Ram 1500 to Get Microsoft-Based Infotainment System

Chrysler is now installing the same Uconnect 5.0 infotainment software in lower-trim levels of the Ram 1500 pickup truck as it began using in the Fiat 500L for Europe.

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Chrysler Calls BS: Refutes Tesla Loan Claim

Earlier today Tesla announced that it had repaid its government loan nine years early and claimed to be the first American automaker to have cleared its government debts in full.

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Detroit Three Donate Cash, Vehicles to Tornado Relief

Following tornadoes tearing through Oklahoma,  Chrysler, General Motors and Ford are contributing aid to the storm victims.

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Chrysler-Fiat CEO Apologizes for 'wop' Comment

Sergio Marchionne has issued a written apology to the Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition for a comment he made during last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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Chrysler Developing 6.2-Liter Supercharged V8

A couple of months ago, SRT President and CEO Ralph Gilles promised that the brand would have “an answer to the Z/28” Camaro, and it looks like that’ll come in the form of an exciting new powerplant for the Challenger SRT8 model.

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US Regulators Close Probe on Ford, Chrysler Vehicles

Two separate probes into Ford and Chrysler vehicles have been closed by U.S. auto safety regulators now that both automakers have conducted safety recalls.

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Chrysler Profits Plummet 65 Percent in First Quarter

Chrysler reported its first quarter profits today: $166 million, which represents a 65 percent drop over the same time last year.

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Chrysler Recalls Over 214,000 Vehicles in US

Chrysler announced recalls on several vehicles today across its range of brands totaling over 214,000 vehicles.

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Chrysler 300 Diesel Under Consideration: Report

Chrysler is on a bit of a diesel kick these days with the new Grand Cherokee and RAM 1500, and the newest product being considered for an oil burner is the Chrysler 300.

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Chrysler Considering Ford SVT Raptor Competitor

Mopar and Chrysler have been working tightly to offer aftermarket components on factory vehicles, and now the two are considering a production truck that would rival the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor.

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Top 10 Trucks for Urban Cowboys

Once upon a time trucks were built for work. They had manual door locks, crank windows and AM radios, if they had any sound system at all. Leather seats, air conditioning and voice-activated distractions were out of the question. Like a framing hammer, pickups were simple and effective.

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2013 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition Gets Carhartt Upgrades

Chrysler has partnered with Michigan-based clothing manufacturer Carhartt on a special-edition 200 S sedan. This 2013.5 model is meant to represent blue-collar values and hard work, just like the two companies involved in its creation.

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Five-Point Inspection, the Counterpoint Edition: 2013 Chrysler 300C AWD

Up for inspection this week is the Chrysler 300C with all-wheel drive, or maybe we should say “300Cs.” The vehicle gods have smiled upon the humble editors of AutoGuide; stars aligned, a comet passed and the tarot cards gave a thumbs up because two of us have been graced with essentially the same car.

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2015 Chrysler 200 Set for Detroit Auto Show Debut With 9-Speed Transmission

Sales for the Chrysler 200 are on the up-tick, but that won’t stop the American automaker from cutting short production as it gears-up to introduce a dramatically updated model.

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2013 Dodge Challenger V6 Recalled for Fire Risk

Chrysler is advising owners of approximately 2,500 Dodge Challenger V6s to refrain from driving their vehicles immediately as a wiring issue could cause a fire.

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Ford, Chrysler Looking to Get Back in Small Pickup Market?

The Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra have all seen updates in the past year, but what about smaller pickups which are seen as more affordable and fuel efficient? Well, they may be on the way back to relevance.

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Top 10 Most Inconspicuous New Vehicles

Are you self-conscious? Don’t like to stand out in a crowd? Would you rather blend into the background than be the center of attention? Well, when it comes to the automotive world, you are in luck. Some vehicles seem to have skipped class when it came time for their styling lesson. This is not to say they are ugly, but more that they lack any style whatsoever.

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Mercedes Ranked First Among Women Car Shoppers

Mercedes-Benz topped the list of car brands as rated by women on both purchasing experiences and browsing experiences at dealerships according to a new report.

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Top 20 Used Cars to Avoid: Consumer Reports

In the market and shopping for a used car? Consumer Reports has released a list of 20 used vehicles to stay away from as they have a reputation for causing trouble. Listed is a top 20 list of used cars from 2003 to 2012 model year to avoid in alphabetical order. These vehicles had multiple years of much-worse-than-average overall reliability, according to Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Survey.

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Dodge Avenger, Chrysler 200 Recalled for Damaged Fuel Tank Control Valves

Chrysler is on the search for 16 vehicles sold last year in North America, from a batch of 1,934 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger models, for a safety recall.

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Alfa Romeo to Outsell Fiat in America: Chrysler Exec

Chrysler believes that Alfa Romeo, once brought back to the U.S., will eventually outsell the Fiat brand in America.

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Are American Cars Reliable, And Does It Even Matter?
It’s 2013, but stereotypes of American vehicles from the ‘70s still linger in the automotive industry, with buyers wondering if domestic cars can ever be as reliable as imports.

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Ford, GM Promoting Workplace EV Charging

Ford, General Motors, ChryslerNissan, and Tesla are among 13 companies joining together as founding Partners of the Department of Energy’s Workplace Charging Challenge.

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Electric Vehicles Run Out of Juice

Arguably electric cars are the future of the automotive industry. They promise smooth, quiet, pollution-free driving, but are they ready for primetime? If recent news is any indicator, the answer is a resounding “NO!”

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Chrysler Reveals Product Plans Through 2016

Chrysler revealed its 2012 sales numbers Wednesday, reporting a 47 percent increase for a grand total of $1.7 billion in net income. Along with the sales announcement, Chrysler group also divulged it product plans through 2016. 

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Top 10 Large Sedans With the Greatest Range

There’s something magical about going on a road trip. Whether it’s the allure of visiting a far-flung destination or just the call of the highway, piling into a car and eating up miles satiates mankind’s wanderlust.

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Mopar 13′ Limited Edition Teased Before Chicago Debut

For the last three years, a Mopar limited-edition vehicle has been offered by Chrysler, and 2013 is no different, with the brand saying today that its 2013 Mopar-edition vehicle will be unveiled at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.  

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Top 10 Large Sedans With The Biggest Trunks

America is the land of the free and the home of large sedans. With miles and miles of miles and miles, drivers don’t have to contend with congested urban parking or dreadful highway traffic like their European counterparts. We’re free to relax and stretch our legs clear across the continent if we so desire.

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200,000 9-Speed Transmissions Expected for New Chrysler Cars

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne expects there will be as many as 200,000 nine-speed transmissions available this year and bound for new Chrysler vehicles.

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2013 Chrysler 300 Glacier Now Available From $36,845

Chrysler has unveiled its new 300 Glacier edition model that features some fresh style for the 300’s design and will be priced from $36,845 excluding a $995 destination fee.

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2014 Chrysler 200 to Redefine Chrysler Design Language

Ralph Gilles is probably known better for his hand in the 2013 SRT Viper, but when he isn’t overseeing the SRT brand, he’s also Chrysler’s chief designer.

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Chrysler Announces UConnect Infotainment Updates

Chrysler announced some enhancements for its UConnect infotainment system today at the Consumer Electronics Show, including a new app enabler called Uconnect Access Via Mobile, and dealer activated GPS navigation. 

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Jeep Turning to Fiat Platforms for Three Future Models

Jeep plans to increase its stable of models from four to at least six by 2016, with three of those future Jeep models built on platforms from Fiat.

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2013 Chrysler 300 Motown Edition Announced

Chrysler is paying homage to Motown, a genre of music associated exclusively with Detroit, with a new TV spot that features Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown, along with the announcement of a new 300 Motown Edition. 

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RAM Marks 2M Cummins Engines, Marchionne Speaks to Diesel's Future

It wasn’t so long ago that diesel engines conjured images of black smoke belching trucks with exhaust stacks sticking out the sides.

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Judge Rules to Reinstate Chrysler Workers Fired for Drinking on the Job

Chrysler workers that were fired two years ago for drinking on the job have been reinstated at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant against the companies wishes following a union-backed arbitration process.

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Fiat, Chrysler Offer Rebates to Volkswagen Owners

Interested in a Fiat or Chrysler and currently driving around in a Volkswagen? The automaker is now offering a $1,000 rebate to current VW owners in America if they wish to buy a Fiat or Chrysler vehicle.

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Chrysler Minivans Now Available With Blu-Ray Player

Dora the Explorer, Bob the Builder or whatever your kids want to watch are now available in Chrysler and Dodge minivans in Blu-Ray high definition.

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2013 Chrysler Town & Country S Gets Moparized: 2012 LA Auto Show

Who said a minivan had to be boring? Chrysler certainly doesn’t think so, teaming up with Mopar to show off a ‘Moparized’ 2013 Town & Country S at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

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Chrysler Named Marketer of the Year by Ad Age

Advertising Age has named Chrysler the marketer of the year for 2012, thanks to the company’s growth which is attributed to its new marketing techniques. 

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2013 Chrysler Town and Country S Shown Before LA Debut

Chrysler is giving its Town and Country some slick touches with the “S” package, which will debut at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show later this week. 

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10 Concept Cars That Didn't Go Anywhere

Every new auto show brings another exciting round of wild concept cars. But do these ideas ever make it to reality?

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Chrysler 100 Reported to Be a Hatchback

Plans for the Chrysler 100 compact are close to being approved, according to a recent interview with Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne.

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Chrysler Commits to Smaller, More Efficient V6

Speaking at a media event in Detroit today Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed suspicions that there will be more versions of the company’s award-winning Pentastar V6.

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Chrysler CEO Talks Trucks, Engines and Europe

Chrysler made a series of big announcements today at its Mack I Engine Plant in Detroit. 

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Chrysler Boosting RAM and Pentastar Output, Phasing Out 4.7L V8

Chrysler announced a new investment today of $240 million into manufacturing that will boost engine production as well as RAM 1500 production.

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Nine Car Brands Americans Keep the Longest

Toyota and Honda vehicles are known for their quality and longevity. These two Japanese automakers have built their reputations on sensible virtues like dependability and fuel efficiency – they’re certainly not known for styling or performance.

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Lancia Will Live on, Models to be Built in America

Earlier reports of Lancia getting axed have been debunked by Chrysler spokesman Scott Brown, stating that those rumors are indeed false and that Lancia will continue on in Europe.

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Fiat to Axe Lancia Brand of Rebadged Chryslers

FiatChrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne made a series of significant announcements in a teleconference earlier today, not the least of which is the termination of the Lancia brand.

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October 2012 Auto Sales: "Extremely Strong"

Another Halloween has passed and with it the 10th month of the year. As automakers turn another page on the calendar they’re finally reporting sales for October. Were they on the business end of a nasty trick or did they receive a tasty treat? Keep reading for all the juicy details.

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Chrysler Exec Says Donald Trump is "Full of Shit"

Ah, the Twitter-verse where impulsive statements become immortal. As Donald Trump continues his anti-Obama campaign, the Donald is accusing  Chrysler that it will outsource  Jeep manufacturing to China.

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Consumer Reports' Latest Survey Shows More of the Same and a Few BIG Surprises

The numbers have been tallied and the data compiled in Consumer Reports’ latest Auto Reliability Survey. Toyota has a lot to be happy about but Ford has taken a tumble.

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Diesel SRT Likely Admits Chrysler Performance Boss

Chief Chrysler designer and boss of the newly minted SRT performance brand stirred the social media pot last night, polling the twitterverse on reaction to a diesel-powered high-performance Chrysler product.

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Chrysler Targeting Hispanic Market in New Commercials

To promote its 2013 Ram 1500 pickup, Chrysler is launching two new advertisement campaigns, with one targeting the Hispanic market. 

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Mopar Teases SEMA 2012 Vehicles

Chrysler has kicked off the month of inevitable teasers of customized cars heading to SEMA today,  with some Moparized vehicles from Fiat, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, and SRT.

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Chrysler House Office Opens Up in Downtown Detroit

Chrysler‘s newest offices in the Chrysler House has opened up in downtown Detroit, occupying the top two floors of the 23-story former Dime Building at 719 Griswold Street.

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2013 SRT Viper Certification Costs Dealers $25K

Dealers interested in selling the 2013 SRT Viper will have to do more than be first in line and ask nicely, they’ll also have to pony up $25,000 in certification fees.

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SRT Viper Buyers Offered Free Uconnect Trial

Chrysler will debut its new “Uconnect Access” service in the 2013 RAM 1500 pickup truck and 2013 SRT Viper supercar and will offer both groups of buyers a free trial of the service.

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Chrysler Withdraws PHEV Test Fleet for Battery Pack Upgrade

Chrysler is withdrawing its fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in order to issue out a battery-pack upgrade due to overheating issues with its lithium-ion propulsion batteries.

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Fatal Stabbing Reported at Chrysler Jefferson North Plant

Chrysler group has issued a statement today which confirms that a man has been stabbed to death while working on the assembly line at the companies Jefferson North Assembly plant in Detroit. 

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