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Statement on West Virginia University Emissions Testing

June 13, 2017 FCA US has recently been made aware of on-road emissions testing conducted on two of the Company’s diesel-powered vehicles by West Virginia University’s Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and Emissions (CAFEE). Based upon court filings and discussions with CAFEE, this testing appears to have been commissioned by a plaintiffs’ law firm for purposes of litigation. 

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Powertrain Fact Sheet

June 2, 2017 Details about the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® V-8 and powertrain in the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.

All-new 2017 Jeep® Compass Combines Best-in-class 4x4 Systems With Advanced, Fuel-efficient Powertrains

November 17, 2016 Built on four continents for markets across the globe, the all-new 2017 Jeep® Compass will be manufactured with a total of 17 powertrain combinations, depending on market.

Innovative 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 Hybrid Propulsion System Named to Wards 10 Best Engines List for 2017

December 12, 2016 The editors at WardsAuto have named the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 hybrid propulsion system to the Wards 10 Best Engines list for 2017. Making its debut in the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the new electric propulsion system drives the most fuel-efficient minivan ever to benchmark performance numbers, including a fuel-economy rating of 84 MPGe, reflecting the vehicle’s combined city- and highway-cycle performance in electric-mode only. 

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Is First Electrified Minivan, Expands Segment Leadership for FCA US

November 16, 2016 Like its gas-powered Pacifica counterpart, the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid features the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine, but this iteration is specially adapted to pair with the innovative, FCA US-designed eFlite dual-motor electrically variable transmission. 

Ram Unveils Most Powerful Half-ton Truck

September 29, 2016 The Ram Rebel TRX concept is a pickup truck powertrain marvel. Once the powertrain engineering team was given details on performance expectations and packaging concerns for the Rebel TRX concept, it became clear only one option would meet the requirements.

2016 Jeep® Cherokee Trailhawk First Gasoline-powered, American-made, American-brand Passenger Vehicle to Qualify for Japan Eco-Car Tax Incentive

April 14, 2016 Add another milestone to the Jeep® brand’s storied history: the 2016 Cherokee Trailhawk is the first gasoline-powered, American-made, American-brand passenger vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax incentive.

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Maintains Segment Leadership for FCA US With Upgraded Gas-Powered Model and First Hybrid Minivan

January 11, 2016 The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan features a choice of two powerful, efficient and advanced powertrains – the next generation of the award-winning Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine and the segment’s first electrified hybrid model.

FCA US LLC Scores Wards 10 Best Engines “Three-Peat” With EcoDiesel V-6; Lone Diesel on List for Second Straight Year

December 10, 2015 FCA US LLC’s 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 is one of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2016. It is the third consecutive year EcoDiesel has been named to the prestigious list – the longest tenure of any 2016 honoree.

Polishing the Pentastar: FCA US Upgrades Celebrated V-6

August 31, 2015 Already unique among V-6 engines for its refinement, power, efficiency and adaptability, the formidable 3.6-liter Pentastar is remade for model-year 2016.

FCA US Celebrates One Million Eight-Speed Transmissions Assembled at Kokomo Transmission Plant

July 17, 2015 The one millionth TorqueFlite 845RE eight-speed automatic transmission produced at the FCA US LLC Kokomo Transmission Plant rolled off the assembly line today. The occasion was marked with a celebratory town hall to recognize the nearly 3,000 hourly employees whose commitment made the milestone possible.

Production of the FCA US Pentastar V-6 Engine Family Surpasses 5 Million

May 27, 2015 Cementing its status as an FCA US LLC workhorse, total production of the Pentastar V-6 engine family surpassed the 5-million mark earlier this month.

From Inclement Weather to Harsh, Off-Road Environments, FCA US Drivelines Deliver Full Range of Capability

February 26, 2015 The FCA US LLC vehicle lineup is designed to get drivers where they need to go, whether their routes are caked with slush or pockmarked by muddy craters.
They might even save some fuel along the way. More importantly, they’re likely to have fun.

Chrysler Group’s 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6, 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 Among Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 2015

December 10, 2014 Chrysler’s Group’s new supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 joins the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 among Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 2015, WardsAuto.com announced today.

All-new 2016 Fiat 500X Engineered for Performance, Fuel Economy and Spirited Driving

November 20, 2014 As the first FIAT vehicle available with all-wheel drive, the Fiat 500X delivers performance, fuel economy and capability through thoughtfully engineered systems and components. With its advanced drive systems, available push-button and remote start, and exceptional handling and fuel economy, the Fiat 500X raises the bar in the small crossover segment.

TorqueFlite Eight-speed Transmission Now Standard on Every 2015 Chrysler 300 Sedan

November 19, 2014 Adding to its 60-year legacy of engineering excellence, the new 2015 Chrysler 300 model lineup features new technological powertrain and chassis solutions, including a state-of-the-art TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission now standard on all models – enabling the brand’s full-size sedan to deliver greater levels of precision, performance and refinement.

Chrysler Group in 2015: More Power, Greater Efficiency and Exceptional Value

June 25, 2014 Power, efficiency and value are essential to maintaining powertrain leadership in today’s new-vehicle market. Chrysler Group checks all three boxes – with authority – for model-year 2015.

Fuel-Saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) Technology Now Standard with V-6 in Award-Winning Jeep Cherokee and I-4 in All-New 2015 Chrysler 200

June 23, 2014 Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan.

Chrysler Group Customers on Track to Save $2.5 Billion, 700+ Million Gallons of Gasoline With TorqueFlite Eight-Speed Automatic Transmissions

June 16, 2014 Fuel savings and emissions reductions attributed to TorqueFlite eight-speed transmissions are adding up to substantial gains for Chrysler Group customers. The advanced-technology automatics – first of their kind ever made available to mainstream-brand customers – now are powering more than one million vehicles, worldwide. And their combined effect is staggering.

All-new 2015 Jeep® Renegade Features Two New 4x4 Systems, Segment’s First Nine-speed Automatic Transmission and More Than 30 MPG Highway

April 16, 2014 True to the Jeep® brand, the all-new Renegade is the most capable, fuel-efficient and technologically advanced small sport-utility vehicle (SUV) ever. With a pair of new 4x4 systems, two fuel-efficient MultiAir engines and available, segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission that helps achieve more than 30 miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway, the 2015 Jeep Renegade is engineered to deliver new levels of capability and innovation in the small SUV segment.

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