2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Review
Oct 23, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 207 hp @ 5000 rpm/238 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 119.3 in. +6 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.5 x 78.6 x 68.9 in. +11.4 in TIRES: 215/65R16 CARGO VOLUME: 167.9 cu. ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show Exposes Wide Gap Between Bullish Japan and Bearish U.S. car Makers
Oct 21, 2005
CHIBA October 21, 2005; The Asahi Shimbun today reported that the gap between bullish Japanese automakers and their bearish U.S. counterparts was a study in extremes at the Tokyo Motor Show, with the Japan side exhibiting a tour de force and the presidents of the U.S. majors skipping the event. The show in Makuhari Mes ... Continue reading
2006 Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum Police Vehicles
Oct 19, 2005
* Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI(R) posted best-in-class top speed of over 145 mph * Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI and Dodge Magnum 5.7-liter HEMI posted first and second place in acceleration times * Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI and Dodge Magnum 5.7-liter HEMI posted first and second place in vehicle dynamics testing * D ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
NHTSA Recalls Include Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler and Kia
Oct 8, 2005
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: NISSAN / XTERRA 2005 Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V458000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 30, 2005 Component: TRAILER HITCHES Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12500 Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NISSAN ACCESSORY TOW HI ... Continue reading
US Automakers Shifting to New Incentives That Emphasize Vehicle Value
Oct 5, 2005
DETROIT October 5, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that as their popular employee-pricing discounts end, U.S. automakers are shifting to sales strategies that emphasize the value of their vehicles rather than big cash incentives. But some analysts wonder if the companies will be able to stick with the ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2005
* Chrysler Group Sales Increase Year-Over-Year for 18 Consecutive Months * Chrysler Group Quarterly Sales Increase for Eight Consecutive Quarters * Dodge Ram Sales Establish Best Month Since 1999, Set All-Time Quarterly Record * Chrysler Brand Quarterly Sales Increase 5 Percent, Establish New Quarterly Sales Record * J ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2005
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 175,556 Vehicles, a 4 Percent Increase for September 2005 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,552 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase for September 2005 NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 193,108 passenger ve ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2005
* 2004 minority sourcing equaled $3.4 billion - 12 percent of total spend * Chrysler Group employees named MMBDC Buyer of the Year and Corporate Advocate of the Year * Chrysler Group's innovative "Matchmaker" and MEI programs help minority suppliers grow and succeed * Chrysler Group has actively supported minority busi ... Continue reading
Popular Package Honoring Walter P. Chrysler Returns to Select 2006 Chrysler Products
Sep 28, 2005
* Value-oriented 'Signature Series' packages offer popular equipment at no charge or as part of a package discount * Pride, craftsmanship, heritage and value signify Chrysler products then and now AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28 -- The return of the popular Chrysler Signature Series Packages, first introduced in the 2005 ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Fuel Cell Vehicles Save Over 50,000 Gallons of Fuel and Hit One Million Mile Marker
Sep 27, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Showing leadership in fuel cell technology, DaimlerChrysler announced that the company has hit the one million mile mark on fuel cell vehicles. The combined mileage of more than 100 fuel cell vehicles operating worldwide include Mercedes-Benz F-Cell passenger cars, Dodge Sprinter medium ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2005
* Deadline for entries is Oct. 8, 2005 * New HEMI Character to Co-star in National Television Campaign for the New 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Truck AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 22 -- Dodge brand today announced "HEMI Star," a national talent search for a new "HEMI Guy or Gal" to co-star in a national advertising campaign ... Continue reading
Dodge to Offer Fuel-Saving MDS Technology in 2006 HEMI(R)-Powered Durango
Sep 22, 2005
Up to 20 Percent Fuel Economy Improvement * 85 percent of HEMI(R) engines now feature Chrysler Group's cylinder deactivation technology, saving consumers 60 million gallons of fuel annually * Additional features for the 2006 Dodge Durango include power rear liftgate, remote start, three-passenger third-row seat, new 18 ... Continue reading
Latinos More Concerned About Proper Child Safety Seat Installation Than the General Population
Sep 21, 2005
DaimlerChrysler Marks Baby Safety Month with New National Survey and Education Effort SEATCHECK Offers Free Child Safety Seat Inspection Locator Service 1-866-Seat-Check or www.seatcheck.org AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 20 -- A new national survey conducted by DaimlerChrysler finds that Latino parents and caregivers are ... Continue reading
After 11 Years, Dodge Neon Reaches the End of the Road; Will Be Replaced by Dodge Caliber
Sep 20, 2005
DETROIT September 19, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that after 11 years, Chrysler Group plans to end production of its spunky, low-priced Dodge Neon this week to make way for a sleek replacement. The last Neon is scheduled to roll off the line with little fanfare Friday at Chrysler's plant in Belvide ... Continue reading
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