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Jeep® Wrangler Named ‘Hottest 4x4-SUV’ at SEMA Jeep® Wrangler retains title as “Hottest 4x4-SUV” on trade show floor at Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas Ram pickup recognized as finalist in “Hottest Truck” category Dodge Charger finalist in “Hottest Sedan” category Mopar SEMA display encompasses 13 total Mopar rides and hundreds of Mopar products, including new Mopar 6.2-liter supercharged Crate HEMI® Engine Kit October 31, 2017 , Las Vegas  - The Jeep® Wrangler was named “Hottest 4x4-SUV” for the eighth consecutive year at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, cementing Wrangler’s position as a crowd favorite for customization. The “Hottest 4x4-SUV” trophy was presented at the SEMA Show Awards Breakfast on Tuesday morning. Ram pickup also earned SEMA recognition as a finalist in the “Hottest Truck” category. In the “Hottest Sedan” segment, Dodge Charger also received a finalis...

Mopar Teases a Few of More Than 200 New Jeep® Performance Parts and Accessories for All-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler at SEMA Mopar offers SEMA sneak peek of select accessories and Jeep ®  Performance Parts created or redesigned for all-new Jeep Wrangler Lineup of 200-plus Mopar products for all-new Wrangler is culmination of more than 100,000 hours of development, testing and validation New Jeep Performance Parts include lift kits, beadlock-capable wheels, off-road bumpers, LED off-road lights and unique rock rails that target hardcore trail enthusiasts First-ever roof rack for all-new Wrangler, first-ever tailgate table, new vehicle graphics, tire covers in a variety of styles and designs, fuel doors and more among Mopar accessories available Mopar is only source for factory-authorized, authentic products developed together with designers and engineers who created all-new Wrangler 98 percent of Jeep Wrangler vehicles typically outfitted with at least one Mopar product O...

The most capable SUV ever delivers even more legendary Jeep® 4x4 capability, a modern design that stays true to the original, advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, more open-air options, and is loaded with more safety features and advanced technology than ever before. The all-new Wrangler’s unique design includes an instantly recognizable keystone-shaped grille, iconic round headlamps and square tail lamps, improved aerodynamics, a convenient fold-down windshield for off-road purists, even more open-air freedom, and dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations. Additional images and complete vehicle information will be available November 29 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Atlas bests Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander in Three-Row SUV Challenge Herndon, VA (October 30, 2017) —  Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has won Cars.com’s Three-Row SUV Challenge and was named “Best 3-Row SUV of 2017.” The Cars.com 2017 Three-Row SUV Challenge put four family haulers through intensive testing to determine the best option for shoppers. Contenders included the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 2017 Honda Pilot, 2017 Toyota Highlander and 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. “Volkswagen's first SUV with a standard three rows of seats won this competition by one of the larger margins in Cars.com Challenge history,” said Jennifer Newman, Cars.com editor-in-chief. “The all-new three-row SUV stole the show with its refined driving manners, ample passenger and cargo space, and easy-to-use technology.” “We are so proud of this win for the all-new Atlas,” said Derrick Hatami, Executive Vice President...

Mopar Unleashes ‘Hellcrate’ 6.2-liter Supercharged Crate HEMI ®  Engine Kit at SEMA Additional Product News on Tap at Brand’s Tuesday Evening SEMA Product Presentation New Mopar 6.2-liter supercharged Crate HEMI ®  Engine Kit — dubbed the “Hellcrate” — will debut at 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Mopar introduces its first-ever supercharged, 707-horsepower factory-backed crate engine kit Mopar “Hellcrate” HEMI Engine Kit “plugs and plays” with 6.2-liter supercharged Crate HEMI Engine, delivering 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque Graveyard Carz star Mark Worman will join Mopar again at SEMA, debut 1970 Superbird Tribute build with new Mopar “Hellcrate” HEMI Engine Kit Mopar “Hellcrate” HEMI Engine Kit and 6.2-liter supercharged Crate HEMI Engine available for ordering at  www.moparhemicrate.com 15,345-square-foot Mopar SEMA exhibit features hundreds of Mopar products and 13 FCA US LLC vehicles, including...

Oct 26, 2017 Herndon, VA (October 26, 2017)  —  Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, when equipped with available Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), has earned a 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK award is issued to vehicles that have earned “Good” ratings in IIHS crash tests evaluated in five categories: frontal impact moderate overlap; frontal impact small overlap; side impact; roof strength; and head restraints. It must also offer an autonomous emergency braking system (AEB) that earns at least an advanced rating for front crash prevention. The 2018 Tiguan earned a “Superior” rating on the AEB test.    “We are so pleased to receive the IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the all-new Tiguan,” said Derrick Hatami, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “...

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Nissan brings its most advanced driving assistance technology to its best-selling model Available on 2018 Rogue SL Platinum Package with an MSRP 1  under $35,000 New ProPILOT™ Assist hands-on-wheel technology paves the way to the next level of autonomous driving Unique Nissan Intelligent Mobility approach enhances the driving experience by introducing technologies to make vehicles more intelligent, exciting and attainable partners ProPILOT Assist will also be offered with all-new Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, coming in early 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – Nissan's ProPILOT™ Assist technology, continuing to pave the way for future fully autonomous vehicles, will be available on the company's bestseller, the Rogue compact SUV. ProPILOT Assist reduces the hassle of stop-and-go driving by helping control acceleration, braking and steering during single-lane highway driving. ProPILOT Assist 2  is the foundation for the autonomous vehicles of the future, helping drivers ...

First introduced to American car buyers in 1976, the Honda Accord is the second-longest-running automotive nameplate in Honda's history, after the Honda Civic. Accord has become a household name over nine generations and 42 model years, and since its introduction, American car buyers have purchased more Accords than any other passenger car, with total U.S. sales exceeding 13 million vehicles. The current, ninth-generation, Accord has been the top retail-selling midsize car in America for the past six years (2011-2016). The Accord was the first automobile from a Japanese automaker to be manufactured in America and has been in continuous production at the company's Marysville, Ohio auto plant since November 1, 1982, using domestic and globally-sourced parts. Total U.S. Accord production exceeds 11 million units. In 1987, Accord became the first U.S-made automobile from a Japanese automaker to be exported overseas (Accord Sedan to Taiwan). Accord has also played an important...