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Chrysler Engineer Honored with BEYA Visionary Award

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BEYA STEM ConferenceChrysler Group has been fortunate to receive a number of awards in 2014 already, and it is always an honor to see hard work and diligence on a new vehicle recognized. It is a distinct honor, however, to see Chrysler’s talented employees recognized for outstanding contribution to their field.

Last week, Kevin Ward, Chrysler Group’s Head of Fastener Engineering, was awarded the 2014 Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Visionary Award by U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine. The ceremony was scheduled as part of the 28th BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Global Competitiveness Conference and Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Jaison Busby and Marcus Washington, two other Chrysler Group employees, were also honored at the event as Modern Day Technology Leaders.

In response to the honor, Kevin Ward spoke highly of “strong Africa-American leaders” who both opened doors for him professionally and served as role models. He has similarly served as a leader and role model, working with young engineers at Chrysler and mentoring young people as a youth minister.

“I know that it is both my responsibility and privilege to lead and inspire the next generation,” he said. “I am very appreciative of this recognition of my career accomplishments.”

For more information on BEYA and on-going events and opportunities throughout the year, check out their website here.

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Chrysler Minivans Celebrate 30 Years on the Road

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Happy belated birthday to the Chrysler minivan.

On November 2nd, 1983, the chariot of the traveling family was born. Chrysler at this point (in a weird way of history repeating itself) was teetering on dire financial straits. They took a gamble and saw an unrealized market.

As Gizmodo points out, that market was the family. In the late 70’s and early 80’s, there really wasn’t any vehicles that were great for big families to travel in. Recent oil crises have dealt a heavy blow to the gas hog station wagons and sedans. And full sized-vans were more designed to be more similar to trucks and not like a normal car.

“What was missing from the market was a family vehicle that drove like a car, got good fuel economy, and had room enough for a family. Chrysler’s minivan was the first vehicle designed from the ground up to fit that need, and it was a revelation.”

The article continues to point out that the minivans that Chrysler produced, the Chrysler Town & Country and the Dodge Caravan, have continued to see their initial contributions in use today. While the visual designed has changed drastically from the 80’s, the core features are still there.

An interesting fact of note is how hard the competitors tried to get a grasp of Chrysler’s new-found success. Even in 2008, with Chrysler back on the verge of collapse, the auto company still had 41 percent of the minivan market.

What impacted the minivan the most was the introduction of the SUV class in the 90’s. As writer Robert Sorokanich points out, however, is that the SUV is still entirely similar in design and purpose to the minivan, even if it took some time for the cars to come around. The SUV’s were given more favor thanks to cheaper gas prices in the 90’s and the more rugged and less “manly” feel of the minivan. Yet, as the years have gone on, it’s clear to see that the SUV is simply the newest evolution of what Chrysler stated with the first Town & Country.

Happy 30 years Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan. Thanks for all the memories of going to visit relatives while in the back seat.

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Chrysler Invests in Engine Plants

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Chrysler is planning on investing 1.2 billion dollars in their plants for commercial vans and engines.

According to an article on the Washington Post, Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Chrysler, announced the plan for a rather large investment into their plants in Saltillo, Mexico. The Van Assembly Plant costed Chrysler about 1.1 billion to build and has been making the Ram ProMaster van since July. With this large investment, the plant is expected to reach 1,100 employees by the end of the year.

That’s not the only plant getting more resources to work with. At the Saltillo North Engine Plant, Chrysler will spend 164 million for additional workers on a new production line. This will be used for production of the Chrysler Tigershark four-cylinder engine starting early next year. The engine is currently being used in the Dodge Dart and the Jeep Cherokee.

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