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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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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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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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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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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Car seats, booster seats and seat belts save lives. In 2014, among children under age 5, car seats saved an estimated 252 lives. That’s why National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) dedicated Sept. 18-24, 2016, as Child Passenger Safety Week, aiming to raise awareness by informing parents not only to choose, but to correctly install
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NOTE: In this two-part series, FCA US highlights the importance of child safety seats, sharing some startling facts today and tips on how to choose the right car seat tomorrow. Children count on their parent or caregiver to help keep them safe – and making sure they are properly buckled in the back seat of
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