SpeedFactory tuners have taken claim to a world record for the Chrysler LX/LC Platform running the quarter mile in 9.453 seconds at 143.38mph. SpeedFactory set out to accomplish something never been done before at the South Georgia Motorsports Park,...
The Chevrolet Aveo and Chrysler PT Cruiser have the worst crash-test ratings in their class. They join the Cadillac STS and Mercury Grand Marquis as some of the most dangerous vehicles of 2010. See the original post here: The most dangerous vehicles...
More than half of the nearly 2,800 dealers General Motors and Chrysler want to close are appealing those decisions. See original here: Slew of GM, Chrysler dealers appeal closure Read More →
Michael Wolf is taking a big gamble that he can convince an arbitrator to give him back his Chrysler-Jeep dealership. Original post: Car dealers try to get businesses back Read More →
Filed under: SUV , Marketing/Advertising , Chrysler , Dodge According to an Autoblog source, Dodge will abandon the Durango nameplate for the model’s replacement due for 2012. In place of that two-generation designator, Chrysler is exhuming the...
Chrysler will recall 24,177 vehicles due to a potential defect in a brake system that could result in sudden brake failure, the automaker said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. View post: Chrysler to recall vehicles...
This year the Detroit Auto Show had some stunning concept vehicles both in functionality and looks. Here are images and information on the highlighted concept vehicles found at this years Detroit Auto Show. Enjoy! Audi e-tron Who says green-tech can’t...
The U.S. will not recover any portion of the $3.7 billion still outstanding in loans it made to automaker Chrysler under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. More: Chrysler won’t repay $3.7 billion TARP loan Read More →
GM and Chrysler have used the majority of their bailout funds for day-to-day expenses such as payroll costs and payments to suppliers, a government watchdog has found. Here is the original post: GM, Chrysler used bailout funds for daily costs Read More →
House and Senate leaders proposed a compromise plan Tuesday to give shuttered General Motors and Chrysler dealers an appeals process to keep their showrooms open. Original post: Congress tries to broker auto dealerships deal Read More →
Auto sales struggled to gain ground in November and big improvements aren’t expected until people stop worrying about losing their jobs. Here is the original: Auto sales may have bottomed out in Nov. Read More →
Chrysler’s new chief executive, Sergio Marchionne of Italy’s Fiat, says he is not “promising a miracle,” but his ambitious turnaround plan for the automaker is raising eyebrows. Go here to read the rest: CEO lays out ambitious...
Chrysler plans to revamp its struggling Dodge car brand under a new turnaround plan and says the company’s cash has grown by nearly $2 billion. Here is the original post: New Dodge models part of Chrysler’s plans Read More →
“The Camry of Full-Size Sedans” With all the talk in the press about the Camry as being the best-selling mid-size sedan, not much attention is paid to the full-size version, Toyota’s flagship the Avalon. I’ve tested several Camry’s...
Chrysler has been sending its dealers back to class, reminding them about the importance of courtesy and communication. However, the automaker isn’t following its own advice. Read more here: Chrysler’s secrecy makes some dealers anxious Read More →
The shockingly poor financial management of General Motors and Chrysler weakened their case for a government bailout, but officials feared letting the automakers collapse. Original post: GM, Chrysler shocked auto task force leader Read More →
When the original 300C hit the streets back at the turn of this century, it hit it big with enthusiasts waiting for the return of rear wheel drive, a big V8 engine, packaged into a full-size sedan. When the Charger appeared it took with it the enthusiasts...
Ford Motor Co. is nearing a deal with the United Auto Workers to bring its labor contract in line with concessions granted to GM and Chrysler, according to a person briefed on the talks. View original post here: Ford, UAW near agreement on contract Read More →
Chrysler’s new Italian management has decided to split the Dodge brand into two groups, one focusing on Dodge Ram trucks and the other on cars and minivans. View original here: Chrysler splits Dodge into truck, car groups Read More →
EXECUTIVE EDITOR WES RAYNAL: After the Tribeca’s 2008 restyle, it looks like it comes from Chrysler, which is a huge improvement over the old one that was Pontiac Aztekian in its ugliness. The rest is here: 2009 Subaru Tribeca Limited, an AutoWeek...
