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Ram Truck Concept Coming to Woodward Dream Cruise
Chrysler announced plans today to bring over 70 vehicles to this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise including a new concept from the Ram truck division.
Ask AutoGuide No. 21 – Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey vs. Chrysler Town & Country
Congratulations, you’re all grown up! At this point in life you’ve probably made it through college with more than an associate’s degree in the field of interpretive dance; you’ve more than likely claimed a life partner that’s the opposite gender and of breeding age and, consequently, you’ve manufactured a genetic replica or two. You’re going…
Chrysler-Fiat Favors Diesel, Turbo Tech Over EVs: Exec
Chrysler-Fiat won’t be investing into electric vehicles until consumers are willing to pay for the technology, according to Bob Lee, head of Fiat and Chrysler global Powertrain.
Jeep Wrangler Needs More Engines, Transmissions: CEO
The Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Grand Caravan won’t stack up to increasingly stringent fuel consumption standards and will need an overhaul soon.
Chrysler Cuts Production Goals, Blames Suppliers
Chrysler is being forced to reduce is projected global shipments for the year by about 100,000 units.
Commute, Toy and Destroy – Cadillac Escalade EXT vs Smart fortwo vs Chrysler 200 Convertible
We are back with the latest installment of ‘Commute, Toy or Destroy’ where this week the choices will make you cringe with indecision.
Chrysler Extending Life of Three Models
Chrysler will keep the current generation Jeep Wrangler in production until mid-2018 while extending production of the Dodge Avenger until 2015 and the Grand Caravan until late 2017.
2013 J.D. Power APEAL Study Puts Porsche, Ram on Top
Is it any surprise that sex sells? It shouldn’t be and the latest results from J.D. Power’s Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study (APEAL) affirm that.
2015 Chrysler 200 Production Starting in Early 2014
The redesigned 2015 Chrysler 200 will begin production in early 2014 at the brands’ Sterling Heights assembly plant, the same location where a midsize sedan meant to replace the Dodge Avenger will be produced.
Chrysler Recalls Over 71,000 Vehicles in new Campaigns
A new series of recalls by Chrysler was announced by the U.S. safety regulators today.
Government to Take Tougher Stance on Recalls
Compliance with prevailing safety standards alone won’t be enough to prevent a recall from being ordered by U.S. government safety regulators.
Fiat Considering to Shift Production Out of Italy
Sergio Marchionne already said he’s considering moving Fiat’s corporate headquarters to the U.S., and now Alfa Romeo’s production could shift over as well.
Fiat Buys More of Chrysler, Creeps Toward Total Control
Fiat has exercised an option to purchase another 3.3 percent of Chrysler shares today, part of CEO Sergio Marchionne’s plan to purchase the automaker.
Secret Service Seeking New Armored Limo
The U.S. government has released a request for a proposal on a new armored limousine, possibly replacing the Cadillac One.
Detroit Urges 30-Year Phase-Out For Tariff on Japan Cars
Now that Detroit automakers have failed to keep Japan out of regional free trade talks, they are hoping that the U.S. will listen to its demand that the auto tariffs are phased out in no less than 25 to 30 years.
Chrysler Issues Four Separate Recalls: 560,000 Affected
Chrysler has announced four voluntary recall campaigns for about 560,000 vehicles worldwide, each for a separate issue.
Chrysler Extends Controversial Jeep Recall to Canadians
Chrysler will extend the controversial recall of its 1992 – 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002 – 2007 Liberty SUVs to 167,318 units in Canada.
Owners Push NHTSA to Conduct Crash Tests on Jeep SUVs
Jeep owners are urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to insist that Chrysler do more than install trailer hitch assemblies on older Jeep SUVs as well as having the vehicles crash-tested with the protective trailer hitches.
Chrysler Cutting Options for 2014 Model year
There will be fewer boxes to check for Chrysler vehicles starting with the 2014 model year.
Chrysler 100 Spied Testing in California
Chrysler is continuing to test its Fiat spinoff, which will be sold as the 100 in North America.
Chrysler Town and Country to Live On, Dodge Caravan Out?
Adding more fuel to the fire that Fiat could kill off Dodge by 2016, reports are coming in that the next-generation minivan from Chrysler will be a Town and Country and will launch as a 2016 model.
J.D. Power 2013 Initial Quality Study Full of Surprises
The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) is an annual report that’s closely followed by both automakers and consumers. It measures problems reported by vehicle buyers during the first 90 days of ownership. The research firm released its 2013 findings today at an Automotive Press Association luncheon in Detroit and the report was full…
Chrysler Recalls 1,200 Ram Pickups for Software Glitch
Chrysler announced its sixth recall over the last two weeks on Thursday. The most recent involved a software glitch on over 1,200 Ram pickup trucks from the 2013 model year.
Ram Branded Fiat Doblo to Arrive by Year’s End
Fiat’s dominion over Chrysler will soon send another Italian product to North America.
