, which may be accompanied by a dashboard warning-light illumination, does ... Continue reading
Mopar Helps Dealers Enhance Customer Experience with New Service Capacity Tool
Aug 17, 2015
New Mopar Service Capacity Analyzer assists FCA US dealerships in planning and handling current and future customer service demands Dealers can assess their current service capacity, forecast and adjust metrics and implement needed changes The new tool enables dealers to improve operational efficiency and customer sati ... Continue reading
Shopping For A Used Alt Fuel Vehicle?
Aug 6, 2015
Diesel Vehicles Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles Flexible Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Natural Gas Vehicles Propane Vehicles Pre-owned alternative fuel and advanced vehicles (AFVs) provide a viable alternative to purchasing a new AFV or performing an aftermarket conversion on a conventional vehicle. Co ... Continue reading
Record Ram and Jeep Brand Sales Fuel FCA Canada's Strong July Results
Aug 5, 2015
FCA Canada Inc. today reported July 2015 sales of 28,611 vehicles, compared with 28,007 vehicles sold in July 2014. These results mark a year-over-year increase of 2 per cent and represent the best year-to-date sales through July in the Companys history, which dates back to June 17, 1925. These sales figures maintain ... Continue reading
FCA US Announces $2.5 Million Investment for New 4x4 Dyno for Rain and Snow Testing
Aug 4, 2015
Where in North America can you go from testing the 4x4 capabilities of a 2015 Jeep® Renegade Trailhawk at minus 40 degrees with snow whipping by at 100 mph, while at the same time baking a Renegade Limited just a few steps away at 130 degrees? Answer: The Chrysler Technology Center (CTC) at the FCA US headquarters in ... Continue reading
FCA México Reports July 2015 Sales Increase 24 Percent; Best July Since 2009 and Best Month of 2015
Aug 4, 2015
FCA México today reported its seventh consecutive month of sales gains with 9,009 units, a 24 percent increase compared with sales in July 2014; best July since 2009 and best sales month of the year. We continue our positive trend, seven consecutive months of sales gains, thanks to our ever-increasing, wide-range pr ... Continue reading
FCA Reports Best July Sales Since 2005
Aug 3, 2015
FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 178,027 units, a 6 percent increase compared with sales in July 2014 (167,667 units), and the groups best July sales since 2005. The Chrysler, Jeep®, and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in July compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brands ... Continue reading
FCA closed Q2 with Net profit at 333 Million
Jul 30, 2015
FCA closed Q2 with Net profit at 333 million, up 69%. Adjusted EBIT was 1.5 billion, up 58% driven by strong improvement in NAFTA margin to 7.7%. Group net revenues were 29.2 billion, up 25%. Net industrial debt was 8.0 billion, down 0.6 billion from prior quarter. Full-year guidance revised upwards. ... Continue reading
FCA Clarifies Scope of Remedies in NHTSA Consent Order
Jul 28, 2015
Certain press reports have misconstrued the scope and therefore the estimated costs of certain remedies contemplated by the consent order entered into by FCA US with NHTSA and announced today. FCA intends to clarify the scope of such remedies. In the consent order, FCA US has agreed to additional remedies for three rec ... Continue reading
FCA Recall: Statement: Software Update
Jul 27, 2015
FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to update software in approximately 1,400,000 U.S. vehicles equipped with certain radios. The recall aligns with an ongoing software distribution that insulates connected vehicles from remote manipulation, which, if unauthorized, constitutes criminal action. Further, F ... Continue reading
FCA Recall: Statement: Occupant Restraint Control Module
Jul 27, 2015
FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to recalibrate control modules on approximately 667,406 U.S.-market trucks to prevent inadvertent side-curtain air-bag and seatbelt pre-tensioner deployment. Modules in certain pickups may have calibrations with a low deployment threshold. The Company is aware of two p ... Continue reading
FCA US Reaches Consensual Resolution of NHTSA Investigation on 23 Recall Campaigns
Jul 27, 2015
FCA US LLC (FCA US) today announced it has entered into a consent order with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which resolves the issues raised by NHTSA with respect to FCA USâs execution of 23 recall campaigns in NHTSAâs Special Order issued to FCA US on May 22, 2015 and further addr ... Continue reading
NHTSA To Fine Fiat Chrysler $105 Million For Recall Abuses
Jul 27, 2015
Milan IT July 26, 2015; Valentina Za writing for Reuters reported that U.S. authorities are close to imposing a record $105 million fine on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCHA.MI) for recall lapses covering millions of vehicles, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter. A settleme ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and CNH Industrial â Official Global Partners of Expo Milano 2015 and European leaders in natural gas engine technology â announce a new partnership with Air Liquide, world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Together with Air Liquide, FCA and CN ... Continue reading
FCA Announces Management Changes
Jul 22, 2015
FCA announced today that John Kett, General Manager of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles APAC region, is leaving the organization to pursue other interests. On an interim basis, Mike Manley, Chief Operating Officer, APAC Region and President and CEO Jeep Brand, will assume Kett's responsibilities with the assistance of his ... Continue reading
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