News By Topic: Dodge

SUVs No Safer than Passenger Cars for Children, New Study Finds

Jan 3, 2006

Partners for Child Passenger Safety evidence points to need for improved child occupant protection in rollover crashes PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3 -- New research from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shows that children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars. The study, publis ... Continue reading

Limited Edition 1996 Red Dodge Viper at Auctionto Benefit Survivors of Hurricane Katrina on eBay

Dec 29, 2005

SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 29 -- Pathway Christian Church of Silver Spring, Maryland is auctioning off a LIMITED EDITION low mileage 1996, RED DODGE VIPER to benefit the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. According to Pastor Steven Heintze (Hind-Tza), "It is important that we not forget those who suffered this past Fall fro ... Continue reading

"Baby Rolls-Royce" Chrysler Imperial Revealed?

Dec 28, 2005

The February 2006 issue of Motor Trend contains what appear to be artist renderings or photos of the 2006/2007/2008 Chrysler Imperial and Dodge Challenger. <a href="http:// www.leftlanenews.com/">LeftlaneNews.com</a> obtained sneak peak photos of the magazine. While the Challenger photos reveal nothing new, the the Imp ... Continue reading

Allied Holdings Renews DaimlerChrysler Contract

Dec 23, 2005

DECATUR, Ga., Dec. 22 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AHIZQ.PK) announced today that its subsidiary, Allied Systems, Ltd., successfully renewed its vehicle delivery agreement with DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The agreement with DaimlerChrysler will extend Allied's current contract through September 30, 2007. Pur ... Continue reading

U.S. Announces $94 Million Clean Air Act Settlement with Chrysler Over Emission Control Defects on 1.5 Million Jeep and Dodge Vehicles

Dec 21, 2005

News for Release: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *U.S. Announces $94 Million Clean Air Act Settlement with Chrysler Over Emission Control Defects on 1.5 Million Jeep and Dodge Vehicles *Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov DOJ, 202-514-2007 (Washington, D.C.-Dec. ... Continue reading

The first official pics of the 2006 Dodge Challenger concept

Dec 21, 2005

The first official pics of the 2006 Dodge Challenger concept New images have surfaced of the forthcoming Dodge Challenger concept on www.leftlanenews.com. Their source is unclear, but they certainly appear to be authentic. The first images of the car surfaced in November, when a completely undisguised prototype was cau ... Continue reading

Vehicle Financing is Just a Click Away When Visiting the Chrysler Financial Web Site

Dec 21, 2005

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Chrysler Financial has redesigned the chryslerfinancial.com Web site to provide a fresh new look and feel for new and existing customers visiting the site. Shopping for a vehicle online has never been easier, as a consumer looks to build a vehicle, shop for the latest incentives or g ... Continue reading

Extended Responsibilities at DaimlerChrysler Communications

Dec 19, 2005

Stuttgart, Dec 19, 2005 On January 1, 2006, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Head of Mercedes Car Group, will also assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG. With the extension of his responsibilities to the entire group, the respective departments will be combined. Dr. Dieter Zetsche will continu ... Continue reading

Win a '69 Dodge Charger From Charity Raffle for Lili Claire Family Resource Center

Dec 14, 2005

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 14 -- Auto buffs of the muscle car era, led by the HEMI(R)-powered 1969 Dodge Charger, are invited to attend a "Chargin' For Charity" event and purchase raffle tickets at $100 per ticket for a chance to win this classic car. The event will be held Saturday, December 17, 2005 at the Exotic Cars Showroom ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Announces up to $1 Billion Investment in St. Louis Assembly Plants

Dec 12, 2005

* Investment will improve manufacturing quality, flexibility and productivity * Flexible manufacturing supports production of multiple models * Announcement strongly supported by UAW, local government AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 12 -- Chrysler Group is investing up to $1 billion in its St. Louis North and St. Louis South ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group to Announce Major Investment in Two St. Louis Assembly Plants

Dec 9, 2005

Media briefing scheduled for Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at St. Louis South Assembly Plant WHAT: Chrysler Group Executive Vice President Frank Ewasyshyn will announce a major manufacturing investment in the St. Louis North and St. Louis South Assembly Plants WHO: Chrysler Group Executives Frank Ewasyshyn, Executive Vice Pre ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Establishes Sales Records with November 2005 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales

Dec 7, 2005

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new November record of 8,600 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV), an increase of 5 percent over November 2004 sales of 8,189 units and a 6 percent increase over October 2005 sales. Record year-to-date sales amounted to 97,353 units ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Reports U.S. Sales for November 2005

Dec 1, 2005

* Year-to-Date Chrysler Brand Sales Achieve Highest Annual Totals Ever * Retail Sales for November Increase 24 Percent Over October 2005 Sales * Jeep Commander Sales Increase 23 Percent over October 2005 Sales * Retail Sales of Minivans with Exclusive Stow 'n Go Seating Increase 61 Percent Over Prior Month * Chrysler 3 ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 3 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for November 2005

Dec 1, 2005

- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 159,898 Vehicles, a 3 Percent Decrease Unadjusted (7 Percent Decrease Adjusted) for November 2005 - Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,284 Vehicles, a 3 Percent Decrease Unadjusted for November 2005 NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today re ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Product Design Director Ralph Gilles Named to Black Enterprise Hot List

Nov 30, 2005

- Ralph V. Gilles of DaimlerChrysler named one of America's most powerful players under 40 by Black Enterprise - The "Hot List" profiles bold, young innovators who are transforming the world of business, entertainment, media, sports, science and politics - Article to be featured in December issue of Black Enterprise AU ... Continue reading