Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Named Finalist For Canadian Green Utility Vehicle Of The Year

TORONTO, March 4, 2019 /CNW/ - The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced today the top three finalists for the Canadian Green Car of the Year and Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year, the final awards to be handed out as part of the 2019 Canadian Car of the Year awards program March 19th.

Chrysler Pacifica And It's Future At FCA

While some wondered about the wisdom of staying in the shrinking minivan segment, FCA has enjoyed strong sales of its now three-year old Pacifica: 118,322 in the US alone last year (total includes the PHEV which FCA does not list separately). The Pacifica was first seen at the Detroit auto show in January 2016, with production commencing during the following month. 

FiatChrysler Investment Shows It May Be Strongest Of Detroit 3 A Decade After Bailout

A decade after the Obama administration’ last-minute decision to shepherd Chrysler through a taxpayer-funded bankruptcy and merger with Fiat, the surviving automaker is arguably stronger than either General Motors or Ford.

Tuesday FiatChrysler announced a massive $4.5 billion investment package upgrading six plants in the metro Detroit area, that will preserve or add more than 5,000 jobs. Not only will FCA expand production of the next generation of its Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango at its assembly on Detroit’s east side, but Jeep will also launch a new slightly larger SUV with three rows of seats.

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Chrysler Pacifica Feature Of The Week-Adaptive Cruise Control

Waymo Self-Driving Chrysler Pacifica's Can Now Respond To Police Hand Signals

How are self driving cars going to be able to handle unexpected and unusual situations? What if the electricity goes out and traffic signals aren't working and the vehicle needs to respond to hand signals from a police officer?  This is the major point that skeptics of self driving cars and the automated software that drives these vehicles keep pointing out and asking. 

Chrysler Pacifica Named To Autoblog's List Of Best SUV And Crossover Alternatives

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica was the only minivan to make it on to Autoblog's 2019 list of best SUV and crossover alternatives. Autoblog's editors base their list on vehicles that provide SUV and Crossover benefits without their limtations.

Chrysler Pacifica Hot Wheels By Hot Wheels Race Team

Found this cool Chrysler Pacifica Hot Wheels on Instagram at @hotwheelsdreamteam. It depicts a off road version of the Chrysler Pacifica done by Hot Wheels designer Leeway Chang. (Think that's an Odyssey in the background)

2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Federal & State Tax Credits

According to fueleconomy.gov, the federal tax credit of $7500 is still available on any new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. There are also state tax credits available. To check your state tax credit click here. An often overlooked provider of hybrid incentives is your local electric provider. There are some that will give you incentives for owning a Pacifica Hybrid or any hybrid vehicle so it's definitely worth investigating.  

According to fueleconomy.gov, here are some frequently asked questions:

Feature Of The Week- Pacifica Stop/Start Technology

FCA Pentastar Production Hits 10 Million

February 13, 2019 , Trenton, Mich. - The 10-millionth Pentastar engine was produced here today at FCA US LLC’s Trenton Engine Complex.

Introduced as a 3.6-liter V-6 in 2010, the Pentastar engine family has accounted for six placings among the prestigious annual list of Wards 10 Best Engines and currently comprises six fuel-saving variations that feature technologies from Variable Valve Lift (VVL) to hybridization.

Inside The Chrysler Pacifica Windsor Ontario Plant

Ever wonder how the Chrysler Pacifica is built? Well here is some great footage from inside the Windsor Ontario Plant of a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid being assembled.