2016/2017 'Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge' Teen Safe-driving Slate Announced
Jul 23, 2016
MORRISON, CO - July 23, 2016: "Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge" program returns for seven additional events, third year of teaching teens importance of being safe behind wheel New schedule announced during Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals drag race at Bandimere Speedway near Denver, site of return visit by program New ... Continue reading
2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards-Includes All Winner's-Trim Levels, Specs, Prices and Reviews
Jul 21, 2016
TUSTIN, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), recognizing vehicles that best meet their owner's expectations and desires. The 2016 awards are based on responses from over 65,000 owners of new model year 2015 and 2016 vehic ... Continue reading
California Highway Patrol Orders Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Sedans for Its Statewide Fleet
Jul 20, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, MI -July 20, 2016 -- New Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedans to replace aging California Highway Patrol (CHP) sedans and utility vehicles Charger Pursuit meets CHP's stringent payload, fuel efficiency and cost requirements Charger Pursuit is the top-selling, pursuit-rated police sedan in the country FCA U ... Continue reading
Cars.com Ranks Compact SUVs in Partial Segment Challenge
Jul 17, 2016
CHICAGO, July 13, 2016 -- Cars.com experts put five of the most popular compact SUVs through a series of tests to determine the best option for shoppers in its annual Compact SUV Challenge. Contenders included the 2017 Ford Escape, 2016 Honda CR-V, 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 2016 Kia Sportage and the 2016 Toyota RAV4. After ... Continue reading
Hyundai Mobis to Supply Chrysler 4 Millionth Chassis Module
Jul 13, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea—10 years ago, Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330), established Mobis North America (MNA) and began to supply modules to the American automaker, Chrysler. Its cumulative production quantity is expected to reach 4 million by the end of this year. Hyundai Mobis said that this year its annual module production ... Continue reading
Dodge Viper 25th Anniversary Limited-edition Models Sold Out +VIDEO
Jul 7, 2016
In Response to Customer Requests New Snakeskin ACR Added to Special-edition Viper Lineup 1:28 Edition ACR (American Club Racer) – all 28 units sold out within 40 minutes VoooDoo II Edition ACR – all 31 units sold out within two hours Snakeskin Edition GTC – all 25 units sold out within two ordering ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2016
* Kia is the new king. The revered 2016 JD Power Initial Quality Survey results were presented to the Automotive Press Association in Detroit this week with some surprising results. The annual survey measures the number of problems experienced by owners per 100 new vehicles within the first 90 days or service. For the ... Continue reading
Magazine Announces New Minivan Rankings
Jun 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2016 U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families, today announced that the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica debuted in the No. 1 position in the Best Minivans rankings. The Pacifica shares the No. 1 ranking with the 2016 Honda Odyssey, which has held the ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 21, 2016: The Dodge brand is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Dodge Viper with five limited-edition models that commemorate the final year of Viper production and highlight several of the most iconic special edition Vipers of the past. "The Dodge Viper has had a great run, and 25 years ... Continue reading
FCA US Eliminates Use of Non-desiccated Ammonium-nitrate Takata Air-bag Inflators
Jun 21, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 21, 2016 -- FCA US LLC will cease NAFTA-market production of vehicles equipped with non-desiccated ammonium-nitrate Takata air-bag inflators, by next week. Global production is expected to end by mid-September. Most inflators used in FCA US vehicles employ alternate propellants. Others use des ... Continue reading
Auto Lab Live Saturday Morning June 18, 2016 8-10 AM (EDT); Car Comment or Questions?- 888-692-7234
Jun 17, 2016
June 18, 2016 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 After listening to the first hour on WMCA, you will need to close that window and click the link to listen to the second hour on WNYM. Listeners can hear the past 18 years of archived Auto Lab shows as simulcast on www.theautochannel.com. ... Continue reading
Four FCA US Vehicles, FIAT Win Quality Awards in Strategic Vision's 22nd Annual Total Quality Impact
Jun 16, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 16, 2016 -- Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited named best-in-class Entry SUV for third year in a row Fiat 500 leads Micro Car segment in total quality for second consecutive year Dodge Challenger captures back-to-back wins for total quality in Specialty Coupe segment Jeep Grand Cherokee takes home fi ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Ecopia Tires Featured on 2016 Dodge Durango
Jun 8, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 7, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced that the company's Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire is original equipment on select models of the 2016 Dodge Durango. Born from the company's longstanding commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable mobility, the Ecopia tir ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP : Week Of May 31 - June 6, 2016
Jun 6, 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
American Muscle Car Crash Ratings - IIHS +VIDEO
Jun 3, 2016
Flexing muscleSports car ratings show range of performance Think "muscle car" performance, and images of speed and power are more likely to come to mind than crash tests and safety ratings. Because no one buys a sports car to drive in the slow lane, the best all-around occupant crash protection is crucial. IIHS recentl ... Continue reading
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