Having a home is a “foundational building block” in our lives that can serve as a launching point for a better life and community. That philosophy is why FCA Senior Manager for Vehicle Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Compliance Matt Reynolds and his wife have been involved with Habitat for Humanity for 20 years. Reynolds
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Dodge Gets More Emotional With Color Names
Whichever Dodge vehicle you put into your garage, the emotion is baked in – heritage styling, neck-bending performance, forward-looking interiors. Now, the emotion is baked on, too. There’s more to choosing a color for a 2017 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Journey, Viper, Durango or Grand Caravan than just deciding between red and blue. It’s debating the merits
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Purdue University Honors FCA Engineer for Excellence
As the auto industry travels toward a future that will include vehicles which will drive themselves, FCA US engineer Christine Barman is considering an important question – what will the “driver” want to do with his or her time? There are numerous possibilities. Perhaps work, watch a movie, connect socially with friends or just have
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Learn why body engineering is crucial to Chrysler Pacifica
Just as a well-built home begins with a solid foundation, development of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica began with a robust, new platform, says Phil Jansen, Head of Product Development – FCA North America. “Every year, the expectations evolve,” Jansen told the 2016 International Automotive Body Congress yesterday, describing today’s dynamic marketplace. Body structure comprises the
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Off the Line: ‘Coach’ Dedrick Griffin
Teamwork is key to winning in sports. The same can be said for winning at a job. It requires people to work together and it takes a great leader to inspire the team to succeed. “Coach” Dedrick Griffin plays that role — at work and after he punches the time clock at the end of
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How Does The Chrysler Pacifica Rank Among Minivans? According to U.S. News & World Report, it’s #1
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reached another new milestone by earning a rating of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and in doing so, claimed the top spot on the U.S. News & World Report’s minivan rankings list on Sept. 20, 2016. The IIHS rating for the entirely new Pacifica, which achieved the
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Detroit student enjoys motors and music at FCA US
Building an automobile is much like conducting a symphony orchestra. There are many moving parts, each one in tune with the next. When all of the parts move in sync, the result is a beautiful machine. A different sound recently filled the Chrysler World Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Mich. The noises
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