Small changes to the design of the all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler yielded big improvements in the vehicle’s aerodynamics. The new Wrangler stays true to the original design with a wide, muscular stance, trapezoidal wheel flares and the legendary seven-slot grille. Jeep’s design team built upon this iconic design with subtle changes to improve the vehicle’s
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Summer showtime: FCA Design serves up cars and coffee
Whether it’s lovingly restored and coddled or a work in progress, the special car in your garage is likely an object of affection for other car fans. Give them a chance to see your four-wheeled classic or modern masterpiece – all makes and models are welcome – at 2018 FCA Design Cars and Coffee show
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Truck Thursday: 2019 Ram 1500 takes interior luxury to the max
For 2019, the Ram Truck interior design team turned its creative focus toward introducing a new standard of luxury to the all-new Ram 1500. Although everyone tends to have their own ideas of personal luxury, most of us would probably agree that comfort, unique styling, quality craftsmanship, over-the-top customization and some very ‘cool’ detailing throughout
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Wrangler Wednesday: The all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler roots date back to wartime service
In the months before the United States entered World War II, the U.S. military informed automakers that it was looking for a new “light reconnaissance vehicle.” More than 130 manufacturers bid on production of the new vehicle, which had to meet specifications including a 600-lb. load capacity, a wheelbase less than 75 inches, a rectangular-shaped
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The 2019 Jeep® Cherokee features a ‘fresh’ new exterior appearance
The 2019 Jeep® Cherokee enters the largest SUV segment in the world with a new exterior design that aligns it with the premium side of the Jeep family while staying true to its fabled nameplate. “There’s a number of changes and enhancements we’ve made for the 2019 Cherokee,” said Scott Tallon, director Jeep brand. “First
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2019 Ram 1500 takes lighting to new level of impact, design
It turns out ‘see and be seen’ isn’t just a mantra for fashionistas! This Truck Thursday, we’re going to shed some light … on light. More specifically, the innovative direction the FCA exterior lighting team took in developing the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 exterior lighting package. Given the growing importance of seeing and being seen
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Wrangler Wednesday: Testing the all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler to the ends of the Earth
When it came time to take the next step in the development of the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler from the drawing board to actually testing the latest version of the iconic vehicle, a test track just would not do. For more than seven decades, the Jeep Wrangler has been known for its rugged, go-anywhere versatility.
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