Google’s self-driving car project, Waymo, has announced that it has positioned a small fleet of self-driving vehicles on the streets of Los Angeles. The prototype in question was a Chrysler Pacifica vehicle, and the purpose behind the test-drive is simple. Waymo is not aiming to engage in an arm-wrestling contest with Los Angeles taxis; “it’s…
Ram Truck is celebrating a decade of becoming its stand-alone brand. They launched the “Power of Innovation,” which is a multimedia campaign that showcases the company’s decade-long and ongoing commitment to building the award-winning industry trucks ten years ago. That’s quite an accomplishment. Three new broadcast videos are included in the campaign. All of the…
Ram Trucks is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of becoming a stand-alone brand separate from Dodge. Now that the truck maker is a decade strong, the brand has launched a multimedia campaign titled “Power of Innovation,” that showcases the brand’s evolution over the past decade and its ongoing commitment to building the industry’s best pickups. The…
In 2018 Dodge started placing yellow strips of plastic on the leading edge of Challengers and Chargers front splitters. Those yellow strips are to prevent damage during the vehicle transport from plant to dealer. It’s protection, not decor and Dodge’s head of design, Mark Trostle, has requested from owners a simple plea “please remove your…
SiriusXM and Ram Trucks announced on September 24, 2019, another industry first. For Ram truck customers, the 2020 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, and the Chassis Cab trucks will come equipped with Ram’s class-leading Uconnect 12-inch touchscreens. It will offer SiriusXM’s new “Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora,” according to media.fcanorthamerica. The new offer will deliver rich…
Rumor has it that Jeep Gladiator is getting a V8 engine. Is it true? The black cover seen on the spy images is trying to cover something around the engine compartment. It’s also hiding what appears to be a bulge in the hood. The images indicate that the recent camouflaged Gladiator has been running on…
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid continues to alter the automotive industry. Autotrader just named the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid — the world’s first and only electrified minivan — to the 12 Best Electric Vehicles for 2019 list. This latest accolade brings the Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid’s combined award count to more than 120, further solidifying its status…
The Dodge Charger vehicles are synonymous with the Fast & Furious franchise as its Dominic Toretto’s signature ride. In the first film, Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, drives a supercharged 1970 Dodge Charger, and in Fate of the Furious a 1968 Charger modified for snow driving in the film’s crazy chase sequence against a submarine…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will be making an appearance at the Texas Auto Show via the 2019 Texas State Fair event. A variety of displays and interactive experiences from the automaker will include brands such as Chrysler, FIAT, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo, and Dodge//SRT. “We are bringing our best lineup yet to the State…
Although the Dodge Challenger has gone more than a decade without a significant redesign, it’s still very worthy of our consideration. To begin with, the Challenger offers more of a classic muscle car than any other automaker out there, including both Ford and Chevy whose similar offerings skew closer to sports cars. The Challenger offers…
