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Chrysler invests more into Toledo plant to increase 9-speed production

, Apr 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chrysler will be making another investment into its Toledo Machining Plant in order to increase production capacity for its torque-converters for its 9-speed automatic transmissions. It will invest $19.6 million into the Ohio-based plant in order to produce more converters for the 9-speed transmissions, which are set to make their appearance with Chrysler's 2014 Jeep Cherokee. Read The Full Story

Chrysler will take substantial loss on every Fiat 500e sold, says CEO

, Apr 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chrysler's CEO Sergio Marchionne stated yesterday in a speech that the manufacturer will lose approximately $10,000 for every Fiat 500 electric vehicle it sells, something he used to demonstrate that electric motors are not - at least presently - the solution to government-mandated fuel regulations. He discussed his concerns regarding present regulation efforts and the reality of EVs. Read The Full Story

Chrysler rolls out 6 recalls over warning lights, fuel problems, and more

, Apr 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chrysler may have just achieved a new record, but it isn't one any manufacturer wants: 6 recalls in one day. The surprising number of recalls are over a wide spectrum of issues covering many thousands of vehicles, with problems including issues with fuel lines, airbag warning lights that aren't supposed to be on, problems with brakes, and more. Read The Full Story

Danger Dodge: Put 2013 Challenger in park warns Chrysler

, Mar 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chrysler has warned owners of 2013 Dodge Challenger models running V6 engines to park up their cars and avoid driving them, after a potential fire hazard that has already caused multiple incidents forced a recall. Seven accidents are currently known about, where the wire harness in 2013 model year cars with the V6 power plant can overheat; however, Chrysler says it is unaware of any injuries as a result, and almost half of the affected Challengers haven't even been sold yet. Read The Full Story

2014 Jeep Cherokee leaks, squints back at us

, Feb 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

We've already seen what the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee looks like, as well as its SRT brethren, but we have yet to hear anything on the regular 2014 Cherokee, until now. A selection of photos have leaked that show the 2014 Cherokee in its birthplace. We even get a glimpse of the interior, but there sadly don't seem to be any photos of the rear of the new vehicle just yet. Read The Full Story

2014 Ram 1500 to get new EcoDiesel engine

, Feb 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

Diesel-powered automobiles aren't all that common in the United States. There are a few automakers that offer cars that have diesel engines inside, and more are coming in 2014 model year cars. Where diesel power has been common for a number of years in the United States is in the truck market. Diesel-powered trucks are extremely popular in the United States. Read The Full Story

Chrysler forced to recall over 370,000 vehicles due to fastener problem

, Feb 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chrysler recalled 370,297 SUVs and trucks today due to an issue with a loose fastener, something that has caused 15 accidents. The recall affects vehicles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico primarily, with a small amount being located elsewhere globally. Those with the affected vehicles will get a retainer installed for free to correct the problem. Read The Full Story

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s price leaks, will start at $28,795

, Jan 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chrysler debuted the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the recent Detroit Auto Show in Michigan, where it gave us a variety of details, minus one particularly relevant one - price. Much speculation has swirled around the rumorsphere in regards to the model's price range, but nothing concrete has surfaced. That has apparently changed, with a user over at the Jeep Garage forums stating that he managed to grab a pricing sheet, which he then published for all to see. Read The Full Story

Chrysler talks about its new Pentastar V6 workhorse engine

, Jan 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

While some people need vehicles with loads of power and torque, such as trucks for work or for play, and automotive enthusiasts may yearn for a big V-8 under the hood of their vehicle, most people want a more fuel-efficient V-6 engine. Chrysler has a new Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 engine that will be the replacement for the aging V-6s across the Chrysler Group's vehicle lineup. Going to a common engine across the entire Chrysler group line will help the company save money and eliminate V-6 engine component lists for different power plants. Read The Full Story

Chrysler unveils plan to manufacture Jeeps in China

, Jan 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chrysler has announced a deal with Guangzhou Automobile Group, a Chinese manufacturer, that will bring Jeep production back to China. This won't be the first time the popular brand has been manufactured in China, with the initial production round taking place in 1983 and ending in 2009. Three import models are still available in the nation, but this deal will be a big step in expanding the Jeep brand there. Read The Full Story

Harman details what is coming to BMW and Chrysler cars in 2013

, Jan 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Another bit of Harman related news coming out of CES 2013 deals with both BMW and Chrysler. More specifically, about how they are now offering "seamless connectivity and convenience for in-car infotainment" in BMW cars for those in the US as well as the latest Uconnect and Premium Audio system for Chrysler vehicles. Read The Full Story

US automaker squealed on Hyundai & Kia economy fudge says EPA exec

, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

A senior exec from a US car manufacturer stuck the knife in on false Hyundai and Kia fuel-economy claims, quietly reporting the foreign marques for "cheating" to the EPA. A "credible" VP from a domestic automaker made the claims back in 2010, former EPA exec Margo Oge confirmed to Automotive News, though declined to confirm which of the brands dropped their Korean rivals in it. Read The Full Story
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