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STMicroelectronics' Digital Satellite Broadcast Chips Enable In-Vehicle SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM)

STMicroelectronics' Digital Satellite Broadcast Chips Enable In-Vehicle SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM)

SIRIUS Satellite Radio digital video receiver provides consumers with high-quality reception in several new Chrysler Group vehicles GENEVA, June 27 -- STMicroelectronics today announced it is providing the digital broadcasting chipset for SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM), a ground-breaking TV service that delivers live TV from t ... Continue reading

Classic Cruiser Night Rolls Into the Walter P. Chrysler Museum on June 28

Classic Cruiser Night Rolls Into the Walter P. Chrysler Museum on June 28

What: Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Who: A gathering of collectors and those who simply admire the automotive eye-candy When: Continues Thursday, June 28, 6 - 9 p.m. (scheduled every other Thursday through Aug. 23) Where: Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr., Auburn Hills 48326 (off I-75 at exit ... Continue reading

USA TODAY Looks at Top 25 Cars and Trucks As Part of 25th Anniversary Celebration

USA TODAY Looks at Top 25 Cars and Trucks As Part of 25th Anniversary Celebration

Today's List: Top 25 Cars and Trucks That Had an Impact MCLEAN, Va., June 25 -- USA TODAY turns 25 years young this September, and to continue the celebration, The Nation's Newspaper will look back at the Top 25 Cars and Trucks That Had an Impact. Cars and trucks are an indelible part of people's lives. And picking 25 ... Continue reading

U.S. Pickup Trucks Take on the International Market in GM Competition - VIDEO STORY

U.S. Pickup Trucks Take on the International Market in GM Competition - VIDEO STORY

DETROIT - June 22, 2007: U.S. automakers are hosting a competition in which domestic and internationally-produced full size pickup trucks are being compared side-by-side. As manufacturers of American pickup trucks face increased competition from Japanese companies, General Motors has invited U.S. and international truc ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Broadens Powertrain Offensive

Chrysler Group Broadens Powertrain Offensive

Onslaught of New Initiatives to Result in Significantly Improved Fuel Efficiency CHELSEA, Mich., June 21 -- - Mild-hybrid technology to debut in future Chrysler Group vehicle - Chrysler two-mode hybrid program to expand - 2009 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee BLUETEC: another 50-state clean diesel from Chrysler Group - Company t ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Looks to Expand International Sales and Dealer Network

Chrysler Group Looks to Expand International Sales and Dealer Network

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, June 20 -- -- Chrysler Group plans to expand its dealer operations in key markets outside North America -- 70 potential investors attend forum for sneak peek at Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge sales outlet ownership opportunities -- Sales performance outside North America continues at record levels ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Establishes Sales Records with May 2007 Certified Pre-owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales

Chrysler Group Establishes Sales Records with May 2007 Certified Pre-owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 11 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star(R) dealers sold a new May record of 11,243 Certified Pre-owned Vehicles (CPOV), an increase of 10.6 percent over May 2006 sales of 10,164 units and a 8.4 percent increase over April 2007 sales. Record year-to-date sales amounted to 53,829 units ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Exports a Record Number of Vehicles to Achieve the Best May Sales Ever Outside North America

Chrysler Group Exports a Record Number of Vehicles to Achieve the Best May Sales Ever Outside North America

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, June 5 -- - Unprecedented 24 consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains - Record number of exports from North America since continuous sales momentum began in 2005 - 2007 marked the best May in Chrysler International's history - May 2007 sales outside North America w ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Launches Production of All-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant

Chrysler Group Launches Production of All-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant

-- Chrysler Group's Sterling Heights Assembly Plant adds a third vehicle: Chrysler Sebring Convertible -- Chrysler Group's Flexible Manufacturing Strategy allows multiple products to be produced on one assembly line -- Chrysler Sebring's three convertible top options, including vinyl, cloth or retractable hard top are ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group May 2007 U.S. Sales Rise 4 Percent

Chrysler Group May 2007 U.S. Sales Rise 4 Percent

-- Jeep(R) brand up 20 percent -- Dodge brand gains 3 percent -- Chrysler brand car sales rise 22 percent fueled by "Maximize Your Miles" program -- Strong retail sales in May, fleet sales down -- Jeep Wrangler increases 114 percent, record month of May -- Inventory down by 19 percent and more than 110,000 units AUBURN ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 4 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for May 2007

DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 4 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for May 2007

-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 199,393 Vehicles, a 4 Percent Increase for May 2007 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,771 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase for May 2007 NEW YORK, June 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 221,164 passenger vehicles in th ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Continues Powertrain Offensive Investment with Second Phoenix Engine Plant

Chrysler Group Continues Powertrain Offensive Investment with Second Phoenix Engine Plant

-- Saltillo, Mexico named as home to second Phoenix V-6 engine plant -- $570 million plant to begin production of fuel-efficient engines in 2009 -- $3 billion Chrysler Group Powertrain Offensive part of 'Recovery and Transformation Plan' MEXICO CITY, June 1 -- Frank Ewasyshyn, Chrysler Group Executive Vice President - ... Continue reading

IIHS Tests Convertibles: Saab and Volvo Tops - VIDEO ENHANCED

IIHS Tests Convertibles: Saab and Volvo Tops - VIDEO ENHANCED

ARLINGTON, VA May 31, 2007; The Saab 9-3 and Volvo C70 earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK award for superior crash protection in the first tests the Institute has conducted of 10 midsize convertible models. The Saab and Volvo earn the top rating of good for protection in front, side, and ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Maintains Greatest Productivity Improvement Over Six Years, According to Harbour Report

Chrysler Group Maintains Greatest Productivity Improvement Over Six Years, According to Harbour Report

- Chrysler Group improves overall manufacturing efficiency by an industry- leading 25 percent during last six years - Company hours per vehicle productivity improves 2.4 percent overall to 32.90 - Eight Chrysler Group assembly plants rank within top five of their vehicle segment - Two Chrysler Group Stamping Plants ran ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Celebrates 20 Years of Modern Concept Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED

Chrysler Group Celebrates 20 Years of Modern Concept Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED

Chrysler Group's design tradition has become a key strength of the company More than 100 concept vehicles have been developed since 1988 Chrysler Nassau, Jeep Trailhawk and Dodge Demon are the most recent concepts Auburn Hills, MI - May 29, 2007: "Concept to reality" has become a term that epitomizes the Chrysler Group ... Continue reading

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