Chrysler News

You know that whole corporate average fuel economy standards thing where the government is asking automakers to start producing vehicles that achieve 54.5 mpg by 2025? Yeah, Chrysler Group is aware of CAFE and plans to participate, but that's not to say it won't build one last ozone-incinerating 6.2-liter V-8 ...    Read more

When Fiat took over Chrysler back in 2009, there were rumblings that the Italian automaker would bring the Pentastar back to Turin. Now, as Italy's economic turmoil rages on, it appears that Fiat is kicking around the idea of ditching its home of more than 100 years in Lingotto--and its ...    Read more

Chrysler Group has announced recalls concerning two of its brands, Ram Trucks and off-road centric Jeep. The first vehicle needing a fix is the 2013 Ram 1500, which was assembled from June 25, 2012 to December 12, 2012. The problem at hand concerning the Ram deals with a coolant bypass ...    Read more

Two investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have been closed after the automakers repaired the vehicles under investigation. The agency was satisfied with Ford's recall of 200,000 vehicles to repair third-row seat latches in the 2004 to 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans, and that Chrysler had ...    Read more

Talk about a bad day. What you're looking at isn't photoshopped, and unfortunately for everyone involved, this Ram Power Wagon really did get sucked out into the Pacific Ocean. It happened during a Ram Truck commercial shoot near Moonstone Beach in Humboldt County, California and residents aren't happy. Locals are ...    Read more

With the auto show season at an end, automakers have started to deliver new models and sales for April continue to break records. As summer is right around the corner, there is no doubt that the convertibles and sports cars will be in high demand in the months to come. ...    Read more

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If you look at Chrysler's dealership lots, it has a bunch of new, innovative cars, trucks, and crossovers, and its lineup is getting even better with each new product launch. If you look at its balance sheets, the story is far less bright-eyed and rosy-cheeked. Chrysler has reported that its income ...    Read more

Currently, there's a rift in how people use and relate to technology inside of a car, and outside of one. But Sprint Velocity, the new in-car connectivity system created by the mobile giant, looks to change that. Sprint is the latest player in a rapidly growing segment, and is betting ...    Read more

Although Chrysler has enjoyed success from the marketing campaign, the automaker is looking for ways to move past the limiting aspects of its "Imported From Detroit" campaign and find a new identity. This turn away from the ad slogan may lead some to call Chrysler an "import-fighter". The automaker wants to ...    Read more

It isn't easy starting a car company, a lesson Fisker learned that the hard way firsthand earlier this week. Unfortunately for the Southern California-based electric vehicle maker, after a series of recent events, it looks like there's no going back and its doors will likely be shutting shortly. It wasn't ...    Read more

Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has bullishly pushed for Fiat to take over the remaining stake it doesn't yet have in the Chrysler Corporation. Now he says Fiat has the money to do so. At a shareholders meeting in Turin for Fiat, Marchionne said that there was no need to ...    Read more

The marketing war over towing claims for light-duty pickups between the Detroit Three--Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler--and Toyota will continue until 2015. The Detroit automakers continue to ignore towing standards for pickups negotiated with SAE International for the 2013 model year. Because each automaker is using its own tests to measure ...    Read more

If we were to sit down and make up a wish list of things we'd want in a car, the 2013 Chrysler 300 SRT8 probably comes closest to filling in all the checkboxes. It has a powerful V-8 engine, a sporty suspension with surprisingly good handling, and a comfortable and ...    Read more

In the grand dance between dealer and customer, incentives often play the role of matchmaker. Automakers use these spiffs as an extra enticement to get buyers into cars, and those buyers will often wait until incentives appear on their selected ride before finally sitting down to negotiate a price. Some ...    Read more

It's easy to snooze through new car sales each month with a few inevitabilities, right? The Ford F-Series will always be the best-selling pickup. The Toyota Camry will always be the best-selling midsizer, unless the Accord trades spots with it like it does so often. Except that neither the Accord nor ...    Read more

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Currently sold in Europe as the Lancia Thema with a diesel option, the Chrysler 300 may very well be getting a diesel engine in its next model year. The company is investigating the possibility of adding another diesel to the lineup, however no final decision has been made. It's important to ...    Read more

Chrysler and Carhartt will introduce the 2013.5 Chrysler 200S Special Edition at the 2013 New York Auto Show. This debut, along with the clothing line that was introduced in November, represents a new partnership between the two companies. The Special Edition Chrysler 200S features a unique interior and exterior design, building ...    Read more

Did you know Fiat makes cars other than the 500? We certainly wouldn't blame you if you didn't; none of those other vehicles are sold in the U.S.--at least badged as Fiats. But that's likely to change in ...    Read more

Automakers are notorious for releasing teaser images before a major auto show and Dodge is the latest to participate in this tactic. Above is a teaser image of the 2014 Dodge Durango's racetrack taillights, which have been refreshed for the latest model year. These new taillights help bring the Durango ...    Read more

Love its new looks or or hate them, production of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is scheduled to begin later this year, and parent company Chrysler Group has high hopes for it already. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which will officially bow next week at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, ...    Read more

For some, there's one day a year you circle on the calendar months in advance while waiting in feverish anticipation. The annual Easter Jeep Safari, held in Moab, Utah is one of those days for the off-roading and 4x4 crew. This annual off-road festival, which runs for nine days and ...    Read more

Despite its recent sales pace, Chrysler Group will cut production of the 2014 Chrysler 200 sedan in half to make room for the redesigned 2015 model. This redesigned Chrysler 200 is set to make its debut in January, presumably at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. According to internal ...    Read more

There's a saying that "It's good to be king, if just for a while." For Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne, that appears to be the case, as he will be donating his customized 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 to the Barrett-Jackson auction.  All proceeds will benefit the United Way for ...    Read more

Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology division has apparently lost its collective mind. Name an SUV currently on sale that tips the scales at almost 5,000 pounds but drives like something half its size. As you come up with some answers, try to find one that delivers 470-horsepower, a bit of ...    Read more

Earlier today, Chrysler Group LLC announced it has slowed production of its minivan at its plant in Windsor, Ontario. Instead of halting production completely, plant employees will work four-hour shifts instead of their usual eight-hour shifts for at least a week when making the2013  Chrysler Town & Country and 2013 ...    Read more