Recently, a friend and colleague mentioned that, as he nears the point of having a teen driver in his house, he’s looking at purchasing a 2018 Jeep® Compass. To be completely honest, this surprised me. When I think young drivers and the vehicles they want to drive, I don’t necessarily think of the Compass. I think Renegade. Perhaps it’s because, when I look back at … Read More
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Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid lobbies for ‘Official Family Vehicle for California’ title
If you were to guess which state sold the most hybrid vehicles, and you said California, you would be correct. If you were to guess which state sold the most minivans, and you said California, you would be correct again. So, would it surprise you to discover that the Chrysler brand is lobbying for the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, the only hybrid minivan in the … Read More
Release your Renegade – Jeep® brand celebrates the renegade spirit
A renegade, by today’s definition, is someone who rejects convention. Someone who thinks outside of the box, takes risks and celebrates being different. Today, the Jeep® brand is celebrating the renegade spirit in a new “Release your Renegade” campaign, featuring break-out musical artist Halsey (Astralwerks Records) and her new single, “Bad at Love,” in a 30-second video. In addition, up-and-coming artists Molly Kate Kestner (Atlantic … Read More
2016 FIAT 500X – Autoblog editors share their thoughts
I (almost) always enjoy reading reviews of the FCA US LLC brand vehicles. There are some with which I wholeheartedly agree. Some, of course, with which I don’t. But most provide a perspective I either hadn’t thought of or didn’t realize. Recently, I ran across Autoblog’s “2016 FIAT 500X Long-Term Wrap Up | Exceeds expectations,” and I found some of the editor’s remarks amusing. So … Read More
A Ram 1500 AND a FIAT® 124 Spider – why not?
Nearly a year ago I bought my Ram 1500 Sport and I love it. It’s roomy. It’s comfortable. It has Uconnect, which I love. I could go on and on about why I love my Ram truck. But there is something missing. Why? Because while I love my truck, we live on some fun, windy roads that beg for a small, sporty, fun-to-drive car that … Read More
Chrysler brand and National PTA team up to help schools win
Recently the Chrysler brand announced it has become a national sponsor of the National PTA. “Across the country, PTAs work hard to support their school communities and increase family engagement in education, which has been proven to improve student and community outcomes,” said Jim Accomando, president of National PTA. “National PTA is pleased to team up with the Chrysler brand to help PTAs support their … Read More
2018 Dodge Durango SRT® named to Wards Top 10 User Experience list
These days there is much more to owning a vehicle than just driving and maintaining it. Test driving a vehicle includes also testing all the “extras” that go along with the vehicle. From how difficult it is to program the navigation system to pairing your smartphone, technology and easy-to-use features are becoming ever more important to today’s driver. So, Wards created a Top 10 User … Read More
From all of us to all of you, Happy Labor Day!
In 1894, Congress officially made the first Monday of September each year a legal holiday that celebrates the American worker. Over the years, it also has come to signify the official end of summer. Today, we join you in celebrating the American workforce and we hope the summer of 2017 brought you tons of fun in the sun. Happy Labor Day everyone! https://youtu.be/knKSgHCG144
Dodge Durango SRT® vs Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
If a throaty exhaust gets your motor running, but cargo space and seating for the family are necessities, you may already know that two powerhouse SUVs are making their debut for model year 2018. Check out our awesome infographic, making a side-by-side comparison.
The hits keep coming for Chrysler Pacifica and Jeep® Grand Cherokee
Think about your own vehicle. Whether you love it or are just waiting to trade up, there is probably something you would add, update or otherwise change about it, right? You are not alone. But if you are the owner of either a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica or a 2017 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, it’s likely those wanted changes are minor. “Even the most satisfied owner would … Read More