The foresight of former FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne in 2016 to announce that the Company would be discontinuing compact car production, and boosting capacity of SUVs and trucks to meet shifting consumer demand has had a significant impact on the Company, the industry and the city of Detroit. To satisfy the market, Marchionne and the
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Last month, Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) opened its doors to 100 students from Detroit’s Southeastern High School who were ready to learn more about the people and processes involved in building the Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. The three-part event, known as Manufacturing Day, included an engine demonstration; production simulation stations; and, of
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“Inspire … empower …  and believe…” This was how Mike Manley, Head of the Jeep® brand, opened his presentation to journalists at the 88th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. There was one other word that summed up the Jeep brand’s Palexpo display this year: creative. That’s because the Geneva Advertising & Communications Club (CPG) voted
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Being watchful, being efficient, being green benefits everyone – those within Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and our vehicle owners. FCA  employees have the opportunity to submit projects for an Environment, Health and Safety Leadership Award. And, we’re giving you an exclusive look inside FCA to see the nominees and the impact that these ideas have on
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The manufacturing wheels at the FCA Jefferson North Assembly Plant are humming right along. Less than three years after the Detroit plant marked the 5 millionth vehicle made there, the 6 millionth one rolled off the line to applause from some of the nearly 5,000 men and women who work there. Jefferson North, also known
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When it’s your birthday, you get the birthday presents, right? That’s just how it works. But the Jeep® brand is changing that tradition up a bit as it kicks off a big birthday salute to 75 years of off-road heritage with a full line-up of special-edition models, debuting at the North American International Auto Show
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Sometimes, the best spot for tailgating is a touch off the beaten path. Say, in a nearby field or unpaved lot. Of course, weather can also be a factor when it comes to pre-game fun. Making sure you arrive at the tailgate every time – regardless of terrain or weather – calls for a truly
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