Sheriff's Report: Nov. 28

... otiate a turn and went off the right side of the road. She struck several trees before coming to rest. Her 2015 Chrysler 200 sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Herder was cited with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Fiat Chrysler warns 5.3M owners: Don't use the cruise

... as the 2014-2018 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 pickups and chassis cab trucks. Also covered are the 2015-17 Chrysler 200, the 2014-18 Chrysler 300, the 2017 and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Dodge vehicles included are the 2015-18 Challenger, and ...

Fuel Altereds Forever! A Look Back at the Heyday of These Wild & Wooly Wheelstanders & Tire Fryers

When asked by a fan at a fuel altered event what it was like to drive the famed Winged Express AA/FA, the late William Bowen Borsch commented in his folksy sort of manner, "Try putting a blown fuel Chrysler engine into a car the size of a Volkswagen. Then drop a brick on the throttle and hang on!" "Wild Willie" wasn't far from wrong.

If the Sedan Dies, What Will Pros Drive?

... passenger car model in the U.S. The company scrapped the Dodge Dart to make room for more Jeeps, while the old Chrysler 200 was reconfigured for the new 2019 Ram 1500 pickup. FCA has a variety of other light trucks in development, including a new ...

2019 Jeep Cherokee finally corrects the headlamp horror

... cess for Jeep. Indeed, demand for the crossover was so high, the automaker discontinued both the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 so that it could increase capacity of the popular SUV.

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.

Forget Chinese Acquisition: Fiat Chrysler Thrives By Staying Independent

... Capacity Boosted By Half A Million Units Going Into 2018 . Selling loss-making cars such as Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 is not where growth and profits are to be found. Hence, they were discontinued in order to make way for new Jeeps, including the ...

Fiat Chrysler sales down 10% in July

... sales fell 5 percent to 5,333. Chrysler brand sales plummeted 30 percent to 13,303. Sales of the discontinued Chrysler 200, down 65 percent to 1,899, continued to weigh down the brand's performance, as Pacifica minivan sales rose 5 percent to 8,288 ...

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.

Fiat Chrysler's Jeep, Ram Pickup Production Capacity Boosted By Half A Million Units Going Into 2018

FCA shut down production of loss-making Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 in late 2016. On a net basis, two FCA factories will be idle for calendar year 2017.

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 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 ...

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 ...

FCA: Jeep weak in 7th straight 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 ...

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 ...

What Is The Most Disappointing Car Brand?

... the products make it clear that they've just never had the balls to actually go about being a luxury brand. The Chrysler 200 is the perfect example; the car starts at about $22,000, comes standard with cloth seats, a ridiculously tiny infotainment ...

Fiat Chrysler has its own 'Dieselgate' problem

With Volkswagen's emissions scandal dominating auto news for more than 17 months, you might have missed that Fiat Chrysler is facing one of its own. A 2015 Chrysler 200 automobile rolls down the assembly line at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, Mich.

FCA: Sales fall 10% despite Ram boost

... by 11 percent. Chrysler brand sales fell 28 percent last month on the continued sell-down of the discontinued Chrysler 200 sedan and Town & Country minivan. The 300 sedan edged out a small gain while the automaker sold 9,042 Pacifica minivans. Fiat ...

Nissan Electric Vehicles for a more resilient world

March 10 – When a natural disaster occurs, one of the first things you’ll miss having is electricity. Nissan’s electric vehicles are more than cars.  They have the ability to supply power at times of emergencies when it is needed most.

While the world is faces challenges such as natural disasters and climate change, Nissan EV’s can play a key role in responding to crises, like the major earthquake and tsunami that Northern Japan experienced six years ago.

The LEAF and e-NV200, not only can it be a from of transportation taking people in and out of disaster areas but it can also become a power source. Re-establishing electricity and access to much needed daily necessities like food, hot water and connectivity.

Nissan is committed to being part of the solution with its 100% electric LEAF and e-NV200, focusing on the Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision.