June signals the arrival of summer, arguably the most relaxing and carefree season of the year.  But to help make it truly carefree, the National Safety Council (NSC) has designated June as Air Bag Recall Repair Month – a campaign dictated by the presence on today’s roads of more than 7.1 million vehicles that are
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May 26, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – “Stellantis Spotlight” is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Stellantis. The top stories for the week ending May 26, 2023, include innovative safety features for our brands, a new investment in technology and the start of our summer intern program. What: “Stellantis Spotlight,” weekly news recap from Stellantis Who: Stellantis North America Digital
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Highest possible ratings in each of six IIHS crashworthiness tests Standard-equipment automatic emergency braking (AEB) technology graded “superior” “Advanced” rating for pedestrian-detection technology More than 75 available safety and security features – most in its class Compass sales up 22% June 14, 2022, Auburn Hills, Mich. – The new 2022 Jeep® Compass has earned a
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On May 25, 1972, NASA research pilot Gary Krier changed the course of automotive history when he lifted off the runway at what is now the Armstrong Flight Research Center, in southern California. Today, the legacy of his flight is present in every new vehicle, on every showroom floor, of every FCA dealership. The F-8C
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With change, often comes challenge. Just ask a first responder. Police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, etc., are tasked with making split-second decisions, under the most stressful conditions, in order to save lives and protect property. And when vehicles are involved, the best decisions are informed decisions. To this end, FCA recently hosted 45 first responders
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It’s no secret that automotive technology is progressing more rapidly now, than at any time in history. But that ongoing change is also more meaningful than ever, as vehicle safety improves continuously – a tribute to the research and testing that occurs at facilities such as FCA’s Chelsea Proving Grounds,* site of a recent training
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“Be safe by choice, not by chance” is the mantra Kokomo Transmission Plant (KTP) employees heard during a new safety program rolled out in 2018 by the Laceration Elimination Committee. Wait, a Laceration Elimination Committee? Yes, in a building full of sharp edges, corners and raw sheet metal, lacerations pose a risk to employees in
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