Minivan, car parked with keys inside stolen overnight, Dane County sheriff's office says

The Dane County Sheriff's Office said a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan was reported stolen from a driveway in Blooming Grove on Sprecher Road sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Sunday and 4:50 a.m. Monday. Then at about 6:30 a.m., a blue 2015 Chrysler 200 was reported stolen from a home on Dell Drive, the sheriff's office said.

Fiat Chrysler Prepares For A Mostly SUV Future Because Money

... From the story: Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne eliminated several passenger cars including the Chrysler 200 so that the Italian-American automaker could better tap robust industrywide demand for roomier and more rugged models. The pivot ...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: Profit Up 15%, Debt Still High

... factory shuffling and in part because of the discontinuance of three lower-profit models from a year ago (the Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart, and Jeep Patriot). NAFTA's adjusted-EBIT margin was 8.4%, up 0.5 percentage points from a year ago. Profit in ...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: Profit Up 15%, Debt Still High

... factory shuffling and in part because of the discontinuance of three lower-profit models from a year ago (the Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart, and Jeep Patriot). NAFTA's adjusted-EBIT margin was 8.4%, up 0.5 percentage points from a year ago. Profit in ...

FCA's restated sales show some big swings

... of the variations were quite large. For example: FCA and its dealers reported more than 15,000 sales of the Chrysler 200 sedan from July 2015 to June 2016 that the automaker now says didn't occur. It also originally underreported the sales of almost ...

NV350: Van-tastic

July 13 – Yokohama – The redesigned Nissan NV350 Caravan begins sales in Japan Thursday, sporting an enhanced lineup of advanced safety and convenience features.

Intelligent Emergency Braking, Vehicle Dynamics Control with traction control system functions and Hill Start Assist – previously available only on some two-wheel-drive van grades – are now standard on all NV350 models.

Intelligent Around View Monitor has been installed for the first time in small-size commercial vehicles in Japan, adding safety when parking in narrow spaces, or when cargo obstructs rear visibility.

Convenience features include the Back Door Auto Closer, which can fully shut the rear door without making a loud noise, while the Automatic Air-conditioner with Rear Cooler features a liquid-crystal display and large knobs to improve utility.

For more on NV350, watch this program, which features interviews with Chief Vehicle Engineer Yutaka Makita and others at the Hadano testing course. (English captions provided).

The Caravan is popular among business owners as well as private customers, who use it for hobbies and leisure, such as camping or surfing.

The exterior includes Nissan’s signature V-motion grille, and its LED head lamps and rear combination tail lights add to the strong design impression while aiding visibility for the Caravan.

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

Fiat Chrysler Q1 profit increases on Europe rebound, Maserati surge

... 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, ...

New Nissan X-Trail with Intelligent Mobility: Auto Shanghai 2017

April 26, Shanghai – Nissan showcases the new X-Trail SUV with innovative technologies and design at Auto Shanghai 2017, bringing Chinese customers a range of different vehicles to meet their diverse needs.

The updated X-Trail with advanced safety features brings Nissan Intelligent Mobility to customers in China.

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

“It’s a very popular model and a very important model for our brand in China.” said Daniele Schillaci, Nissan’s executive vice president for global marketing and sales.

“We are confident that the new Nissan X-Trail, will meet the diverse needs of our customers in China and help make driving safer and more exciting for them.”

New Nissan X-Trail

The X-Trail is one of Nissan’s best-selling SUVs in China. The new X-Trail’s refreshed exterior reflects a high sense of style. The interior features a new D-shaped steering wheel and optimized space, including a flexible 5-seat/7-seat configuration.  

This popular SUV delivers an outstanding, sporty drive.

The new X-trail debuted in China on April 6 and is scheduled to be sold in about 150 markets.

For more about Nissan at Auto Shanghai 2017, please go to our global newsroom.

FCA: Sales drop 4.6% as company posts 7th consecutive monthly loss

... rose by 22 percent. Chrysler brand sales fell 33 percent in March on the continued sell-off of the discontinued Chrysler 200 sedan and a 19 percent decline in sales of the larger 300 sedan. The automaker's total minivan sales were off 8.5 percent ...

Fantasy to Reality – Nissan BladeGlider: Intelligent Mobility

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Rio de Janeiro – Aug. 4 – Nissan has moved the radical BladeGlider Concept from fantasy to reality, taking the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show star to fully-functional advanced prototype.

Nissan’s vision was for an agile, efficient EV providing new dimensions of driving fun and excitement, thanks to the near-silent performance of its electric powertrain and aerodynamic shape.

After two years of work on design, engineering and development, Nissan BladeGlider reflects the potential of advanced EV performance, epitomizing Intelligent Mobility, a philosophy to make its cars more exciting by redefining how they are driven, powered and integrated into society.

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Power is 100-percent electric, with exceptional powertrain performance delivered by technical partner for the BladeGlider project, UK-based Williams Advanced Engineering.

Maximum speed of the demonstration models is in excess of 190km/h*, with 0-100km/h taking less than 5 seconds. The rear wheels’ drive is provided by two 130kW electric motors – one for each wheel. Power is supplied by a high performance five module lithium-ion 220kW battery. Bespoke cooling systems have been developed for both the battery and the motors.

“These prototypes epitomize Nissan’s drive to expand its Intelligent Mobility philosophy, where driving pleasure combines with environmental responsibility,” said Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Nissan believes that enthusiasts should look forward to a zero emission future and BladeGlider is a perfect demonstration of that. It’s the electric vehicle for car-lovers.”

The model features an advanced chassis configuration with a narrow front track and wider rear track for optimum aerodynamic efficiency and handling stability, while high-waisted, rear-hinged dihedral doors provide a dramatic entry and exit to the cabin.