In an industry known for fast-moving innovation, mergers are commonplace. The creation of a new company, Stellantis, brings together a cornucopia the brands under a single, very large, brolly.
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 58,016 vehicles in the U.S. to update certain powertrain software that will help prevent engine stall. An FCA investigation discovered the tone wheel in a small percentage of engines may, over time, lose magnetic material. Should this occur, it may disrupt signal transmission to a sensor that monitors crankshaft position – [...]
In true celebration of its Australian heritage, Chrysler Australia has created a custom, one of a kind Chrysler 300 SRT Pacer tribute car, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of an Australian motoring icon, the 1969 Valiant Pacer. Celebrating Australia’s love of fast, rear wheel drive four door sedans, Chrysler Australia is reintroducing the Pacer nameplate, paying homage to [...]
The iconic Fiat 124 Spider turns 50 today, having crossed five decades with elegance, sportiness and Italian-flair The Fiat 124 Sport Spider was first introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1966 and became the pinnacle of the evolution in the thrilling yet accessible convertible car segment led by Fiat since the end of World War II The original [...]
Very collectible pre-production Brock Commodore Chrysler Charger E38 R/T ‘Big Tank’ in cosmetically original condition The first prototype of what became a legion of famous ‘Brock’ HDT Commodores is already on ‘Pole Position’ with Holden enthusiasts before it crosses the block at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on August 10. Starting life as a 1979 Holden VB Commodore SL/E, the [...]
Jeep today announced it would be the major sponsor of the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming T20 Big Bash cricket competition. Australia’s most iconic SUV brand fittingly announced the sponsorship at a gala function at the equally iconic Adelaide Oval. Jeep – manufacturers of Australia’s best-selling SUV range, including the multi-award-winning Grand Cherokee – said the major sponsorship would [...]
Fiat has unveiled its latest stunning design study, the FCC4, at the Sao Paulo Auto Show in Brazil. The FCC4 (Fiat Concept Car) is a design exercise developed by Fiat’s Latin American Design Center, who were tasked with creating a ‘four-door coupe with an adventurous spirit’ by blending innovative design and materials with first-for-Fiat proportions. Dynamic lines, muscular [...]
Yes Yes Yes oh YES: smooth Pentastar V6, rear seat DVD player, spacious, great value Oh dear me no: moody 6 speed auto, lots of plastic inside, no driver’s footrest, not terrible economical Is the Journey a cross-over or SUV, a 4WD or people mover, or more simply, a mum’s taxi? It drives the front wheels only, so it isn’t [...]
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) (NYSE: FCAU) announced today that on October 12, 2014, the merger of Fiat S.p.A. with and into FCA (formerly Fiat Investments N.V.) (the “Merger”) became effective. FCA is now the holding company for the Fiat Chrysler Group. In connection with the Merger, FCA issued 1,167,181,255 common shares for allotment to Fiat shareholders on the [...]
The new Fiat 500X makes its international debut at the Paris Motor Show Revealed in two different versions – one more “metropolitan” and the other ideal for leisure - and equipped with efficient diesel and petrol engines, three types of transmission – manual, 9-speed automatic or twin-clutch 6-speed automatic – and with front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive with [...]
