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Stellantis problems ‘don’t force’ ultimatum for 29,000 Dodge Ram pickups

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In 2022, Stellantis issued “do not drive” blackmails for 4 alternative FCA-brand cars matter to Takata airbag remembers: the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum, Challenger and Charger from type years 2005 to 2010. The company showed 26 society within the U.S. were killed by means of faulty Takata airbags.

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BMW i3 electric motor, Hyundai Tucson fuel cell selected for Ward’s 10 Best Engines 2015

Green Car Congress

Among the winning powerplants for the 2015 edition of Ward’s 10 Best Engines are the 127 kW electric motor in the BMW i3 EV and the 100-kW fuel cell in Hyundai’s Tucson FCV. Supercharged OHV V-8 (Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat). The other winners are: 6.2L OHV V-8 (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray). Turbocharged DOHC 3-cyl. Ford Fiesta).

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Why 707-HP Dodge Challenger Hellcat Doesn't Conflict With Green Goals

Green Car Reports

Automotive sites with readers whose tastes tend toward sports and performance cars have been having a field day with the upcoming 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

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FCA recalls 850,000+ gasoline vehicles due to problem with catalytic converters

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The vehicles affected by this recall are: 2011-2016 MY Dodge Journey (JC FWD). 2011-2014 MY Chrysler 200/Dodge Avenger (JS FWD). 2011-2012 MY Dodge Caliber (PM FWD CVT). 2015/16: Q4 2019. 2015/16: Q4 2019. 2011-2016 MY Jeep Compass/Patriot (MK FWD CVT). 2012: Q2 2019. 2013/14: Q3 2019. 2012: Q2 2019.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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Tim Kuniskis’ (President and CEO Dodge Brand) Investor Day presentation emphasized brand attitude and the performance orientation of the brand. “We FCA also plans to consolidate its small gasoline engine lineup with a new family to be launched in 2015. We think the blame for America’s ambivalence toward cars goes to import brands.”.

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FCA approving use of E15 in MY 2016 vehicles

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is approving the use of E15 (15% ethanol and 85% gasoline) in its model year (MY) 2016 Chrysler/Fiat, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles. More than 12% of the vehicles sold so far in the United States in 2015 have been FCA vehicles.

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Echo Automotive to extend plug-in hybrid conversion system to GM 2500 and 3500 vans

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Production is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2015. The Chevrolet Express is second only to Ford E-Series vans in North American commercial fleet registrations, and trails only the E-Series and Dodge Caravan in government fleet registrations, according to the most recent statistics published by Business Fleet.