FCA Comments On West Virginia University Emissions Testing
Jun 13, 2017
Auburn Hills, Mich. June 13, 2017; FCA US has recently been made aware of on-road emissions testing conducted on two of the Company’s diesel-powered vehicles by West Virginia University’s Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and Emissions (CAFEE). Based upon court filings and discussions with CAFEE, this testing ap ... Continue reading
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Powertrain Fact Sheet
Jun 5, 2017
June 2, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Details about the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® V-8 and powertrain in the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon: Displacement: Supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 Construction: Deep-skirt cast iron block; aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chamber Output: 840 bhp (626 kW) @ 6,300 r ... Continue reading
AIADA REPORT May 2017 US Auto Sales: As Demand for Cars Slips, U.S. Auto Sales Remain Flat
Jun 2, 2017
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IIHS - Improved Economy Increased Auto Accident Deaths - Small Cars Result In More Deaths
May 31, 2017
On the road againHigher driver death rate is a downside of economic recovery The risk of dying in a crash in a late-model vehicle has gone up slightly, as a stronger economy has led drivers to take to the road more often and in more dangerous ways. Meanwhile, a new study predicts traffic deaths will fall only slightly ... Continue reading
FCA Design to Host High-octane Cars And Coffee Event
May 31, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 31, 2017 -- FCA Design Cars and Coffee returns on Sunday, June 4, for a one-time event to kick off the grass-roots car show summer season, inviting all cars and automotive enthusiasts to FCA Headquarters for an informal show. The event is free of charge, and all makes, models and eras are welco ... Continue reading
May 28, 2017
* The big auto industry shake-up this week is the ouster/retirement of CEO Mark Fields who is being replaced by James Hackett, Ford board member and former CEO of Steelcase. Since Fields took over from Alan Mullally 3 years ago stock price has dropped 40-percent and company profits have been below expectations. ... Continue reading
FCA US Files for Diesel Vehicle Certification
May 19, 2017
May 19, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US announced today it has formally filed an application for diesel vehicle emissions certification with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its 2017 model-year (MY) Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 diesel vehicles. ... Continue reading
May 14, 2017
* Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess recently asserted that his company will sell 1 million battery driven vehicles per year by 2025 outperforming Tesla in the developing EV market. With diesels virtually gone from the U.S. portfolio and in trouble elsewhere, perhaps more R&D resources are available for EVs. ... Continue reading
Four FCA US Vehicles Earn Inaugural "Best Used Car" Award from CarGurus Website
May 5, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 5, 2017 -- Dodge Charger (2011 – 2017) earns "Best Used Car" award in Mid-size Sedan category Dodge Dart (2013 – 2016) named winner of Compact Sedans/Hatchback category Jeep Wrangler (2007 – 2016) earns top honors in Small Crossovers/SUV category Ram 1500 (2011 – 2017) takes first place ... Continue reading
Minivan Review: 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Review By John Heilig
Apr 24, 2017
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2017
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. ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2017
Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports March 2017 U.S. Sales
Apr 3, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 3, 2017 -- Dodge brand sales up 10 percent; four Dodge brand vehicles post sales gains Ram Truck brand sales up 6 percent; Ram pickup sales increase 6 percent year over year Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales increase 22 percent compared with same month a year ago Fiat 500 sales up 12 percent for th ... Continue reading
2017 Automotive Science Group Awards - Performance, Environmental, Economic, Social
Mar 22, 2017
2017 Automotive Science Group Awards - Performance, Environmental, Economic, Social ... Continue reading
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