Electric vehicle owners now have a fuel as old as the sun to power their rides. In fact, it is the sun! Kearny Mesa Fiat in San Diego revealed a new solar charging station that gives owners and test-drivers of the Fiat 500e, the power to unplug and truly drive emission free. It’s called the
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UPDATE: Super centenarian Dodge fan, Chrysler retiree, passes away
UPDATE: We’re very sad to report Mr. Hubert (Hubie) Fields passed away on Sunday, July 27. “His mission was done on this earth and he has returned to heaven to give his ‘full report’,” his grandson, Kirk Bierley told us. I was thrilled, when in May, Bierley called to let me know his grandfather “is still
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Dodge Dart hits the bull’s-eye … again
Dodge Dart, the most award-winning vehicle in its class, continues to hit the bull’s-eye when it comes to accolades. Just this week, the 2014 Dodge Dart topped J.D. Power’s 2014 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study in the highly competitive compact car segment. It surpassed 19 other vehicles in the segment, including the second- and third-ranked Volkswagen
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Jeep Girls: California or bust!
Greetings from California, a home to the “happiest place on earth!” For the summer, the official start of 2014, we left the heat behind and headed further west to southern California. Ashley and I discovered along the way that the drive from Phoenix to San Diego can be described in one word: hot. The region,
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Ram claims lead in towing standards
Ever notice how sometimes it’s hard to tell who’s out front, in the lead, without a scorecard? Take towing capability, for example. It’s at the heart of every great work truck and something pickup truck customers lean on heavily in making their purchase decision. That’s why automakers proudly tout their towing numbers at every opportunity.
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Geared for fun
The high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio, equipped now with an all-new automatic transmission, are arriving at FIAT studios this month. If you crave Abarth’s performance but prefer an automatic transmission, then this car might be right for you. Many people don’t know how to drive a stick shift or simply don’t want to,
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Chrysler Group celebrates Collector Car Appreciation Day
Just as the smoke clears from Fourth of July celebrations, you may see some classic and collector cars emerging from the haze. On Friday, car collectors and auto enthusiasts alike will celebrate National Collector Car Appreciation Day by taking to the streets in their collector cars or attending any of the more than 100 events planned across
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