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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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I've gotta admit, this is one of the best reviews I've read in a long time, simply in terms of "Tell-it-like-it-is" honesty. I found myself agreeing with pretty much everything in here: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...photopanel..2.*
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I just read that Dodge was to become the new FCA performance marque here: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...-srt?fbfanpage Anyone else hear this? I tried searching the forum but didn't get any results.
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com October 3, 2013 The SRT Viper has been one of the most anticipated vehicles of this year. But it seems that anticipation isn't bringing many buyers. Automotive News is reporting that Chrysler is cutting back on Viper production from nine to six per day, and will be reassigning a number of employees to different facilities. "We're really looking at the reality of this type of car in this economy, as well as us controlling the market and making sure that we don't overbuild," said SRT CEO Ralph Gilles. A good thing since there 565 Vipers sitting on dealer lots at the moment. Dealers have only sold 426 Vipers since going o…
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Here's a pic of TWO new Challengers. The one in the photo, and you can see another one just behind it in the same photo.... looks like somebody doesn't mind buying new Challengers and making a few small mods.... LOL Big pic of Challengers
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Chrysler Collection opens up "Imported from Detroit" boutique February 16th, 2011 Drew Dowdell - CheersandGears.com Capitalizing on their highly successful Super Bowl ad featuring their new tag line "Imported from Detroit", Chrylser has opened up a section on their Chrysler Collection website for "Imported from Detroit" t-shirts. The Made-In-USA T-shirts are retailing for $29.95 plus shipping and give you another way to Arrive in Style. We look forward to more Chrysler branded "Imported from Detroit" items added in future
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[source: MotorAuthority] Fiat ranks last in UK JD Power survey, bodes poorly for Chrysler Chrysler's vehicles, like all of America's cars, have improved greatly in recent years. But not-too-distant memory reminds us of the Le Baron and even of another ill-fated Italian tie-up and its Maserati-branded spawn. So Fiat's poor scores in the most recent JD Power survey in the United Kingdom gives cause to wonder if the Fiat-Chrysler union might ultimately be a tragic one. Fiat's role in helping to save Chrysler post-bankruptcy was applauded by President Obama just days ago, but already the naysayers are building their case. And unfortunatel…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com November 25, 2013 The Chrysler IPO will not happen this year. Forbes is reporting that Fiat has decided to not to launch the initial public offering of Chrysler before the end of 2013, citing that the short window before the end of 2013 is "not practicable." Not surprisingly, the hold up on the IPO is the disagreement between Fiat and the UAW's healthcare trust. Fiat currently owns 58.5 percent of Chrysler, while the trust owns the remaining 41.5 percent. The company wants to buy the trust's share, but for how much is what the two cannot come to an agreement. The IPO was going to be the way of figuring out how much the …
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Jeep parking only at the rim of Ojos del Salado. Two Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vehicles climbed the world's highest volcano and set a new world record by climbing 6,646 meters (21,804 feet) to the volcano’s rim. Two Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vehicles carried a team from Extrem Events (Germany), led by Mattias Jeschke, from the base of the inhospitable Ojos del Salado volcano in the Chilean Andes to the highest point that a four-wheeled vehicle has traveled. Thanks to "Stratuscaster" on Allpar.com who originally posted the DCX article.
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Here's a bit of head scratcher. A member of the Allpar.com forum did a bit of poking around Chrysler's secure dealer site, DealerConnect and found an interesting configuration for the 2015 200. The site listed a a 2.2L 16-valve “DeTomaso” turbodiesel four-cylinder engine. Now Automotive News was able to confirm the existence of this engine on the site. So what could this engine be? Well Automotive News has learned that Alfa Romeo is working a 2.2L turbodiesel producing somewhere between 135 and 210 horsepower. If Alfa Romeo was to share this engine, it would give the Volkswagen Passat TDI some much needed competition. But what the “DeTomaso” name? This is speculated to b…
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The United Auto Workers membership has ratified the new four-year agreement with FCA. The agreement covers 47,000 employees at FCA's manufacturing facilities and parts distribution centers. FCA will expand manufacturing in the US including a new assembly line in Detroit that will produce two new Jeep models as well as the next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee as well a some electrified models. The four year contract includes: Signing bonus of $9,000 for full-time employees, $3,500 for temporary workers. Full-time workers can now reach the top pay bracket in four years rather than the current eight. FCA will create 7,900 jobs through 2023 which incl…
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While watching Mythbusters, I saw the new commercial for the RAM brand trucks. At least it appeared to me to be the first step in splitting RAM from Dodge. Did anyone else catch it? Curious what you thought.
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2007 Sebring Production Starts Today The Chrysler Group today officially launched production of the all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring Sedan at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP). The Chrysler Sebring Sedan represents Chrysler Group’s expanding Flexible Manufacturing Strategy (FMS) allowing the Company to bring its new vehicles to market more quickly and the assembly plants the ability to manufacture multiple products on one assembly line. Read "All New 2007 Chrysler Sebring Sedan Production Launched" @ World Car Fans
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There's no 'Plymouth' heritage forum, so this gets planted here. Pretty nice job, IMO!
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The United States isn't the only place the Dodge Caliber is selling like hot cakes. According to a report by Automotive News Europe, the Caliber is enjoying a great deal of success in many European markets, with many customers now facing six-month waiting lists. "We underestimated demand for the product," Chrysler's Thomas Hausch told the trade publication. So far, the car has been on the market for three months overseas. Sales thus far have totaled 3,238 Calibers in western Europe. In 2005, Dodge sold 311 vehicles in total in the same market. The vehicles are selling "without any incentives," a major dealer in Paris said.
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http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/07/11578563-chrysler-recalls-127350-chargers-chrysler-300s?lite WOW, Fuse that over heats an causes loss of control.
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STUTTGART — Spy photographs suggest DaimlerChrysler's Dodge subsidiary may be working on a hot-rod version of its forthcoming Nitro SUV, perhaps a model from the Chrysler Group's high-performance SRT brand. But Dodge executives are still evaluating the possibility of such a model and say it's too early to make a decision. A Dodge spokeswoman told Inside Line, "I can't imagine" the company would do a Nitro SRT. The base-model Nitro will come out next year as a 2007 model. Although recent reports have said the Nitro will go into production in about a year, a different Dodge spokeswoman told Inside Line that production could come sooner. She added, "I would think [the pro…
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Don't know what happened to my original thread, but it posted at Allpar.com : HERE It was only embargoed till midnight last night?
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Yesterday I grabbed the paper off the front porch, normally I don't bother but this time I picked it up. On the front page read "Manzi car dealership closes" Link To Artcile Clark Chrysler in the next town bought them and will start selling Dodge vehicles in addition to Chrysler and Jeep. I was there the other day...nice place but while friendly, felt like it was forced friendliness. Long story short, this dealer has been part of the community for a long time, and has offered excellent and friendly service. I took my car car there for oil changes and the fuel pump gasket. I remember going there when I was younger when my parents needed a part for our cars. These w…
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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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Chrysler Group LLC Completes Refinancing and Repays U.S. and Canadian Government Loans in Full More than six years ahead of schedule, Chrysler Group fulfills promise to taxpayers and repays original government loans totaling $6.7 billion, in addition to $1.8 billion of interest and other consideration Intervention by U.S. and Canadian governments and strategic alliance with Fiat leads to 16 all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles currently in dealerships; more than $3 billion in facility upgrades; and increased employment with the hiring of 6,000 Chrysler Group employees Company's return to profitability and double-digit worldwide sales increases show new produc…
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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee at Allpar.com More details of the gorgeous and exciting looking new Grand Cherokee!
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Chrysler has announced some new appointments to its leader which take effect immediately. Head of the Ram Truck brand Reid Bigland becomes the new head of Alfa Romeo in the North America. Robert Hegbloom, who was the brand director of Ram Trucks becomes the head of the brand. With these appointments, both Bigland and Hegbloom become members of Chrysler's NAFTA Leadership Team. Bigland also gets a seat on Fiat Chrysler Group Executive Council – the highest decision-making body for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Source: Chrysler William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] you can follow him on twitter at @re…
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Canadian Driver November 23, 2005 Chrysler Canada considering diesel minivans Windsor, Ontario – According to a report by the Green Car Congress, DaimlerChrysler is considering selling a Canada-only diesel minivan while preparing a major product offensive for 2006. The company sells diesel versions of the Voyager minivan in Europe, as well as the Chrysler 300C and other models, but limits its diesel engines to trucks and Jeeps in Canada. The European-specific Voyager comes with either a 2.5-litre or 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine.
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com October 29, 2013 Next week comes a bit of madness. I'm referring to the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show taking place in Las Vegas next week. The show gives automakers a chance to show what crazy things they have cooked up. For Chrysler, SEMA is where their Mopar brand can show off some of their new parts and accessories. Plus some crazy ideas as well. I had the chance to head down to Chrysler's headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan to see some of the twenty vehicles that will be at SEMA next week. Ram Sun Chaser Out of all the vehicles shown at Chrysler's SEMA preview, the Ram Sun Chaser was t…
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By Greg Migliore Automotive News / September 02, 2005 http://www.autonews.com/news.cms?newsId=13225 DETROIT -- The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, which features a new suspension and interior, will have a price starting at $21,700 -- a $245 increase over 2005. The Ram, now arriving in showrooms, offers regular or quad cab models with a four-wheel-drive option. The truck's base engine is a 3.7-liter V-6. Dodge is offering options for a 4.7-liter V-8 and a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8. The Hemi features cylinder deactivation, which turns off four cylinders for better fuel mileage. The Ram, assembled in Warren, Mich., and St. Louis, is offered in several packages…
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I'm far from the first to get the keys to a Chrysler 200. I also don't think I'm the first to be pleasantly surprised at this car. Sure, it's not the greatest mid-sized car on the market today but it's amazing the kind of lemonade they made out of the lemon rinds that was the last generation Chrysler Sebring sedan. I liked the car. I liked its styling. I liked the interior. I liked how it drove. Did I say it's so much better than the Sebring? http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/3082
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Our last AKEOTD was a Chrysler-built tank powerplant, and you'd think it would be impossible to surpass a five-bank, 30-cylinder monster… but the IV-2220 airplane engine does just that. It's the very first Chrysler Hemi! The "2220" stands for its displacement in cubic inches (actually, it was 2,219.35 CI, or just over 36 liters). That's right, an engine with well over a cubic foot of displacement. Oh, but it gets even better! More than ten feet in length, hemispherical heads, aluminum block, single overhead cam, inverted-V configuration, and the power was sent to the propeller reduction gear via the middle of the crankshaft (technically, the IV-2220 was two V8s joined i…
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Nobody does stunts like Chrysler
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If dropping a giant SUV from a helicopter were easy, everyone would be doing it. Chrysler's Jeep brand cooked up a plan to dangle a Commander SUV from 1,200 feet above its Chelsea proving grounds and then release it -- counting on four parachutes to ease its landing. At the same time, seven skydivers would drop from another helicopter, then pile into the SUV and drive over to a phalanx of media. The photo op was designed to announce Jeep's involvement with Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit effort to encourage Americans to send cards and packages to overseas soldiers. But one trial run went awry when a chute didn't open and the Commander suffered a hard …
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Mercedes "Gullwing" 300SL possibly to make a comeback. http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-ga...ullwing-concept
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if the viper's new vvt works well, will we see SOHC engines "soon", running as well as DOHC do now? would the possible complexity of this keep it only in the viper/ or "hemi's"? *can be moved if need be*
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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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Full Article: http://usautonews.auto123.com/en/info/auto...spy?artid=49397 I just saw this thing, and all I could think was "Chrysler is buying into Big Bad Beetle Borgs?". David
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http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/03/news/compa...dex.htm?cnn=yes It'd be hilarious if Cerebus defaulted and Daimler got control back
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Chrysler deal with Getrag reportedly dead Posted Oct 19th 2008 9:31AM Link to Auto Blog Things were just starting to look up for Chrysler's upcoming powertrains. The Phoenix V6 will hopefully return competitiveness to the engine bays of Pentastar vehicles, and a dual-clutch automated manual transmission joint venture with Getrag was nearly off the ground before both companies started shoving lawyers at each other. A joint venture plant has been built in Indiana, but the deal fell apart over money for tooling. Chrysler's shot a lawsuit at Getrag, alleging that the transmission specialist hasn't ponied up for tooling and equipment to build the gearboxes. For its part, …
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Chrysler doesn't rule out further cuts
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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…
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and the news gets worse for DCX
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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://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?
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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.
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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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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…
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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…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com September 11, 2012 Yesterday, Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne led a day-long product preview in Las Vegas for Chrysler and Fiat dealers. The preview showed products from Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Fiat, and Jeep. According to Reuters, Alfa Romeo showed two new models to dealers. Most likely, one of those models was the 4C coupe. The other one could have been a crossover or the new Giulia. Chrysler showed the 100 Subcompact and the new 200. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Chrysler is spending $2 billion on the next 200, with the expectation to double sales. The new 200 will come with a nine-speed automatic trans…
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Remember these when teh new Ram debuted? I always thought they were really cool, especially with the use of 3D and teh choice of music. Does anyone happen to know what the name of that song is?
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TCC Test: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Touring Chrysler hopes the Sebring will build on the momentum of the Chrysler 300 and the Caliber, though the former is beginning to slump in its golden years. The mid-size segment home to the Sebring is a huge one-it's good for 2 million units a year, representing 28 per cent of the passenger car market-and Chrysler has a small to nonexistent image in the segment. All this explains the Sebring's grabber styling and long list of options, but does it mean that Chrysler's now reached the same lofty plateau of its Japanese competitors? Read "Unmistakable styling, but is it a mistaken identity?" @ The Car Connection
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Dodge Ram Recall Repair Parts Rare The big truck of the company that tells you to "grab life by the horns" has currently been grabbed by the balls by a lack of parts to repair them. More than 140,000 2006 Dodge Ram 1500s are under recall because of front and passenger-side air bags and seat belts that might not function properly with child safety seats. Chrysler notified dealers about the recall Sept. 6. The automaker plans to tell vehicle owners in October, when it has enough replacement parts stocked up to do repairs. Dealers said they've received air bag replacement parts but are waiting for seatbelt parts. Read "Dealers lacking Ram repair parts" @ Detroit Free …
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Chrysler plans for the future Posted Sep 4th 2008 cnet.com Link to Article At the Western Automotive Journalists' dinner this week, Jim Press, President of Chrysler, told me exactly what I wanted to hear. When I asked how he plans on differentiating the Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands, he put it this way: Jeep will remain an iconic off-roader, with no soft-roaders spoiling the brand; Dodge will be the performance brand, but will also be a volume play; and Chrysler focuses on luxury, competing with brands like Acura. Maybe this type of brand differentiation just fits conventional wisdom, but it seems like a smart plan to me. Yet, in speaking more generally about the…
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Jeep Liberty could face recall: Government upgrades investigation into SUV
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Not a pleasant day at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as the company was handed a $70 Million fine by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for failing to report death and injury claims to regulators. Now this penalty comes from FCA admitting to NHTSA that it failed to provide Early Warning Report data to NHTSA over several years starting in 2003. Now this is required by the TREAD Act of 2000 where an automaker provides claims of death and injuries, warranty claims, consumer complaints and field reports of safety issues as a way to identify a possible defect. Automotive News reports that FCA has brought in a third-party to do an audit of its reporting failu…
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Details emerged Wednesday of the labor agreement between the United Auto Workers and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The overall contract is similar to the one agreed to by Ford last month. The four year contract includes: Signing bonus of $9,000 for full-time employees, $3,500 for temporary workers. Full-time workers can now reach the top pay bracket in four years rather than the current eight. FCA will create 7,900 jobs through 2023 which includes the 6,500 jobs already announced for a new plant in Detroit. $9 Billion in U.S. manufacturing investments. Dissolution of the jointly-run National Training Center, the focal point of a federal …
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Dodge's original Li'l Red Express trucks are now in their early 30s, and even building a clone will be an exercise in rust mitigation and parts scavenging. By the time you're done, you'll have spent enough to buy a brand new Ram. Mopar high-performance icon Mr. Norm's is doing what Chrysler can't currently manage, reviving the spirit of the original with a fully modern Red XPress Truck, using the excellent new Ram as a basis. The name has been tweaked and there's no fat-fendered bed, but the general idea is the same. 1978 Dodge Li'L Red ExpressChrysler's 5.7-liter Hemi is the standard fitment, and with 390 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque, it makes a good argumen…
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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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Linkity CHRYSLER RELEASES VIABILITY PLAN GM UP NEXT By KATHY SHWIFF and SHARON TERLEP Chrysler LLC is seeking an additional $2 billion in federal funds on top of the $7 billion bailout it requested in December as part of the viability plan submitted to the Treasury Department on Tuesday afternoon. Fellow auto maker General Motors Corp. is expected to submit its viability plan to the Treasury shortly. Chrysler, which cited an "unprecedented decline in the automotive sector" since December, said it expects to remain viable and conduct an orderly restructuring outside of bankruptcy. Chairman and Chief Executive Robert L. Nardelli said the company's standalone…
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http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/1582/ The Dodge Viper has joined that exclusive club of cars that will top 250mph. In fact, the Hennessey Venom Twin Turbo, as this particular tuned Viper is called, is claimed to whup a Veyron's ass with a top speed of 255mph. Other vital statistics include a 1,000bhp 8.3-litre V10 engine with two turbos attached and 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. Developed by American tuner Hennessey, the Venom comes with aerodynamic aids to keep it pinned to the ground at full tilt. These include a new front air dam and rear diffuser. There's also adjustable traction control and a heavy-duty rear differential to cope with the power. Despite th…
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Here's a YouTube vid of the new Chrysler 200C on the road. It is a huge step up for the 200. Looks great!
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If you loved the Challenger showcar then you will love this!! http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Featu...photopanel..1.*
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http://www.topgear.com/content/timetoburn/...connection.html The video ends a bit early... here's the script of the show part that follows it: Clarkson: It's not the line dancing that's the problem. And nor is it the fact that if you buy an American car, you're going to have to commit acts of love with your cousin. Hammond: So what's the problem? Clarkson: Charger. Wrong Dodge. You need a Challenger, because the Challenger was the star of Vanishing Point, and this was the star of Bullitt. That's why you're interested in it, because it was in Bullitt. Hammond: Yes, so what you're saying is we choose our cars according to the …
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Union says job cuts loom at Daimler
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Auto company demanding that its two assembly plants become the most efficient in their classes in North America DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. is demanding that its two assembly plants become the most efficient in their classes in North America, which would force the auto maker to slash a significant number of jobs in Windsor and Brampton, Ont., union sources say. If the company sticks to its plan to close a Toronto parts plant and outsource jobs at the other two plants, there will be a strike, Canadian Auto Workers union president Buzz Hargrove said yesterday. "Absolutely, no doubt about it," Mr. Hargrove said. The closing of the casting plant in Tor…
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Today marks a big occasion for Chrysler as it becomes a part of Fiat fully. The Italian automaker announced today in a statement that they have completed the purchase of Chrysler and "is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fiat". This comes three weeks after an announcement made by Fiat which said they had come to an agreement with the UAW's VEBA Trust to purchase the remaining 41.46 percent of Chrysler. The agreement states that Fiat would pay $4.35 billion for the shares. The next step for Fiat and Chrysler will take place on January 29th. That is when the board is scheduled to meet and discuss terms of the merger, including including the corporate organization, location…
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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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http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2050907.003 .26drag cd Harmon Kardon audio
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com July 17, 2012 Chrysler announced today that they will idle their Mack II engine plant in Detroit in September as production of the 3.7L V6 comes to an end. The 3.7L V6 powered the Dodge Nitro, Dodge Ram, and Jeep Liberty. The Dodge Nitro has already been shown the door. The current Jeep Liberty will end its run next month as the Toledo, Ohio plant where it’s built undergoes a $500 million upgrade. The Ram drops the 3.7L V6 for the 3.6L Pentastar V6 due out later this year. About 200 employees who work at the Mack II engine plant have received received layoff notices but won’t lose their jobs. A Chrysler spokeswoman ex…
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See the Autoblog article for the other 5: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/08/mopar-o...-psychotic-six/
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Chrysler to shut down plants for a full month by Chris Shunk on Dec 17th 2008 at 6:28PM Link to Autoblog It's no secret that Chrysler is in the fight of its life, and the Auburn Hills automaker is pulling out all the stops to keep the lights on -- even if it means closing the doors. Chrysler is shuttering all of its plants for one month, beginning December 19. In a short release to the media, Chrysler blamed the continued credit crunch as the main reason for the shutdown, and is trying to better-align its vehicle stock with customer demand. Dealers have notified the Pentastar that they've got plenty of perspective buyers, but an astonishing 20-25% of customers are un…
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DCX Sells Stuggart HQ We had always operated under the assumption that there's no quick way to make a buck in the auto business. Turns out we were wrong, as DaimlerChrysler has just sold its headquarters in Stuttgart for $308.8 million in cash to IXIS Capital Partners Ltd. Don't fret, the building's new owners won't be kicking DCX to the curb, as the automaker simultaneously signed a 15-year lease to stay on the premises. Read "DCX makes quick buck by selling Stuttgart HQ" @ Autoblog
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Came across some interesting reading on allpar.
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CAW expects to go on strike at DaimlerChrysler
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TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian Auto Workers union says it expects to go on strike over job cuts at DaimlerChrysler Canada as bargaining positions harden heading into talks on a new three-year contract. The CAW chose DaimlerChrysler Canada on Wednesday as its next target in contract negotiations with the Big Three North American automakers. It reached a deal with Ford Motor Co. on a new three-year deal earlier this week. "Based on the current position that they have tabled with us, there is absolutely no way to avoid a strike," CAW president Buzz Hargrove said at a news conference. "If I was making a prediction today, we will be on the picket line, f…
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VDub & Chrysler To Build Minivan In United States
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Giant German carmaker Volkswagen and Detroit auto group Chrysler are joining forces to build a new minivan in the U.S., industry sources said Monday, as VW battles to arrest slumping sales in the intensely competitive American market. A contract between VW and Chrysler, which is the U.S. offshoot of transatlantic carmaker DaimlerChrysler AG is due to be formally signed at next week's Detroit motor show. A VW spokesman declined to comment. Under the deal, Chrysler is to build for VW a mini-van using Chrysler's Voyager as the basis. The new car is to hit the U.S. market in 2008. At present, VW, which is Europe's biggest carmaker, does not offer …
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 27, 2012 There seems to be an endless stream of teasers, leaked Hot Wheel shots, and rumors about the new Viper. Now, some new spy shots are joining in the Viper stream. The shots reveal the new Viper will have an easier time breathing thanks to pair of large vents on either side of the Viper's trademark triangular air intake. Inside, the new Viper will ditch analog gauges for a full digital dashboard (complete with 220 MPH speedo). Source: Autoblog View full article
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com September 22, 2012 Back in July, SRT CEO Ralph Gilles told Automotive News that around 15 to 20% of the 2,300 Chrysler dealers (about 340 to 460) would be able to sell the Viper. Now, that amount has shrunk. According to USA Today, the amount of dealers that will be able to sell the Viper is now around 5% (100 to 150 dealers). That number comes from Ralph Gilles. All 2,300 Chrysler dealers are being sent a letter outlining what will need to happen for them to sell the Viper. The No. 1 requirement "Is first of all, to have the fire, the passion. That's the unofficial requirement -- that you have a love affair with the c…
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Chrysler's Large Cars Getting Diesel And Hybrid Options William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com October 18, 2011 Chrysler hasn't been shy with offering diesels for the US. Back in the mid to late 2000's, Chrysler offered versions of the Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokee with a diesel. And they still aren't shy to offer them once more. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says the company will once again offer diesel powerplants for their larger vehicles. The first vehicle to lead the charge will be the Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2013. In its November 2009 five-year plan, Chrysler said 14% of it's global sales will be diesel, an increase from 8% in 2009…
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Clicky Pretty funny, sorry for the small size. They trashed that old Spirit, hah.
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These videos show the kind of stuff Chrysler needs now more then ever. 1. 2. Commercials that can people will pay attention to. 3. A fuel economy star (who didn't have one of these?) 3.a 4. Now the above cars might be on top of anyones list of 10 best cars, but they did bring profits to Chrysler and thanks to profits we got: Thoughts?
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Fiat Chrysler, surprise, had to buy a lot of emissions credits
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http://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/27/fiat-chrysler-buy-emissions-credits/ The world of carbon emissions uses some unusual units of measure. Take, for example, 8.2 million megagrams. Who needs to know how much that is? Someone at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, that's who.FCA had to buy that many greenhouse-gas emissions credits from greener automakers, Reuters says, citing a report from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Because its vehicles' collective fuel economy continues to trail the industry average, FCA purchased the emissions credits at of the end of 2014 in order to meet US emissions regulations. About two-thirds of those credits were acquired fromToyota, w…
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Chrysler issues sharp rebuke to Advertising Age On December 3rd, 2009, AdvertisingAge wrote an article criticizing Chrysler for using taxpayer funds to pay an Italian advertising agency to produce a commercial. A rather bitter Peter Delorenzo, from AutoExtremist.com says, "I'm sure the hundreds of people from BBDO who are being blown out the door are going to just love this, not to mention the U.S. taxpayer." If Chrysler was bent on social causes, the brand should have contributed to food banks in the region surrounding its suburban-Detroit headquarters. "At least there would be a shred of relevance in that gesture." Chrysler responds: "First, this film was crea…
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Bradford Wernle Automotive News November 26, 2008 - 10:42 am ET UPDATED: 11/26/08 12:24 p.m. EST Daimler AG says Cerberus Capital Management LP is making new and "exaggerated demands" that have hampered Daimler's effort to sell its 19.9 percent stake in Chrysler Holding LLC to the private equity firm. Daimler issued a statement today charging that "demands by Cerberus exceed the value of Cerberus' investment in Chrysler." Daimler sold 80.1 percent of Chrysler Holding to Cerberus in August 2007. That money went into the Chrysler business. "The claims made now go beyond the framework of the contractually agreed possible obligations," the Daimler statement sai…
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More pics, and story source: HERE
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By Roland Jones Associate editor MSNBC Time was when automakers would slap a wad of cash on a car’s hood to shift it off a dealer’s lot. These days, with gasoline prices climbing to new record highs almost daily, they’re slapping down a can of gas instead. With the summer driving season just around the corner, Chrysler recently launched its “Let’s Refuel America” program — an offer that caps the price of gasoline at $2.99 a gallon for three years for people who buy or lease new vehicles from the maker of Dodge and Jeep vehicles. The automaker, which was acquired last year by private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management for $7.4 billion, said this week that th…
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http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/18/cerberu...sler-financial/ I know it had been mentioned plenty that Cerberus would now own both Chrysler and a controlling stake in GMAC, but what's interesting is thinking about this in context of Chrysler Credit and GMAC tieups. I don't know what kind of synergies could be found (I'm not that well versed on the financial sector) but these companies are already cash cows. If they did find synergies and made a tieup, that alone could go a long way toward justifying their investment in Chrysler.
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Chrysler Considering Closing Up Delaware Plant DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group will tap executives from its German parent's Mercedes division to study restructuring moves, including the potential closure of an auto assembly plant, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The company also plans to seek longer-term relationships with its suppliers as part of a sweeping new cost-cutting effort, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The initiative aims to cut $1,000 in costs from each of the vehicles Chrysler produces - a goal that, if reached, could save billions of dollars, according to the paper. Read "Chrysler may close plant in big cost-c…
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Alysha Webb Automotive News September 17, 2007 - 12:01 am EST SHANGHAI — Chrysler LLC could not have made a better choice to head its Asia operations than Phil Murtaugh. He is widely respected, has many years of China experience and played a major role in making General Motors a success in China. But Chrysler management in Detroit will have to give him free rein to operate. GM made a big mistake a couple of years ago when it diluted Murtaugh's decision-making authority. Chrysler also will have to give him some help in the form of the right models to sell. During his long run as GM's top man in China, which began in 1996, Murtaugh demonstrated a deep under…
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Last night was a tense time for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as the clock was ticking to a 11:59 PM deadline before the contract extension for 40,000 UAW workers would end. But FCA and the UAW announced this morning they have reached another tentative agreement. The deal now heads to members to be voted on. “We heard from our members, and went back to FCA to strengthen their contract. We’ve reached a proposed tentative agreement that I believe addresses our members’ principal concerns about their jobs and their futures. We have made real gains and I look forward to a full discussion of the terms with our membership,” said UAW President Dennis Williams in a statement. …
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http://goauto.carsales.au/mellor/mellor.ns...A2570660017AC20 New Mitsubishi Triton (foremerly known as the 1987-96 Mighty Max in a previous generartion, then the basing of the 1997-2004 Montero Sport SUV) in Australia. Looks very stylish, a bit smaller than Dakota-based Raider, which I think they did a nice job with. Mitusbishi has styling potential, I just don't see it in the horrifyingly ugly 20067 Eclipse.
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Detroit NewsAnother less-likely candidate has emerged as well: Detroit Free Press
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Here is the 2010 Ram Heavy Duty:
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