Manufacturers will continue to invest in Mexican production, despite public threats from US president Donald Trump, according to a recent study. The study in question was formulated by LMC Automotive, who released its forecast model for vehicle output of eight major manufacturers, split between the U.S.A, Canada and Mexico. Detroit’s […]
Chrysler
FCA accused of emissions cheating, over 100,000 vehicles targeted
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles stands accused of violating environmental protection law, with the EPA alleging the brand failed to disclose details of software that allowed its vehicles to permit more noxious gasses than legally permitted. In a revelation almost identical to Volkswagen’s disastrous dieselgate scandal, America’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is […]
2017 Wards 10 Best Engines announced, Infiniti 3.0TT gets in
Nissan’s luxury arm Infiniti has made the cut for the highly-competitive field of Wards 10 Best Engines list for 2017, with its new twin-turbo V6. Infiniti’s recently-developed 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine was selected from a field of 40 units. The VR-series engine, found under the bonnet of the Q50 sedan, […]
FCA boss Marchionne hesitant on future production plans; Trump
Fiat Chrysler’s CEO has expressed concerns of a Trump administration in regard to the company’s future investments in Mexico that could ultimately be harmed by the president’s controversial policies. Sergio Marchionne, the man who has been at the helm of FCA since 2009, told reporters at the Detroit show that […]
FCA confirms Grand Wagoneer & all-new pickup truck
The on-again, off-again Jeep Grand Wagoneer flagship, aimed at seducing the croquet set away from Range Rover and Bentley Bentayga owners is very much on again, a press conference at the Detroit auto show has confirmed. Following Ford’s announcement that plans for increased Mexican production have been scuppered in favour […]
Chrysler Portal concept revealed, autonomous MPV for the future
The Chrysler Portal concept has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show tomorrow. Drawing cues from the Pacifica (Voyager replacement) van, the all-electric minivan is designed to ensnare interest from the coveted ‘millenial’ generation product planners are always sending themselves into a frenzy over. Stylistically, it […]
FCA teams up with Google for next-gen Uconnect interface
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced a new collaboration with tech giant Google on a new Uconnect System, set to be previewed at the upcoming 2017 CES show. The partnership is aiming to create the next-generation in terms of connected car systems, using the open-source Android platform. Google and FCA will […]
Google reveals fully autonomous Waymo Chrysler Pacifica
Google has revealed its fully autonomous Chrysler Pacifica-based Waymo, showcasing all of the latest developments the tech giant has made over the past few years. The Pacifica was selected as part of a partnership deal with FCA, which will see the auto company provide Google with 100 hybrid Pacifica MPVs […]