Just like the community that surrounds local car clubs and weekend car shows, there’s a strong sense of community that bonds those affected by cancer. And, yes, we’ve all heard the breast cancer statistics before. But, let’s not let repetition make us immune to the continuous need to: find a cure, change lifestyle habits as
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Rebelle Rally competitors take it down to the line
The first women-only Rebelle Rally is heading into the home stretch out in California. After a long week of powering over more than 1,000 miles of mountains, rocky trails and unpredictable sand dunes, 36 teams are competing to be among the top finishers in this inaugural race. The Rally is unique in that it uses
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Ram 1500 Rebel Saddles Up for Rebelle Rally
Picture this: You’re handed a map, a compass and given nine days to drive 1,000 miles across rugged desert terrain? Would you do it? Longtime four-wheeling enthusiast Nena Barlow didn’t have to think twice. When Ram Truck offered up a stock 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel for Nena and her teammate Kande Jacobsen to compete in
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How a green effort 10 years ago can now bring back bobwhite
When you plant a few seeds, you never really know all the benefits that will sprout. Thanks to the planting of native Michigan prairie grass at our Dundee Engine Plant 10 years ago that 132-acre grassland is now home to about 400 bobwhite quails. That is important is because the northern bobwhite is the only
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FCA drives culture of service with Motor Citizens’ actions
Having a home is a “foundational building block” in our lives that can serve as a launching point for a better life and community. That philosophy is why FCA Senior Manager for Vehicle Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Compliance Matt Reynolds and his wife have been involved with Habitat for Humanity for 20 years. Reynolds
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Off the Line: ‘Coach’ Dedrick Griffin
Teamwork is key to winning in sports. The same can be said for winning at a job. It requires people to work together and it takes a great leader to inspire the team to succeed. “Coach” Dedrick Griffin plays that role — at work and after he punches the time clock at the end of
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Detroit student enjoys motors and music at FCA US
Building an automobile is much like conducting a symphony orchestra. There are many moving parts, each one in tune with the next. When all of the parts move in sync, the result is a beautiful machine. A different sound recently filled the Chrysler World Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Mich. The noises
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