Imported For Beijing: Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300 Concepts Readied for...
Chrysler plans to make an appearance at the Beijing Motor Show on April 23 with two new design concepts. Depending on response to the cars at the show, the special-edition Jeep Wrangler and Chrysler...
View ArticleRecall Central: Jeep Compass and Patriot, Chrysler Minivans, Mitsubishi Lancers
2012 Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass The Problem: The roll-over valves in the Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot fuel tanks may have been damaged during installation. If so, that could allow fuel to leak...
View ArticleSpied: Turbocharged 2014 Jeep Liberty Prototype
This odd-looking car is likely a prototype of the 2014 Jeep Liberty, and based on several clues unearthed by our spy photographers, it packs a turbocharged engine. It’s clear that this model is a Jeep...
View ArticleFeature Flick: Jeep Mighty FC Concept Conquers Moab
Every year, Jeep aficionados head to Moab, Utah for the Easter Jeep Safari, to conquer one of the most challenging trails in the world. This year, attendees were in for a treat thanks to six Jeep...
View ArticleWeekend Roundup: Porsche Cayenne GTS, GM Battery Explosion, 2014 Jeep Liberty...
Been away from your computer this week and missed all the automotive news? We’ve gathered a few of the top stories of the past week for your convenience. Middle Child: 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS Debuting...
View ArticleJeep’s Wrangler Unlimited Altitude Edition Debuts, Partners with USA Basketball
Jeep has just revealed the Wrangler Unlimited Altitude edition, which will be featured with USA Basketball in a new commercial debuting during the NBA Finals on April 28. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited...
View ArticleBeijing 2012: Chrysler Makes China Comeback 300 Ruyi and Jeep Wrangler Dragon...
It’s only been about three years since Chrysler has been absent from the Chinese market, but it is making a grand re-entry with two models designed specifically to appeal to China’s large and growing...
View ArticleChrysler Earns $16.4 Billion In First Quarter of 2012
The cars are “Imported from Detroit,” but the money’s coming from everywhere: the Chrysler Group posted its best quarter since the company’s emergence from bankruptcy in 2009, more than quadrupling its...
View ArticleChrysler Sales Jump 20 Percent in April 2012, Breaks Several Sales Records
Chrysler Group reported a healthy sales gain of 20 percent year-over-year for April 2012, with many of the company’s models reporting record monthly sales volume. Chrysler Group as a whole sold 141,165...
View ArticleNo Sleep ‘Til Sonata: Hyundai Adds Third Shift at Alabama Plant
One of the continued themes we’ve been hearing from Hyundai is this: the company’s Elantra and Sonata models are massively successful, but the success is being tempered by production limitations....
View ArticlePut Away the Sunscreen: Chrysler Nixes Traditional Summer Shut-Down for Some...
Automotive production plants frequently close during the summer to give workers time to rest, engineers time to retool or upgrade plants, and dealers time to normalize their inventories. If you’re...
View ArticleUS Auto Sales on Pace for Best Year Since 2007
Vehicle sales in the U.S are currently on pace for their best year since 2007, reports Bloomberg, and automakers are currently boosting their production capabilities in order to meet pent-up consumer...
View Article2010 Jeep Wrangler Recalled Due to Automatic Transmission Fire Risk
The Problem: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had previously investigated reports of the Jeep Wrangler catching fire, and now Jeep has issued an official recall. For 2010, the company...
View ArticleIs This Cobbled Fiat Qubo A Future Chrysler Subcompact Or A Fiat 500X Crossover?
We spotted this camouflage-covered mule in Ann Arbor, Michigan and were stumped – what was a Fiat Qubo van doing in the U.S.? Given the small footprint of the platform that underpins the Qubo, we think...
View ArticleMemorial Day Military Roundup: Tanks, Jeeps, and a Cadillac CTS-V
The last Monday in May is dedicated to remembering the brave men and women who have fallen in the line of duty in our military services. This Memorial Day, we decided to pay tribute to our nation’s...
View ArticleChrysler CEO Marchionne to Kill Jeep Compass, Replace Chrysler Town & Country...
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne plans to overhaul his company’s lineup over the coming years, with dramatic moves including killing the Jeep Compass and Patriot compact crossovers, and replacing the...
View ArticleChrysler SRT Chief Interested In Diesels; Should The Brand Pursue The Idea?
Could Chrysler’s SRT brand be looking to add an oil-burning engine to its portfolio in the near future? If the recent tweet from brand CEO Ralph Gilles is any indication, the answer is “perhaps.” User...
View ArticleChrysler May Sales Climb 30 Percent, All Brands See Sales Increases
Chrysler Group announced extremely strong sales results today, with the company’s overall sales volume rising 30 percent year-over-year to 150,041 units in May. That represents the company’s best May...
View ArticleChrysler’s Future U.S. Product Plan: Journey SRT6 Confirmed, Dodge Durango Dies
There have been many changes in Chrysler’s product portfolio since its 2009 bankruptcy, and plenty of news about what’s coming to Chrysler showrooms over the next few years has made headlines in the...
View ArticleJeep Grand Cherokee Fire Investigation Expanded to 5.1 Million Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded its investigation of fire risks in Jeep Grand Cherokee models to cover 5.1 million vehicles, including the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep...
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