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So, when will we see the return of a midsize pickup at FCA? There were plenty of rumours floating around when the automaker finally promised the vehicle in its 2018-2022 plan . Now, all signs point to a market launch sometime in 2021. And just last week, FCA filed a …

If you’re a fan or owner of a Jeep , you certainly know that select models have an electronic system that can disconnect the front sway bar in certain situations. This comes in particularly handy during off-road use when you want greater wheel articulation as you tackle obstacles and uneven …

Two Fiat Chrysler Automobiles employees diagnosed with the COVID-19 have died this week, marking a sad first for an automaker in North America. Automotive News initially reported the news after receiving information from the United Auto Workers on Tuesday. The identity of the two employees has not been disclosed. Yesterday, …

We now know a bit more about FCA’s upcoming products—SUVs and pickups in particular—thanks to its tentative new deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW). As previously reported, the automaker will invest more than $10 billion in its U.S. factories. The Mack Avenue Engine Complex in Detroit will be converted …

As part of its annual vehicle evaluation event to select the Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year, better known as “TestFest,” the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced the winners of the 2020 Automotive Innovation Awards on Tuesday night. The jury was made up of seven expert …

As we’ve said repeatedly, full-size pickup manufacturers can’t afford to take a break. And when a major event like the annual State Fair of Texas comes around, every one of them must seize the opportunity to present something new. In the case of FCA, two special editions of the Ram …

As pick-up trucks get bigger and more equipped than ever, they’ve also become safer for their occupants. Yet, none had managed to earn a Top Safety Pick+ award from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Until now. FCA has announced that its 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Crew Cab pickups …

Competition is so fierce in the full-size pickup segment that manufacturers can no longer afford to stay put for just one model year. For example, even though the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra were completely redesigned a year ago, General Motors wasted no time in announcing changes and updates for …

For 2020, the Ram 1500 is back with a 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 engine. While attending the medial launch of this model, The Car Guide got the pricing details we were waiting for. The diesel-powered 2020 Ram 1500 will start at $49,395 in base Tradesman trim with rear-wheel drive and a …

Good news for shoppers after a capable yet affordable full-size pickup: the popular Ram 1500 Classic will continue to be built at least for the foreseeable future. FCA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mike Manley, broke the news to investors during a recent conference call to discuss positive second-quarter earnings. As pickup …