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Dodge Challenger Concept Design
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NOTE: The objective of this thread is to show you a good chunk of photos and sketches that those "pay and see" jerks over at Car Design News won't show you in their Design Development features. I will possibly bring two other concepts from Daimler Chrysler or another automaker in a series. So stay tuned and read. Dodge Challenger Concept Design In January 2006, Dodge introduced the Challenger Concept at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The design drawed heavily from the 1970 - 1974 models. From different sources, here are some sketches and photos of the concept version of Dodge's entry into the revived and red-hot Pony Car segment. This sketch was done …
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Frail-Rated: Over 800K Jeep Liberties Recalled WASHINGTON - Chrysler Group is recalling more than 800,000 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles because of the potential loss of steering control, the automaker said Tuesday. DaimlerChrysler AG spokesman Max Gates said the front suspension lower ball joint could experience excessive wear and looseness, leading the ball joint to separate. The recall affects 832,000 Liberty SUVs from the 2002-2006 model years. Read "Jeep recalls 2002-2006 Liberty SUV" @ Yahoo
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Some Photoshopping opportunity, but the interesting part are the questions being asked in the survey. Are these pie in the sky ideas or do they know something? http://www.allpar.com/i/caliber-drawing.html
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Just got back from a Florida Vacation & had to write down some observations on my rental. This 2006 had 14,5xx miles on it before I assumed it for 9 days. The exterior of the car looks really dated. The "cab-forward" thing just doesn't work well on a convertable - the proportions of the vehicle don't look right.. but styling is a personal taste for most everyone, so I'll leave exterior impressions alone. The interior: Positives: Comfortable room for the kids in the back. Seats were comfortable & supportive. Everything seemed fairly well layed out. The top folds up & down very easily -- and quickly. Negatives: Little or no attention seems to have …
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Sorry no pics at this time, but it was cool looking. It had bulged out fenders front and rear. The intercooler for the turbo was in plain site, the front bumper looked to be a little cobbled on to fit around the intercooler. It had quite a large tailpipe on it, like something you would see on a local rice burner that makes a lot of noise but goes no where fast. The guy in the car was hauling ass so I had to haul ass too, to keep up with him. He actually got on it a lot to get away from me because he spotted me eyeing it, too much for him I guess! Nice exhaust sound though, very deep sounding. The wheels did not look production, I would say they were anywhere from 17-18" w…
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Verdict on Challenger to be Decided by Fall The Chrysler group may decide whether to make the Challenger muscle car as early as the end of the third quarter, CEO Tom LaSorda says. LaSorda on Friday said Chrysler has been flooded with positive responses to the Challenger concept, shown at the Detroit auto show in January. If Dodge has any sense, they'll build it. Unless of course, they want the new Camaro to go unchallenged (no pun intended). Read "Chrysler to decide whether to build Challenger by fall" @ Autoweek
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driving around saw one on a truck. tracked it down to the dealer right be my house. Wanted to check it out, but the lizards were outside. Didn't want to get pounced on. looked ok, but femmy from a distance. Now, I think I want a JEEP PATRIOT anyways. I'll try to check it out up close tomorrow.
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SRT and V With numbers like these, what's not to love? 2 performance divisions 2 rear-drive sedans 2 monster V-8s 2/3 of the "Big Three" 10.5-liters of displacement 894 collective horsepower Enough said. Non-Comparison Test: Chrysler 300C SRT8 and Cadillac STS-V
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Chrysler deals lose big buzz Fewer taking advantage of automaker's employee discounts Josee Valcourt / The Detroit News Link to original article @ DetNews.com The revival of employee discounts for all by DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group isn't shaping up to be quite the megahit it was last year, when Chrysler, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. sparked a frenzy of summer car and truck sales by offering employee prices to everybody. Chrysler dealers say it's too soon to call the campaign a hit or a miss, but note that consumer response has been mixed compared with last summer, when buyers flooded showrooms to take advantage of what appeared to be a once-in-a-li…
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SRT RIP: The End of the V10 Ram At the end of the 2006 model year, the Ram with the heart and soul of a Viper will be no more, leaving the full-size sport truck arena to the Silverado SS. Read "Dodge to end production of V-10 Ram pickup" @ Driving.ca
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Leaked DCX Press Photo:
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Clicky So, I guess we know the Avenger will have standard side curtains and torso airbags.
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from car connection . com
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Edmunds Drives the Compass It should be noted as a general rule, I try to find the best picture of a car to use when I post a news entry. This was quite a task with the Compass because it is in my opinion, the worst-looking SUV since the Aztek (yes, it has dethroned the X3). This is about the only image where the thing doesn't look completely pug-fugly. I could wax lyrical about the Compass' looks all day but of course, you clicked this thread to read Edmunds' take on it, not mine. So without further rambling, here you go: Read "First Drive: 2007 Jeep Compass" @ Edmunds Damn, what an ugly car...
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Another Recall for the Grand Cherokee Chrysler is recalling 131,000 2000-2002 Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a defective engine fan. The blades on the cooling fan may fly off and injure anyone near. This is the second Grand Cherokee recall this week. On Monday, a recall for 111,600 2003-2004 GC's was issued because the front seats may catch fire. Couple that with the call for an investigation into Grand Cherokees for sudden acceleration issues and it seems like this is a pretty bad week for Jeep and their Grand Cherokee buyers. Read "Chrysler announces second Jeep recall in 2 days" @ Yahoo
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Best question in there, "How do you update a retro vehicle?". I'm looking forward to seeing the answer
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Chrysler: "Satisfaction guaranteed or money back!" DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is finalizing a plan to bring back employee discounts for the masses and is adding a new twist -- customers who are unhappy with their vehicles can return them within 30 days, according to dealers and company officials. Read "Chrysler's new idea: Money-back guarantee" @ The Detroit News
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2007 Chrysler 300 News
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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.)
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Chrylser will make a final dicision in the final quarter of 2006 on the Firepower. It's still on the agenda. Corvette competitor?
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Featu...icleId=115459#4
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someone here was advertising a new Caliber with air and CVT auto for ZERO down and 227 a month........ its a new car in demand and they are already going to the aggressive lease? WOW that's ballsy. they will move a ton of them and they are hot already.
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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
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I doubt this concerns too many here, and not really even myself, but something I thought of, and I need to see what others think/feel/believe/know. The first and second generation JA (Clouds) cars featured suspensions that were of a Front high-arm with anti-sway bar, and Rear low-arm multilink with sway bar, or as Chrysler also calls it, "Modified Double-Wishbone Suspension". Not only unique in the midsize segment which features mostly a MacPherson strut/Multilink setup, I've read that this sort of suspension also costs a little more to produce. However, with the next generation of the Clouds nearly upon us, I have to wonder. This platform was codeveloped with Mit…
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Challenger Production Not Definite Yet It should be noted Edmunds stole my title idea. Bastards. Anyway, Chevy's not the only one who's holding off on a firm decision on making a popular concept a production reality. DCX has stated that contrary to rumors of the opposite, Dodge has not taken a stand on reviving the Challenger. They say they are still evaluating the business case and the car has not received the official green light. Put your tongues back in your mouths for now, Mopar guys. Read "Dodge Challenges Reports of Challenger Production" @ Edmunds
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The rear end is kinda "out there". Chrysler is really trying to be different with the little things like badging placement. I guess they were going for a crossfire resemblence. http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp...7&categoryId=12
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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
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Does anyone around here know what the lug design (aside from 5-lug, I know that) and measurements of the Mk 1 Clouds is compared with that of the Mk 2 LH's and Mk 3 minivans? Supposing I get the money and (want to spend it on such a thing) decide an upgrade to the wheels/tires of my Breeze, I was wondering if Chrysler's "Genesis II" aluminum wheels would fit the Breeze. These wheels were used on some SE Intrepids, and Sport, LE, ES, ES AWD (1999-2000 ES) minivans. I especially like their appearance, and they are 16" in diameter, so they aren't anything outrageously big. What they look like: And look slightly similar to:
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Damn! this thing really looks ready for the street. And I bet wherever you go, there will always be people crowded around you staring! The rest are HERE
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Link: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=115348 Date posted: 05-12-2006 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ford and General Motors may be shuttering plants, but Chrysler Group is humming along on the strength of the Dodge Caliber and two other upcoming small vehicles, the Jeep Compass and the Jeep Patriot. The automaker announced on Wednesday it would take the somewhat unusual step of adding a third shift to its Belvidere, Illinois, assembly plant, adding approximately 1,000 new jobs starting in July. Dodge sold about 11,000 Calibers in April, and the company expects a similar strong showing for the Compass, which goes on sale this summer, followed by the Patriot …
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Heres what Plymouth could've beed had DCX been smart...these are my own creations. ^*UPDATE* Plymouth Gand Tourer Pickup And for you guys who didn't want a rebadge... Plymouth Pronto Spyder Concept from 98...This would've been DIRECT competition for the Solstice/Sky/Miata *more coming soon*
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from a report on Edmunds Although the Hemi-powered Charger sedan and Magnum wagon attract most of the attention at Dodge dealers right now, the 2008 Dodge Avenger should get its fair share of looks when it goes on sale early next year. Smaller than the Charger sedan, the Avenger will replace the outdated Stratus in the Dodge lineup. It won't have Hemi power, but judging by our most recent spy photos the Avenger will at least look like the Charger. Up front it uses upturned headlights to frame a crosshair grille while the deep front air dam gets larger air intakes and foglights. Judging by the strategically placed camouflage on the prototype, the Avenger will also shar…
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Full Test: 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T AWD Vehicle Tested: 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT) MSRP of Test Vehicle: $21,450 Price It!! What Works: Feature-packed stereo, lots of content for the money, distinctive styling. What Needs Work: Poor fit and finish inside and out, MP3 jack lost if you buy the six-CD changer, 2.4-liter engine + CVT = slow. Bottom Line: Looks great on paper, lots of useful features, but falls short in performance and build quality. Caliber: Fully Loaded By Dan Edmunds Email Date posted: 05-10-2006 Times, they are a-changing. As gas prices lurch upward, small SUVs and crossovers are popping up everywhere. Five-door compact…
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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
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Its up on Dodge's website - of course it is all pre-release so nothing is set in stone.. My R/T 4x2 was loaded up pretty good for around 27K...
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U.S. sales of the Chrysler 300 surpassed the 300,000 mark in April 2006, making it the quickest Chrysler brand vehicle to reach the milestone in 25 months. This comes on the heels of another Chrysler brand achievement: global sales of the Chrysler PT Cruiser exceeded one million units in March. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060427/deth022.html?.v=50 Well, so much for the people on here that were so sure that the 300's sales would tank after the first year......and also, so much for the people who said retro and the PT Cruiser were dead!
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Dodge engineers have begun testing their four-door spin-off of the next Chrysler Sebring. Whether it will be called Stratus or Avenger is a subject of speculation, but there is no doubt that it takes its design inspiration from the Dodge Charger. Although the resemblance to its Sebring platform-mate is clear, the Dodge gets a distinct front fascia, a unique C-pillar design and - judging from the camouflage on the rear fender and door - a Charger-style rear fender arch. The prototype's taillights are also finished almost identically to those on the Charger. When viewed in profile, the new Dodge has a more formal rear window slope compared to the Sebring, which features a …
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http://www.compfused.com/directlink/1335/ "85% of Aries owners have a fixed address." Booya!
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First of all I like this website In l.a. around the afternoon i saw this chrysler in a gas station, so (luckly) i had my camera at the time and took a couple of pic. The first pic it looks like it "bending", because it's the camera fault. Here's some bits and pieces of this chrysler; - This appears to be a "base" chrysler: wheel covers, cloth seating, single exhaust pipe, black outside mirrors. - The front end grill is similar to the current crossfire - There are structureless wiper blades. - Headlights are a two bulb and a turn-signal setup which looks like a mix of the crossfire and that 5-door chrysler concept ( i forgot the name) - the back is complet…
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Chrysler recalls 268,800 vehicles Associated Press / AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is recalling 268,800 vehicles from the 2005-2006 model years to replace a faulty front windshield wiper motor, the company said Monday. The wiper motor armature shaft on the vehicles, which include the Dodge Durango, Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country, can break, resulting in a loss of wiper function, Chrysler said. The company said it had notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the voluntary recall. Owners will be notified when parts are available. No accidents or injuries have been reported related to …
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30 March 2006 By Jonny Lieberman icon The non-Trail Rated, four-wheel drive Jeep Compass; in repose. Grizzly Pete owned a Jeep. My college roommate's idea of a relaxing weekend: drive into Death Valley with a handgun and a knife and forage for food and water. Pete didn't need GPS; he could navigate via stars reflected off tortoise shells. Heated seats? He'd rub two Gila monsters together until they burst and spread their warm innards on his chair. Parking radar? Pete was the master of the dry lake reverse bootlegger's turn. And if Pete gouged his truck on the razor sharp spines of a Joshua tree, so much the better. A Jeep looked more like Jeep with trail damage. A…
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Remember 'Smash that Viper!'? Well, sibling-site Adjab posted about some 'good ole boys' who are performing a similar stunt with their 1997 Dodge Neon Sport (pictured). Dodge kinship aside, the stakes hardly seem as high, eh? The GOBs are auctioning ad space on the Neon over on eBay, with the winner getting their logos, website, etc., posted all over the Caliber predecessor. On April 29th, the Neon will meet a gristly death in the form of a 150' cliff. The results will be recorded and broadcast on the auctioneers' website, while covered by television stations and newspaper reporters. When the sellers were asked why they were engaging in such a stunt, they replied, "...f…
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trJoS76LpMo They're pretty critical of it, but they liek it nonetheless. My God, those warnings are so retarted!
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Source WKJeeps.com and Allpar.com
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Seven months after launch, Jeep spending heavily on Commander incentives By MARY CONNELLY | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 03/27/06, 8:29 am et DETROIT -- Seven months after the launch of the Commander SUV, Jeep is spending heavily to subsidize sales. In February, Jeep shelled out an average $5,461 per unit in Commander incentives, according to the Power Information Network. Jeep's spending on the Commander outpaced by $1,803 per unit the average for the mid-sized SUV category, PIN says. In February, the midsized-SUV segment averaged $3,658, the data say. "It is definitely a warning signal," says Tom Libby, PIN analyst. "They are trying to keep invent…
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Preview: 2007 Jeep Patriot The Compass gets a hardcore sibling. by Henny Hemmes (2006-04-10) The Chrysler Group gave us the first glance at the Jeep Patriot at the Frankfurt auto show last fall. Although the Patriot was shown alongside the Jeep Compass as a concept car, the Patriot soon became a confirmed entrant in the small-SUV segment. This Wednesday in New York , the Patriot will be shown to the public as a production-ready vehicle. The new Patriot will do to Jeep's bottom what the Commander did to its top - extend the model range for the hallowed brand. A compact SUV with a traditional Jeep exterior design, the Patriot is based on the underpinnings of the Dodge…
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O.K., there seems to be a large number of gay people that read this forum, and I was wondering if this Dodge Caliber ad is offensive to you? What do the straight people think? : First watch the commercial, if you haven't seen it (I hope this link still works, as my company firewall now blocks youtube.com): http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/adspromotions...iber-162972.php Then read this Detroit News article, and let me know if think these people are reading too much into the ad: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic.../604060380/1148
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^that is on wikipedia.
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DETROIT -- Today Dodge will show a face-lifted 2007 Durango that goes on sale in August. Engineers also have prepped the SUV for a hybrid engine that will be offered in the 2008 model year. The reworked 2007 model will be shown at the Dallas Auto Show on Wednesday. The fascia, grille, hood, headlamps, fenders and wheels are redone. Ten features are being added, including an electronic stability program, tire pressure monitoring system, rear park assist and a one-touch lane-change signal, Dodge says. Durango sales are off 39.4 percent to 20,090 units in the first quarter of 2006, compared with the same period a year ago. Continued at Dodge gives Durango a face-lift, …
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Right from the firehouse... The small, youthful, capable and fun 2007 Jeep ® Compass can carry a lot of things, but it won't have to tote the baggage of sticker shock. Base price is $15,985, which includes the $560 destination cost. Compass 4x4 models start at $17,585 including the destination cost. The Compass rolls into showrooms in the third quarter of this year. Thursday morning, Joe Eberhardt, Chrysler Group Executive Vice President, Global Sales, Marketing and Service, took questions from reporters at the Whistle Stop Cafe in Birmingham, Mich., a Detroit suburb. Over a hearty breakfast and good, strong java, Eberhardt fed the group of auto beat scribes plenty…
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I have seen loads of the new style PT's everywhere! And even more of the old style one...I never knew that there were so many!
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nice looking on the outside, nicely packaged as far as height, etc. could not get inside, but the plastics looked awfully cheap. The dash is boxy and plain, but everything seems laid ok pretty good. Leg room looked spacious and the height of the seats seemed to be appealing. The gray color scheme was a bit dreadful. Cabin is at least airy. cargo area looks small. It doesn't appear as though you can get items with much height or width back there. forget what it was priced at but it seemed decent. I will give it a pass since it has all new chassis and powertrains and at least in the seating areas seems to provide comfort. The user controls seem well laid out. …
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Chrysler CEO sees rays of hope LaSorda predicts new Dodge Caliber compact will be a global hit and is bullish on a slew of new Jeeps AUBURN HILLS -- For those craving a respite from the gloom-and-doom swamping the hometown auto industry these days, Chrysler Group CEO Tom LaSorda's office is a good place to start. His folks are making money -- not as much as he and his German bosses would like, but $1.9 billion in operating profits last year ain't chump change. While the bigger boys across town keep slipping, Chrysler's hanging tough with Asian rivals in the market share wars. And LaSorda's team plans to launch 10 new vehicles this year, a "product onslaught" that he sa…
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This set of shots is of the Sebring convertible. DetroitWonk: Spy Shots: Chrysler Sebring Convertible
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As you may have already have heard VW will be getting minivans from Chrysler or DCX as some may say. Well, I have heard a rumor that VW will try to increase its revenue in NA by outsourcing its platform to Chrysler Group. This is very interesting news if true. Remember that the Ford 500 is based on the Volvo S80 and the Ford Fusion is based off the Volvo S60. Also, remember that the Saab 9-3 & Opel is the basis from which the Epsilon came from. So, if the Jetta & Passat platforms are leased out to DCX for Chrysler Group. The Jetta may form the basis for the next gen Stratus/Sebring after the Galant based one is replaced. The Passat could be transformed into a Ford…
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Chryslers pile up Company pushes excess cars on wary dealers Brett Clanton and Josee Valcourt / The Detroit News DETROIT -- You may have seen them and thought little about them. But those huge parking areas throughout Metro Detroit filled with row after row of brand-new Chryslers, Dodges and Jeeps have become a source of friction between DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group and some of its dealers -- and a symbol of just how hard the automaker is pushing to maintain its sales momentum. In lots at Detroit Metro Airport, the Michigan State Fairgrounds, the Pontiac Silverdome and other locations, Chrysler has stockpiled new vehicles -- many of them loaded with expensive …
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DaimlerChrysler's Toluca Assembly Plant Marks 1 Millionth Chrysler PT Cruiser Manufacturing Milestone Toluca, Mexico, Mar 8, 2006 - To the cheers of a large crowd made up of DaimlerChrysler Toluca Assembly Plant employees and invited guests, Chrysler Group Chief Operating Officer Eric Ridenour announced that the Toluca facility recently reached a major milestone: the production of the 1 millionth Chrysler PT Cruiser. The Toluca Assembly Plant is home of the Chrysler PT Cruiser sedan and convertible models. Production began in March 2000. The celebration came on the heels of a $1 billion joint investment announcement between DaimlerChrysler and its suppliers to mo…
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I was just wondering if the Grand Chaerokee interior is as bad as the reviews have said. I mean early reviews said it had soft touch materials, but more recent ones said everything is as hard as a rock. Does anyone own or been inside one that knows? I'm just curious I guess if there's anything besides the seats that are soft.
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OK, a Dodge at nearly 44 grand. I don't care if its 'got a hemi'. Give me the CTSv instead. Then, I can at least look at the car without having wince in pain. I didn't realize the price of this thing was so horribly high.
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Does the Dodge Aspen nameplate garner anything other than a snicker from true auto fans? I can only hope that there will be a Dodge Aspen Volare edition. http://www.chrysler.com/aspen/ now, I know that it is merely a rebodied Durango, but it really is kinda nice looking. My only question is: do you think the Aspen name was a wise choice considering the previous vehicles that the name conjures up?
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Geneva Buzz: Dodge Resurrects Hornet Name for Its New B-Segment Concept Date posted: 02-15-2006 GENEVA — The new front-drive Dodge Hornet concept, a small car powered by a 1.6-liter OHC supercharged four-cylinder engine that cranks out 170 horsepower, is a preview of how the Detroit automaker plans to woo the European market as it expands its global reach. The car will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show later this month. In a statement, Dodge describes the chunky-looking Hornet as a combination of "European sensibility" and "American flair." Chrysler spokesman Sam Locricchio told Inside Line that the Hornet is built on a "totally unique platform — not based on …
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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…
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TCC: Spy Shots: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Man, Chrysler is really bad at keeping this hidden. I think this is the fourth set of spy shots on this car. There's a great, clear picture of what the interior looks like. It's kind of a mix of art-deco and Rubbermaid.
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Or will it be a real truck? If not, at least it will be named after the old Dodge version of the El Camino.....which is kinda what the Ridgeline is. http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/dodge/rampage.html and: http://modernmopars.com/gallery/v/rampage/
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here is the dodge rampage survey. https://wsprod.bbdodetroit.com/esurvey11/ge...ixelBrand=dodge or Dodge Rampage Survey
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The Daily Auto Insider Friday, February 10, 2006 February 2006 DaimlerChrysler is "scanning the globe" for a joint-venture partner to develop and build a subcompact car for its Chrysler unit to sell in North America, The Associated Press reported, citing company spokesman Jason Vines. The company is in talks with several automakers because it cannot profitably build a subcompact, or B-segment car, without another automaker as a partner, Vines said. "We're hoping to get a B-car someday, but we will not build it on our own," Vines said. Vines confirmed a report saying Chrysler has been in talks with Hyundai and Volkswagen about a subcompact car joint development pr…
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Chrysler earnings bolster DCX In sharp contrast to GM, Ford, automaker reports $3.3B for 2005. Christine Tierney and Josee Valcourt / The Detroit News Strong earnings at DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group and higher profits in its commercial vehicles unit propelled the company's 2005 earnings to $3.33 billion, the automaker said early Thursday.. In the quarter that ended Dec. 31, the carmaker said it earned $1.15 billion -- or $1.13-a-share. Revenue was up 10 percent to $49.9 billion from the same quarter of 2004. Officials said the yearly profit was up from $2.5 billion in 2004. Revenue rose 5 percent to $178.3 billion, meeting the firm's own forecast. Its fourth-q…
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Chrysler Hopes to Consolidate Dealerships Voluntary program targets Toyota's per-store sales By MARY CONNELLY | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 02/16/06, 10:06 am et In a bid to boost dealership profits and sales, the Chrysler group wants more metropolitan stores selling the company's three brands under one roof. "One thing that is very important to us is if our dealers are profitable, and a key to profitability is throughput," says Mike Manley, Chrysler group vice president of dealer operations. Throughput is the number of new vehicles a store sells annually. Combining Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge in a single metropolitan store increases sales volume beyond…
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/15/dod...hornet-concept/
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2007 Dodge Caliber Trading perk for class. by Marty Padgett (2006-02-13) The Caliber five-door hatchback succeeds the four-door and two-door Neons in the Dodge lineup. But just so we're clear on this upfront, it's no Neon replacement. With its tougher, vaguely militaristic connotations right up front in the title, the Caliber drops the perky Neon overtones for a classier, more substantial, and far more upscale feel. The problem is, it's also more expensive than the Neon, in an age where sub-Neon cars are winning converts. Sans Neon rebates, you pay the price for the cargo-loving body style, for the standard curtain airbags and superior back-seat room. Dodge cro…
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A Dodge Polo? Only in America VW and Chrysler talk about partnership for small car Jason Stein Harald Hamprecht Automotive News / January 23, 2006 - 6:00 am Chrysler’s US muscle brand Dodge could get a new entry-level car for North America – based on the Volkswagen Polo. Chrysler, the North American division of DaimlerChrysler, wants a small-segment car in the US to better react to the trend toward small, fuel-efficient vehicles there. The two companies finalized a deal at the Detroit auto show earlier this month for Chrysler group to build a US-market minivan for VW in 2008. Chrysler executives confirmed at the show that the two companies are talking about furthe…
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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…
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http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A...UTO01/602090391 While I will give Chrysler credit for being profitable and gaining market share, could they be sprouting a leak? They do seem to have some fairly exciting new products coming (I like the Caliber, Nitro and some of the things coming from Jeep), but you have to wonder if they can keep up the momentum.
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NYPD Adds 'General Lee' Muscle Car Descendent, 2006 Dodge Charger, to Its Fleet By TOM HAYS Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Police Department is adding some muscle to its car fleet: the 2006 Dodge Charger, whose 1969 model is best remembered for outrunning a hapless sheriff in "The Dukes of Hazzard." The department plans to buy 15 police versions of the car for a pilot program that will begin this summer, officials said Thursday. With so many flashy foreign cars on the road, speed matters, said Leonard Lesko, the NYPD's director of fleet services. "The car that does 110 mph doesn't do it anymore," Lesko said. In a recent analysis by Michigan…
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NYPD could be replacing their Impala & Crown Vic squad cars with the Dodge Charger. Testing now.
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Story here Accidental leak to Toyota, sorta interesting.
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Thanks to "Charger" on Allpar.com6 seconds...... Try low 5's. Hope it has AWD available.
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The Daily Auto Insider Wednesday, February 8, 2006 February 2006 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it is investigating reports of fires starting underneath the driver's seat of some models of the Dodge Durango sport-utility vehicle, the Associated Press reported. NHTSA said it had received complaints of five vehicle fires starting underneath the driver's seat, three of which happened while the vehicle was parked with the ignition switch off. The vehicles are not equipped with power driver seat adjustments. There were no injuries associated with the reported fires. Link: http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...rticle_id=10648 ---…
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Chrysler seems to be going for the upscale $20,000+ range...What about those people who love Chrysler but can't afford 30K? Bring Plymouth back! Ditch the neon, bring a new small car, midsized car, and compact SUV under the plymouth badge. I miss the breeze so much!
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Caliber SE First Drive: 2007 Dodge Caliber Review and photos by Paul Williams We're seeing some really innovative vehicles on the Canadian market these days, and here's another clever take on a popular category. If you're looking for a value-packed compact car, the new 2007 Dodge Caliber should be right up there on your shopping list. What's so special about it? Plenty. continue: http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/07caliber.htm
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Saw the Sebring Today....
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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.
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We'll expose the details on the 200X Dodge Challenger including when we can expect to see it, where it will be made, how many Chrysler plans to sell and what we expect GM to do and can do right now to counter the "rumored" arrival of the Challenger. Once again, that's coming up soon on C&G as staff members chime in with the latest and greatest brainstorming ideas on what we believe GM could do to stem the sales success of a production Challenger.
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Does anyone else find that the clearcoat is chipping off of their chrysler/plymouth/dodge/jeep? The clear coat is shedding off of my plymouth breeze!
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Looks much better than in the cell phone pics: http://autoshows.minivan20th.com/detroit/m...007_008ca_m.jpg http://autoshows.minivan20th.com/detroit/m...007_009ca_m.jpg http://autoshows.minivan20th.com/detroit/m...007_010ca_m.jpg http://autoshows.minivan20th.com/detroit/m...007_011ca_m.jpg http://autoshows.minivan20th.com/detroit/m...007_012ca_m.jpg http://autoshows.minivan20th.com/detroit/m...007_015ca_m.jpg http://autoshows.minivan20th.com/detroit/m...007_016ca_m.jpg
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WHISPERS: Chrysler Crossfire Production May Be Cut by as Much as Two-Thirds Date posted: 02-01-2006 FRANKFURT — A German newspaper is reporting that Wilhelm Karmann, the company that makes the Chrysler Crossfire for DaimlerChrysler, plans to cut jobs as part of a two-thirds reduction in Crossfire production. A DaimlerChrysler spokesman in Germany, quoted by the Dow Jones News Service, denied the report, calling it "an extremely pessimistic forecast that we don't accept." Nevertheless, the spokesman did acknowledge that some reduction in Crossfire production will take place. The Crossfire went into production in 2003, and it is intended to have a five-year life cycl…
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Exclusive: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Revealed Date posted: 02-03-2006 DETROIT — Chrysler is preparing a full redesign of its midsize Sebring sedan for model-year 2007, with all-new sheet metal and a completely revamped cabin. The next-generation Sebring, which goes into production this fall, will be built on a new platform and reportedly will share some underbody components with several Mitsubishi vehicles, including the new Outlander and Lancer. The base Sebring this fall is expected to share the new global four-cylinder engines from the upcoming Jeep Compass and Dodge Caliber, with an optional V6 also available. Chrysler is dropping the Sebring coupe but will introdu…
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I don't understand why Chrysler doesn't use the 1997 Chronos concept as more of a basis for the Imperial? I love everything about this concept, and it would be a nice break from the blockiness that all new Chryslers seem to have. This concept looks fresh even almost 10 years later. More Pics
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If you ever rent a midsize from Advantage Rent a Car, you will most likely get a 2-door Chrysler Sebring hardtop coupe instead of the Stratus 4-door which is ubiqutous in other fleets. My first impression is that this is a decent looking car. (I don't like the convertible). However, in pricing it, it is not competitive with a much more substantial purchase like a LaCrosse or Impala. Plus, for some unknown reason, the price differential between their 4 doors and the coupe is an eye-opener. Plus side: Good looks, nice instrument area, fun to drive Negative side: Price/value, C/R does not like it, not the most practical However, I voted YES. There are very fe…
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