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 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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The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is all new from the ground up, and lighter from bumper to bumper. Designers of the minivan cut nearly 250 pounds from the new model, making it lighter than its predecessor while offering improved comfort, space and features to customers. This innovative reduction in weight helped the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica win
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On any given day, where do you spend most of your time? Chances are good it’s one of three places: at home, at work or in your vehicle. Turning a significant slice of your day into time well spent takes on new importance. In the FCA Product Design Office, the Advanced Color & Materials team
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Editor’s Note: As we continue our periodic series profiling minivan owners, we meet musician Matt Jordan (aka Matt’s Blues) who uses his 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT to transport his piano between gigs. He sometimes also uses it for performances. Artists use a variety of forms of transportation to travel between gigs. Some have a
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The buildup to this year’s Fiat FreakOut in Milwaukee has had a bit of a retro-feel with online posts by the host club, Cream City 500. In the weeks and months leading up the July 19-23 event, organizers created a series of promotional posts on social media with photos of classic Fiats and comics featuring
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The creation of an all-new vehicle, to put it simply, begins with a simple stroke of a pen on a piece of paper by a talented artist with vision and direction. Those not in the automotive industry may not think of automotive design as an art, but it is. The women and men behind the
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