Chrysler reports 80% increase in third quarter net profit to $381 million

Chrysler Group posted an 80-percent increase in net profit for the third quarter of 2012 to $381 million, compared to $212 million in net profit for the same period in 2011. The... Read more about Chrysler reports 80% increase in third quarter net profit to $381 million


Chrysler adding a third crew to build its Jeep Grand Cherokee due to high demand

Due to the high demand for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Chrysler Group has decided to change the scheduling at the Detroit, Michigan plant and is adding a third crew (not a third shift)... Read more about Chrysler adding a third crew to build its Jeep Grand Cherokee due to high demand


2012 SEMA Preview: Mopar reveals the Chrysler 300 Luxury

Chrysler Group’s Product Design Office designed the Chrysler 300 “Luxury” and used Mopar parts and accessories. This raised the luxurious feel of the Chrysler 300 to another level. The... Read more about 2012 SEMA Preview: Mopar reveals the Chrysler 300 Luxury


Mopar wants to boost its sales with the new SEMA lineup

Chrysler Group's Mopar parts and service brand is preparing to give a good fight to independent producers who are hoping to get a bigger share in the aftermarket accessory segment by... Read more about Mopar wants to boost its sales with the new SEMA lineup


Mopar offering a number of inexpensive service plans for pre-owned vehicles

Mopar, the automobile parts and service brand for Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat SpA, is now offering a number of inexpensive service plans for pre-owned vehicles. The offering is part of... Read more about Mopar offering a number of inexpensive service plans for pre-owned vehicles


Chrysler Group logs 12% year-on-year jump in US sales in September

Chrysler Group posted a 12-percent year-on-year increase in sales in the United States in September 2012, boosted by a 27-percent jump in car deliveries as well as high growth at the Fiat... Read more about Chrysler Group logs 12% year-on-year jump in US sales in September


Chrysler to debut Uconnect Access service in the 2013 RAM 1500 and SRT Viper

The new “Uconnect Access” service from Chrysler will debut in the 2013 RAM 1500 pickup truck and 2013 SRT Viper supercar. A free service trial will be offered to those who buy any of the... Read more about Chrysler to debut Uconnect Access service in the 2013 RAM 1500 and SRT Viper


Chrysler sidelines trucks, minivans in test fleets due to battery overheat

Chrysler Group LLC has sidelined 109 trucks and 23 minivans in plug-in hybrid test fleets after several pickup trucks were reported to have overheating batteries. Three of the Ram Truck... Read more about Chrysler sidelines trucks, minivans in test fleets due to battery overheat


CAW pressures Chrysler to add jobs

As General Motors had recently entered a tentative agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers, the pressure is now on Chrysler LLC to also ink a contract deal with the union or risk a... Read more about CAW pressures Chrysler to add jobs


2014 Chrysler 200 will get nine-speed automatic gearbox and score 38 mpg

Right after Chrysler had its annual dealer preview in Las Vegas, Nevada, information about the Pentastar’s upcoming models began leaking out. We found out that the next-generation... Read more about 2014 Chrysler 200 will get nine-speed automatic gearbox and score 38 mpg


This is the 2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition

Fashion designer John Varvatos has built two Chrysler 300C models that will be offered to the public. Last March, Varvatos partnered with the automaker to make a unique 300S for an... Read more about This is the 2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition


Chrysler previews new models for its dealers

Chrysler Group LLC held a company show last Monday to introduce to dealers the 66 different cars and truck model variations that will be launched by 2014. The show was led by CEO Sergio... Read more about Chrysler previews new models for its dealers


Chrysler sees poor Dodge Dart sales due to the manual gearbox

Just 974 units of the new Dodge Dart were sold after two months have passed since it was first offered in the market. A factor cited for the low sales is the manual transmission. Dealers... Read more about Chrysler sees poor Dodge Dart sales due to the manual gearbox


New 54.5 mpg rule will kill V8 engines, says Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne

The 54.5 mpg rule of the Obama administration will make a significant difference in what’s to become of the auto industry, according to Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne. He added that... Read more about New 54.5 mpg rule will kill V8 engines, says Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne


Chrysler and GM ban political campaign appearances at their plants

Chrysler Group and General Motors have prohibited campaign events inside its facilities to avoid being caught up in the political heat brought about by the upcoming presidential election.... Read more about Chrysler and GM ban political campaign appearances at their plants


Chrysler sued by four upstate New York dealers to block new rival

Chrysler has been sued by four upstate New York dealers in federal court for granting a dealership to a local auto group and threatening their sales. These four dealers -- Albany Dodge,... Read more about Chrysler sued by four upstate New York dealers to block new rival


Union workers at the Dundee engine plant reject Chrysler’s contract

Union workers at the Dundee, Mich., engine plant of Chrysler Group LLC had rejected a plant contract. However, Chrysler is asserting that this won’t have an impact on production. Chrysler... Read more about Union workers at the Dundee engine plant reject Chrysler’s contract


Chrysler will revamp Toledo, Ohio factory to prepare for new Jeep SUVs

Chrysler Group LLC will temporarily stop operations at one of its Ohio factories this month to prepare for the next generation of Jeep sports utility vehicles. Toledo North plant manager... Read more about Chrysler will revamp Toledo, Ohio factory to prepare for new Jeep SUVs


Chrysler planning to make some electric versions of its vehicles

Your favourite Chrysler model may soon be available with an electric version. Bob Lee, Chrysler’s vice president and head of engine and electrified propulsion engineering, confirmed the... Read more about Chrysler planning to make some electric versions of its vehicles


Chrysler accelerates introductions of new transmissions and engines using digital models

In order to hasten the launch of new transmissions and engines, Chrysler Group is developing advanced three-dimensional digital models of its powertrain plants and their machines.... Read more about Chrysler accelerates introductions of new transmissions and engines using digital models


Chrysler Group’s sales in July increase by 13 percent

Chrysler Group’s sales in July 2012 were 13% higher than the sales in July 2011 mainly because of the continuing sales momentum. This is the company’s best July since 2007, which is the... Read more about Chrysler Group’s sales in July increase by 13 percent


Chrysler employs staggered marketing for Dodge Dart

Chrysler Group is conducting marketing campaigns for its vehicles on a staggered basis, primarily seen as a measure to ensure the dealers have enough of the new models on their lots... Read more about Chrysler employs staggered marketing for Dodge Dart


Chrysler Group reported a net profit of $436 million for the second quarter

Chrysler Group’s cars and light trucks sold so well that it was able to report a net profit of $436 million for the second quarter. For the same period last year, Chrysler reported $370... Read more about Chrysler Group reported a net profit of $436 million for the second quarter


Chrysler increasing fuel economy of its models with new 8-, 9-speed transmissions

Chrysler Group LLC has developed transmissions with more gears to boost performance and fuel economy that it plans to use in more of its models. This is Chrysler’s largest investment in... Read more about Chrysler increasing fuel economy of its models with new 8-, 9-speed transmissions


One in five Chrysler Group dealerships will sell the redesigned 2013 SRT Viper

Only one in five Chrysler Group dealerships will offer the redesigned 2013 SRT Viper, according to Ralph Gilles, the head of the high-performance SRT brand. For dealerships to get the... Read more about One in five Chrysler Group dealerships will sell the redesigned 2013 SRT Viper


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