SRT debuts sinister new Viper logo
Dubbed "Stryker," the new Viper's mascot merges elements of the car's former badges to create a tough new image for the company's flagship muscle car, The Motor Report website said.
Overland Summit reaches new peaks
With
the new Overland Summit version of the Grand Cherokee, Jeep® is making a
direct assault on the luxury SUV market, the Hartford Courant said.
CBS shows Detroit auto comeback CBS "Sunday Morning" featured the revival of Detroit automakers,
with
correspondent Lee Cowan singing the praises of a city and an industry
that was "nearly given up for dead a few years ago" but is "in the fast
lane once more."
Dodge, Jeep earn car of the year awards
Delivering
performance, technology and handling capabilities that are among the
world's best, two Chrysler Group products the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
and the Dodge Charger earned Winding Road's "Best Car of the Year
Awards".
Ram Tradesman gets the job done
The
Ram 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty was smooth, quiet, comfortable, and fast,
thanks to its 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 that was a corral for 390 horses that
wanted to run, wrote Tom Berg of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.
300 offers "ridiculous" amount of content
Wall
Street Journal writer Dan Neil declared that the Chrysler 300's new
Luxury Series model is "a ridiculous amount of car for the money."
Dart named "Most Significant" of show
The
2013 Dodge Dart was honored by AutoWeek as the "Most Significant" new
vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Consumer Guide honors nine vehicles
Nine
Chrysler Group vehicles received Consumer Guide's 2012 "Best Buys" and
"Recommended Picks." Consumer Guide says multiple editors review every
vehicle and they evaluate subjective criteria such as price, features,
performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records and
resale value.
2013 Dodge Dart is smash hit at NAIAS Whether
you call it the "surprise hit of the show" or the "smash hit of the
show," the buzz on the 2013 Dodge Dart at the North American
International Auto Show was humongous, Motor Trend reported.
Sales up 37% in December, 26% for the year
The
Wall Street Journal reported that Chrysler Group's U.S. auto sales rose
37 percent in December, capping "a strong recovery" last year. Chrysler
is benefiting from a far reaching overhaul of its model line that Chief
Executive Sergio Marchionne pushed through in 2010, the Wall Street
Journal wrote.
300 ups the lux
It
wouldn't seem all that easy for Chrysler to make its current 300 more
deluxe, USA Today said, but now comes an even fancier version, the 2012
Chrysler 300 Luxury Series.
The
latest version of the 300 includes among other luxury items
"ultra-premium leather - once limited to exotic Italian luxury cars,"
USA Today said.
Chrysler SRT8 is powerful performer.
Chrysler's
new 300 SRT8® is a powerful performer that challenges the likes of BMW
and assorted other instruments of awe, Scripps Howard News reported.
Power Wagon is "Pickup Truck of the Year"
The
2012 Ram 2500 Power Wagon was selected by Four Wheeler Magazine as its
"2012 Pickup Truck of the Year," qualifying for the honor by offering a
new six speed transmission and all new RamBox for their middle-length (6
foot 4 inch long) truck bed, PickupTrucks.com said.
New products earn more recognition Men's Journal gave the Fiat 500 a 2011 Gear of the Year award as one of the most innovative and game changing new products
Dodge hits target with 2013 Dart sedan.
Chrysler
Group is bringing back the Dodge Dart - Italian style, said the
Los-Angeles Times. The automaker's Dodge division last offered a Dart in
1976, when bell-bottom pants were popular and the angular Dart models
had names like Swinger and Hang 10, the Times said. This time, Chrysler
says the Dart will be more curvy and stylish, the Times said.
Chrysler's sound system featured. The
Chrysler 300, if you haven't already noticed, is a big wheel deal (dub
size or higher) with the hip-hop set, Motor Trend magazine said.
Wrangler stands out
The
Jeep® Wrangler with a new, more powerful engine and a five-speed
automatic transmission added for 2012 stands out in the wilderness and
the marketplace, the Associated Press said.
Chrysler Group sales increase 45 percent
A
Wall Street Journal headline declared "Chrysler's Sales Soar." The
Detroit News described Chrysler Group's 45 percent November sales gain
as a "whopping" improvement, and USA Today called the in-crease
"breathtaking."
Mopar® launches branded owner websites
The
Mopar® brand has launched a new website dedicated to Chrysler Group
owners so that they can regularly view their vehicle information,
service history, learn how to use vehicle features, share vehicle
galleries, and receive special offers, AutoGuide.com reported.
Jeep® Wrangler is resale value leader
The 2012 Jeep® Wrangler picked up three awards for being a segment and industry leader in resale value.
Luxurious 2012 Chrysler 300 satisfies
The
most satisfying Chrysler sedan you can buy, the 300 returns for the
2012 model year with better performance at the entry level and the top
end, and with more tech and luxury features, The Car Connection said.
Super Bee, Yellow Jacket take stage in L.A.
Dodge and the new SRT® division are bringing updated versions of past icons to the L.A. Auto Show on Nov. 16, AutoWeek reported
Mopar® reveals new products at SEMA Show The
SEMA Show is filled with plenty of crazy and powerful cars, but "if
you're in the mood to make one of your own, look no further than
Chrysler's newest crop of V-8 and V-10 crate engines," Motor Trend
magazine said.
Chrysler Group earns 8 Best Buys Consumers
Digest announced its annual automotive "Best Buys," and Chrysler Group
received eight awards, more than doubling the number of "Best Buys" the
automaker earned previously, Allpar.com reported.
Jeep® Wrangler upgrades earn more praise The
Wrangler is the "most authentic and rugged off-roader in the Jeep®
fleet," and to keep it relevant the current brand custodians at Jeep
made some significant improvements to the 2012 model, Scripps News
Service reported.
Ram Outdoorsman is game for everything
For
truck lovers who've been contemplating a purchase, the latest reviews
of new Ram 1500 Outdoorsman's wealth of specialty options and features
make it irresistible.
PickupTrucks.com listed the Ram Outdoorsman as one of their "Top Five Tailgating Pickups."
Mopar® '11 Charger makes news
The
Motor Trend staff recently added a 2011 Mopar® Charger to their test
fleet, noting the limited edition model is "gifted with Mopar bits to
make it perform better on the track, while still being completely
drivable on the street."
Chrysler 300 continues to improve for '12MY.
The
new generation Chrysler 300's fresh, glinting form rolling through the
Detroit city-scape in the "Imported from Detroit" commercials has done
much to contribute to the full-size sedan's consumer awareness, the
Houston Chronicle said.
12 Wrangler up-dates praised
Reviews of the new 2012 Jeep® Wrangler continue to pour in with praise from various media outlets around the country.
Journey features "thoughtful" design The
2011 Dodge Journey is filled with "thoughtful touches," many of them
borrowed from Dodge's minivan, that make the family vehicle a truly
surprising replacement for the minivan, the Lakeland (Fla.) Ledger said.
Take your pick: all SRT models garner praise Automotive
journalists who get into Chrysler Group's high-performance 2012 SRT8®
models come out writing about their exhilarating experiences.
Jeep® Wrangler celebrates 70th anniversary Celebrating its 70th birthday this year, the Jeep® Wrangler completes its modern rejuvenation, Scripps Howard News Service said.
Charger Pursuit sets lap-speed record
The
Detroit automakers are finally done one-upping each other in this
year's Michigan State Police vehicle evaluations, with the 2012 Dodge
Charger Pursuit V-8 laying down some heady numbers on the test track,
Autoblog's Aaron Richardson wrote.
Ram 1500 named "Best $30,000 Pickup"
The
editorial staff of PickupTrucks.com named the Ram 1500 Best $30,000
Pickup in their first ever value shootout. Ram found the winning formula
that balances price, performance and features, PickupTrucks.com said.
Chrysler 300 earns "excellent" review
Chrysler's redesigned 300 big sedan wowed 'em at Consumer Reports, a USA Today blog reported.
New Dodge Durango impresses reviewers
Car and
Driver magazine spent a few days and more than 300 miles driving three
SUVs cool alternatives to minivans for families and the Dodge Durango
took first place.
Wrangler defines Jeep® brand, way of life
The 2012 Jeep® Wrangler defines more than a brand it defines a country, a way of life, the Detroit News said.
Heavy-duty Ram mixes toughness, luxury. The
2011 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab is just as much truck as its
name suggests, but still manages to coddle tough guy drivers with
leather and luxury in its cavernous interior, a review at
Digitaltrends.com said.
Pursuit gets more goods to catch bad guys
That
big, mean Dodge Charger Pursuit grille in your rear view mirror soon may
have more to it that just the authority of the law: it could be packing
Mopar® upgrades, Motor Authority said.
Town & Country gets thorough upgrades
The
series of changes made to the 2011 Chrysler Town & Country minivan
add up to a thoroughly upgraded vehicle, the Albuquerque Journal said.
-Vehicles get future "classic" status
While it
may take 25 years to recognize a classic, there are some cars that are
classics as soon as they roll off the assembly line, the Detroit News
said.
-Mid-size sedans share praise for fresh designs
The
2011 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger, built on the same assembly line,
were praised from different sources for their freshened designs and
improved performance.
-Ram HD earns praise
The
editors of Automobile Magazine test drove the 2011 Ram 3500 Laramie
Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 and offered praise for the truck's design,
execution, performance and handling.
-2012 Jeep® Wrangler maintains off-road leadership, increases power and efficiency
The
new 2012 Jeep® Wrangler is an impressive vehicle, an icon that's as
capable as ever but much easier to live with on a daily basis, thanks to
the added refinement of the new engine and the 2011 interior upgrade,
Road and Track said.
U.S. News & World Report Names 2011 Ram 1500 Best Full-Size Pickup Auburn
Hills, Mich. , Jul 18, 2011 - U.S. News & World Report has named
the 2011 Ram 1500 the best full-size pickup. In the magazine's ranking
of top vehicle choices, Ram 1500 scored the highest among the eight
full-size pickups available to U.S. buyers.
-Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Challenger Earn Segment Awards for Initial Quality From J.D. Power and Associates
2011 Chrysler Town & Country ranks highest in initial quality for minivan segment
2011
Dodge Challenger earns top spot in mid-size sporty car segment Five
Chrysler Group vehicles rank third or better in their segments for
initial quality.
-Ram 1500 Tradesman earns accolades.
Equipment Today magazine named the Ram 1500 Tradesman to its 2011 Contractors' Top 50 Products awards list.
-Dodge driver feels pain and gain.
It's
pretty certain that any remaining questions about whether Brad
Keselowski and his No. 2 Dodge would make it in the Sprint Cup Series
were answered by his Ironman performance in winning Sunday at Pocono
Raceway while driving with a foot badly injured in a crash four days
earlier, RaceinToday.com reported.
-Jeep® SRT8® offers thrills, luxury
The Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8® offers a blend of power and serious
performance that is both a pleasure and thrill to drive thanks to the
clever work of Chrysler Group engineers, The Detroit Bureau said.
-Dodge Charger is unabashedly American.
The
2011 Dodge Charger is not for everyone, but it is unabashedly American
and offers a unique blend of style, comfort, practicality and
performance in this segment of big, boring sedans, Autoblog said.
-Chrysler Group sales up 20%
Chrysler
Group reported a sales increase of 20 percent, the 16th month of year
over year sales gains, led by a 46 percent gain in Jeep® sales compared
with last July, USA Today reported.
-Chrysler gives back A
stirring gospel version of Eminem's "Lose Yourself," performed by the
Selected of God choir, is now available on iTunes, according to the
Detroit Free Press
-NY Times: Chrysler is one of the most "remarkable" turnarounds in history
"In
what surely ranks as one of the most remarkable turnarounds in the
annals of American business history, (last) week Chrysler reported
adjust-ed net income of $181 million and a 30 percent rise in revenue,
to $13.7 billion, even in a still-soft global car market," the New York
Times said.
-Jeep® Wrangler gets better with age .
The Toledo made Jeep® Wrangler may be getting better with age, The Toledo Blade claims.
-Chrysler 300 SRT8® comes alive on track.
Chrysler's
performance version of its flagship luxury 300 sedan sports a new
engine, adjustable suspension, exclusive exterior details and interior
touches, according to a review in Autoweek.
-Jeep® SRT8® packs wallop, pushes limits .
The
new Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8® walks the line between daily driver,
family hauler, and scream machine better than many other vehicles on the
market, Automobile Magazine said.
-Mopar® kit transforms Wrangler .
Mopar®
has given Jeep® fans what they have been clamoring for ever since the
Jeep Comanche was discontinued in 1992 a Jeep pickup truck, USA Today
reported.
-Dodge thrills with SRT8 performance cars .
The new Charger SRT8 would give the best sports sedans a run for their money, TFLcar.com said.
-Chrysler refines, reinvents 300 sedan.
Chrysler has re-engineered the 300, a key ingredient in what Men's Journal describes as the automaker's "reinvention."
-Jeep®, Dodge earn quality awards.
The
2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Dodge Challenger led their segments in
Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index® (TQI) study, Autoweek reported.
