Here is what's going on

There's a lot of talk happening about a "global microchip shortage". Amid an unprecendeted demand, microchip production has fallen - mostly due to COVID-19. Here are some quick, Cole's notes about it. 

 

Trailing behind a shortage of computer chips, the auto industry has a new global stock problem. The world supply of natural rubber has taken a hit. Bloomberg points out several factors for the upcoming shortage; shipping line issues, countries stock piling supply and disease affecting the plants that supply the world with its rubber.

Over the past few years, we've been wondering when the Grand Caravan - as we know it, will retire. Earlier, we found out that the Dodge Grand Caravan would be discontinued, allowing the Chrysler Pacifica to thrive in it's place. Recently, we have just found out that Canada will rename their Pacifica look-alike the new Grand Caravan. FCA's van segment will be fully branded from Chrysler rather than Dodge.
 

Buying a brand new vehicle is not the right financial decision for everyone. To help meets the needs of everyone, our team at Parker's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ltd. in Penticton, BC is so happy to tell you all about some of the various benefits of buying a Certified Preowned vehicle!

FCA's overall performance has made history with the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). 
 

When you want an SUV packed with tech features, then you have to take a look at the popular Dodge Journey. This mid-size SUV offers you more tech than just about any other vehicle in its class. Let's take a look at two top tech features.

The Jeep Gladiator has been around for a few years, and it has made a huge impression on the public. This mid-size pickup has it all from high-quality materials in its interior to retro styling for its exterior. The Gladiator has been built with high air intakes, which comes in handy for water fording. 

We are one of the luckiest communities in Canada, the Okanagan is one of our country's sunshine get-away capitals and we get to live here. This past Winter we started a contest giving one lucky person a Fiat 124 Spider to drive for the Summer of 2020. After several events with the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Center and numerous entries from people visiting our dealership, we made the draw.
 

The new Ram 1500 is a popular light duty pickup truck that is built for capability and endurance in mind. Whether you are a busy farmer or rancher or someone who simply needs a pickup truck built for towing, you can enjoy knowing that your new Ram 1500 can tow more than 12,000 pounds easily.

If you're looking for an SUV that will work well in a variety of situations, the Jeep Compass might be what you need. It's rugged, practical, and versatile, and it has many quality exterior components that work together to give it a finished look.