More than just a market segment leader, Chrysler’s magic wagons created the minivan category fully three decades ago. Built in Windsor, Ontario, the Caravan/Voyager/Town & Country siblings have kept the border town alive as a leader in this province’s manufacturing industry. A new chapter began yesterday in Windsor, as the all new Chrysler Pacifica went […]
A letter from Ralph Gilles to aspiring car designers
As an automotive journalist with teenage boys, I am constantly asked “how can I get a job designing/engineering/building cars?”. In each case, I remind them that a good education is the base. Because of my location in Durham Region, I usually direct them towards the automotive engineering program at the University of Ontario Institute of […]
FCA US Launches One-of-a-Kind Co-Branded Partnership With Warner Bros. Pictures’ Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
· Jeep® and Dodge brands debut marketing campaigns as part of promotional partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, opening nationwide in theatres on March 25, 2016 · Jeep brand introduces all-new 2016 Jeep Renegade Dawn of Justice Special Edition available in dealerships across the country in Q1 2016 · […]
FCA kills off Town & Country, introduces Pacifica
The most significant reveal at this year’s North American International Auto Show was without question the introduction of the all new Chrysler Pacifica. While a minivan is hardly an exciting topic for most car enthusiasts, when the vehicle that created a segment is completely overhauled, it is news! Perhaps even more so when the company […]
LA Auto Show: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
The first non-family sourced car that I bought, just after high school, was a Fiat 124 Coupe. I loved the Euro style, the rally heritage and the fact that it had unheard of technology like two camshafts, 4 wheel disc brakes and a 5 speed. The year was 1985 and the poor car was just […]
Ralph Gilles named FCA global chief of design
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced earlier today that North American design boss, Ralph Gilles would be taking over the helm of the company’s global design office. The Canadian, who penned the Chrysler 300 among other vehicles, could be considered the most passionate and involved automotive executive in the industry. More than just a design guy, Gilles […]