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Sales up 37% in December, 26% for the year

Published Saturday, 07 January, 2012 by Adam Pockette. Categories: News, Dodge Press Releases, Chrysler Press Releases, Technology.

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.

The New York Times noted that December was the best month in nearly three years for Chrysler Group, as passengercar deliveries more than doubled and?

Chrysler’s Sound System Featured

Published Saturday, 03 December, 2011 by Adam Pockette. Categories: New Inventory, People, Technology.

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.

Chrysler has brought Beats by Dr. Dre Audio Technology to the 300, providing it with a 10-speaker, "high-definition audio system designed for accurate, studio-quality sound reproduc-tion," the Vancouver Courier reported. The Beats by Dr. Dre already has found its way into headphones and smartphones, and "it is fitting that…

USA Today is “Wow’d” by new 8-speed V6 Charger!

Published Monday, 12 September, 2011 by Adam Pockette. Categories: New Inventory, Green, Technology.

"Chrysler Group is introducing a spanking new eight-speed automatic transmission on V-6 versions of the 2012 Dodge Charger, and boy, does that make all the difference", USA Today said. "It's hard to put into words how much better the 2012 drives, feels, flings and fuels than the 2011, but let's try - 'Wow,' the paper said - the 2012 drives like a dream. It feels the way your recall would portray the big, old American…

Dodge Trio Shines in J.D. Power APEAL

Published Monday, 01 August, 2011 by Adam Pockette. Categories: Chrysler Press Releases, Technology, Awards.

A J.D. Power and Associates survey of which new cars are best loved by owners shows good news for Chrysler Group's Dodge brand, a CBS Moneywatch blog said.

The story notes that Dodge had winners in three categories up from none last year and enough to tie it with luxury stalwart BMW in the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. The Challenger, Charger and Durango led their respective segments.

Coming on the…

Chrysler Group Makes Most Of 2nd Chance

Published Tuesday, 14 June, 2011 by Adam Pockette. Categories: People, News, Dodge Press Releases, Chrysler Press Releases, Technology, Awards.

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…

Surprising Chrysler Making Most Of Second Chance

Published Thursday, 09 June, 2011 by Adam Pockette. Categories: New Inventory, Green, People, News, Technology.

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…

Fiat Plots Controlling Chrysler Stake

Published Wednesday, 25 May, 2011 by Adam Pockette. Categories: Green, Technology, Hybrid/Electric.

Italian auto maker Fiat SpA is mulling a plan to quickly take a majority stake in Chrysler Group LLC by purchasing shares from the U.S. Treasury and a United Auto Workers health trust fund, people familiar with the matter said.

A purchase could come within the next few months, these people said, moving up the timetable for majority control. Fiat already owns a 46% stake and has been expected to gain an additional 5…

Chrysler Brand Revival Gains Traction

Published Saturday, 21 May, 2011 by Adam Pockette. Categories: Chrysler Press Releases, Technology.

In as much as renaissance can apply to an automaker, Chrysler is amidst a modern day revival, Auto123.com said.

There may still be some doubters out there, but San Antonio Express News auto reviewer G. Chambers Williams counts himself among the believers after recent reviews of Chrysler Group vehicles. After driving the Chrysler 300, Chambers turned "from believer into a disciple," he said.

"Simply put, this car just blew me away," Chambers wrote.

Dealers…

Ram Has Something For Everyone

Published Monday, 04 April, 2011 by Adam Pockette. Categories: Testimonials, New Inventory, Dodge Press Releases, Technology.

For individuals or businesses, the Ram Truck brand has something for every need and budget, NewsReelNetwork.com said.

With several engine types and 2x4 and 4x4 classes, every Ram truck offers outstanding performance coupled with superb drive-ability, the website said.

MackTruck.org calls the Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab a superb alternative for heavy duty truck shoppers.

Truck Trend Magazine was surprised to discover just how easy the heavy duty Ram truck was to live…

Avenger Revitalizes Sedan Market

Published Saturday, 26 March, 2011 by Adam Pockette. Categories: News, Dodge Press Releases, Technology.

Chrysler Group is "revitalizing" it's product line thanks to new management and infusion of creative energy and the Dodge Avenger is one of the first beneficiaries, Car and Driver Magazine said.

Car and Driver describes the all new interior as "attractively contemporary" in both design and fit-and-finish, with a sophisticated instrument panel and materials that are "strikingly upscale."

"If the refurbished interior impresses potential buyers, a test drive could seal the deal,at least…

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