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Phoenix Engine Program at Allpar.Com Check it out!

No Production Gladiator in Our Future Why? Because Chrysler Group CEO Tom LaSorda said so. His decision hinged on a desire to see a high-profit margin gained from the likely niche product. But hey, at least we got the Compass, right? Read "Thumbs Down on Jeep Gladiator Production" @ Ward's Auto

A little respect, please The 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible doesn't have to be a true luxury car to hit the mark in its segment, but it sure wouldn't hurt. Up to now, you've most likely encountered the Chrysler Sebring convertible on a rental car lot. Middle-management executives across the country invariably anticipate a summertime business trip with the refrain, "We can take the Sebring!" Unfortunately it's not necessarily a gesture of respect, especially when it comes out of the mouths of people like the self-absorbed boss featured in The Office. It's no wonder the all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is clearly reaching several steps above the outgoing …

Despite a recent profit rebound, Chrysler will continue to cut costs to offset rising raw material and health care expenses and is not ruling out a reduction in its white-collar workforce, a top company official said Wednesday. "There's going to be no massive hiring, that's for sure," Tom LaSorda, the newly-named chief executive of Chrysler, said in a meeting with reporters at the automaker's Auburn Hills headquarters. The Auburn Hills unit of DaimlerChrysler expects to reduce some costs as white-collar employees retire and are backfilled with younger workers at lower pay grades. Some positions may be left open, but employment is expected…

Whatever happened to the drastic Sebring interior redesign we're supposed to get for 09? Anyone hear any news on it?

While driving down a certain highway...I won't say because well...it's a hot dish for camoed vehicls, etc. The car from what I saw looked good. I was on one of those "free my mind" type rides & did not have my cell phone nor camera with me, so shoot me but the interior looked like one to shine.

Talk Picks Up Momentum building for production version of concept Jeep truck By RICK KRANZ | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 02/12/06, 3:19 pm et CHICAGO - Will Jeep get a pickup? Frank Klegon, the Chrysler group's executive vice president for product development, says enthusiasm at the company remains high for a production version of the Jeep Gladiator concept pickup that debuted at the 2005 Detroit auto show. "That is pretty hot," Klegon said at the auto show here. "I like the Gladiator. I think it is real cool. That (concept) was built on a product base, it has a platform, and that has a much better chance of seeing the light of day than something tha…

and the news gets worse for DCX

Not pleased. http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A.../608020302/1149 And of course those demon spawn - the Lienerts and their review. http://info.detnews.com/autosconsumer/auto...ex.cfm?id=22802

You can tell they were passionate about this car. Chrysler should put this kind of passion into all of its cars, including the midsizers, but forget them for now, behold, the Challenger in action And to quote edmunds:

Link: http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103031

http://www.motortrend.com/future/spied/112..._jeep_wrangler/ here is the link for the 2008 jeep wrangler!!

I normally won't post every link on our site, I promise. But I just put up this feature story from the current issue of MPH (we don't post everything until the next issue comes out). But this one is really a great read by Eddie Alterman, the man that wrote the Woodward Z06 story you may or may not remember. Enjoy! Dave http://www.mph-online.com/mag/features/0051

William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 2, 2012 At next weeks Detroit Auto Show, Mopar will introduce two performance packages for the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 200. First up is the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline which will be offered in the three stages. Stage 1 brings forth many dress-up items, including a carbon fiber front splitter, a three-piece carbon fiber decklid spoiler, a black vinyl roof graphic, a two-piece grille insert that blends a body-colored surround with a black crosshair insert, faux door scoops, and 20-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels. Inside, an aluminum instrument panel bezel with a red accent, a matching aluminum shifter bezel, …

Autoblog

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/20/automobi...0AUTO.html?8dpc

Chrysler Dropping SWB Minivans The Chrysler group is betting that new crossover models will woo minivan buyers now that the automaker is dropping short-wheelbase minivans. Industry sources say the automaker will offer two mid-sized crossovers, developed on its new front-drive Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger platform. The sources say the Dodge crossover is due in December and will be assembled in Chrysler's Toluca, Mexico plant, where the PT Cruiser is made. The Chrysler crossover will debut either in late 2008 or 2009. Frank Klegon, executive vice president of product development for the Chrysler group, said "in the future you will see some other things from us" t…

It is now official; the UAW and FCA have a new contract. This morning the UAW announced the 77 percent of its members at FCA approved a new four-year labor contract. This comes three weeks after a majority of UAW workers voted down the first agreement reached by the two parties. “The recent bargaining process that took place on behalf of our members at FCA is a testament to the UAW’s democratic values and commitment to our members. The resolve of our membership and the dedication of our negotiating team has produced an agreement that affords UAW members a strong wage package and job security while still allowing the company to competitively produce high quality vehicl…

Sad but is it true... More for everyone including Toyota if it is true...

By Emily Chasan Emily Chasan – Fri May 29, 8:27 am ET Link to Story NEW YORK (Reuters) – Lee Iacocca, the car executive credited with saving Chrysler from bankruptcy in the 1980s, is to lose a big chunk of his pension and a guaranteed life-long company car due to the U.S. automaker's bankruptcy filing two decades later. Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli told a U.S. bankruptcy court on Thursday that Iacocca's pension would be among the obligations Chrysler will no longer have to pay if it gets bankruptcy court approval to sell itself to a "New Chrysler" to be owned by its union, the U.S. and Canadian governments and Fiat SpA (FIA.MI). Iacocca, the storied former chair…

Edmunds Evaluation: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited If you're willing to trade refinement and power for agility on the trail and a convertible top, the Unlimited may be worth the dough. After nearly a full day behind the wheel we're convinced of two things: The Jeep Wrangler will remain a niche player, and we'll never rely on a photographer to make our travel plans ever again. Read "Full Test: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara" @ Edmunds

Here's the answer: DO WANT!

got this from gminsidenews

These were shown while the site was down, and no one ever posted them, so here they are: Compass: Patriot: The legendary Jeep® brand hints at global portfolio expansion and explores all-new territory with the world premiere of two compact SUV concepts - the Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass Rallye. The Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass Rallye concepts are compact Jeep 4x4s that would deliver fun, freedom, utility, capability, as well as the potential for exceptional fuel economy and interior flexibility - all at a great value. The two concepts make their world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) on September 12. The Jeep® Patriot concept offe…

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I heard from someone who works at the Brampton Assembly plant that they will make a purple colour and some others which I can't remember what they were.

Finally up at Dodge.com: http://www.dodge.com/caliber/index.html They only have concept photos up at the moment, but as we all know, the final product won't differ much from the concept. Not bad, IMO.

2007 Chrysler 300 Long Wheelbase Chrysler is selling this aftermarket stretch at dealers. (Images From Automobile Mag.com) (Dark stripe shows stretching.) (Although I cannot find photos, here is some information on the SRT Design package for 2007.)

227 Skilled-Trades Workers File Appeal Against Chrysler/UAW Agreement William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com November 4, 2011 The United Auto Workers announced the ratification of a new four-year labor deal with Chrysler on October 26th, but an appeal from a group of skilled-trades workers could put a stop to it. A total 227 skilled-trades workers signed an appeal that was filed with the UAW’s International Executive Board on Friday. The UAW's constitution allows skilled-trades workers to reject a contract if they vote against it for reasons that pertain to skilled-trades issues. However, the UAW International Executive Board rule…

So i was browsing ebay and came across some nice Charger R/T wheels for reasonable prices (and a lot less than the V10's)...but will they fit? I don't know much about wheels sizes, widths, if RWD VS FWD configuration matters and whatnot..all of our cars have stock wheels and/or hubcaps...any help? Also..this may sound stupid and pardon my ignorance but does the bolt pattern need to match perfectly? (5 x 115mm (Charger) verses 5 x 4 1/2" (Intrepid), etc.)?

Found this browsing through the Chrysler Media site Mods: Please remove this if I'm not allowed to post it.

Autoweek has a gallery up of the full line of Dodge Challengers. Here's a link to a pic of a blue V6 Challenger. Not bad atall, imo. My only problem is, no manual transmission with the 3.5L V6.

Cause I saw one today with manufacturer plates on it. Just curious.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have been a bit behind the curve when it comes to alternative powertrains. But the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid shows the company is beginning to catch up. Speaking with The Truth About Cars, FCA's global hybrid chief Michael Duhaime said that hybrid power found in the next-generation minivan is very scaleable. “This’ll be the largest footprint — in the Pacifica. As we get into the smaller vehicles, basically what we’ll do is put smaller electric motors. The power electronics is part of the transmission … all that stays consistent. We’ll just go with smaller motors, and then the final drive will change with the different vehicles,” sa…

Thanks to "Charger" on Allpar.com6 seconds...... Try low 5's. Hope it has AWD available.

Chrysler Group offers dealers cash to take cars TERRY KOSDROSKY / Dow Jones Newswires ORLANDO, Fla. - The Chrysler Group is offering dealers $1,000 for every car they sell over the next two months if the dealer doesn't cut its March vehicle order and accepts cars from the automaker's bank of overbuilds, dealers said. Chrysler, the U.S. arm of DaimlerChrysler AG, wouldn't confirm the plan, saying it doesn't disclose details of its dealership workings. But three separate dealers who spoke with Dow Jones Newswires at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention said the plan is designed to help soften the blow for dealers being pressured to accept more vehicles…

http://www6.autonet.ca/News/story.cfm?stor...3651242-ap.html so with Hyundai and Nissan out as suitors, does it make less sense for GM to buy them as a defensive move? (ie to keep them out of competitors hands)

I was driving along the other day, and I noticed that the Calgary Police Service is replacing their Impalas, and to a smaller extent, their Crown Vics with Dodge Chargers... from what I saw, it looked real mean with a reinforced bumper, steel wheels and a blacked out grille (Sorry, no pics). This has led me to ask the question- is Dodge winning back favour in the police market... How have these cars caught on elsewhere?

Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co. have postponed plans to share a North American-built small car and a full-sized pickup until they can reduce costs. A third vehicle-sharing project, in which Chrysler will sell a version of Nissan's compact Versa sedan, will continue on schedule, the companies said late Thursday. The automakers blamed the interruption on a worsening economic picture, including dollar-yen exchange rates, that is throwing sales forecasts in doubt. "Because of current economic conditions, Nissan and Chrysler teams working on the two other projects have been asked to ensure that financial objectives for both companies can be met before these two projec…

I stuck this here since Chrysler bought AMC ...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051111/ap_on_...DNqBHNlYwM3NDk- it says there will be no change in current cooperative arrangements, but what of the future? weren't there supposed to be several joint projects in chryslers near future?

In Depth: 2007 Dodge Nitro Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct 1, 2006 - To better understand a new product, sometimes it helps to know what it is not. Take the all-new 2007 Dodge Nitro, for example. Nitro is not another mid-size sport-utility vehicle with sleep-inducing styling. Instead, the bold styling and masculine swagger of Dodge (think Viper, Ram, Magnum and Caliber) is hot-wired into Nitro, inside and out. The Dodge Nitro is not stuck on its handsome good looks. It’s also functional. Nitro’s spacious interior has room for five passengers, innovative cargo features, and the seating and storage flexibility to handle the needs of people and their gear. The Dodge Nitro is…

More pics and a video at: http://jalopnik.com/cars/spy-photos/spy-ph...sked-254816.php

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Found an Aspen on autotrader, dealer just got it i presume. here

from car connection . com

By default I put this under 'Chrysler', tho most of you know that rankles me. Guy bought at least 1 of every year DeSoto. I would LOVE the '61 coupe with 5900 miles on it. Gotta love disposable-income 'visionarys' like this... guy had great taste. http://www.roadkillo...nderdesoto.html Page was built in 2007- will have to poke around & see if I can find what happened to them EDIT: the '61 sold for $21K. '58 ambulance went for $36K. Anyone cares; the sale prices are here.

Saw some pics and I thought it was a very nice looking vehicle. Also read that they may not go ahaed and make it. Anybody know for sure? Clean lines and Dodge could use a new product with some style...

http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.com/2005...ra_archive.html

Chrysler Vehicles @ SEMA Here's a couple of my favorites: (not really a vehicle, but....)

Here is the latest from Autoblog on the Challangers price. Autoblog.com: One of our readers pointed us to this page over at Dodge's website that contradicted our earlier post about the 2008 Challenger SRT-8's pricing, which was originally announced at $37,995 (including the $675 destination charge). We realize that inflation is a cruel mistress, but a bump in the sticker to $40,095 left us scratching our heads. A few emails back and forth between the people at Chrysler revealed that the SRT-8 was slapped with a $2100 gas-guzzler penalty that accounted for the discrepancy in price. Not a real surprise considering the 425 hp 6.1-liter HEMI V8. As a comparison, however, t…

OK, so on a whim, I test-drove the Dodge Journey at my local (as in "across-the-street") Dodge dealership. Specs and options: - 3.5L V6. 6AT - MyGIG with video screen (also backup camera) - Only 5 seats (they didn't have a 7-seater on the lot) Interior impressions: - Decent interior, actually one of the best I've seen on recent Dodge offerings - Shifter has a weird downward angle... it's on an incline away from me instead of flat or toward me - Couldn't pull up the nav screen for some reason... I don't think the DVD was loaded, and so the option wasn't there... and just now, I realized that the LCD screen goes with the entertainment system and that the nav…

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/11/chrysle...out-jeep-brand/

We've already seen GM and Ford issue their pleas for government loans, and now it's Chrysler's turn. The only privately-owned automaker of the three released a 13-page document outlining the aid it seeks from the Feds and how it plans on spending our hard-earned cash. If you want to read the full text, it's available after the jump. But the condensed version follows. Chrysler is requesting a $7 billion "secured working capital bridge loan" by December 31st, citing the collapse of the light-duty vehicle market, the U.S. financial crisis and the global downturn in the economy as reasons it needs cash. It estimates by the end of the year it will only have $2.5 billion in w…

Trying to help someone 2000 miles away with a rental Nitro and no owners manual...

http://www.thecarconnection.com/Auto_News/...11934.html?pg=1 One Article from Flint that is actually good.

Dodge Introduces All—new 2007 Sprinter Press Release: Increase in maximum width (two inches), interior height (11 inches), exterior height (13 inches), door opening height (5 inches), cargo area length (19 inches), vehicle length (30 inches), cargo volume (127 cu. ft.), and towing capacity (2,500 lbs.) Three vehicle lengths (233, 273 and 289 inches) on two new wheelbases –– 144 inches, 170 inches or 170 inches extended with 15–inch longer rear overhang, the longest wheelbase in the segment Three interior roof height options: standard (65 inches), high (76 inches) and new mega (84 inches) –– most among full–size vans Choice of two all–new engines: new 3.0–liter V–6…

William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 3, 2011 2011 saw Chrysler rise up and build momentum and profits with models like the new Chrysler 300 and revised Jeep Wrangler. However, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is being cautious. In an email obtained by The Detroit News, Marchionne says 2012 will be another pivotal year. "Over the past 12 months, we successfully changed the conversation from Chrysler's survival to products and service that consumers expect and want from a great American automaker. What's past is prologue. The stage is set for another critical year in our drive to transform Chrysler." Marchionne said in the email that the progress …

Some of the SRT8 cars have had poor times at the tracks when they came out compared to what was expected, but the R/T cars don't seem to have the same issue.. One poster- Dodgetony - Bought a new Challenger R/T 5.7 Hemi automatic on Thursday, raced it on Sunday, BONE STOCK, and it ran a 1.94 60', 13.12 @ 108+.... Those *SHOULD* be SRT8 type numbers... Here's the actual car, he's from Ohio

CT Wants Investigation into Grand Cherokees The state of Connecticut wants the feds to launch an investigation of late model Jeep Grand Cherokees and unintended acceleration. There have been several reports of Cherokees suddenly accelerating when put into drive from neutral at car washes. This issue was likely responsible for the death of one Connecticut man. Read "Conn. urges probe into Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee" @ Reuters

over lunch i popped into the chrysler dealer. peeked in and out at a new minivan just off the truck TERRIBLE! thing looks like humpty dumpty on the outside, but worse.... horrible interior! in just about every way. build quality sucks plastics quality sucks color scheme sucks control layout sucks design sucks ugh! chrysler really shot themselves in the foot. they killed their iconic model and took no care to replace it with an effort that would cement their standing as top dog. meh.

Recall: 62,400 Chrysler Group Vehicles The Chrysler Group is recalling about 62,400 2007 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles in which the braking system may fail to work. The recall includes 62,369 model year 2007 Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler 300, Jeep Commander, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger and Dodge Caliber vehicles to re-program a brake system Electronic Control Unit computer. In affected vehicles, instrument panel warning lamps may illuminate and be followed by loss of Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), anti-lock brake system, traction control and speedometer functions. The problem could res…

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com September 10, 2012 If you have been wondering how much the new 2013 SRT Viper will cost, Chrysler has the answer. Today, the company has announced the Viper will start at $97,395* (excludes $1,995 destination charge). That will net you 8.4L V10 engine with 640 HP and 600 lb-ft of torque, and a six-speed manual transmission. Stepping up to the Viper GTS gets you a two-mode suspension and premium interior furnishings. The pricetag also rises to $120,395 (plus destination). Orders for the new Viper begin in mid-November. Source: Chrysler William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at willi…

Spied (again): Chrysler Sebring Convertible The Chrysler Sebring convertible has been captured in pictures (or a picture, rather) before but this is a much clearer image. What should you expect to see? Well, let's just say the Monte Carlo may no longer hold the title of "Longest, Most Pickup Trucklike Rear End on a Car". Oh, and there's another picture of the sedan. Read "Seeing Double?" @ Autoweek

DCX Admits to Bank of Unreported Unsold Vehicles (Piggy bank...LOL?) Bracing for an anticipated third-quarter loss of $1.5 billion, and squirming under the hot spotlight of a new cost-cutting initiative, Chrysler Group now admits its vehicle stocks were higher than reported. A pool of unsold vehicles in July and August went unreported in the auto maker’s figures under a little-used practice for counting inventory, Ward’s uncovers, indicating Chrysler’s overall market picture was bleaker than the industry was led to believe. Soaring gasoline prices and the resulting negative impact on pickup and SUV deliveries was blamed for Chrysler’s poor sales performance in the p…

Chrysler to Reveal Restructuring Plan Feb. 2007 Chrysler Group CEO Tom LaSorda presented the broad outlines of a plan to restructure the Auburn Hills automaker to DaimlerChrysler AG's management board Wednesday in Stuttgart, Germany, according to company sources. DaimlerChrysler is scheduled to announce the plan -- which some analysts view as its final attempt to fix Chrysler -- in mid-February. The plan is likely to be put to DaimlerChrysler's governing supervisory board on Feb. 13 for approval and could be announced that day or on Feb. 14 during DaimlerChrysler's annual results conference. The news conference will be held at Chrysler's headquarters in Auburn Hills for…

A "slightly damaged" Dodge Challenger SRT8 with just 29 miles is up for sale on EBay. Here's a good question: is it worth $25,900 with a salvage title and no warranty? http://jalopnik.com/5141229/for-sale-one-s...les-on-odometer

http://www.supercars.net/cars/3203.html Damn!!

Chrysler pays dealers to stock up Automaker will give bonuses for every '07 model they take before year's end with their full allotment Josee Valcourt / The Detroit News Link to Original Article @ DetNews With dealers balking at ordering new 2007 model cars and trucks, DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group has started offering cash bonuses to dealers who stock up before the end of the year and promised to halt its practice of overbuilding vehicles and pushing them onto dealers. In a Webcast to dealers Wednesday afternoon, Chrysler sales executives acknowledged dealers' growing frustration about the automaker's huge supply of unsold Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge vehicles…

Here's what we know about the Sublime Edition: * Introducing the latest High Impact Color - Sublime. * Targeted for December production - the Charger Daytona R/T is re-introduced for the 2007 Model Year. * The Sublime Daytona R/T builds on the tradition set by its' three predecessors and is the 4th edition in the Daytona series. * A limited number of 1,500 units will be built for the US market. * Enhancements to the Sublime Daytona include the addition of 20” chrome clad wheels and 245/45R20 all season performance tires. Thanks to "redriderbob" at Allpar.com Here's another pic of a bunch in a lot without the stickers: SubLime Chargers

Automotive News - Chrysler group dealers and their lawyers are girding for a fight over the company's threat to yank the franchises of 173 dealerships because of poor sales. A letter this month by J.W. Dimond, Chrysler's national dealer placement manager, said dealers could lose their franchises if they do not meet their "minimum sales responsibility" within 180 days. Most state franchise laws require automakers to give dealers 180 days to correct performance issues before franchises can be terminated. The minimum sales responsibility is a monthly sales target that Chrysler sets for each dealership. Chrysler uses several factors, such as area population and the proximi…

Still a big Caprice 9C1 fan, this car REALLY gets me : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-Dodge-...bayphotohosting Not a luxury model, for sure, but a lot of beefed up suspension and cooling bits, with a Hemi under the hood...mmm... It's a '96 Caprice LT1 9C1 brought 10 years into the future