Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:22:04 GMT
What: More than 250 volunteers, including NASCAR drivers Kyle Petty, Bobby Labonte and Reed Sorenson, employees from 74 Chrysler Jeep(R) Superstores and Motor City Dodge Dealers, The Chrysler Foundation; the City of Pontiac; Lighthouse of Oakland County; employees of Chrysler LLC, organizers from KaBOOM! and residents of the Pontiac community will join forces on Thursday, August 14,2008, to build a new [...]The playspace will be the third built in the Detroit metropolitan area and the eighth of 25 scheduled to be built this year by KaBOOM!, The Chrysler Foundation and Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealerships across the country.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:41:07 GMT
Zara Philips, the twelfth in the British Order of Succession and the reigning Eventing World Champion, as well as the face of Land Rover since 2006, has appeared in a viral ad promoting the British equestrian eventing team ahead of the Beijing Olympics as well as Land Rover's support for it. Besides the member of the Royal family, an arrogant soccer player and a beautiful horse, the ad also features the recently updated Land Rover Discovery 3 luxury off-road vehicle, which is now the official vehicle to the British eventing team.Total disclosure: yes, this is a paid post, but I would really love to get the Disco 3 for an off-road course.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:22:04 GMT
Filed under: SUVs, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Plants/Manufacturing, Dodge, Jeep, Earnings/Financials.Jeep sales are down. They're way down, in fact, posting a 44-percent drop in their daily sales rate last month.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:42:06 GMT
WASHINGTON -- Toyota Motor Co.'s Lexus brand recaptured the top spot in J.D Power and Associates annual survey of long-term vehicle quality released today, which found a 5% reduction of problems found in three-year-old models.Detroit automakers maintained some of their gains in recent years versus the top Japanese brands, with Mercury and Cadillac taking the second and third slots behind Lexus.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:13:05 GMT
You can't call them "good investments" because they inevitably depreciate. But the models in our ranking of the top 10 vehicles with highest resale value do amount to sensible purchases for the way they minimize the dollar losses associated with owning and maintaining a vehicle.The models on our list retain a higher percentage of their original purchase price than any other car [...]
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:02:06 GMT
With a history stretching back over 65 years the Jeep brand and its 4x4 vehicles has iconic status. But driven by rising fuel prices, the need for lower CO2 emissions and a slowdown in most of the US and European economies manufacturers, including Jeep, are having to change their ways to survive by introducing cheaper, lightweight, fuel efficient and smaller models. New engine power [...]
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:51:05 GMT
Chrysler Nissan Deal: One More Step To Oblivion For Chrysler?The Wall Street Journal today published a story stating, according to un-named sources, that Chrysler is in talks with Japanese automaker Nissan to essentially supply the Auburn Hills, MI carmaker with mid-sized cars derived from the Nissan Altima.Such a deal would come on the heels of an agreement for Nissan [...]
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:22:08 GMT
Chrysler until last year was part of the worldwide DaimlerChrysler operation. Following the split Chrysler is now 80 per cent owned by the US private equity firm Cerberus but it fortunes have been badly hit by the downturn in the US market.Following the restructuring in the US, Chrysler UK Limited was formed last November to import and market the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:53:06 GMT
- Jeep Patriot, most capable vehicle in its segment.AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler LLC's Jeep(R) brand has a solution for sport-utility vehicle (SUV) customers seeking relief from high gas prices and economic uncertainty -- the Jeep Patriot.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:11:08 GMT
Industrywide the long-term dependability of cars and trucks increased 5 percent, but General Motors Corp. saw many of its volume brands slip in a three-year J.D Power and Associates quality study released this morning.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:59:08 GMT
The Jeep Cherokee we are about to drive has had a host of changes for 2008, but it's instantly recognisable.Jeep's signature seven-slot grille and bold headlamps pay tribute to the 65-year heritage of the American car manufacturer, and the Cherokee name is boldly stamped into its side mouldings.Jeep tells us: "original is back"
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:55:08 GMT
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Deterioration in vehicle quality during the first three years of ownership -- determined by comparing long-term dependability rates to initial quality problem rates -- strongly affects overall customer satisfaction as well as customer willingness to recommend their vehicle model, according to the J.D Power and Associates 2008 Vehicle Dependability Study(SM) (VDS) released today.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:45:08 GMT
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (Nasdaq: FDML) today announced it is planning to build a new facility in Chennai, India, for the manufacture of friction components for Original Equipment and Aftermarket segments. The operation is scheduled to begin production of light vehicle brake and friction components, commercial vehicle and railway friction products by September 2009.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:42:08 GMT
Industrywide the long-term dependability of cars and trucks increased 5 percent, but General Motors Corp. saw many of its volume brands slip in a three-year J.D Power and Associates quality study released this morning.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:10:04 GMT
The 2008 Jeep Cherokee is available with a variety of audio systems, and will offer the innovative MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System that features built-in navigation, audio, entertainment and communication systems as an optional extra. MyGIG allows customers to use touch screen or voice commands to control features, and includes a 20-gigabyte hard drive where music and photos can be stored. An [...]
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:55:04 GMT
The Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has released figures for July that show the automotive sector slowing considerably, with new-car sales down 13 per cent over the month - the steepest monthly decline since December 2006. Year-to-date figures show that the market has declined by three per cent compared to 2007.July marks the third successive month [...]
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:50:04 GMT
The interior of the all-new Jeep Cherokee delivers simple, functional styling and provides customers with ample storage space.Standard 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats and a fold-flat front-passenger seat are perfect for loading and hauling. The rear seats also incorporate a recline feature for more adjustment for passengers.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:08:07 GMT
Jeep is bringing boxy back! Following the lukewarm reception received by the current Cherokeeâ s curvy lines in 2001, the US firm has reverted to the square styling of its Nineties model.The new Cherokee, on sale this month, also gets uprated suspension and steering, plus leather trim and an optional â Sky Sliderâ canvas roof. Thereâ s only one engine â " a 2.8-litre diesel â " and [...]
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:59:04 GMT
Banff, Alta. Many of the auto journalists gathered to preview Kia's all-new, seven-seat Borrego were expecting it to be more of a funeral march than a vehicle launch.We all knew what had been happening to sales for large, ladder-framed SUVs over the past six months.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:57:04 GMT
This rugged SUV is easy on the eye and the wallet. In fact, it's a great deal.I simply do not understand why Chrysler Canada stopped pushing hard to sell more Jeep Patriots.
