Month: February 2017

Unleash the fun – America’s most capable three-row SUV is coming soon

SRT®. Street Racing Technology. It just SOUNDS fun, doesn’t it? The SRT lineup is made up of some of the sexiest cars on the market. Whether you prefer the sleek lines of the Viper or the beastly exhaust note of the Challenger, these vehicles define high-performance, American power. One of the things I like best about the SRT lineup is that there is something for … Read More

Sexy. Italian. Car. Enough said.

When someone says the words, “sports car,” it’s likely several images pop into your head. For example, the Dodge Viper. Perhaps a Dodge Challenger. Or even a Maserati GranTurismo. If, however, your mind’s eye went straight to Alfa Romeo, specifically the Giulia Quadrifoglio, you are not alone. A sedan? Really? The short answer is yes! After a 21-year absence from the American market, Alfa Romeo … Read More

If you know, you know. You know?

Do you know… What happens when you uncage an SRT® Hellcat? What happens when the SRT Hellcat sheds more than 200 pounds? How intimidating 3.5 inches of added width looks? What is inside the crate? What happens when you get cool air into an engine? How it feels to have 35 percent more launch force than an SRT Hellcat? With six posted “teaser” videos (out … Read More

KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards are out and FCA US has two big winners

These days, making a purchase is about more than just the price tag. As savvy consumers, it’s important to be aware of long-term costs associated with major purchases, like a new vehicle. Insurance and fuel consumption are just two of several expenses that can add up over time and, when added to the purchase price, may make a vehicle more or less desirable to own. … Read More

From family to fun, FCA US vehicles deliver

Attaining an automotive award such as Best Cars for the Money, from U.S. News & World Report isn’t an easy task. To win, each vehicle must prove to be top in quality and value. Measuring quality and value is not an easy task. Whether shopping for something as simple as groceries or as expensive as a car, we all have our own idea of what … Read More

Let your passion for design drive you

April 28, 2017, is a special day. For me, it’s my daughter’s birthday. For aspiring young artists who love drawing and designing vehicles, it marks the submission deadline for FCA’s fifth annual Drive for Design contest. If you’ve never heard of the contest before, it is an invitation for high school students (grades 10-12) across the country to design, draw and enter their vision of … Read More

Six creative Valentine’s Day gifts for your car-loving mate

You COULD settle for one of the standard Valentine’s Day gifts this year. There are plenty of places out there ready and willing to fill your order for flowers, chocolates, balloon bouquets and everything else that screams, “It’s Valentine’s Day and I didn’t know what else to get.” But if you want your gift to be remembered and appreciated this year, you might want to … Read More

Heating things up on the coldest of winter mornings

It’s cold outside. And, according to good ol’ Punxsutawney Phil, we’ve got six more weeks of winter. Remember the days of going out to start your car 10 minutes before you had to leave, just so it would be warm by the time you were heading out for the day? Then, once it was time to leave, the engine was warm, but you still had … Read More

Affordable, comfortable AND capable? Yes, yes and yes.

The Jeep® Grand Cherokee is not new. In fact, the Grand Cherokee has been part of the Jeep lineup since 1992 (model year 1993) and according to Jeep.com, is the most awarded SUV ever. When you consider that it’s been nearly a quarter of a century’s worth of award-winning capability and style, it might seem that racking up yet another “SUV of the Year” title … Read More

Commanding, sexy star of Super Bowl LI will leave you breathless

Awards have been bestowed. Records have been broken. It was definitely one for the history books as millions watched and held their breath. It was unpredictable and elusive. But it wasn’t about being the strongest or the most powerful. It was about grace, being fearless and staying true to who you are. A star was born during Super Bowl LI. I’m not talking about the … Read More