http://www.chryslernews.com Latest news and headlines... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:38:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New vehicle customers receive employee price on all 2008 and 2009 Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles Customers also receive discounts of up to $3,500 on 2009 model year vehicles and $6,000 on 2008 model year vehicles Zero percent financing is available for up to 48 months $1,000 consumer bonus cash is available on most models ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-llc-announces-new-employee-pricing-plus-plus-program-for-all-customers/ Jeep® Wrangler sales increased 4 percent (6,362 units) compared to January 2008 (6,137 units). Dodge Journey sales continued to climb as sales reached 3,092 units. Dodge Challenger sales reached 2,757 units, up 6 percent over December 2008. Dodge Avenger sales increased 6 percent (2,171 units) versus December 2008. The Company finished the month with ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-dealer/chrysler-llc-announces-january-2009-us-sales/ Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 30, 2009 - Chrysler LLC today announced that, after 35 years with the Company, W. Frank Fountain, Senior Vice President – External Affairs and Public Policy (Auburn Hills), will retire. As a result of Fountain’s decision, Chrysler LLC today named John T. Bozzella to ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-announces-executive-appointment/ Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 29, 2009 - Chrysler LLC reported continued progress in gaining cost concessions from its key constituents as the Company pursues a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A. “The Fiat alliance enhances our viability plan, and we’re pleased with the progress of our discussions with Fiat. Meetings with all ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-reports-progress-on-fiat-alliance-and-required-concessions-for-viability-plan-submission-to-us-treasury/ Chrysler LLC earns Polk loyalty awards for two vehicle categories Chrysler Town & Country's eighth consecutive win reinforces that no other minivan has greater owner loyalty Chrysler invented the minivan more than 25 years ago and leads the segment with more than 65 minivan-first features Staying true to its legendary 4x4 heritage, Jeep® Grand Cherokee ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-town-country-and-jeep%c2%ae-grand-cherokee-awarded-polk-%e2%80%9cautomotive-loyalty-award%e2%80%9d-in-the-minivan-and-mid-size-suv-categories/ Chrysler Town & Country wins fourth time in annual award’s fourth year Detroit News reader-judges, award reflects consumer sentiment at the 2009 North American International Auto Show  Four consecutive Readers’ Choice awards reinforce Chrysler’s leadership in minivan functionality, versatility and design  Chrysler invented the minivan more than 25 years ago and leads the ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/2009-chrysler-town-country-awarded/ Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct 31, 2008  -  As 2009 model year vehicles arrive in local Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® showrooms, customers will be pleased to find that fuel economy has increased on 19 of Chrysler LLC’s car, truck and SUV models, representing 73 percent of the entire product lineup. American consumers could ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/fuel-economy-improvements-for-73-percent-of-2009-chrysler-dodge-and-jeep%c2%ae-models/ Contemporary design, Range-extended Electric Vehicle drive system and platform for future connectivity Inspired and soulful look at the new Chrysler DNA Beauty and brains coalesce in Chrysler 200C EV concept vehicle with design and technology appeal Futuristic in-vehicle connectivity takes center stage ENVI's Range-extended Electric Vehicle drive system with 400-mile range 40-mile all-electric range with ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-200c-ev-concept/ Filed under: Government/Legal, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GMIf there's anyone out there who's qualified to opine on what it takes to turn around a struggling automaker, it's Lee Iacocca. Those old enough to remember life in the late '70s can recall Iacocca's first stint at the head of Chrysler, way ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/lee-iacocca-in-favor-of-keeping-detroit-3-ceos/ Filed under: China, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, CheryWell, crap. For all of us who were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Chinese-built Dodge Demon or the Chinese-built Dodge Hornet or the Chrysler-badged, Chinese-built Chery A1, fugetaboutit. It's officially not happening. Mike Manley, Chrysler's executive vice president of international sales and marketing, ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-and-chery-quit-talking-about-small-car/ Filed under: Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM Congress will likely vote this week in favor of giving Detroit automakers at least $15 billion in federal loans, but that healthy chunk of change will come with many strings attached. Several Congressmen have insisted that more concessions come from the UAW, lenders and ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/federal-car-czar-could-be-911-fund-organizer/ The House of Representatives and the Senate will discuss and likely vote on the Automaker Bailout Bill (we know, it's not technically a bailout, but rather loans that will be paid back) tomorrow, and the first discussion draft of the bill has hit the internet. The discussion bill is 31 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/first-draft-of-automaker-bailout-bill-is-out/ The choices are: spend $15 billion in bridge loans now to keep the Detroit Two (GM and Chrysler, since Ford can apparently hold its own) from going bankrupt, or spend $70 billion over the next two years to pay for the fallout from the Detroit Two going bankrupt. Those are the ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/study-detroit-bankruptcy-would-cost-four-times-more-than-bailout/ Highlights of Chrysler LLC Plan Submitted Today to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and the House Committee on Financial Services Chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli looks forward to testifying before the committees later this week Chrysler will urge the immediate adoption of legislation that will allow domestic automakers ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/highlights-of-viability-plan-submitted-today/ The folks over at allpar.com had some interesting comments regarding the bailout. In particular, they ask "What if Chrysler paid ZERO in wages". This, of course, is in response to the many critics of the UAW. Curious as to the their findings? Check out the article here: allpar.com article http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-uaw/ 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 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-zf-reach-axle-deal/ 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 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-dealers-deliver-message/ 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 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-llc-continues-its-legacy-of-military-support-by-joining-america-supports-you/ 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 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-concept-vehicles/ 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 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/2008-chrysler-town-country-and-dodge-grand-caravan-take-home-2008-international-car-of-the-year-icoty-awards/ 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 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/seven-chrysler-vehicles-earn-five-stars-in-government-crash-tests/ [caption id="attachment_136" align="alignleft" width="180" caption=""][/caption] 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 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-recalls-dodge-charger-and-magnum-police-vehicles/ 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 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/idntity-theft-protection-to-extended-warr/ [caption id="attachment_59" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Hemi Powered Rolls Royce"][/caption] 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. The car has ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/blown-hemi-rolls-royce/ 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 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/credit-crunch-still-hurting-car-sales/ Merger talks between two auto giants have reportedly reached an impasse and will be placed on temporary hold until after the U.S. presidential elections today. Last week the Bush administration decided the government would not help finance a merger of GM and Chrysler. Both vehicle makers were seeking $10 billion-$15 billion ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-gm-merger-1/ Chrysler recently kicked off their "Protection with Direction" promotion, where they will give you a free Garmin nuvi 255W GPS navigation unit - a $350 unit - for free. Here's how it works.. With the purchase of any Chrysler extended warranty with a base MSRP over $1,000 between October 16, 2008 to ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/free-garmin-gps-with-chrysler-extended-warranty/ Chrysler LLC will stop producing its first two hybrid-electric vehicles slightly more than two months after they started arriving in at your local Dodge & Chrysler dealerships. This summer, Chrysler introduced the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango Hemi hybrid SUVs to great fanfare. Production began in August. But the two were ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-hybrid-suv/ A $500 cash allowance will be applied toward the retail purchase or lease of a new, eligible Chrysler, Jeep® or Dodge vehicle A three-year lube, oil and filter service contract also is provided All franchised Chrysler dealers in the U.S. are eligible to participate Auburn Hills, Mich. — Chrysler LLC today announced that ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-armed-forces-benefit/ Chrysler invented the minivan segment in 1983 Since then, Chrysler has sold more than 12 million minivans worldwide Chrysler and Dodge minivans still command more than 40 percent of the U.S. minivan market The Company leads in innovation with more than 65 minivan-first features Chrysler minivans are the most awarded with more than 260 ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-celebrates-25th-anniversary-of-the-minivan/ Chrysler Introduces Three Advanced Electric-drive Vehicle Prototypes One targeted to be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, and European markets after 2010 Chrysler LLC to have approximately one hundred electric vehicles on the road in government, business, utility and development fleets in 2009 Chrysler electric-drive technology to be applied ... http://www.chryslernews.com/chrysler-news/chrysler-electric-vehicles/