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Chrysler is one part of the so called ‘Big Three’ based in Detroit. Chrysler focuses on building moderately affordable cars that tend to have a luxury feel., as well as being the biggest player in the Mini Van segment. Chrysler is now owned by Italian based Fiat. Some classic Chrysler models are the 300C and Town and country. New models to watch: Chrysler 200
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Chrysler Town & Country Recalled for Faulty Liftgate: 471 Units Affected
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Chrysler is recalling 471 Town & Country minivans because of a liftgate issue that might increase the risk of a limb being caught during closing.
AutoGuide Week-In-Reverse: Juke-R Confirmed, Supra Successor Rumors
The automotive industry is a global business that is constantly evolving and growing, and we here at AutoGuide know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. So here is a summary of the top stories you may have missed this week: Scion FR-S TRD With Five Axis Aero Kit– Video There remains to be no official…
119,700 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger Sedans Recalled
Oh the irony! After being selected as Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and earning a five-star safety rating from NHTSA, the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans are being recalled for a possible malfunction of its anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). In total 119,700 vehicles…
Four Chrysler Plants to Skip Summer Shutdown
Hot off its huge first quarter where sales jumped 33 percent, Chrysler will have four of its North American plants skip the normal two week summer shutdown this year.
April 2012 Sales Summary: Chrysler, Toyota and VW Gain While Ford and GM Drop
The April 2012 sales numbers were released today, and Chrysler and Toyota have the most to rejoice over, while Ford and General Motors need to do a little bit of catching up.
Chrysler’s New Detroit Office Solidifies Connection to City
Detroit is the place to be in America if you are in the auto business, and Chrysler is marking its presence in the city by taking up an office in downtown Detroit.
EPA vs CAFE: The Two Sides of Fuel Economy Numbers
Fuel economy numbers are more important now than ever before, as gas prices continue to rise in North America. Recently Dodge came under criticism for announcing its upcoming Dart compact will get 40 mpg combined. An impressively high number, even a class-leading car like the Hyundai Elantra, which gets 40 mpg highway, only achieves…
Chrysler Town & Country Plug-In Hybrid Specs Revealed
Last week, Chrysler announced delivery of four plug-in hybrid Town & Country minivans to the Auburn Hills city of Michigan as the initial part of an extensive two-year hybrid development project worth $25.8 million. Today, company delivered eight more units to the Duke Energy utility company as part of the two-year project. As the only minivan to boast a…
Ward’s Auto 10 Best Interiors for 2012 List Announced
Ward’s Auto has released its top 10 picks for best interior in 2012 today, though in no particular order. Here they are with brief notes on each car’s engine specs and starting price. The 2012 Mazda CX-5 crossover is powered by 2.0-liter Skyactiv inline four cylinder that makes 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque…
Top 10 Car Makes For Cheating Women
After releasing a list of the Top 10 car brands preferred by unfaithful husbands, AshleyMadison.com, a website dedicated to spouses looking for a little something on the side, surveyed 1,080 of its women members to determine what their most popular automakers are. Coming in at tenth place is German automaker Volkswagen at 2.8 percent. It’s…
Chrysler Town & Country Plug-Ins Cost More Than $1 Million Each
As brands go, Chrysler isn’t much for making hybrids and EVs, but that’s changing. The automaker just announced that it delivered four plug-in hybrid Town & Country mini vans to the city of Auburn Hills, Mich. as a two-year demonstration project. Chrysler says it’s pouring $15.8 million into the project, which will be supplemented by another…
Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country Recalled for Possible Wheel Separation
289 Dodge Caravans and Chrysler Town and Countries manufactured from November 15th, 2011 to November 21st, 2011 are being recalled for a possible wheel separation issue. The cause of the problem is from a right rear hub and bearing assembly that might not be fully machined. Those affected by the recall will be notified by…
Chrysler Launches In-Car Wireless Charging
Mounted below the center stack and in front of the console, it features an integrated charging grid that allows a smart phone or other portable device to be charged when placed on top of it
Chrysler Teases Two Concepts for Beijing Motor Show
Chrysler has announced its plans to bring a pair of new concepts to the Beijing Motor Show, one of which is a custom 300C and the other looks to be a modified Jeep Wrangler. Both vehicles look to sport custom accents catered to the Chinese market, with gold-themed graphics to celebrate the ‘Year of the…
SRT Auctions First Viper To Benefit Pediatric Cancer Foundation
The all-new 2013 SRT Viper is without a doubt the star of this year’s New York Auto Show. Boasting big numbers, the Viper’s enormous 8.4-liter V10 engine produces 640-hp. Plus, SRT has announced a factory-backed return of the Viper to the American Le Mans Series and international endurance racing. But here comes the most important…
2013 Ram 1500 Gets 8-Speed Auto, Air Suspension: 2012 NY Auto Show
Now, with air suspension, the idea is to significantly reduce that compromise, providing a setup that’s able to cope with a wide variety of conditions.
2013 SRT Viper is Still Mean, Now Beautiful Too: 2012 NY Auto Show
Under the hood is a 8.4-liter V10, but it’s gained new high strength forged pistons, lightweight composite intake manifold, aluminum flywheel and changes the exhaust.
2012 Moab Easter Jeep Safari Concepts In Action
Having shared a gallery as well as a walk-around video of the six concepts featured at the Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari, new photos have just been released of the Moab concepts in action. An annual showcase of upcoming, potential Jeep products, the Moab Safari is a great way for the iconic brand to connect with…
Chrysler, Ford US Sales at Highest Level in Four Years
A number of analysts believe the growth in auto sales last month can be partly attributed to this year’s unseasonably mild winter, which had consumers flocking to dealers earlier than the traditional spring selling season; other factors include a plethora of new models hitting the streets as well as lower unemployment statistics and easier access...
Ram 1500 Fourth Teaser Image Released Ahead of New York Auto Show Debut
As we draw closer to the New York International Auto Show, Ram continues its slow release of teaser images ahead of its official unveiling later this week. The latest teaser image features two more macro shots, this time of what looks to be the interior trim of the Ram truck – the first of an interior…
Chrysler “Second Half” Ads Followup to “Half-Time in America”
The Chrysler “Halftime in America” Superbowl commercial featured Clint Eastwood and a heartfelt message of hope. The theme is continued in four new commercials released today from the brand, with each spot featuring a different vehicle. Each vehicle gets a one-minute spot and Chrysler chose to highlight the Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and…
Chrysler Dealers who Regained Franchises May Not be Allowed to Reopen
More than 20 former Chrysler dealerships in Michigan, Wisconsin, California, Ohio, Nevada, and Florida may not reopen even though they have regained their franchise agreements. On Tuesday, Judge Sean Cox of U.S. District Court in Detroit ruled that the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 does not trump previous state laws governing dealer markets. In…
SRT ‘Cuda Spied in “60 Minutes” Chrysler Profile?
Sunday night’s profile on the Chrysler turnaround and on Chrysler/Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne may have seemed a bit light on actual content, but perhaps you weren’t looking closely enough. Don’t worry, the folks at Allpar.com were. A part of the piece involved an interview with Ralph Gilles, the man in charge of Chrysler design and…
Fiat, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne Interviewed on 60 Minutes
Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne was featured yesterday on CBS’ 60 Minutes discussing his life as the head of both Fiat, Chrysler and how he brought the American brand back to health from the brink of collapse. In the interview, Marchionne addresses the state Chrysler was in when he came on board to resurrect the company, saying…
