The all-new 2020 Jeep® Gladiator was designed to tackle any obstacle, but occasionally there will be a large rock, log or possibly an unforeseen dropoff that can’t be seen over the hood. To assist off-roaders with situational awareness of these pathway obstructions, the Gladiator’s designers added an innovative forward-facing camera in the middle slot of
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Minivan Monday: Award-Winning Innovation Keeps Chrysler Pacifica #1
Thirty-five years after creating the minivan, FCA minivans continue a commanding lead in the segment with innovations that offer a level of value, comfort and functionality not found anywhere else. Today’s Pacifica Hybrid achieves more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode, an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a
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2019 Ram Heavy Duty: King of the Hill for Capability, Towing, Hauling
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty has ‘overpowered’ the heavy-duty truck segment with capability and torque unmatched in that segment on the road today. It’s quite literally the most powerful pickup ever built thanks to a new Cummins 6.7-liter high-output Turbo Diesel that delivers up to 1,000 lb. ft. of torque. But the brand didn’t stop
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HEMI® Day: Running the numbers on history-making engines
Performance car fans celebrate April 26 as HEMI® Day, marking the day the calendar aligns (4/26) with the displacement of the second-generation V-8 powerplant. Join the celebration: Pull on your HEMI and Mopar gear and give the throttle of your car or truck a blip or two to let everyone know today is a special
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FCA US Safety Feature Helps to Reduce Repair Costs, Enhances Vehicle Performance, Saves Face
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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Wrangler Wednesday: Adventure Reality by Jeep® Adventure App Awarded Two “SMARTIES”
Consumers who have dreamed of owning an all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler, and wondered how a four-door, hardtop version of the vehicle would look in their driveway, can now use an award-winning app to virtually make their dream a reality. This innovative app, which is the only configuration app that allows consumers to see their vehicle
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Truck Thursday: ‘Top 10’ honors for the 2019 Ram 1500
WardsAuto editors made it official on October 2, 2018, when the 2019 Ram 1500 was named to the publication’s 10 Best User Experience List. WardsAuto editors put 25 vehicles through an extensive user experience. The all-new Ram 1500 emerged a ‘Top 10’ in user friendliness, infotainment features, sound systems, vehicle connectivity, driver assistance technology, information
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