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The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Challenger ranked highest in their segments in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.

Three other Chrysler Group vehicles were highlighted for ranking among the top three vehicles in their class: Dodge Durango in the mid-size cross-over/SUV category, Dodge Grand Caravan in the minivan segment and Ram Dakota in the mid-size pickup class.

"Having five vehicles rank at or near the top of their segments…

In these times of high gas prices and economic uncertainty, it only makes sense for automakers to try and help their customers save as much money as possible. It should come as no surprise then that Ram, in conjunction with the United States Department of Energy, has worked to produce a 140-vehicle fleet comprised a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) variant of their Ram 1500 pickup truck.  These trucks will be tested  across over the…



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Trinity Baptist School students and families participated in a Dodge Booster Club fundraiser and raised $1,600. The raised the money as Dodge contributed $20 for each test drive in a new Dodge Durango, Journey or Grand Caravan.

"Music, art, athletics and theater inspire and foster a passion for life and provide a creative outlet that benefits students," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "The Dodge brand and…


KBB.com says if you're looking for a family hauler "that's as clever about maximizing space as it is pampering your kids, the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan leads the pack."

For 2011, the Grand Caravan receives a major overhaul, with more attention paid to its interior and exterior styling, a revised suspension and new equipment packaging, KBB.com reports.

Auto123.com said the biggest improvement in the Grand Caravan is the inclusion of…


There's a new set of Western themed truck commercials in town that aim to promote the tough attributes of Ram pickups, PickupTrucks.com reported.

Last month, the Ram Truck brand unveiled its new tagline: "Guts. Glory. Ram." So it's not surprising that the brand is pushing Old West imagery for its trucks, the website said. The first four spots are: "Code of the West," "Cummins Standoff," "RamBox Locking" and "Letterpress."

According to Ram…
Now that the Chrysler 200 is widely available, "choosing a mid-size sedan just got a lot tougher," said Canada.com reviewer Alan McPhee.

With the improvements for 2011, the 200 is now a "standout performer" among competition such as Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima and Mazda 6, the Washington Times said.

"In what can only be described as sleight of hand, Chrysler took the previous Sebring model and, in less…

The Dodge Durango Leads the Way at a San Diego Marathon

Dodge continues to lead the way, once again, but this time in a very different way. Recently, at the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon, all new Dodge Durango was spotted, leading the way for participants. Of course, the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon was only the first in a series of marathons that Dodge is promoting with its new Durango. And, is there really any other place you would expect the Durango to…



Chrysler Group is now free and clear of Uncle Sam and ready to run said CNBC's Phil LeBeau on the occasion of Fiat's purchase of the U.S. Treasury's 6 percent stake in Chrysler Group.

LeBeau said to look for (Chrysler Group and Fiat CEO Sergio) Marchionne to give Chrysler the freedom to do what it does best: design and build models that turn heads and make people want to buy them…



The 2011 Dodge Journey is worthy of consideration by shoppers seeking a versatile crossover utility vehicle with top notch quality and design up and down the line, the Washington Post said.

The Washington Post reported that the 2011 Journey is a substantially revised and improved version of its former self. Fit, assembly quality, exterior paint finish and interior material quality are all measurably better, the Washington Post said.

The Truth About Cars (TTAC) noted that…
By Paul A. Eisenstein

At a meeting with members of the media last month to mark the repayment of the automaker's $7.5 billion in government bailout loans, Chrysler's new CEO Sergio Marchionne remarked that it's not often that you get a second chance in life.

Indeed, Chrysler almost didn't have one. When the U.S. automaker was at the brink of bankruptcy in 2009 a number of then-new President Barack…
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