FCA US has put the feature that helps keep you out of harm’s way, out of harm’s way. A typical Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system comprises a forward-facing radar mounted in the lower grille and a camera positioned behind the rearview mirror. These components combine to warn of certain frontal collisions that may be imminent
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FCA US Shares Resources, Knowledge with Next-gen Automotive Engineers
Vehicle testing is an important function at FCA US LLC. The Company’s wind tunnel, a key contributor to its class-leading performance in the field of aerodynamics, has long in been in high demand. The same is true of the historic Chelsea Proving Grounds, west of Detroit, which recently opened its high-security gates to more than
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Super fun made easier with FCA products
FCA US commercials have helped make Super Bowls memorable for more than a decade. But FCA US products can make Super Bowl memories, even in your own home watching party. Consider the following: The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivan – having best-in-class cargo volume enabled by the company’s patented, fold-in-the-floor, standard-equipment Stow ’n Go seating system
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Nothing takes a back seat to safety
Nothing takes a back seat to safety. In fact, the back seat is where an 8-year-old is most likely to find safety. That’s what Mark Chernoby told an after-school car club at Bowling Green (Missouri) Elementary in a private teleconference. The executive who heads vehicle safety and regulatory compliance at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. connected
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Never underestimate an 8-year-old boy with a vision
Jackson Bierly, a third grader at Bowling Green Elementary in Missouri, was pondering his science fair project – an air bag for a vehicle exterior – when he was inspired to share his idea with an automaker. So, he chose his favorite. “I love MOPAR, especially the Dodge brand,” he said in an e-mail to
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The Breakdown on Advanced Braking Technology
It’s no secret that alert drivers are better able to avoid collisions than those who are unready. Now imagine how such preparedness might translate to a vehicle. What if its brakes went on heightened alert when a collision appeared imminent? That’s basically what happens with Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus (FSFCW+), a safety feature available on
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LaneSense System a Real Departure
A study released today by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals lane-departure warning systems are having a tangible, positive impact on U.S. roadways. The study examined U.S. accident data from 2015 and found the technology reduced injury-causing crashes by 21 percent. The LaneSense Lane Departure Warning system, available on select FCA US vehicles, is
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