For much of the northern hemisphere, it’s cold outside, which means drivers need to think more about traction. Whether it is just a light dusting or several inches of snow (in places such as Atlanta, they’re practically the same thing), sending drive torque to all four wheels is desirable to keep things moving on streets
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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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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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A quick stop in heavy traffic – it’s one of the most challenging situations a driver faces, but it happens regularly, whether it be the daily rush-hour commute, or arriving for a big sporting event or concert, or as other drivers react to an ongoing emergency. The rear-end collision is the most common type of
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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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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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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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