Akebono Adds Brake Pads and Extends Brake Rewards Program

... vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The part introductions bring coverage to 40 more models, including the Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart, Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, and various BMW, Lexus and Audi models. A complete listing of ...

Nissan revs up fleet sales

... the biggest increase, at 4.3 percent. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' move to end production of the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 sedans took out big chunks of rental car supply and has contributed to shrinking total sales for about a year. Chief Executive ...

2011 Honda Accord Review

... Suzuki Kizashi, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Volkswagen Jetta, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Malibu, Chrysler 200, Mitsubishi Galant, Subaru Legacy and whatever else any of the other manufacturers may come up with in this category. So test ...

The 2017 Nissan GT-R: polished to perfection

Tochigi, Japan – Nissan’s Tochigi Plant is the largest of the company’s three main assembly plants in Japan, in terms of land area. It is about 100 km (62 miles) north of Tokyo. Established in 1968, the plant today largely turns out luxury vehicles and sports cars. A particular point of pride is the plant’s unique manufacturing process for the Nissan GT-R.

The GT-R, a legendary supercar, is known for its mastery at every touchpoint. The craftsmanship that goes into making the model is carried out with the utmost precision, with each part built and finished meticulously. At the Tochigi Plant, a master craftsman, called takumi, brings the GT-R’s polishing to the ultimate level, using sensitive hands and sharp eyes to inspect, check and then polish each coat to perfection. This story explains the discipline behind the polishing process for the model year 2017 GT-R^*.

* The takumi hand-polishing process is limited to select colors of the 2017 Nissan GT-R, such as “Ultimate Metal Silver,” in the Japan region.

2 major carmakers say rodents to blame for damage under the hood

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said its underhood wiring is not to blame for the damage done by a rodent to a Marietta woman's car. Melissa Allen noticed a bunch of warning lights illuminated on her dash and discovered two chewed wires under the hood of her 2016 Chrysler 200.

Rash of car burglaries reported at...

... surveillance video of one of the suspects using a stolen debit card. A woman can be seen filling up a gray Chrysler 200 Supers S at a Citgo gas station on 2101 K-Ville Ave. in Auburndale. Detectives are reminding people to always lock their car ...

News 43 mins ago 4:06 p.m.Rash of car burglaries reported at popular nature preserve

... surveillance video of one of the suspects using a stolen debit card. A woman can be seen filling up a gray Chrysler 200 Supers S at a Citgo gas station on 2101 K-Ville Ave. in Auburndale. Detectives are reminding people to always lock their car ...

Intelligent Power – In heart of every Nissan car

What excites you the most?

Four different Nissan cars with different powertrains take on the race track in Sodegaura, Japan. Tackling the straights and corners in their unique ways, showcasing the driving performance of each powertrain.

Nissan Intelligent Power makes driving more exciting for drivers while continuing to reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency. Nissan is developing a variety of powertrain technologies to suit different market segments and regions around the world.

Nissan Intelligent Mobility is Nissan’s direction for developing and offering autonomous drive, electric vehicle and connected car technologies while making driving more enjoyable.

 

 

 

 

2017 Chrysler Pacifica: The Jalopnik Review

... of the awfully disappointing Dodge Dart compact car and the Chrysler 200, FCA is largely missing out on a bread-and-butter vehicle in its lineup; a cash cow, if you will, that will ensure reliable profits ...

11 Cars Most Likely to Be Resold Within a Year

... the other end is a quality issue that no brand wants. Fiat Chrysler rightfully dumped both the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 after years of mind-numbing mediocrity, but consumers looking for a deal on discontinued vehicles got way less than they ...

GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler post April sales declines as cars suffer

... of the Chrysler brand fell 3.3% as excellent sales of the all-new Pacifica minivan offset sharp declines of the Chrysler 200 and 300 cars. The Dodge brand was down 2.6%, and the Fiat brand fell 18%. The Ram truck and van brand enjoyed a 5.3% ...

2017 Chrysler Pacific: A minivan with style

... seats seven to eight people and can tow up to 3,600 pounds. The Pacifica exterior has some resemblance to the Chrysler 200 sedan in terms of its curvy nature, classic grille and accented taillights. The Chrysler Pacifica comes standard with a ...

2017 Subaru Legacy: a Middle Finger to Winter

... but very few sell AWD cars. And as we know, that's Subaru's speciality. With the upcoming retirement of the Chrysler 200, only the Ford Fusion will offer an optional AWD setup in the ultra-conservative midsize sedan segment. In the case of the 2017 ...

FCA profits up despite 6% slide in shipments

... a year ago. The gains came even as shipments dropped 6 percent amid the phaseout of the Dodge Dart compact and Chrysler 200 sedan and the ramp-up of the new Jeep Compass SUV. In comments to analysts, CEO Sergio Marchionne said FCA hoped to get past ...

Fiat Chrysler's First Quarter Was Strong Enough to Justify This Year's Rally

... this market, as the automaker's U.S. market share declined 90 basis points to 12.5% because the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 were discontinued. However, dropping those two vehicles helped drive margins 10 basis points higher. A large improvement came ...

Sixty-second "Flying Pigs" Video Marks Arrival of the All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

... bold design of the Chrysler 300, or the simple elegance and extraordinary driving experience of the Chrysler 200, Chrysler brand vehicles reward the passion, creativity and sense of accomplishment of its owners. Beyond just exceptionally designed ...

Marchionne Keeps Fiat Chrysler Rolling With SUV-Heavy Plans

... to 1.24 billion euros, even as shipments dropped 6 percent amid the phase out of the Dodge Dart compact and Chrysler 200 sedan and the ramp-up of the new Jeep Compass SUV. A seasonal increase in net industrial debt was limited to 500 million euros, ...

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Lineup With Addition of Touring Plus Model

... bold design of the Chrysler 300, or the simple elegance and extraordinary driving experience of the Chrysler 200, Chrysler brand vehicles reward the passion, creativity and sense of accomplishment of its owners. Beyond just exceptionally designed ...

Fiat Chrysler Profit Rises 34% on Strong SUV Demand

... 6% drop in the number of vehicles sold. The sales drop came as FCA discontinued the lower-margin Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 sedans and reduced its rental-fleet sales, which led to a modest improvement in margins. FCA's adjusted-EBIT margin in North ...

Fiat Chrysler Q1 profit rises on shift to SUV sales; N.A. results flat

... euros. The gains came even as shipments dropped 6 percent amid the phase out of the Dodge Dart compact and Chrysler 200 sedan and the ramp-up of the new Jeep Compass SUV. Adjusted margins in North American ticked up to 7.3 percent from 7.2 percent, ...