Chrysler News

Marysville, Mich., Nov 18, 2008  -  Chrysler LLC and ZF Friedrichshafen AG today announced the formation of a new axle manufacturing alliance. The partnership will utilize Chrysler’s new Marysville (Mich.) Axle Plant to build three families of state-of-the-art axles for improved fuel efficiency. 

“This partnership gives Chrysler access to advanced axle technologies from a partner that is a leading worldwide supplier of driveline and chassis technology,” said Chrysler LLC President and Vice Chairman Tom LaSorda. “Advanced axle technologies are key to our powertrain offensive, aimed at improving the fuel efficiency of our products. And working with a partner allows us to reduce development costs and capital investment requirements. In the end, it’s the customer who wins. These axles promise better mileage, better quality and better refinement.”

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Washington, D.C., Nov 16, 2008  -  As the U.S. Congress considers support for the domestic automobile industry, a select group of Chrysler’s U.S. dealer network will visit Capitol Hill on Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19 to discuss their concerns regarding the impact of the global financial and liquidity crisis in their communities across the country. The dealers will specifically voice their support for temporary financial assistance for the domestic auto industry.

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Participation with "America Supports You" extends decades of Chrysler support to the military

Auburn Hills, Mich., Feb 26, 2008 - Chrysler LLC announces it will join America Supports You (ASY), a Department of Defense program connecting non-profit groups with military men and women and their families. The relationship with America Supports You continues Chrysler’s decades-long legacy of support for the military with its products and through morale-building activities.

"The mission of America Supports You merges perfectly with the legacy Chrysler has of supporting the military and their families for decades," said Bob Nardelli, Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO. "Beginning with our Jeep® products carrying troops in World War II and continuing with our initiatives today, Chrysler has remained committed to the well-being of the men and women who wear the uniform and their families."

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Seamless advanced technology meets stunning, emotional design

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology taken to new level

• Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept

  • Electric Vehicle with Fuel Cell Range Extender
  • Distinctive, Elegant American design

• Jeep® Renegade Concept

  • Electric Vehicle with BLUETEC Diesel Range Extender
  • "Stylish Green" sustainable Jeep design

• Dodge ZEO Concept:

  • Electric Vehicle with 250-mile all-electric range
  • Four-passenger "2+2" sports car for the enthusiast

Detroit, Jan 14, 2008 - Three passionate designs combine with three advanced propulsion systems. The result: high-tech, innovative vehicles with alternative fuel choices … and exciting design and brand character.

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Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 12, 2008 - Once again, Chrysler LLC's "family rooms on wheels" have been awarded highest honors. For the first time in the award's history, the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan captured all of the votes for best minivans as awarded by the 2008 International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) jurors, leaving no room for third-place contenders. The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country earned first-place in two categories, International Truck of the Year and The Most Compatible Minivan of the Year. The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan earned second place in The Most Compatible Minivan of the Year category as well.

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• Five stars earned for frontal- and side-impact crash protection for Jeep® Liberty, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Town & Country

Auburn Hills, Mich., Dec 7, 2007 - The 2008 Jeep® Liberty, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2008 Dodge Caliber, 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2008 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country received the U. S. government’s highest safety ratings for frontal- and side-impact crash protection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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After receiving nine complaints, Chrysler has recalled 20,000 2007 Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum police vehicles.

The problem is with the gear shift cable bracket in the steering column. The cable can detach from the bracket and potentialy show the vehicle in ‘park’ when it is still in ‘drive’.

Dodge dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable, beginning in Nov. 10.
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Chrysler Service Contracts has chosen Merchants Information Solutions, Inc. to be the exclusive identity theft service provider for Chrysler Services Contracts new SmartIDentity program for its service contract / extended warranty customers.

Chrysler Service Contracts’ decision to partner with Merchants Information Solutions and enter the emerging identity theft marketplace is in response to the numerous identity theft service providers offering assisted and/or partial solutions — that fall short of providing a comprehensive identity theft program. The Merchants Information Solutions strategy that supports the SmartIDentity program “shows a commitment by Chrysler Service Contracts to offer its extended warranty customers one of the leading and most comprehensive managed recovery programs in the United States today,” stated Jerry Klesko, Product Manager for Chrysler Service Contracts.
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No, it’s not a chop. It’s a 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow built by Joe’s Street Rod Shop.

Poking out of the hood behind the Spirit of Ecstasy is a blown 572-ci Chrysler Hemi that is bottle fed to a more-than-adequate 1,350 horsepower.
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A deteriorating U.S. economy combined with an ongoing credit crunch is darkening the credit outlook for the auto finance market well into 2009, said Moody’s Investors Service in a report on Tuesday.

“The sector is clearly under severe stress,” said Curt Beaudouin, vice president and analyst at Moody’s. He noted increasing delinquencies and write-downs of uncollectable debt, higher loss severities due to slumping used-car prices, as well as shrinking new vehicle sales.
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