When it comes to vehicle safety, there is much to consider. Here are some advancements FCA made in 2016. In March, we signed an industry pledge to proliferate automatic emergency braking (AEB). We also declared our technology of choice, going forward – sensor-fusion. Once reserved for luxury vehicles, sensor-fusion technology uses both the vehicle’s radar
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Under One Roof
For 25 years, the Chrysler Technology Center (CTC) has been the only automotive facility that can boast cutting-edge research, industry-leading design and advanced manufacturing facilities, all under one roof. When CTC opened for business in 1991, it brought employees from 28 different locations together, putting scientific research, product design, engineering and manufacturing within walking
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2016 in the rearview mirror: Plant investments ready FCA US for next-gen vehicles
While the men and women at our North American manufacturing operations are around-the-clock busy, building the vehicles you love to drive, there are also other activities that make our manufacturing hum. During 2016, FCA US announced more than $2.6 billion in investments that would create or retain more than 1,900 jobs. In addition, FCA US
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2016 in the rearview mirror: Alfa Romeo
The return of Alfa Romeo to North America shifted into higher gear in 2016 as the Italian car marker unveiled its all-new SUV, the Stelvio, and gave the public its first opportunity to learn more about the new Giulia sport sedan. Stelvio introduced Alfa Romeo took to the stage at AutoMobility LA before the LA
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Finish your 2017 travel plans with these events
In addition to heart-thumping horsepower, head-turning style, rugged capability and captivating interiors, our vehicles offer a special something else: bonds that unite us all. There’s barely a weekend that goes by without a car show, race or other event that draws together owners who share a passion for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Truck, FIAT and
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Minivan Monday: 33 miles of electric range for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
How did FCA US LLC come up with the target range of 33 miles on a single charge of its lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery for the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid? By analyzing the daily commute of minivan customers. “The 33 miles of all-electric range will get you through your daily commute to and from school,
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2016 in the rearview mirror: FIAT
In 2016, FIAT dropped the top, hit the road for the headquarters and led the city car segment in dependability. 124 Spider returns This year marked the return of the iconic 124 Spider to the United States after a nearly 30-year absence. The all-new version of the Italian roadster features design elements from the enormously
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