Car in winter

Learn the real truth about warming up your car in cold weather

Do I need to Warm Up My Car When it’s Cold Outside

For more years than I can remember, I’ve been warming up my car in the winter before I drive it so it can be nice and toasty when I get into it. I’ve also always been told that it is good for your engine to get it warm before you start driving it in cold temperatures. Well, just like so many other myths, this one is totally false, well at least nowadays. So how many times have you asked yourself “ do I need to warm up my car when it’s cold outside?” I’m sure it’s been a lot. Just think of all the time and gas we’ve all wasted over the years. So what’s the real truth about warming up your car before you drive it when it’s cold out?

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Uconnect carplay

New Uconnect system announced at 2016 Consumer Electronics Show

What’s New for the Uconnect System

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is the perfect place for companies to introduce their newest technologies to their consumers and that includes automotive electronics. One of the latest technology advancements in the automotive industry is the newly upgraded fourth-generation Uconnect system. What’s new for the Uconnect system? The team that helped design Chrysler’s Uconnect system has improved their technologies performance and is also now offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in their fourth-generation Uconnect system.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid side View

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica to offer first-ever hybrid minivan

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Release Date

As the Detroit Auto Show kicks off in the Motor City, there has already been some big news announced by one of the “Big Three” automotive companies. Chrysler intends to dramatically change and redefine the minivan category by introducing the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan. The new Chrysler Pacific will be the first-ever hybrid minivan available to drivers and is expected to offer up to an 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) and be able to drive 30 miles on electric power. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica release date is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2016 so you should see the arrival of this new hybrid minivan sometime later this year at your local Chrysler dealership.

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