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2013 SRT Viper Certification Costs Dealers $25K
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Dealers interested in selling the 2013 SRT Viper will have to do more than be first in line and ask nicely, they’ll also have to pony up $25,000 in certification fees.
SRT Viper Buyers Offered Free Uconnect Trial
Chrysler will debut its new “Uconnect Access” service in the 2013 RAM 1500 pickup truck and 2013 SRT Viper supercar and will offer both groups of buyers a free trial of the service.
Chrysler Withdraws PHEV Test Fleet for Battery Pack Upgrade
Chrysler is withdrawing its fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in order to issue out a battery-pack upgrade due to overheating issues with its lithium-ion propulsion batteries.
Most Researched Cars of the Week: September 16 – 22
A mixture of cars made the “most researched” podium this week including the spacious Chrysler Town & Country minivan and squeezing all the way down to the tiny Nissan Versa.
2015 SRT Barracuda to be Built on New, Smaller Platform
Recent reports say that the SRT Barracuda will co-exist with the current Dodge Challenger, and now further evidence supports this belief as the 2015 SRT Barracuda will be built on an entirely new platform.
Fatal Stabbing Reported at Chrysler Jefferson North Plant
Chrysler group has issued a statement today which confirms that a man has been stabbed to death while working on the assembly line at the companies Jefferson North Assembly plant in Detroit.
Canadian Auto Workers May Strike, Deadline Looms
The dispute over policies affecting members of the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) could come to a close tonight, but a strike across Ford, Chrysler and General Motors’ Canadian operations is possible.
Spanish Info Brochures Offered by Chrysler in US
For the first time, there will be vehicle information kits available to consumers in the U.S. printed and electronically in Spanish.
In Memoriam: The V8 Engine 1900-201?
With the oil crisis of the ‘70s many predicted the death of the V8 engine, but it has continued to solider on. With Chrysler and Infiniti execs recently commenting that there’s no place for eight-cylinder cars in the future of their respective brands, this time, are the V8 engine’s days finally numbered?
2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Editions Revealed
Back in March, Chrysler teamed up with fashion designer John Varvatos to create a one-of-a-kind 300S that was auctioned off to benefit the Stuart House. Clearly the American automaker was pleased with the results, as the fashion designer has created two more 300C models that will be made available to the public.
2014 Chrysler 200 to Get 38 MPG, 9-Speed Automatic
Long a back marker in the mid-size sedan segment, Chrysler will look to challenge for fuel economy supremacy against the likes of the Nissan Altima and Honda Accord when it debuts an all-new 200 sedan next year.
Dodge Challenger to Live on Next to Barracuda
Despite rumors and speculation that the soon-for-resurrection Barracuda nameplate would replace the Dodge Challenger, reports suggest that the muscle cars will co-exist.
Chrysler 300 ‘Glacier Edition’ Announced for Fall Sale
Set to go on sale this fall, Chrysler has announced plans to offer a special “Glacier: edition of its 300 sedan.
Death of V8 Predicted by Fiat-Chrysler CEO
Love it or hate it, the Obama administration’s 54.5 mpg rule will force change in the auto industry’s future as Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is pointing out.
Barack Obama, Mitt Romney Banned from GM, Chrysler
President Obama has been banned from visiting any GM or Chrysler plants during the election and so has Mitt Romney.
2013 RAM 1500 Priced from $23,585
Chrysler just announced pricing for the 2013 line of RAM pickup trucks, marking the brand’s introduction of its Pentastar V6 engine mated to an eight-speed transmission meant to contend with Ford’s popular EcoBoost.
2013 RAM 1500, SRT Viper to Debut OnStar-Like Service
Newly introduced in the 2013 RAM 1500 pickup and SRT Viper, Chrysler will offer customers an OnStar-like service through its partnership with wireless company Sprint.
Fiat 500 EV on Sale Next Year as Chrysler Slowly Adopts Electric Cars
The Fiat 500 EV will begin production later this year and go on sale in 2013 as Chrysler relaxes its opposition to electric vehicles.
Next Gen Chrysler Uconnect Won’t Need a Smartphone
Chrysler has teamed up with Sprint so that its next-generation Uconnect infotainment system won’t need a smartphone to connect to the Internet.
Chrysler 200 Convertible Co-Stars in New Total Recall Ad
What do the Chrysler 200 Convertible and the new Total Recall movie have in common? Certainly not a three-breasted woman.
Nine-Speed Transmissions Slated for 2013 Chrysler Models
Ushering a new level of efficient technology into the automotive industry, Chrysler will begin selling cars with eight- and nine-speed transmissions by the first half of 2013.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee ‘Re-Moose Tested,’ Passed
Reviving an issue many would have considered dead, Chrysler put out a press release today publicizing a new moose test that performed without issue.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Struggled in Swerve Test: Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is, to an extent, corroborating Swedish magazine Teknikens Varld‘s accusations that the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a rollover hazard.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Tires Pop During Second Moose Test
Swedish magazine Teknikens Varld’s accusations toward the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee became much harder to dispute with the rag’s latest video. Both the clip and brief article that accompany it end with a pointed message that says: “Don’t buy the Jeep Grand Cherokee, for you and your family’s safety.”
