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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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Dodge Dakota Officially Axed
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In not-so-shocking news, Chrysler has officially pulled the plug on the Dodge Dakota compact pickup’s production. The expected move will result in 39 temporary workers losing their jobs and could lead to additional layoffs at Chrysler’s Warren Truck Plant where the Ram 1500 pickup is also produced. The union currently believes that layoffs could reach…
Former Chrysler Marketing Executive Moves To Honda
Michael Accavitti once worked for Chrysler as its chief marketing officer, even becoming president of the Dodge brand. But now he’s taken his talents to Honda, where he will be doing much the same thing. Accavitti worked at Cisco Systems shortly after his stint in Auburn Heights, spending the past two years there. It will be…
Jeep Drops Grand Cherokee Price by More Than $3,000
These improvements are said to net significant gains in fuel economy; two-wheel drive V-6 engined examples being rated at 17/23 miles per gallon (city/highway), while 4WD versions are pegged at 16/23.
Chrysler Launches “No Payment for 90 Days” Program
Chrysler has announced the “No Payments for 90 Days” program on all 2011 and 2012 Chryler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram truck models financed through Ally Financial. The payment promotion is now available, and will run through Chysler’s “Summer Clearance Event” which ends September 6, 2011. Chrysler Group also announced introductory 2012 model year incentives on…
Chryser/Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne Warns Industry Of Rising Chinese Automakers
Fiat CEO and the auto industry’s wise old grandpa, Sergio Marchionne, warned the industry that “the day of reckoning is inevitably coming,” when Chinese automakers begin exporting on a massive scale. Marchionne is usually regarded as being “usually four steps ahead of everybody else,” according to Chrysler executives. It’s no surprise then that his warning,…
Chrysler Re-Recalling 376,000 Minivans For Airbag Defect
Owners of Dodge‘s 2008 Grand Caravan, Chrysler‘s 2008 Town and Country (or Voyager) should keeping their eyes out for a recall letter to be sent out next month. Those who receive it may feel like they’re in familiar territory since this is the second recall for a similar issue on the 2008 minivans. Earlier this…
Would You Like To Star In The Next Pennzoil TV Commercial?
This may be your chance to get your big break in Hollywood! Pennzoil is looking for someone interested in staring in a TV commercial who owns a late model Chrysler such as the Viper or Challenger and lives in the California area. Interviews are being held today (Wednesday) and Saturday this week in Los Angeles….
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne Hints At Stepping Down in 2016
Today, at the 2011 Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne hinted that he may step down from his position in the not-too-distant future. The 59-year old executive said Chrysler’s future plans will be “up to the guy after me, I think — after 2015, hopefully. Maybe a year later. Chrysler…
Imported From Detroit Project Launched With 8 Mile Style and Chrysler [Video]
The famous ‘Imported from Detroit’ Super Bolw ad staring rapper Eminem featuring the new Chrysler 200 was very successful for the automaker, and Chrysler is hoping to further this with yet another musical tie-in. Building on this success, the Chrysler brand and Eight Mile Style, a Detroit-based publisher of Eminem compositions, have partnered to release a…
Chrysler Announces 20 Percent U.S Sales Increase In July 2011
Chrysler, announced today that the American automaker has seen a 20 percent increase in sales this July (112,026 units sold) compared to the numbers of July 2010 (93,313 units sold). Jeep contributed to the 20 percent July sales uncrease with the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, which set an all-time sales record and the 2011 Jeep Compass which experienced…
Fiat 500 Mopar Accessory Line
‘Today, it was announced that Mopar will be offering more than 150 accessories including key covers, graphics, body kits, bike carriers, roof racks and seat covers for the new 2012 Fiat 500. Prices will range from $21 for a locking gas cap to $1,400 for a body kit. “The FIAT 500 is one of the…
Audi to Help Revitalize Detroit in Settlement with Eminem Over “Lose Yourself” Copycat Ad
Audi is a company that prides itself on cozying up to celebrities and it looks like the latest name they’ll be working with is rapper Eminem…. by court order. Don’t jump to conclusions though, it’s not Eminem who’s being forced to do anything, but rather the flashy German automaker. In early June, 8 Mile Style,…
Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, To Get 8-Speed Automatic, 31 MPG
According to CEO Sergio Marchionne, the 3.6-liter V-6 versions of both sedans are expected to deliver around 31 miles per gallon on the highway, significantly better than the current car (around 4 mpg) and even thriftier than Japanese offerings such as the Honda Accord.
Sergio Marchionne Aligns Fiat And Chrysler Management
Fiat and Chrysler can get to know each other a little better, now that CEO Sergio Marchionne has introduced a single team to manage both companies. And it’s quite a shake-up: Fiat, Chrysler, and Lancia get new CEOs, while Fiat-Chrysler gets four regional executives to oversee the company in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Marchionne…
Chrysler May Offer High-Performance Supercharger Package For LX-based SRT Models
Chrysler is cranking up the heat when it comes to SRT raw power. Chrysler is said to be looking at offering a supercharger package for its LX-based SRT products that could produce as much as 570-hp. Chrysler has been developing an Eaton-sourced supercharger package that will boost power for the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 from 470-hp…
Chrysler’s Ralph Gilles: Next Viper May Get Cruise Control, No New Magnum
Chrysler head of design, CEO of motorsports and rad dude Ralph Gilles recently talked about the future of SRT and the next Dodge Viper, as well as confirming this: there will be no new Dodge Magnum. Appearing on Fox Car Report, Gilles noted the popularity of the fast wagon and mentioned that he misses it; despite…
Fiat Pays U.S. Gov’t $560M For Final Stake in Chrysler
Italian automaker Fiat purchased the U.S government’s remaining holdings in Chrysler today. Fiat paid $560 million to the Treasury Department for the government’s 98,000 shares. Fiat has run Chrysler since the American automaker emerged from bankruptcy protection in June 2009. The U.S government provided a total of $12.5 billion to Chrysler with the funds coming…
Chrysler Ousts Ford As Canada’s Number 1 Truckmaker
Chrysler has taken the title of number one light-truck seller in Canada from Ford in the first half of 2011. Deliveries in the light truck segment have grown at twice the rate of the rest of the Canadian auto industry, and Chrysler led in sales last month for the first time in 2011. The Dodge…
US Loosens Truck MPG Standards In An Effort To Win Support
This would mean an improvement of 3.5 mpg per year, instead of the 5 mpg increments required by passenger cars and smaller trucks and SUVs.
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Priced From $47,995
Chrysler has released pricing for the high performance 300 SRT8, with the new model starting from $47,995. The 2012 model sits half an inch lower than non-SRT models, has a new front fascia and grill, along with body-colored side cladding, four-inch exhaust tips and a new rear fascia. You already know it will come with aggressive 20-inch…
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Priced From $55,295
Chrysler has just released the pricing for the high performance 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 starting from $55,295. As one of the most powerful SUVs on the market, this Jeep packs a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, cranking out 465-hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. This is by far the most…
Chrysler Factory Workers Caught Drinking, Again [Video]
Ten months ago, a scandal at a Chrysler plant in Detroit broke when workers were caught drinking during their lunch break before returning to work. Now, at a different plant, the boys are at it again. At the Trenton Engine Plant also in Detroit, Chrysler workers were filmed driving a mile from work, then drinking…
Chrysler Recalls 280,000 Ram Pickups
This marks the second time in less than year that Chrysler has had to recall trucks for tie rod ends, a previous one was issued back in December, that affected heavy-duty 4500 and 5500 chassis cab trucks.
Fiat Asks Chrysler To Increase Freemont Production
Fiat has asked Chrysler to boost Freemont output after European demand soars for the rebadged Dodge Journey. Last June, with the Freemonts introduction, Fiat hoped to sell 13,000 of the minivans this year, however the automaker has already collected 15,700 orders. Fiat planned to sell 33,000 Freemonts in 2012 and as a result, Fiat was…
