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New 2011 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger named Top Safety Pick by IIHS for first time

'Good' ratings achieved in all four categories, including front, side, rollover and rear crashes

New Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger join five other Chrysler LLC vehicles on IIHS Top Safety Pick list for 2011

Auburn Hills, Mich. , Jan 27, 2011 - Two new Chrysler Group LLC vehicles, the 2011 Chrysler 300 and the 2011 Dodge Charger, have been named Top…

Autoblog's First Drive: 2011 Chrysler 300

By Rex Roy -

"We basically blew the old car up. The number of parts we carried over from the last car you can just about hold in your hands," said Mitch Clauw, Chief Engineer on the 2011 Chrysler 300.

He was responding to repeated questions about the new sedan. Was it all-new, or just a heavy refresh like the 200 Sedan? You can't blame journalists for being confused. Chrysler's product onslaught is putting…

Chrysler Group 'Walks the Walk' in Diversity



Chrysler Group was one of six primary sponsors during the Inforum Auto Show Breakfast Thursday morning at the Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center, Detroit.

Inforum, founded in 1962, is a leading advocate of training and development of future women business leaders. This year's Inforum Auto Show Breakfast, titled "She's just not that into you," tackled a subject important to the automotive industry and to Inforum members: How to make the industry a better place…


The moment some of the Dodge brand's customers have been waiting for has arrived, Autoevolution.com said. Following the introduction of the 2011 Dodge Durango back in September last year, 200 units of the model were handed to the representatives of some 150 dealerships, in a major driveaway event which took place at the MGM Grand Hotel in Detroit on Jan. 13, the website said.

The new Durango is perhaps one of the safest…

Who Says Chrysler Group Can't Be Green?

By Mike Driehorst

January 20, 2011 12:10 PM



You've probably read by now of the Chrysler Group-U.S. EPA announcement yesterday that we'll be working together to develop and evaluate Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle technology for use in minivans.

If you missed the details, here are the basics:

?Chrysler Group approached the EPA about the project, and the two are working to see if HHV can be used in minivans. HHV is already…

Fiat Graffiti Artist



By Ed Garsten:

"While I was at the Charity Preview Friday night for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, I ran into a guy armed with a load of spray paint cans, a big smile and a brand new Fiat 500 for a canvas. Said his name is "Shades," a professional artist from Detroit. Took out the FLIP camera, turned it on and listened to Shades tell his story and watched him transform…

Town & Country Earns Top Loyalty Spot



For the tenth consecutive year, the Chrysler Town & Country minivan has won the "Polk Automotive Loyalty Award," for superior performance in owner retention. Town & Country won the minivan category. Dodge Challenger, introduced just three years ago, received similar accolades in the Sports Car category.

The announcements were made at the 15th Annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards in Detroit. Polk, based in Southfield, Mich., is a provider of automotive information and marketing solutions.

Polk's Automotive…
  • Free new feature available for all Dodge vehicles
  • New Mopar apps offer access to Customer Care and 24-hour road-side assistance, product-feature video demonstrations and connections with fellow owners via the company's brands on social media sites
  • One-stop spot for general information about customer's Dodge vehicle, including operation, maintenance and warranty information
  • App available for download to smartphones powered by Android, iTunes or BlackBerry platforms
January 20, 2011, Auburn Hills, Mich. -

The Dodge brand…

If you asked a contractor if he or she got 27 mpg, they'd likely scoff at you frustrated at the heavy-duty, gas-guzzling truck they need to get their job done. Landscapers, boaters and others who require room and power to haul equipment would likely offer a similar rebuff.

The good news is - there are trucks available which are able to haul a lot of material and offer better gas mileage. To help people identify…

First look: 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible



Car and Driver describes the new 2011 Chrysler 200 con-vertible as "sleeker and more attractive" than its predecessor, based on recently re-vealed photos of car.

Chrysler is focusing on the vehicle's fit and finish, standard features, safety and value, The Wall Street Journal said. For years the Sebring was the rare convertible with the practicality of four seats, a large trunk and a price starting under $30,000, The Journal said. What really sets?
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