Category Archives: Technology

Technology | December 29 2020

Hot tip: Drive happier with remote start

There’s a chill in the air these days, even in the southern parts of the country. Braving the winter weather for the commute to work or home, or to run some important errands, is much more comfortable if your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Fiat or Alfa Romeo vehicle is warm before you climb in, thanks
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Chrysler,Technology | February 10 2020

2021 Chrysler Pacifica AWD Debuts as a Winter Warrior

Winter weary drivers, say ‘hello’ to your new best friend. The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica AWD, unveiled this week at the Chicago Auto Show, is not only snow-lovin’, but snow-ready with the most advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system in its class.  The Chrysler Pacifica engineering team logged more than 1 million customer-driven-equivalent miles of testing prior to
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Community,Engineering,Safety,Technology | February 05 2020

Helping the Heroes: FCA Welcomes First Responders (Part 3)

With change, often comes challenge. Just ask a first responder. Police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, etc., are tasked with making split-second decisions, under the most stressful conditions, in order to save lives and protect property. And when vehicles are involved, the best decisions are informed decisions. To this end, FCA recently hosted 45 first responders
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Community,Engineering,Safety,Technology | January 16 2020

Helping the Heroes: FCA Welcomes First Responders (Part 1)

There is literally a material difference between today’s vehicles and those produced just a few years ago. Innovative developments include the proliferation of lightweight high-strength steel (HSS) and advanced high-strength steel (AHSS). These materials contribute to improved fuel economy without compromising structural integrity, a key consideration when engineering vehicles for superior crashworthiness. Air bags, once
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