THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is offering an array of options exclusively to fleet purchasers for its 2019-model-year lineup, including previously announced optional equipment for the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and pair of Ram 1500 pickups.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 154,337 Dodge Grand Caravans, Jeep Compasses, Dodge Journeys, and Jeep Cherokees for brake performance problems.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling nearly 40,000 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan minivans and Jeep Wrangler compact SUVs because the brake switches may malfunction — keeping the brake lights illuminated or allowing the vehicle to shift out of Park when the brake pedal is not pressed.
The recall covers more than 26,000 vehicles, including Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans, Dodge Journey mid-size SUVs, and Ram ProMaster vans.
The FCA US recall covers an estimated 99 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans in the 2016 model year.
The recall affects 184 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans in the 2015 and 2016 model years.
The Grand Caravan has been an affordable shuttle that won't break a fleet acquisition budget, and it's also surprisingly enjoyable to drive.
The Dodge Grand Caravan passenger minivan has provided steady fleet sales for FCA US in the commercial, government, and rental segments. The vehicle is used in van pools and as an affordable choice for airport shuttle operators. The vehicle will eventually be discontinued, but remains in the lineup through at least the 2017-MY. Photos by Paul Clinton.
FCA US will eventually phase out its Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, as the company focuses on its revamp of the Chrysler Town & Country for 2016 and existing Ram ProMaster and ProMaster City vans.
Apple will collect map data with a fleet of vehicles this month to improve Apple Maps, making it more competitive with Google.