Posted in Sports cars, Chrysler, Dodge, Automotive on Jul 4th, 2008
Good news speed freaks! Now you can get all the velocity you need right out of the box. Dodge recently announced that it’s performance division, Mopar, would be producing a drag-racing package for the upcoming Challenger muscle car.
Dodge says it was inspired by the 1968 Hemi-powered Dodge Dart and Plymouth ‘Cuda package cars. These vehicles […]
The largest privately owned automobile manufacturer is cutting back on 2,400 jobs and closing two plants that make mini-vans. Given Chrysler created this category of automobile, this is a major blow. It is also going to effect production of Dodge Rams, which also are seeing slowing sales caused by high gas prices.
With the news of […]
Posted in Fuel cell, Chrysler, Gas Prices, Financing, Automotive on Jun 18th, 2008
The Wall Street Journal had an interesting article on their site today that takes a second look at analyzing Chrysler’s “Let’s Refuel America” program.
The program, currently good until July 7, sets the price of gas at $2.99 a gallon for three years on most new Chrysler vehicles. Any cost over $2.99 a gallon is picked […]
Posted in GM, Chrysler, Hybrids, Financing, Automotive on Jun 17th, 2008
Pricing became available today for Chrysler’s new hybrid SUVs and it seems they will be about $5,000 cheaper than GM’s hybrid models that use the same technology.
The Detroit News reports that the 2009 Dodge Durango hybrid will start at $45,340 and the Chrysler Aspen hybrid will start at $45,570, Chrysler said today. GM’s comparable Chevrolet […]
Posted in Chrysler, Dodge, Recalls, Automotive on Jun 17th, 2008
Chrysler announced today that it is recalling 6,692 Dodge Journeys for possible engine fires.
The model being recalled has the 3.5-liter engine and the engine’s wiring harness could come into contact with the left transaxle mount and possibly start an engine fire, reports AutoWeek.
The Dodge Journey was released for sale in February and Chrysler sold 17,569 […]
Posted in GM, Chrysler, Ford, Automotive on Jun 17th, 2008
Detroit’s Big Three automakers signed a deal yesterday with the Chinese government that will allow them to ship $2.2 billion in vehicles and parts to China, most of which are made in the U.S., reports the Detroit News.
GM is exporting $1 billion in U.S.-built vehicles and parts, primarily Cadillacs, to China, over the next two […]
Posted in Chrysler, Financing, Automotive on Jun 16th, 2008
Chrysler is raising prices on its 2008 models by 2%, citing the rising price of steel and other commodities, reports the Wall Street Journal.
The increased prices will go into effect June 16, and will be applied to any 2008 vehicle Chrysler produces the rest of the year. New, higher prices will also carry over into […]
Posted in Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Financing, Automotive on Jun 6th, 2008
Chrysler’s low sales figures have prompted the company to increase their incentives. Not only are they offering the “Let’s Refuel America” $2.99 guaranteed gas price for three years on most models, but the company is increasing cash back incentives in an effort to move some inventory this month.
Cars.com has listed the rebates and incentives for […]
Posted in Chrysler, Gas Prices, Financing, Automotive on May 19th, 2008
Chrysler’s $2.99-a-gallon guaranteed gas price promotion, Let’s Refuel America, has had such a high response that the company has decided to extend it until July 7 because of dealer and customer demand for more time.
“Customers and dealers across America have told us they like the gas guarantee incentive option, so we are providing a second […]
Posted in Chrysler, Automotive on May 7th, 2008
In an effort to bring Chrysler closer to its customers and vice versa, the automaker’s top 300 executives and directors will be calling customers to ask about their satisfaction under a new Customer First program, reports the Detroit Free Press.
Can you imagine having Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli (pictured below) call you to ask how happy you […]