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February 2013 Auto Sales: GM, Ford Lead as Industry Reports 4% Percent Growth
Today is the 1st of March and that only means one thing… February is rapidly fading into the rear-view mirror. How well did automakers fare in the second month of the year? Here’s a look at some of the big sales stories from the last 28 days.
Alfa Romeo to Outsell Fiat in America: Chrysler Exec
Chrysler believes that Alfa Romeo, once brought back to the U.S., will eventually outsell the Fiat brand in America.
2013 SRT Viper Designed to be a Convertible: CEO Says
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the 2013 SRT Viper is almost certain to be offered as a convertible. Despite that, SRT brand boss Ralph Gilles is still playing coy.
“Defiance” Dodge Charger is a Post-Apocalyptic Crime Fighting Machine
Hollywood and the automobile industry share a rich history. Since the first motion pictures debuted cars have played a starring role, something that’s still true today, especially on the small screen.
Fiat, SRT Dealer Network Almost Full
Chrysler’s exclusive attitude about which dealers will be allowed to sell the SRT Viper doesn’t seem to have thinned the lineup for certification much. In fact, the roster is almost full.
January 2013 Auto Sales: Break Out the Champagne!
January is known for two things: raucous New Year’s celebrations and miserably cold weather across many parts of the country. Despite holiday hangovers and blizzard conditions, vehicle shoppers snapped up cars and trucks like free earbuds at an iPhone launch.
Electric Vehicles Run out of Juice
Arguably electric cars are the future of the automotive industry. They promise smooth, quiet, pollution-free driving, but are they ready for primetime? If recent news is any indicator, the answer is a resounding “NO!”
Chrysler Reveals Product Plans Through 2016
Chrysler revealed its 2012 sales numbers Wednesday, reporting a 47 percent increase for a grand total of $1.7 billion in net income. Along with the sales announcement, Chrysler group also divulged it product plans through 2016.
Mopar 13′ Limited Edition Teased Before Chicago Debut
For the last three years, a Mopar limited-edition vehicle has been offered by Chrysler, and 2013 is no different, with the brand saying today that its 2013 Mopar-edition vehicle will be unveiled at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Pricing Leaked, Diesel Costs $4,500 Premium
Get ready to spend an extra $4,500 if the oil-burning version of Jeep’s 2014 Grand Cherokee is on your to-buy list.
California Kids Can win a Dart for Not Dodging School
It can pay to have a perfect attendance record for sa group of California high school students.
200,000 9-Speed Transmissions Expected for New Chrysler Cars
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne expects there will be as many as 200,000 nine-speed transmissions available this year and bound for new Chrysler vehicles.
2013 Chrysler 300 Glacier Now Available From $36,845
Chrysler has unveiled its new 300 Glacier edition model that features some fresh style for the 300’s design and will be priced from $36,845 excluding a $995 destination fee.
2014 Chrysler 200 to Redefine Chrysler Design Language
Ralph Gilles is probably known better for his hand in the 2013 SRT Viper, but when he isn’t overseeing the SRT brand, he’s also Chrysler’s chief designer.
2013 Dodge Dart GT Offers More Power, Attractive Price
Thanks to neglect and mismanagement Chrysler was forced to go years without a decent small car in its lineup. The recently departed Caliber was anything but a competent vehicle. It put the “rude” in “crude.” Thankfully, Chrysler got back into the compact-car segment in a big way last year with the Dodge Dart and it’s…
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: New Diesel Delivers 420 Lb-Ft, 30 MPG
Jeep officially revealed an updated version of its hot-selling Grand Cherokee this morning at the North America International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. The high-brow SUV features a number of mechanical enhancements and luxury additions.
SRT4 Preliminary Sketch Leaked
An image of what could be the SRT4 said to be currently under development in the Chrysler labs leaked today putting the new sub-brand’s smallest future project in the spotlight.
Volkswagen Routan Axed After All
A Volkswagen official insisted in an email exchange with AutoGuide.com last month that the Chrysler-based Routan van hadn’t been killed.
Detroit Three End 2012 With a Bang
Thankfully the world didn’t end last month like Mayan soothsayers erroneously predicted centuries ago. Clearly prophecy wasn’t their major at Yucatan Community College. From an automotive perspective, the year-end news was quite good, with the Detroit Three each posting modest gains.
Top 10 Automotive Stories of 2012
With a heavy heart the staff of AutoGuide.com say goodbye to 2012, along with its triumphs and tragedies. We await the New Year with open arms, and welcome its promise of a better world. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2012 was a year of the dragon, and it proved to be the stuff of legend,…
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Closing at Year’s End
Attention history buffs and antique-auto aficionados: get your gristly haunches in gear because a landmark Detroit-area automotive attraction is closing its doors.
Jeep Turning to Fiat Platforms for Three Future Models
Jeep plans to increase its stable of models from four to at least six by 2016, with three of those future Jeep models built on platforms from Fiat.
2013 Chrysler 300 Motown Edition Announced
Chrysler is paying homage to Motown, a genre of music associated exclusively with Detroit, with a new TV spot that features Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown, along with the announcement of a new 300 Motown Edition.
2013 Maserati Quattroporte Aiming for 13,000 Units Annually
Maserati is hoping its new Quattroporte will help bring the brand’s annual sales to 50,000 units annually, with Italian automaker setting a sales target of at least 13,000 for the next-gen car for next year.
