Going big in the Lone Star State. As all of the FCA US LLC brands spotlighted their latest 2019 and 2020 vehicles at the DFW Auto Show, a new truck took center stage at the Ram brand station. Arriving in the second quarter of this year, Ram brand offered a sneak peek of its 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Lone Star editions, distributed … Read More
Car Ownership
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2020 Jeep® Gladiator and FCA US LLC brands shine bright at DFW Auto Show
Thriving in the spotlight. As one of the premier events in the industry, the DFW Auto Show brings the best and brightest from all automotive brands. It was no different for FCA US LLC as their latest and greatest vehicles shined bright on the big stage. Across the showroom floor, the newest 2019 and 2020 models from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Mopar, SRT®, FIAT® and … Read More
The origins and rebirth of the Jeep® Gladiator
Since last year, many across the automotive industry have highly anticipated the rebirth and arrival of the Jeep® Gladiator. While it’s been over 25 years since they were last produced, pickup trucks have played a pivotal role in Jeep brand’s history. As we lead up to the new 2020 Jeep Gladiator hitting dealership floors, we dug through the Jeep brand archives to check out the … Read More
Rewards for spring cleaning your vehicle
I must confess. Spring cleaning is tough. When it comes to the little monthly or weekly disciplines of tidying up my vehicle, I tend to procrastinate quite a bit. I’ve even gotten a little behind on some New Year’s resolutions. I don’t let anything pile up, but it takes a bit of extra motivation to keep my ride squeaky clean like the day I drove … Read More
Tips for trading in your vehicle
Trading in your vehicle can be a very important step during your car-buying process. Thousands of customers throughout the year use their trade-ins in order to purchase a brand-new or pre-owned vehicle. Doing so can go a long way toward hitting your car-buying budget. But before heading off to the dealership, intending to trade “Old Faithful” in on a shiny new ride, take the time … Read More
A recipe for paying off your auto loan early
A good recipe always starts with two things – good ingredients and solid prep work. Don’t believe me? Ask a professional chef. The recipe for paying off your vehicle is not all that different. Ingredients You will need: Your monthly payment amount Your monthly payment due date The funds to make your payment on or before the due date A payment method A clear understanding … Read More
The good, the bad and the real deal of used car shopping
Let’s talk used car shopping. I know, I know. Yuck. But let’s do it anyway, just for a little while. Have you added a driver to the family and are now looking to add a vehicle as well? Or maybe you’ve been thinking about getting something that gets better gas mileage to use for your daily commuter. If so, it’s a good time to get … Read More
A conversation with Autotrader
Last month, online car shopping site, Autotrader, featured the Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep® Wrangler and Ram 1500 on its 10 Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Cars for 2019. The Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 were featured on the non-luxury list and the Chrysler Pacifica was awarded for the top luxury vehicles. We spoke with Brian Moody, executive editor of Autotrader, and covered the FCA US LLC vehicles … Read More
FCA US LLC searches for the next automotive design star
All it takes is one chance. High school students across the country hope and search for opportunities to flex their creative muscles in hopes of finding a career that will fulfill their passions. Of course when it comes to the workforce and finding such opportunities, it can be easier said than done. Mark Trostle, Head of Performance, Passenger Car and Utility Vehicle Design for FCA … Read More
The “right” vehicle for the first-time car buyer
As a first-time car buyer, one of the most difficult decisions can be choosing which vehicle to purchase. Truth be told, not knowing which vehicle to purchase isn’t limited to just first-time car buyers. Almost anyone can have this dilemma! Unfortunately, there is no cookie-cutter formula to follow. Deciding on a vehicle is a personal decision and the choice you make should be as unique … Read More