Month: May 2016

Chrysler Pacifica rated Best Family Car in Atlanta

The Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) recently held its 2016 Family Car Challenge and two of FCA’s own dashed away with top honors. “It was our most competitive Family Car Challenge yet and our journalists took almost 200 rides in the cars and trucks in order to truly get a feel for the vehicle, its value, energy efficiency, its technology and comfort,” says GAAMA … Read More

Firefighter’s new Dodge Challenger is blazin’ hot

Anytime I shrug off getting a lottery ticket, I am later reminded that it only takes one chance to win. Yes. And I once heard my chances of getting struck by lightening are better. No, thanks. Luckily, Tristate Fire Protection District Firefighter Kevin Arias, from Oswego, Illinois, doesn’t share my skepticism. On a whim, he completed an entry form to win $45,000 toward the purchase … Read More

Just add bacon …

Do you have big plans this weekend? Or perhaps you’re waiting for Memorial Day weekend? In either case, if your plans include packing up the family and heading to the lake, the beach or somewhere equally fun, try these quick, easy, make-ahead recipes that just may get the kids (and your spouse) to eat their vegetables. Easy, pea-sy summertime salad 2 cups steamed peas (or … Read More

A road rage breakdown – social media style

According to The Phrase Finder, the term “road rage” was coined in the United States sometime during the 1980s. It didn’t take long before it caught on worldwide. Today, both the action and the phrase have become commonplace, almost to the point of not being able to drive in a moderately sized city without witnessing at least one episode of road rage. In fact, the … Read More

The ultimate gift for your graduate

Graduation season has rolled around again this year and whether you’re a proud parent or an accomplished graduate, a great way to celebrate is with a new car. The FCA lineup is a perfect place to shop for your recent graduate. Just check out some of these excellent choices, all starting at less than $25,000 MSRP. Chrysler 200 – starting at just $21,995 and achieving … Read More

A self-driving minivan – it may be here sooner than you thought

Imagine picking up clients or co-workers at the airport and being able to conduct a full-fledged business meeting while your vehicle safely delivers all of you to your destination. Or run new plays with your team while on your way to the big game. Or make a shopping list, schedule dentist appointments for the whole family and find a babysitter for next weekend all while … Read More

Are we there yet?

There are two kinds of road trips. The first kind is the leisurely, fun, touristy kind where you visit the kinds of places you’ve always wanted to see. It’s relaxing, sometimes educational and generally leaves you with the sense of wanting to return to one or more of the places you’ve visited along the way. Then there’s the kind of road trip where your leisurely … Read More

FCA US LLC reports best April sales in 11 years

FCA US LLC reported April 2016 sales figures of 199,631 this week. Compared to 189,027 during the same month last year, this represents a 6 percent increase and the best April on record since 2005. “Consumer preference for SUVs and pickup trucks continued unabated in April and helped to propel us to our strongest April sales in 11 years,” said Reid Bigland, Senior Vice President … Read More

Bring on summer, bring on the spider! The FIAT® Spider, that is …

Summer is right around the corner. Can you feel it? The wind in your hair, the sun on your face … No? Maybe that’s because you haven’t cut loose and bought yourself that convertible you’ve always been dreaming of getting. There is no better time than summer 2016 as, nearly 50 years after its first introduction to the world, the FIAT® 124 Spider makes its … Read More