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Oct 7, 2015

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Fiat to Rely on 4WD, Not Pope, to Draw Buyers; More on Way From Ram 2

The new 500X is first 500 model with all-wheel drive, expected to expand the brand’s appeal in the Snow Belt....More
Sep 21, 2015

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Pickups Carry Detroit Three’s Fight to California

The California vehicle market has long been dominated by import brands. But the Detroit Three automakers have started to make inroads on that dominance. Rising pickup sales are the driving force behind those gains....More
Jul 17, 2015

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Chrysler Building Ram 1500 Diesels, But Sales Lag 2

Through June, FCA says the diesel makes up 18% of the Ram 1500s shipped from the plant but only 12% of the retail mix. The automaker says a 20% retail mix remains in sight. But it should have been achieved by now....More
Jul 2, 2015

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FCA Defends Ram Diesel Take-Rate

General Motors has questioned Fiat Chrysler’s claimed 20% take-rate for the Ram EcoDiesel, and FCA says the rampup continues. An FCA executive says production bottlenecks at the plant in Cento, Italy, have been fixed to free up additional volume for the engine....More
Jun 2, 2015

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FCA US Posts 7.6% Sales Increase in May, Despite Drops by Fiat, Dodge

The Chrysler, Jeep and Ram brands had exceptional performances, with sales gains of 29.8%, 17.8% and 14.6%, respectively....More
May 22, 2015

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Ram Ecodiesel Barely Louder Than German Luxury Cars

One key contributor to its unusual quietness is its rigid compacted graphite iron (CGI) block and bedplate. CGI typically reduces combustion noise 0.5 to 1.5 dBA vs. conventional gray iron....More
May 13, 2015

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Truck Designers Walk Line Between Gritty, Pretty

Customers told designers of the all-new ’15 GMC Canyon midsize pickup “they didn’t want a car – but they didn’t want it to look rough or cheap,” design chief Helen Emsley says....More
May 8, 2015

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OEMs Take Map Pockets in Many Directions

The map pocket has become a vital storage bin in today's vehicles, clearly used for much more than folded paper roadmaps. A smattering of photos from the 2015 Ward's 10 Best Interiors field shows the varying approaches as automakers attempt to maximize the utility of this space.
May 1, 2015

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FCA US Turns in Strong April Performance With 6.3% Gain

Deliveries of the Chrysler 200 midsize sedan skyrocketed 348.4% to 18,850 units, the largest year-over-year percentage gain of an FCA US vehicle in April....More
Apr 15, 2015

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2015 Ward's 10 Best Interiors Nominees Roundtable - Part Four

WardsAuto editors gather for a roundtable discussion of several vehicles vying for 2015 Ward's 10 Best Interiors honors. Vehicles discussed include: Toyota Sienna and Ram ProMaster City....More

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Jun 22, 2017

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Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE Runs Record Lap

The track-focused Camaro with a 6-speed manual transmission mated to its 650-hp supercharged LT4 V-8 engine was 13.56 seconds faster than a ZL1 outfitted with a new 10-speed automatic....More

Jun 21, 2017

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'18 Toyota Camry

Toyota went to great lengths to distinguish the exteriors of its 4-cyl., V-6 and hybrid Camrys, with unique grille and fascia treatments.The goal set by designers was for each rendition to be recognizable from 200 yards away.

Jun 23, 2017

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’18 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Italian-designed Giorgio platform spawns a second model, the Stelvio premium CUV, to join the Giulia sedan in the Alfa Romeo portfolio.

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Jun 23, 2017

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U.S. Forecast: Sixth Consecutive Decline in June

Sales in the first half of 2017 are expected to come in 1.8% under like-2016....More

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Apr 27, 2017

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Very Special Engine, Very Special Car 3

“If there was a slam-dunk engine in this year’s competition, it was this one.” WardsAuto editor David Zoia enthuses about the 350-hp 2.3L turbo-4 in the Ford Focus RS....More

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May 26, 2017

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Automakers Putting the Screws to Us 3

When I climb inside a new vehicle I want to be soothed not perturbed, but too often when I look up I’m staring at some craggy fastener that never should be seen....More

Jun 23, 2017

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Security Experts Offer Car Dealers Advice in Era of Digital F&I

“Safeguarding confidential information is critical to a dealership’s success,” says Justin Sprague of CDK Global....More

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