COSMETOLOGY FOR CAR FRONTS Molded plastic and urethane have allowed designers to become creative with the coverings for vehicle front and rear bumpers. These coverings, known as fascias, can be manufactured in virtually any shape and color, and add interesting design cues to the modern automobile. However, with molded plastic and urethane, minor scratches, cracks …
A HISTORY OF RACERS AND THEIR NUMBERS Throughout all sports, and within motor sports specifically, numbers play a crucial role in who we’re cheering for. In some forms of motor sports, such as NASCAR, Indy Car and in recent times Formula, there are numbers that stay associated with the driver for many years and in …
WINTER WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN GET READY. Not a big deal if you’re lucky enough to live in a warm place. But if you’re in a cold climate or if you’re planning on visiting friends or family in a snowy region, these tips will help you travel winter …
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THE ULTIMATE INSPECTION Before a vehicle is certified by FCA US LLC, it must pass a rigorous 125-Point Inspection. This inspection includes everything from door locks and steering wheel center alignment to overall stopping pe ...
PEACE OF MIND THAT’S TRUE BLUE The Mopar® Omega M means a lot of things to a lot of people. For installers, it means a part designed to save time and effort because it’s built to fit in perfect harmony with the FCA U ...
FCA US LLC PRODUCED SOME OF THE BADDEST ENGINES ON THE STREET. In 1968, Chrysler Corporation introduced a giant killer, the 340 small-block V8. With a 10.5:1 compression ratio, high-flowing big valve heads, four-barrel carb, ...
WE HAVE THE KIT. We’ve made it easier for you to get your customers back on the road with Mopar® Transmission, Trans axle and Differential Rebuild Kits. These all-in-one rebuild kits include all the parts you need to perform quality repairs, and they’re available for many FCA US LLC vehicles. Plus, they’re designed to reduce …
SINCE WWII, THE JEEP® BRAND HAS BEEN TACKLING ALL TYPES OF TERRAIN, INCLUDING THE FLUCTUATING AUTO MARKETPLACE. IT STARTED IN 1945 WITH THE CJ. In 1986, Jeep introduced Wrangler, the domestication of the Jeep CJ. Sales rocketed. A decade later, the TJ Wrangler catapulted the 4×4 out of niche player status. But in 2007, the …
Charles Schultz’s ‘ 73 Duster Finally Comes Full Circle Back in 1980, when Charles Schultz built his first 1973 Duster, he never imagined selling it. But then, as Schultz put it, “Life happened.” And speed, power and performance took a backseat to the priorities of marriage, kids and daily responsibilities. Until 2016. That’s when Schultz …
The Evolution Of On-Board Technology In The Automobile As technology has changed automotive innovation, cars have become increasingly less mechanical and more like a rolling computer. Technicians today are more like IT guys from the office. IT STARTED WITH THE ECU. Engine-based electronic control units (ECUs) were pioneers in automotive computers. First mass-produced in the …
Christian Castro got the surprise of his life on his 24th birthday. On June 18, 2018, FCA US LLC announced that the Lynwood, California, native was the winner of the FCA US LLC National Sweepstakes. Chosen from more than 630,000 entries in the annual sweepstakes at SEMA, Castro received a $45,000 voucher to put toward …
The vehicle identification number (VIN) decoded. The VIN is the identifying code for a specific vehicle. It acts as a virtual fingerprint — no two vehicles have the same VIN. Here’s a breakdown, explaining what the various numbers and letters signify:
