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Natural Gas Vehicles for America presented FCA US LLC the 2016 NGV Achievement Award, celebrating the Company’s $40 million investment to changeover all 179 Detroit-based parts-haulers to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) rather than traditional diesel. The move gave FCA US the largest private fleet of CNG-powered heavy-duty vehicles in the state of Michigan. View the full article

Standing in the heart of Windsor, Ont., the FCA US Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) has been a mainstay in the community for the past 88 years. Many models have rolled off the line over the years, but none more well-known or recognizable than the minivan. View the full article

FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 10,944 U.S.-market midsize crossover vehicles equipped with optional block heaters to address fluid-line durability in extreme, cold-weather conditions. View the full article

FCA US LLC Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne visited the Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) today to officially celebrate the launch of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica and to recognize the efforts of the more than 6,000 people that brought the vehicle to market. WAP continued its legacy as the home of the minivan with the start of production of the sixth generation family hauler on Feb. 29, 2016. View the full article

The Ram Truck brand will “Dominate the Field” May 7 at this year’s 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby. For the seventh consecutive year, Ram is the “Official Truck” of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby and the exclusive automotive partner. View the full article

The FCA US Toledo Assembly Complex (Ohio) has been awarded silver status for its continuous efforts to improve in World Class Manufacturing (WCM), becoming the first U.S. assembly plant to receive this designation. View the full article

La marca de camionetas Ram “Domina la pista” este 7 de mayo en la 142ª edición del Derby de Kentucky. Por séptimo año consecutivo Ram es la “camioneta oficial” de Churchill Downs y del Derby de Kentucky, así como socio automotriz exclusivo. View the full article

FCA Canada has been named one of Canada’s top employers as part of the 2016 Randstad Award. The Randstad Award began in Belgium in the year 2000 and is now presented each year to the most attractive employers in 25 countries. View the full article

El Complejo de Ensamble Toledo (Ohio) obtuvo la designación plata por su continuo esfuerzo en mejorar en la metodología de Manufactura de Clase Mundial (WCM, por sus siglas en ingles), convirtiéndose en la primer planta de ensamble de Estados Unidos en recibir esta designación. View the full article

Taking a second look at the introductions of such vehicles as the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, Ram Power Wagon, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Fiat 124 Spider, Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and Trailhawk and more, "Route 2016: FCA's Road Ahead" provides an in-depth and fun recap of the just completed 2015-2016 auto show season. The 30-minute program also features a look at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari and Spring Festival of LXs. View the full article

FCA Canada today reported a total of 30,108 vehicles sold in April 2016, representing a 10 per cent increase compared with April 2015 sales of 27,473. View the full article

FCA México today reported sales of 7,321 units. Dodge brand sales were up 7 percent versus April 2015 with 2,481 units. Fiat brand sales continued its strong ascent by posting a 5 percent improvement of 655 units compared to April 2015; best April ever. Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales were up 8 percent versus April 2015. Ram brand experienced a significant sales increase of 9 percent with 1,740 units, best April since 2009. View the full article

FCA US LLC anunció hoy la venta de 199,631 unidades durante el mes de abril, un aumento del 6 por ciento con respecto a las cifras obtenidas el mismo mes del año pasado (189,027 unidades). Este es el nivel de ventas más alto para el mes de abril en 11 años. View the full article

FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 199,631 units, a 6 percent increase compared with sales in April 2015 (189,027 units), and the group’s best April sales in 11 years. View the full article

El proyecto Self-Driving Car de Google y FCA anunciado el día de hoy, es la primera colaboración de su tipo e integrará la tecnología self-driving de Google en la nueva minivan Chrysler Pacifica 2017 híbrida para expandir el programa de pruebas self-driving de Google. Esta es la primera vez que Google ha trabajado directamente con un fabricante automotriz para integrar su sistema self-driving, incluyendo sensores y software, en un vehículo de pasajeros. View the full article

The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was honored as the Family Car of Texas at the Texas Auto Roundup hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Dodge also collected the Full-size Sedan of Texas (2016 Charger R/T Scat Pack), Performance Sedan of Texas (2016 Charger SRT Hellcat) and Super Car of Texas (2016 Viper GTC). Viper also received the highest score for exterior styling and performance. View the full article

The Google Self-Driving Car Project and FCA announced today, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration, that they will integrate Google’s self-driving technology into all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to expand Google’s existing self-driving test program. View the full article

FCA Canada is pleased to announce that pricing for its all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider lineup will start at $33,495 Canadian Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). View the full article

A trio of Mopars, two Funny Cars and a Pro Stock, battled their way through eliminations to semifinal appearances at the 29th annual NHRA SpringNationals while in the Sportsman ranks, a Stock Eliminator title win and runner-up finish in Super Stock were earned at Royal Purple Raceway near Houston Texas. View the full article

While the racing gets faster and closer, the progress is steady across the board for Mopar entries in both Funny Car and Pro Stock classes at the 29th annual NHRA SpringNationals at the sea level Royal Purple Raceway near Houston, Texas. View the full article

FCA Uconnect is releasing a new complimentary software update designed to add Apple Siri Eyes Free capability to the vehicle’s Uconnect system for nearly two million properly equipped Uconnect vehicles dating back to the 2013 model year. View the full article

Each month, the digital magazine FCA360 provides in-depth feature articles about FCA US LLC and its Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Jeep®, Ram, Mopar and SRT vehicles and products. View the full article

The FIAT brand today announced that pricing for its all-new 2017 124 Spider lineup will start at $24,995 U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), not including destination. FIAT’s all-new roadster is the lowest-priced turbocharged convertible in America. View the full article

FCA Latin America celebrated yesterday the first year of Jeep® Renegade production at the Goiana plant in Pernambuco. In year one of production, more than 60,000 Jeep Renegade vehicles have been sold in Brazil, and the Jeep brand is now one of the top 10 automotive brands in the market. Jeep Renegade was also named “Car of the Year” by Autoesporte magazine and “Best SUV” by Car and Driver Brazil. View the full article

FCA Latinoamérica celebro el día de ayer un año desde el comienzo de producción del Jeep® Renegade en la nueva planta en Goiana en Pernambuco. Desde entonces, más de 60,000 Jeep Renegade han sido vendidas en Brazil, poniendo a la marca Jeep en el top 10 de marcas del mercado. El Jeep Renegade también fue nombrado el “Vehículo del Año” por la revista Autoesporte, y “Mejor SUV” por Car and Driver Brasil. View the full article