That axiom of practicing magicians also perfectly captures the Jeep brand’s attitude about the 2018 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, the quickest, most powerful SUV … ever! 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, the quarter mile in 11.6 seconds and 180 mph top speed. With 707-horsepower at your command, now you see it, now you don’t, for sure! And
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Minivan Monday: Chrysler Pacifica’s technology assists drivers getting into, and out of, parking spaces
Getting into and out of parking spaces can be a challenge for drivers of all abilities. From safely pulling out of the driveway at home, to perfectly pulling into the parallel parking space on a busy city street, there always seems to be a blind spot for the driver or just a difficult angle when
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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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Minivan Monday: Chrysler Pacifica ready for the new school year
The lazy days of summer are coming to end as schoolchildren across the country head back to school. Just as families transition from vacation to school mode, their Chrysler Pacifica minivans will now shift from hauling vacation items to transporting students and their school supplies. This easy transition between vacation and school uses is quite
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Minivan Monday: Chrysler partners with family rideshare service Kango
Chrysler, the company that redefined family transportation with the introduction of the minivan more than 30 years ago, continues to advance the industry with the announcement of a first-of-its kind family rideshare service partnership. The company recently announced that it has partnered with California-based Kango – an app-based, on-demand service that provides safe, reliable rides
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MINIVAN MONDAY: Natural product helps quiet the all-new Pacifica
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is quieter, naturally. Designers of the all-new minivan used a soy-based foam to keep noise from entering the passenger cabin of the Pacifica. The plant-based foam blocks unwanted noise from entering the vehicle cabin while also saving on the overall weight of the minivan. The soy foam has a lower density
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Mopar Turns 80: No Signs of Slowing Down
Mopar celebrates its 80th birthday on Aug. 1. From humble beginnings as a name for engine anti-freeze, the Mopar brand has come a long way and shows no signs of slowing down as it rolls past 80 years on the history odometer. Today, the Mopar name works harder than ever — delivering high-quality service, parts and customer care
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