From airbags to collapsing steering wheel columns the fed mandates safety regulations on a year-by-year basis. Each year new regulations are put in place that automakers must comply with. But a new car safety regulation taking effect has seen numerous automakers and/or certain models built that don’t have the safety feature. So, what’s going on? …
Well, that didn’t go well. After President Trump made a bargain with the Detroit automakers in 2016 we now have a clear picture of what that accomplished. Nothing. Trump told Ford, Fiat Chrysler, and GM, that he would cut taxes and regulations. In turn, he wanted them to increase jobs and investment. But the Trump …
Fiat wasn’t a big name in the US until relatively recently. Where did this car company come from and how did it come to be a massive partner in one of the largest auto groups in the world? Let’s take a look into the past of this interesting automotive manufacturer to learn a bit about …
As the Chrysler 300 nears the end of its run after over 58 years (just kidding, but it’s a long run at over 15 years!) you knew this would happen. Fiat Chrysler has decided for 2021 to slash trims, options, and in turn its appeal as it nears that end. It’s a sad fate heightened …
The Jeep brand manufactures one of the most iconic SUVs in the world. Military roots and off-road prowess make the Jeep Wrangler stand out. The new Jeep Gladiator is essentially a Wrangler with a truck bed. the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers family-style versatility. But who owns Jeep and makes all the Jeep parts? Which auto …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) owns many popular brands we see here in America. Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge to name a few. On the iSeeCars list of most complained about vehicles, there is an overwhelming amount of data for FCA. Of 10 cars and SUVs on the list, 6 of them are affiliated with FCA. So …
It’s a bit hard to understand why GM thinks it has such a compelling racketeering case against Fiat Chrysler. That’s because it has been denied a second time. The lawsuit was denied by a federal judge who called it “too speculative.” The case was dismissed with prejudice in July. Judge Paul Borman called it a …
With a lawsuit that was dismissed back in June GM is doubling down on what it claims are ills committed by cross-town rivals Fiat Chrysler. This has been going on for decades but now it seems to have accelerated into the 2020s with more relevance. GM sued Fiat Chrysler back in 2019 alleging corrupt union …
Fiat isn’t the most common car manufacturer out there, but they do have some pretty standard vehicle options that you would recognize if you saw them, like the 126 Spyder or the 500 compact coupes. What might surprise you is that Fiat also produced an SUV, the Fiat 500X, and while it might pique your …
While the coronavirus and downturn in all auto manufacturer’s fortunes have impacted everything car-related the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group keeps marching on. Until now. The proposed $50 billion mergers is not a done deal, and it is especially not now. Antitrust is as big a deal in Europe as it is in …
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused production delays for vehicles all over the nation to keep workers safe and to build safety materials. For example, Ford began manufacturing masks and gloves. As a result, dealerships are running out of trucks. So, when will Ram and Jeep resume production? When Will Fiat Resume Building Ram Trucks And …
Auto production is slowly coming back but already there have been two Ford plant closures in three days because of positive tests for COVID-19. The Chicago plant was shut down twice but only briefly as two workers tested positive. Ford’s truck plant in Dearborn, Michigan, was shut down today when another worker tested positive. It is …
