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At The Road Best Traveled, we navigate your way to the most interesting and relevant auto news and information.

New self-scheduler helps lessees stay in the driver’s seat

As you near the end of your lease, you’ll have the chance to think about your next move. Lease a new vehicle, buy, or purchase the one you have are all attractive options to consider, and Chrysler Capital is on hand to help you with those choices. Another part of the lease-end experience involves a prereturn inspection, typically 10 to 90 days before you turn … Read More

Make it a Big Finish with a great deal on your next FCA US vehicle

With the holidays upon us, FCA US and Chrysler Capital are giving you an extra reason to celebrate – Big Finish 2020. Now through January 4, 2021, car shoppers can enjoy an array of attractive deals on Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT®, Ram and Jeep® brand vehicles, including Employee Pricing for All1 on select 2021 and 2020 models. Take a look at some of the … Read More

Make your own piece of Jeep® brand history with an 80th anniversary special edition

Few have a story to tell like the Jeep® brand. From the WWII vehicle that served the nation to today’s full lineup of adventurous SUVs and trucks, it covers a rich and inspirational history. That long, winding road – just the way drivers of Jeep vehicles like it – has led to a milestone 80th anniversary and a range of 2021 special editions to mark … Read More

FCA brands receive wave of AutoPacific satisfaction awards

Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram have claimed a host of vehicle satisfaction honors as FCA brands continue their awards success. The nameplates received a total of six Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) based upon the latest new-vehicle owner survey from research group AutoPacific. Ram Truck and Alfa Romeo picked up two VSAs apiece, with Ram named Highest Satisfaction Popular Brand and the Ram 1500 topping … Read More

Ram TRX, apex predator, is quickest, most powerful truck in the world

Ram trucks get there first. The all-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has arrived as the quickest, most powerful mass-produced pickup in the world.1 Supercharged with a 6.2-liter HEMI® V-8 engine, it sets new standards for performance in the toughest of conditions.2 TRX generates 702 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque, taking you from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, and across a quarter … Read More

Iconic Grand Wagoneer returns as concept to redefine premium SUV

It’s a new dawn for an American classic. The Jeep® Grand Wagoneer, a premium SUV like no other, is back as a concept vehicle to redefine the segment it did so much to create. Born in the tracks of the Wagoneer, it became the “gold standard” in luxury 4x4s and part of America’s adventurous, entrepreneurial spirit for decades to come. Now, the Grand Wagoneer Concept … Read More

Dodge, Ram underscore brand appeal with top J.D. Power placings

The sense of adventure as you place your hands on the wheel. The sound of the engine as it climbs through the gears. The perfect space to carry the load. These are just some of the things that form the strong connection drivers make with their vehicles, and that also make FCA US brands so popular. To underscore the point, Dodge and Ram have topped … Read More

CHRYSLER CAPITAL TEST DRIVE: 2020 JEEP® WRANGLER UNLIMITED

During the month of July, Chrysler Capital has some exciting offers and incentives on some of the newest Jeep® brand vehicles, including the 2020 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. Additionally, customers can go from start to finish on buying or leasing FCA US brand vehicles through the Drive Forward initiative. Jeep brand vehicles have been no stranger to our Chrysler Capital Test Drives journeys. On one … Read More

A Chrysler Capital customer recaps his “friendly, safe” dealership experience

FCA US dealerships around the country, as well as we at Chrysler Capital, have searched for ways to make the car-buying experience quicker and safer for customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Though times have certainly changed in 2020, the need for a reliable vehicle remains, and buyers and lessees still require the proper resources to find the vehicle they want. For Brent, a customer in … Read More

WHAT IS A DISPOSITION FEE ON A LEASE CONTRACT?

In a previous post on how auto leasing works, one of our “Terms to Know” was Disposition Fee. It was defined as: “Charged by some lessors for the privilege of returning the vehicle and walking away; the cost is spelled out in the lease contract, so you will know up front how much it will be.” Simply put, the disposition fee is charged by the lessor … Read More