A lot of people were surprised at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show when the Chrysler 200C concept was revealed. Afterwards, the model dropped off the radar, and with the bankruptcy and bailout, Chrysler had plenty of other things to worry about. Now though, it seems that the 200C is making its way to production, at least judging from a batch of recent patent... ...read the full post
Hot off some major recalls for other models, Chrysler has just announced another big recall, affecting some of its trucks and SUVs. More specifically, the 2010 Dodge Nitro, Dodge Ram 1500, Jeep Liberty and Jeep Wrangler models might have a problem with their braking systems. 22,118 vehicles are affected, due to a faulty flare on the brake tube that... ...read the full post
Back when Italy’s Fiat Group acquired ailing US carmaker Chrysler, many believed that the European company would use the existing dealerships of the American brand to branch out, once more, into the North American market. Now, it seems things aren’t quite so. Fiat’s CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed that a separate dealer network will... ...read the full post
Even though CNG or LPG-powered engines might not make it to the Chrysler range, the company needs to improve and promote a greener image. As such, according to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal, Chrysler will begin removing the Hemi badging from most of its vehicles, in order to promote a classier attitude. According to the report, for... ...read the full post
Fiat definitely has its hands busy with trying to get Chrysler back on its feet. In order to do that, the Pentastar needs to become more popular with the US public. Now, thanks to a statement from Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne, it seems that a quick way to boost Chrysler’s green credentials would be to add engines capable of running on CNG (Compressed... ...read the full post
Chrysler, even though it isn’t the best economical situation, wants to keep its hardcore fans happy. That’s why it has just revealed a new limited edition series, entitled the Mopar ’10 Challenger. It is based on the capable Dodge Challenger R/T, and is equipped with basically all of the options you can get from the Mopar accessories... ...read the full post
Chrysler’s PT Cruiser is definitely one of the most emblematic models made by the US carmaker. It survived through a lot of problems, even though it was largely ignored in terms of new options, let alone upgrades by the Pentastar. Even more, the car was set to end its 10-year life cycle in 2009, but due to the bankruptcy and the fact that Chrysler... ...read the full post
With the 2011 model year fast approaching Dodge, the Chrysler subsidiary will be left with just one proper performance model, the Challenger, as the Viper’s life cycle will end. As such, the guys at AllPar have got their hands on some juicy rumors. It seems that the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 will see its 6.4-liter HEMI V8 develop around 480... ...read the full post
Chrysler‘s new corporate overlord, Fiat, wants to make some big changes in the lineup as soon as possible. The biggest ones target the current Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger mid-size sedans. As most of you know, a thorough refresh is expected at the end of the year, as well as all-new, possibly renamed replacements around 2012. Still, even... ...read the full post
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is being hailed as one of the most important supercar in recent times, combining cutting edge technology from Mercedes-Benz with massive power from its AMG division. According to a report from Inside Line though, a lot of the credit should go to the Dodge Viper team, as it seems that the SLS AMG started life as a Viper replacement... ...read the full post
Fiat‘s acquisition of ailing US carmaker Chrysler has opened the way for some very interesting collaborations between the two large groups. The most interesting one, or at least the one that was covered the most by the media, is the merger of the Chrysler and Lancia brands. We’ve heard a lot of speculations and even some from Fiat boss... ...read the full post
Chrysler just can’t seem to catch a break these days, as after two big recalls announced yesterday, one concerning 285,000 minivans, the other targeting 35,000 Dodge Caliber models, it has now issued another recall, affecting a hefty number of Jeep Wrangler models. 288,968 vehicles are affected by the recall, manufactured between May 15, 2006... ...read the full post
Chrysler is keeping up with the recalls, this time with minivans once again taking center stage. After revealing a recall safety campaign for 312,000 2005-2006 minivans over airbag issues, a new problem is plaguing 2008 and 2009 model year vehicles. According to the Pentastar, 284,831 2008-2009 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan models... ...read the full post
It seems that unintended acceleration is at it again, prompting a recall from another carmaker besides Toyota. After opening up an investigation into sticking gas pedals for certain Chrysler models at the beginning of May, the NHTSA published its results and the Pentastar has started taking action. As such, Chrysler has just announced that it will... ...read the full post
After General Motors and Chrysler were bailed out by the government in summer of 2009, things have been slowly getting back on track for the two carmakers. Since then, GM has been riding high as it pushed out new and attractive models, as well as completely paying back the cash loans it received from the US and Canadian government. Meanwhile, at Chrysler,... ...read the full post
