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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 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…

Chrysler Group Sales Surge 22%

Chrysler Group LLC reported U.S. sales of 117,225, a 22 percent increase compared with sales in April 2010, and the best April sales since 2008, IndustryWeek reported.

The new 2011 Chrysler 200 and the new 2011 Dodge Avenger mid-size sedans helped drive the significant increase in sales, IndustryWeek said. Sales of the new 2012 Fiat 500 were up 76 percent compared with the previous month of March 2011, the website added.

USA Today…


The Dodge Grand Caravan is updated for 2011 with new exterior and interior styling, a new engine and a retuned suspension that actually makes this minivan fun to drive, the San Antonio Express News reports.

At Dodge, we believe that just because a driver needs the versatility of a minivan doesn't mean that the experience has to be boring, said Dodge CEO Ralph Gilles, according to the Express News.

TheTruthAboutCars.com reviewer Michael Karesh…


The 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan has been redesigned "from the pavement up" to provide a modern automotive homage to rear-wheel-drive tradition, according to the Scripps Howard News Service.

Rear-wheel drive provides better power transfer to the pavement, balance and handling, and the 2011 Chrysler 300 "delivers all of it," the news service said.

The 300C's forte is gobbling up miles on the interstates, the news service said. It is "rock-steady" at triple-digit speeds - not…


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…

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…
Chrysler Town & Country minivan, the original luxury minivan, is the best-selling minivan in the United States for 2010.

Building on that momentum and not resting on its laurels, Chrysler recently introduced a new Town & Country minivan for 2011.

- Virtually every customer touch point was redesigned or re-engineered for the 2011 model year. From a suspension redesign that delivers an exhilarating driving performance, to a new powertrain with best-in-class horsepower, to the new, exquisitely-crafted interior cabin…

Chrysler 200 Officially Unveiled

October 12, 2010.

Chrysler's highly anticipated mid-sized sedan was shown off to the public for the first time. For those who are not aware, the newly styled 200 is the replacement for the mid-sized sedan known as the Chrysler Sebring. With cleaner exterior lines, finer interior materials, the new 3.6 Liter Pentastar V6 engine, improved suspension, new rear sway bar, new tires, wheels, six-speed automatic trans-axle and the new Chrysler logo; this new?
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