Bob Lee, vice president-engine and electrified propulsion engineering at Chrysler, tells WardsAuto the 2500 is “kind of a test case” for possible applications of the powertrain for the auto maker.
Few vehicles in the Dart’s segment are flex-fuel eligible in the U.S. Ford achieved E85 capability with this year’s Focus, while the Buick Verano has been FFV-certified since its introduction this model year.
Italy will focus on building higher-margin models for Alfa, Maserati and Jeep, while many new Fiat-brand vehicles will come from outside the auto maker’s home country.
A slew of experts at the DrivingSales Executive Summit, which is winding up today, finish the conference with advice for dealers on the importance of the Internet for marketing and sales.
Dealers should be part of the online car-buying process every step of the way, from marketing to point of sale to post-purchase, marketers from the two leading companies say.