Safe driving means not only making good decisions on the road yourself, but also accounting for the actions of other drivers as well. When traveling at high speeds on the freeway, this can be particularly difficult. The best drivers thoroughly scan their rearview and side mirrors before making any sudden movements on the road, but
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Watch your back with parking detection systems
Parking lots are a high-risk zone for crashes. Typically, there are multiple cars moving at the same time, it can be hard to see past or around some tall vehicles and, sadly, not everyone is paying close attention. An extra set of eyes comes in handy. Or, in the case of several Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep,
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HSA technology keeps drivers rolling forward
It could happen heading off on vacation! Or, on your way to work! Chances are almost every driver has, at one time or another, experienced this scenario: You’re driving along when traffic ahead of you slows to a stop – say for a red light, near or at the top of a hill. The light
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Minivan Monday: Pacifica Hybrid is a ‘boss’ when it comes to fuel efficiency
Today is not only Minivan Monday, it is also National Boss’s Day. It’s a day for employees to honor their employers, but it’s also an opportunity to recognize the industry’s first electrified minivan. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a `boss’ in the minivan segment when it comes MPGe and total gas and electric range. The
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Engine Stop-Start: Making saving fuel easier
As many parents of young children know, getting kids to save energy is not always easy. One popular strategy is regular reminders: “Turn off the lights,” “Turn off the TV if you’re not watching it,” even “Unplug your phone chargers.” Helping kids develop energy consciousness is challenging, but success is more likely by making it
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Back up, Stop, Back Up, STOP!
Whether it’s maneuvering around bikes in a driveway, trying to align a trailer hitch or backing out of a crowded space, navigating a vehicle in reverse can have its challenges, even for the most skilled driver. Helping to make these driving situations a bit easier is the ParkView® rear back up camera. The Parkview rear
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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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