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Jeep and Mopar unveil six Moab specials
Thursday, March 29, 2012
As is their custom, Jeep and Mopar are bringing several custom vehicles to the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. This year's event is scheduled for March 31 to April 8.
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Fiat's MultiAir replaces intake camshaft
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Fiat's 1.4L family of engines utilizes "MultiAir" technology. Dave Schmidt is chief engineer for Chrysler's North American 1.4L engine program, and here's how he described MultiAir to this writer, and now to you...
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2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen Pre-owned
Saturday, March 24, 2012
The Chrysler Aspen, which was an upscale Dodge Durango twin, had a short-lived life with questionable success. Aimed at machines like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, this American luxury SUV was only available from 2007 to 2009 before being given the axe.
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''That Car Wash Has No Soap''
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Jeep Wrangler I'd been test-driving all week was a mess. After hours driving it through mud, muddy water, watery mud, and other off-road nastiness for photos the day before, it was time to take it home.
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Dodge Dart: when a new name is an old one
Monday, March 12, 2012
The 2013 Dodge Dart is a few months away from hitting the streets, and much has already been said about the car - starting with its name. This new Dart is a compact sedan that will offer a choice of 4-cylinder engines, including a turbo 1.4L four that will belt out 160 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.
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Mopar celebrates its 75th anniversary by unveiling four custom vehicles
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
For its 75th anniversary, Mopar continues to work its magic. Today at its engineering lab in Center Line, Mich., Mopar revealed four custom vehicles, including the Mopar '12 300, Fiat 500 "Stinger," Mopar Jeep® Compass "True North" and Dodge Dart "GTS 210 Tribute." Mopar '12 will be available this summer straight from the factory, while components of the Fiat 500, Jeep Compass and Dodge Dart custom configurations will be available in the fall as stage kits or á la carte from the Mopar catalog.
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Chrysler extends roots in Detroit
Friday, January 06, 2012
Chrysler is adding a third crew and 1,100
new jobs at its Jefferson North Assembly
Plant and reaffirming plans to reopen its
Conner Avenue Assembly Plant, both in
Detroit. The former will produce the new
diesel version of the 2013 Jeep Grand
Cherokee for North America.
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Chrysler launches the 300 Luxury Series
Friday, January 06, 2012
Designed with greater opulence and fuel economy in mind, the new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series is the first sedan in its domestic luxury car class to feature a technologically advanced 8-speed automatic transmission.
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Car and trucks expected to pass in 2012-2013
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
We love to speculate as much as the next guy sitting in some fancy office on Wall Street. The big difference is that we tend to have a better idea of what we are doing, plus our guesses won't have you living in the street or working at McDonald's to make ends meet during your retirement.
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2005-2011 Dodge Dakota / Ram Dakota Pre-Owned
Saturday, December 17, 2011
The Dodge Dakota was built to compete with the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger and Nissan Frontier with a focus on aggressive styling and performance. With the only V8 engine in its segment, Dakota could be had in various body, powertrain and drivetrain configurations. Dodge is canning this machine after the 2011 model year to focus on other products. But it had a pretty good run.
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2011 American automaker report card
Friday, December 23, 2011
Among the Big 3, Chrysler has suffered the most over the past 15 years. Sure, lacklustre sales have compromised its financial health, but what about brand identity? Chrysler used to be HUGE in the '60s, '70s and early '80s. Since then, it has lost its way in the shadow of GM and Toyota. While reliability seldom found a spot in the equation, styling played a big part (well, most of the time).
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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 First Impressions
Friday, December 16, 2011
At this year's Automotive Journalists' Association of Canada TestFest, I had an adrenaline-dosed spate behind the wheel of the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8. On the closed track, the big sedan delivered brute force, while on public roads it settled down and regained its luxury-car civility.
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Chrysler Town & Country on its way out of Canada
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Chrysler finally backtracked on the controversial decision by CEO, Sergio Marchionne, to abandon the Dodge Grand Caravan within a couple of years to erase duplicate vehicles, instead opting for a more market-friendly solution.
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Buy a Bentley Continental GTC for $10,000!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Ever dreamed of owning a prestigious car like a Bentley or Rolls-Royce? Of course you have. Sadly, only the rich and famous can turn that dream into a reality.
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2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Convertible Review
Sunday, November 20, 2011
We are in the midst of resurgence. The uprising I refer to has nothing to do with occupying financial districts as a form of democratic expression or the increasing popularity of everything 1960s. No, the revival I refer to is that of the hardtop convertible car with seating for four.
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2011 Chrysler 300C AWD Review
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Chrysler 300 caused quite a stir when it was reintroduced for the 2005 model year. Wearing jaw-dropping sheet metal, the 300 pretty much carried the Chrysler division on its shoulders as the most interesting product in their lineup.
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 First Impressions
Monday, November 07, 2011
The online Urban Dictionary explains "hoonage" as: "Aggressively flogging a car, but in a manner that stops just short of reckless." Not all of us are gifted enough to fully exploit a car and earn points while putting a car slideways at an intersection. Fear not, Jeep has you covered.
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Next week on Auto123.com: 2012 Porsche Boxster and Infiniti M Hybrid
Friday, November 04, 2011
When you hear Christmas songs in department stores the morning after Halloween, you know the cold season is just around the corner. But before Old Man Winter returns, we still have some great 2011 and 2012 vehicle reviews for your reading pleasure.
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Chrysler runs into V6 shortage
Monday, October 24, 2011
Chrysler's Windsor, Ontario plant - home of the Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country and Volkswagen Routan minivans - is now idling because of a shortage of engines.
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Chrysler forced to produce more hybrids
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Sergio Marchionne, president and CEO of Fiat and the Chrysler Group, doesn't believe in hybrids and never made it a secret. He'll be forced to change his tune shortly, however.
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A 1.8-litre Alfa Romeo turbo engine for Chrysler?
Saturday, October 08, 2011
The synergy between the Chrysler Group and partners Fiat/Alfa Romeo is becoming increasingly evident, and North American consumers may reap some of its rewards in the near future.
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A V8 before it's too late?
Saturday, September 24, 2011
I consider myself very lucky. Not only because I'm doing the job I've dreamt of before I sported pimples, but because right now, I have the opportunity to drive both mega-horse, combustion-engined sports and luxury cars as well as environmentally-friendly EVs. And I love both. But these two might not coexist for long.
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2012 Chrysler 300 First Impressions
Thursday, September 08, 2011
CHELSEA, Michigan - "Fun, huh?" Judging by the wan smile the young Chrysler marketing intern gave me, he was already regretting his decision to ask for a track ride-along.
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Super-8! Chrysler's new 8-speed transmission a quick-change artist
Friday, September 02, 2011
After several months of embargo, we're finally able to talk about Chrysler's new eight-speed automatic transmission. We had a chance to experience it firsthand at the Chelsea Proving Grounds back in June - in the 2012 300 and Charger line-ups.
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Audi and Chrysler come to an agreement over ad
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
When Chrysler first debuted their Eight Mile Style LLC ad during the Super Bowl earlier this year, the world was impressed. Finally, one of the Big Three was making a major comeback in a way that was right up their Detroit-bred ally. The ad featured Eminem and made quite the statement; it also launched their "Imported from Detroit" tag line.
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New Chryslers get better fuel mileage and more gears
Friday, July 29, 2011
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne let a Chrysler secret slip: The Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger will be outfitted with a brand new 8-speed automatic transmission that will lead to impressive fuel-economy numbers.
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Chrysler SRT8s with more bang
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The horsepower war rage on like nobody's business. Be it the Germans, Japanese or Americans, all are out to outdo the other. And the only thing we can do is sit back and enjoy the show.
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2011 Chrysler Town & Country Limited review
Friday, July 22, 2011
Perceptions are a funny thing. What you think you are getting is more important than what you are in fact receiving. Thankfully, not everyone falls for that. Case in point, the Chrysler Town & Country. As we all know, the T&C is a glorified Dodge Grand Caravan with a little more chrome and a different grille.
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Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200 to add dual-clutch transmission for 2012
Thursday, June 23, 2011
For the 2012 model year, Chrysler will start adding 6-speed, dual-clutch transmissions to its product line-up. The first vehicles to benefit from the Fiat-designed gearbox will be the mid-size Dodge Avenger sedan as well as the Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible.
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2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Review
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
One in every four passenger cars sold in Canada is a midsize sedan. Buyers in this market are focused on purchasing a vehicle that is affordable, offers a lot of value and is, of course, very fuel efficient.
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Former head of Dodge moves to SRT
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Chrysler Group announced today that a few of its brand heads will be shuffled around the company to keep things fresh and help Chrysler Group's brands grow.
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Chrysler's new kind of hybrid: gasoline and diesel
Monday, June 06, 2011
Gasoline and diesel are like cats and dogs - put them together and disaster ensues every time. Yet, during a presentation given by Chrysler during the Department of Energy's 2011 Merit Review in Washington D.C., the automaker announced the development of a radical prototype engine that burns a combination of gasoline and diesel, in an effort to make its fleet more fuel-efficient.
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Eminem sues Audi for Chrysler-like ad
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Not that long ago, Chrysler surprised the planet with its great new ad campaign dubbed "Imported from Detroit," which premiered during the Super Bowl and featured Detroit native Eminem and his song "Lose Yourself".
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Fiat looking to acquire Canada's stake in Chrysler
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
A report from the Associated Press states that Fiat opened discussion with the federal and Ontarian governments in hopes of acquiring the 1.7% stake in Chrysler they received during the bailout initiative in 2009.
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Safe to get excited?
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Alrighty, gearheads. You've been following the news and studying the latest upcoming hardware slated for release by the automotive industry in the coming months. You've been reading up on the latest new technological advances and the models they're bolted to. You've formed some opinions on the manufacturers, models and hardware-- and decided whether or not to get excited about them.
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2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Review
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Perhaps not surprisingly, Chrysler press materials on the new 200 frequently reference a "previous" model, although the name Sebring doesn't appear. That's likely because the first thing Chrysler doesn't want you to think of when you look at the new 200 is the former Chrysler Sebring.
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2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Review
Monday, May 16, 2011
In as much as renaissance can apply to a car company, Chrysler is amidst a modern day adaptation of such a revival. The resurrection of the Pentastar brand is underwritten by a broad array of new products that include the lovable Fiat 500, the formidable new Dodge Charger and the reworked Chrysler 300. Adding to the resuscitative collective is the Chrysler 200, which arises from the carcass of the mid-size Sebring sedan.
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Ram 'Long-Hauler' Concept makes King Kong look like a dwarf
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
If you could sum up the new Ram ''Long-Hauler'' Concept in just one word, it would be ''titanic''. Built to suit the needs of anyone who tows multiple or heavy trailers, drives long distances or small business owners looking for a workhorse, this truck truly is one of a kind.
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Chrysler announces Canadian pricing of 200 S sedan & convertible
Friday, April 29, 2011
Chrysler unveiled the S variants of the 200 at the latest NY auto show and has now announced pricing as well. A sedan will set you back $28,995 and a convertible model $39,495. That's just $1,000 more than the Limited versions and, according to the manufacturer, you get an extra $5,000 worth of goodies.
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Chrysler to repay its loans by refinancing them
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Two years after accepting help from the Canadian and American governments, Chrysler has announced its intention to repay the entirety of the 6.6 million dollars loans during the second quarter of 2011. To do so, Chrysler will borrow money from private investors.
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Forget about Chrysler-badged models to rival Honda Civic, Ford Fiesta
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Upon taking over Chrysler in 2009, Sergio Marchionne detailed the next several years' worth of product plans for the new Fiat and Chrysler family, including a B-segment car as well as a C-segment model that would rival the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Ford Focus.
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Fiat to own 51% of Chrysler by the end of 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Little by little, Fiat is tightening its hold on Chrysler following the bailout measures designed to save the Big Three back in 2009. After increasing its stake to 30% two weeks ago, the Italian company has just confirmed its intentions to gradually up it to 46% in June and become the majority shareholder with 51% by the end of the year.
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The next Dodge Viper targets a wider clientele
Monday, April 25, 2011
If you've already had the chance to drive a Dodge Viper or simply ride along as a passenger, you'll agree that the world "brute" probably sums it up best, what with the maniacally potent engine and the almost total lack of electronic assistance that leaves no room for mistakes.
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New York 2011: 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 roars to life in the Big Apple
Thursday, April 21, 2011
The Chrysler 300 is a legendary machine that won the NASCAR series in 1955 and 1956 and was the first car to use a 300-hp, American-built V8. Drawing on this inspiring history, the automaker came up with the 2012 SRT8 variant of the 300, unveiled yesterday at the New York Auto Show.
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New York 2011: Jeep presents the ultimate SUV - the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
If Chuck Norris were looking for his next SUV, he'd probably go for the 2012 Jeep SRT8 unveiled last night at the New York Auto Show. The most recent addition to Jeep's lineup is not only 100% all-American and 250% macho, its also the most powerful - and nimble - Jeep ever built.
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New Chrysler 200 S Sedan and Convertible all about attitude
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Chrysler will be using the 2011 New York Auto Show to unveil not only new products but also a new attitude. Cutting a different path through the Chrysler brand, the 2011 200 S Sedan and 200 S Convertible will offer customers distinctive styling without messing with the regular car's DNA.
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Dodge Avenger R/T makes world debut in New York
Monday, April 18, 2011
Following a number of automakers, Chrysler Group LLC today announced a world debut for the 2011 New York International Auto Show, namely the new 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T with sportier dynamics and design.
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Rally-bred Mopar Dodge Avenger
Sunday, April 17, 2011
When someone says rally, the iconic Mitsubishi Evolution and Subaru STI immediately come to mind. Last Wednesday Chrysler set out to prove to the entire world that it had the know-how to design rally cars too, unveiling a Dodge Avenger created in collaboration with Mopar and Magneti Marelli.
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2011 Dodge Charger Mopar Edition
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Earlier this week, Chrysler promised us it would be unveiling a production model before the NY auto show. The big event was held today and the automaker introduced the 2011 Dodge Charger, Mopar Edition. Equipped with select, performance-enhancing Mopar parts, only 1000 units will be built (900 for the US and 100 for Canada).
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2007-2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2008-2010 Dodge Avenger Pre-Owned
Saturday, April 16, 2011
History/Description: Platform sharing and cross-brand badging brought the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger into 2007 and 2008, respectively, riding a new platform and utilizing new styling, engines and features. These twins from Chrysler were offered in a sedan (a first for the Avenger) and an affordable convertible or sedan with the Sebring.
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Fiat ups Chrysler stake to 30%
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Once again, the rumours going around on the Internet last week have turned out to be true. Fiat has increased its stake in the Chrysler Group by 5%, after meeting the American government's requirements.
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Chrysler to reveal 2 new models prior to NY show
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
With the 2011 New York International Auto Show just one week away, Chrysler Group will use Wednesday's press conference to announce a strategic relationship that will enhance its service and parts business as well as a pair of new models.
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Chrysler Canada unveils Ram 1500 Express
Monday, April 11, 2011
Back in February, Ram announced its intention to launch a new truck - codenamed ''Adventurer'' - offering first-time buyers performance and style that they can customize and make their own. Today, we have learned that the 2011 Ram 1500 Express is officially coming to Canada.
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Jeep to unveil 6 new ''Moparized'' vehicles
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Jeep and Mopar will use the annual Easter Jeep Safari, a gathering of thousands of diehard off-road enthusiasts in Moab, Utah, to present six new customized vehicles from April 16 to 24, 2011.
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Here's the first shot of the 2011 Dodge Charger Mopar!
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Following the successful 2010 Dodge Challenger Mopar and the many positive comments it generated from enthusiasts and customers, Chrysler Group's service and parts specialist is applying the same treatment to the new 2011 Dodge Charger.
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2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Review
Monday, March 28, 2011
The strategy isn't new. Breathing new life into a truly uncompetitive product, without starting from scratch, has been done before. Toss in a name change, and you can almost get away with convincing the average car shopper that your product is brand-new.
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Ram presents the new "Adventurer"
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Ram announced today the market launch of the Adventurer, a customizable 1500 offering a mix of performance and style and aimed at first-time buyers.
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2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible First Impressions
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
San Diego, California. I cannot imagine a better place than beautiful Southern California to test drive a convertible. I am here for the launch of some new products from Chrysler.
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A plug-in Dodge RAM Hybrid powered by Canadian technology
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
For many, buying a pickup truck means sacrificing fuel efficiency. Chrysler is well aware of this and has decided to change our perception of these vehicles by developing a plug-in RAM powered by a 100% Canadian technology.
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Chrysler targets younger crowd with new 'S' variants
Monday, January 31, 2011
Chrysler will offer 'S' variants to attract younger customers, giving them the possibility to tune their 200s and 300s with a number of factory-approved parts and accessories, including blacked-out grilles, carbon fibre and red leather.
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