Chrysler Group Recognizes Three Dealers as Dealer of the Year
Mar 24, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 24 -- In the highly competitive environment of automobile sales, dealerships are continually challenged to run a successful operation by selling more cars, performing vehicle service and creating an enjoyable customer experience -- while trying to earn a respectable profit. At its inaugural D ... Continue reading
Insure.com Reveals Top Ten Least Expensive, Top Ten Most Expensive Cars & Trucks to Insure
Mar 23, 2006
How to Select a New Car Wisely ... and 'Drive' Down Your Insurance Costs at the Same Time DARIEN, Ill., March 23 -- Quotesmith.com, Inc., ( http://www.insure.com/ ), the only place on earth where you can get instant life, auto, health and home insurance quotes from over 200 companies and have the freedom to buy from th ... Continue reading
Detroit Mother of Five Receives Surprise Car Gift to Help Medical Care
Mar 21, 2006
Golling Chrysler Jeep Dodge Replaces Vandalized Car for Mother of Premature Baby DETROIT, March 21 -- After someone slashed her tires and put sugar in her 25-year-old car's gas tank, Jeanita Blanding, a local mother of five, wasn't sure how she would get her premature baby to his doctor's appointments. Taking the bus w ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading member organizations that provides motorists with solutions to all of their automotive needs, has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- --------- ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2006
Safety, performance, value deciding factors AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 14 -- Three Chrysler Group vehicles have made AAA and Parents magazine's list of "Best Cars for Families" for 2006. The Dodge Charger, Chrysler Town & Country, and Jeep(R) Commander were chosen based upon their safety, performance, and value to cons ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Launch of Second Shift at Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant
Mar 13, 2006
* Jeep(R) Compass production to join Dodge Caliber production * Approximately 1,000 jobs added to the plant * Plant implements new workplace organization and flexible body shop AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 13 -- The Chrysler Group is launching a second production shift at its Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant starting toda ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Announces $1 Billion Investment in Mexican Operations
Mar 8, 2006
* Investment in Toluca Assembly Plant will improve manufacturing flexibility * New industrial parks will focus on modular assembly systems * Toluca Assembly Plant celebrates production of 1 millionth Chrysler PT Cruiser TOLUCA, Mexico, March 8 -- DaimlerChrysler announced today a $1 billion investment in its Mexican Ma ... Continue reading
Diesels Poised For American Comeback?
Mar 7, 2006
By Mike Thomas, FCN Driven by fuel economy needs and the development of clean diesel technology, new life is being breathed into the possibility of diesel powertrains making a comeback in America's light-duty vehicles. At the North American International Auto Show in early January, at least five major automakers announ ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Consolidates Passenger Vehicle Operations for Latin America and the Caribbean
Mar 7, 2006
* DaimlerChrysler Latina to be based in Mexico City * Organization will assume responsibility for Sales, Marketing and After Sales of passenger vehicles for both Chrysler Group and Mercedes-Benz Car Group * Management of Latin America and the Caribbean Region consolidated in one central DaimlerChrysler location, bringi ... Continue reading
"Shared Interest" Honors Chrysler Group Senior Vice President
Mar 7, 2006
NEW YORK, March 7 -- Frank Fountain, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President -- External Affairs and Public Policy, has been honored by Shared Interest for his dedication to fostering economic development and for supporting AIDS/HIV health initiatives in Africa. Shared Interest is a leading New York based international or ... Continue reading
NHTSA Investigates Potential Problems with Ford Trucks, Audi, Toyota and Chrysler Pacifica
Mar 3, 2006
Government Investigating Reports of Fires in Audi Sedans; Another Look at 2004 Recall WASHINGTON March 3, 2006; The AP reported that the U.S. government said it was re-examining a 2004 recall of Audi sedans for wiring problems after it received six reports of fires starting in the driver's side dashboard. In March 2004 ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group U.S. Sales for February 2006 Increase 3 Percent
Mar 1, 2006
- LX Platform Sets Sales Record of 30,241 Units Combined - Chrysler 300 Sets New All-Time Monthly Sales Record - Jeep(R) Commander Up 68 Percent Over January 2006 Sales - Dodge Caliber Begins Arriving in Dealerships; European Markets are Next - Dodge Ram Sales Continue to be the Volume Leader for the Company - Dodge Ch ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports 4 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for February 2006
Mar 1, 2006
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 190,367 Vehicles, a 3 Percent Increase for February 2006 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,356 Vehicles, a 28 Percent Increase for February 2006 NEW YORK, March 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 207,723 passenger vehi ... Continue reading
Chrysler at the 2006 Geneva International Motor Show
Feb 24, 2006
Geneva - Feb. 24, 2006: The all-new Dodge Hornet Concept Car will make its world premiere at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Also on the Dodge side, the Caliber, Caliber SRT4 and Nitro, the first volume vehicles to lead the expansion of the Dodge brand outside of North America, will have their European premieres in Geneva. ... Continue reading
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