FCA US Powers STEM Pipeline with Diverse Talent
Jun 13, 2015
FCA US LLC has been named a Top Supporter of engineering programs at the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the fourth consecutive year, according to U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology (USBE&IT) magazine. In making its final selection, USBE&IT considered input from the deans ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2015
Universal Technical Institute , the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, has partnered with FCA US LLC to launch the new Mopar Technical Education Curriculum (Mopar TEC) training program at its ... Continue reading
FCA US Names Shagena Head of Employee Relations
Jun 11, 2015
FCA US today announced the appointment of Glenn Shagena as the Head of Employee Relations for North America. Most recently, Shagena served as Head of FCA Mexico Human Resources. Al Iacobelli has announced his plans to retire from the Company. Both are effective immediately. Prior to his most recent position, Shagena wa ... Continue reading
FCA Recall for Software Upgrade
Jun 11, 2015
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 3,975 cars to upgrade cruise-control software. A review of warranty data led to an investigation by FCA US LLC engineers. The investigation discovered certain Fiat 500e hatchbacks were inadvertently equipped with software that may misread torque levels generated by their ... Continue reading
FCA Announces Signing of a 4.8 Billion Euros Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility
Jun 10, 2015
LONDON -- June 9, 2015: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ("FCA") announced today that it has entered into a â¬4.8 billion syndicated revolving credit facility ("RCF") with a group of twelve bookrunner banks. The RCF will be available for general corporate purposes and working capital needs of the Group, and will repl ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2015
Exquisite style meets exceptional performance this summer when the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 brings test drives to a mall near you.<br /> <br /> The 2015 Chrysler 200 leapfrogs expectations for a mid-size car with an elegant exterior design, a thoughtful, beautifully crafted interior and an exceptional driving ex ... Continue reading
FCA Looks 20 Years Into the Future With SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo
Jun 3, 2015
Making its debut today, FCA US LLC's latest concept car, the SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo, is a single-seat concept that pulls from existing and potential technologies to test the limits of performance. Gran Turismo®6 (GT6) fans can stretch those limits on the virtual track this summer when then the V-10, 2,590 ... Continue reading
FCA Reports May 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 4 Percent; Best May Sales Since 2005
Jun 2, 2015
FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 202,227 units, a 4 percent increase compared with sales in May 2014 (194,421 units), and the groups best May sales since 2005. The Chrysler, Jeep ® and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in May compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler brands ... Continue reading
Coming Soon: SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo
May 29, 2015
FCA US LLC has revealed new images of the SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo, a single-seat hybrid powertrain concept vehicle, to be released exclusively in Gran Turismo®6. ... Continue reading
May 29, 2015
Redesigned FCA Owner apps offer a wide range of VIN-specific information Owners can access maintenance schedules, service history, recall notices and more "Augmented reality" function, beginning with 2015 models, allows owners to use camera feature on mobile devices to scan and identify instrument panel icons Industry- ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reduces Powertrain Warranties Again
May 28, 2015
Washington DC May 28, 2015; The AIADA newsletter reported that Fiat Chrysler will abandon its 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty in the United States for the 2016 model year in favor of a 5-year/60,000-mile guarantee. The move follows a similar change in March by General Motors, which reduced the 5-year powertrain ... Continue reading
Production of the FCA US Pentastar V-6 Engine Family Surpasses 5 Million
May 28, 2015
Cementing its status as an FCA US LLC workhorse, total production of the Pentastar V-6 engine family surpassed the 5-million mark earlier this month. First introduced in the 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, the Pentastar V-6 is the most advanced six-cylinder engine in the history of FCA US, with an ideal integration of sele ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Awarded Two 2014 FCA US Qualitas Awards
May 28, 2015
FCA US LLC has awarded Johnson Controls two Qualitas Awards: the Diversity Supplier Development Supplier of the Year; and Technical Cost Reduction (TCR) Supplier of the Year. FCA US recognized Johnson Controls and other top-performing suppliers for showing extraordinary commitment in key areas such as quality, innovati ... Continue reading
Chrysler Selects Parrot for Its Next Generation DigitalTV Solution
May 26, 2015
PARIS -- May 26, 2015: Parrot (Paris:PARRO), a leading player in the field of Connected Automotive Infotainment and the leading provider of digital TV & radio solutions in mobility, announced today that Chrysler has chosen Parrotâs Digital TV solution for Head Units in the form factor of a dedicated ECU. âPar ... Continue reading
Top 10 Reasons the 2015 Chrysler 200 is the Best New Car for College Graduates
May 22, 2015
May is college graduation season and many recent graduates are in the market for their first new car. The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 offers grads the perfect combination of style and clever features that make drivers proud to own the car, while offering the safety and security features and value that give parents peace ... Continue reading
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