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Fiat Completes Purchase of Chrysler from U.S. and Canadian Governments, US Taxpayers Lose $1.3 Billion


    The Fiat Group today purchased the remaining Chrysler LLC shares held by the U.S. and Canadian governments. The Italian company acquired a 1.5% fully diluted stake in Chrysler Group LLC from Canada for US$125 million, and a 6% stake from the United States Department of the Treasury for a price of US$ 500 million.

    After acquiring the shares in the two separate deals, the Fiat Group now controls a 53.5% fully diluted equity interest in Chrysler LLC.

    Upon the completion of the deal, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability Tim Massad released this statement:

    “With today's closing, the US government has exited its investment in Chrysler at least six years earlier than expected. This is a major accomplishment and further evidence of the success of the Administration’s actions to assist the US auto industry, which helped save a million jobs during the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.”

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Chrysler Surpasses Ford as Canada’s Biggest Seller of Light Trucks


    Canada’s economy seems unaffected by most of the Western World’s woes, where markets are struggling and unemployment is booming. In fact, Canada’s economy is growing and as a result, unemployment is falling and people are getting jobs. Therefore, they have money to buy cars, or light trucks, pickups and SUVs. Read more »Source URL: http://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/search/label/Jeep
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Chrysler Announces Prices on New 2012 SRT8 Models Including the 300, Charger, Grand Cherokee and Challenger


    The Chrysler Group’s newly formed Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand has released pricing on its latest crop of models, which include the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8, the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

    Prices together with an $825 destination fee start at $47,995 for the Chrysler 300 SRT8, $46,660 for the Dodge Charger SRT8, $44,077 for the Challenger SRT8 and $55,295 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

    All four SRT8 models are powered by the Chrysler Group’s new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 with Fuel Saver Technology that cranks out 470 horsepower (351kW) and 470 lb-ft (637Nm) of peak torque (465 lb.-ft. / 630 Nm in the Grand Cherokee SRT8).

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Video: Watch the Mopar Team Turn a Jeep Wrangler into a Pickup Truck


    As well as announcing the U.S. market launch of the JK-8 kit that carries a $5,499 sticker, Chrysler’s Mopar division also released a new time-lapse video that shows us a team of workers turning a four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited into a pickup truck with a small bed at the back.

    According to Mopar Performance Team engineer, Steve Houtman, it took the four-man crew (or at least that’s our count of the number of people seen working on the Jeep) about an hour to complete the transformation using the JK-8 kit. Watch them in action for yourself in the clip after the break.

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Jeep Prices New JK-8 Kit to Transform Wrangler Unlimited to a Pickup Truck at $5,499


    Those of you that fancy turning your four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited into a two-door pickup truck will be happy to know that the firm’s much-talked about JK-8 Kit is available for order now through Mopar at Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram dealerships, with pricing set at $5,499.

    However, Jeep does note that the JK-8 kit, which comes with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty, is for “skilled do-it-yourselfers”. For the less handy amongst us, the company said that the kit may be purchased and installed at a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Ram dealership.

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New Jeep Grand Cherokee Lands in the UK, Available Exclusively with 3.0 V6 Diesel

Chrysler Seeks Fiat Synergies to Produce Cars in China


    China is the world’s largest car market: last year alone, more than 18 million vehicles were sold there, of which 13.76 million were passenger cars. Furthermore, analysts McKinsey & Company predict that it will grow tenfold between 2005 and 2030.

    Do you want to know Chrysler’s share in this massive car market? A measly 31,000 in 2010 and a projection for just 40,000 in 2011. Therefore, it is only natural that the American carmaker is looking for ways to increase its share in this rapidly expanding market.

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Maserati SUV may get Hemi V8, not Ferrari V8 after all


    Environmentalists may hate them, but SUVs have proved quite popular –that’s why even carmakers with no former experience are jumping in on the bandwagon, especially in the executive (and most profitable) market. The latest automaker to do so is Maserati which will launch its first ever crossover next year.

    At first, Fiat-Chrysler’s CEO, Sergio Marchionne, had revealed that that the Maserati SUV will be based on the new Grand Cherokee’s platform, which in turn is based on the quite capable Mercedes M-Class. However, Marchionne had also hinted that, like other Maserati models, it may get a Ferrari V8 –a very mouth-watering, and logical, proposal since the two companies belong to the same group.

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Jeep Survivor Concept Study - For the Man Who Has Everything


    A cross between the Warthog from Halo and the pseudo-militaristic Mercedes-Benz M-Classes from The Lost World: Jurassic Park, is the best description I can come up with for Max Ostap's Jeep:Survivor [sic] concept study for the Art Center College of Design.

    An off-road vehicle for the man who considers nature an enemy to be vanquished more than anything else, the Survivor draws its inspiration from the Jeep Bantam of WWII.

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Multiple 2011MY Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Vehicles Recalled to Fix Steering Columns


    A dozen vehicles from the three core Chrysler brands covering more than half of the company’s 2011 models are being recalled in the United States to fix a potential problem with the steering column.

    The recall covers 11,351 vehicles and affects certain 2011 model year Dodge Journey crossovers, Jeep Wranglers, Chrysler 200s, Chrysler 200 Convertibles, Dodge Avengers, Dodge Nitros, Jeep Liberty SUVs, Dodge Calibers, Jeep Compass crossovers, Jeep Patriots, Dodge Grand Caravans and Chrysler Town & Country minivans.

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Jeep’s Drive Your Track Lets you Plan World Road Trip from Your Music


    I’ve been trying out Jeep’s Drive Your Track website for their Wrangler model’s Infinity Sound System. You start by uploading a song from your hard drive: I chose Gary Numan’s, “Cars” for reasons that should be readily apparent.

    It takes a few minutes to load your song, and then the sound waves are somehow mapped to certain geographical features from around the world.

    You end up with eight or so places, which for me included the Appalachian Mountains, the Himalayas, the Andes, the Ural Mountains and Colorado Rockies.

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Chrysler's Plunge 53% in December, Total 2008 Sales 30% Down

    They say bad things tend to come in threes, and unfortunately, that's the case with Detroit's Big Three automakers. Chrysler LLC's December sales in the U.S. were much worse than GM's 31% and Ford's 32.4% decline as the company reported sales of 89,813 units - down a staggering 53 percent from the same month in 2007. From January to December 2008, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge U.S. sales decreased 30 percent to 1,453,122 units compared with total 2007 sales of 2,076,650 units.

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Chrysler LLC to Halt Production at All Plants for at Least One Month

    It is no secret that the entire automotive industry is facing one of its worse times ever at the moment so we can't say that we are actually surprised with Chrysler LLC's decision to close all 30 of its plants for at least a month at the end of the shift on Friday, December 19. According to Chrysler, the affected employees will not return to work any sooner than Monday, January 19, 2009. In an official statement the third-largest U.S. automaker said that while the company's dealers have many "willing buyers" for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles, due to lack of consumer financing, they have lost an estimated 20 to 25 percent of their volume.

    Chrysler LLC Adjusts Production as a Result of the Deteriorating U.S. Credit Crunch

    "Due to the continued lack of consumer credit for the American car buyer and the resulting dramatic impact it has had on overall industry sales in the United States, Chrysler LLC announced that it will make significant adjustments to the production schedules of its manufacturing operations. In doing so, the Company will keep production and dealer inventory aligned with U.S. market demand. In response, the Company confirmed that all Chrysler manufacturing operations will be idled at the end of the shift Friday, Dec. 19, and impacted employees will not return to work any sooner than Monday, Jan. 19, 2009.

    Chrysler dealers confirmed to the Company at a recent meeting at its headquarters, that they have many willing buyers for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles but are unable to close the deals, due to lack of financing. The dealers have stated that they have lost an estimated 20 to 25 percent of their volume because of this credit situation.

    The Company will continue to monitor the production schedules of its manufacturing operations moving forward."


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Jeep Launches Special Edition Patriot S-Limited in the U.K.

    The Patriot S-Limited is Jeep's latest offering in the U.K. market and it owes its existence to the crafty marketers a few unique exterior and interior appointments. It is available exclusively with a 2.4-liter petrol engine and aside from the black paint finish, the S-Limited is distinguished on the outside by special badges, the Startech chrome grille surrounds, body colored door handles and mirrors, and front and rear under-ride body-kit. Interior upgrades are achieved by the use of leather trimmed seats and leather and Alcantara door panels, plus a leather covered center armrest, gearstick and headrests. Jeep said that production of the Patriot S-Limited is limited to 100 vehicles in the UK with prices starting at £19,810.


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Jeep UK Launches New Accessories for Patriot

    Jeep is attempting to lure UK buyers who love personalizing their car by launching of a wide range of accessories for the Patriot crossover including a Startech chrome grille, a bodykit, sports suspension and 20-inch alloys. The jeep maker has packaged a number of exterior design features from Startech under the ‘SE Exterior’ Pack, which includes a front and rear under-ride bodykit; chrome grille inserts; exhaust tailpipe cover and Startech logo for the rear of the vehicle for £999. -Continued

    Additionally, Jeep also offers the ‘SE Lifestyle’ interior pack at £1199 that adorns the Patriot’s cabin with a leather effect centre armrest cover; four chrome loudspeaker rings; a chrome gearshift gate; leather gear knob and leather effect treatments for the top of the door panels and dashboard instrument panel.

    Other available items include illuminated entrance panels; aluminium pedal pads; three-piece aluminium design kit for the dashboard and aluminium door locking pins. Two sizes of alloy wheels are also available: 19-inch Monostar IV five-spoke alloys or 20-inch Monostar IV five-spoke alloys. Both options come fitted with Yokohama tyres and a locking wheel nut kit.

    Finally, Jeep also offers the Startech PowerXtra Performance Module (£999) that increases the power output of the 2.0-litre diesel engine by 40bhp to 178Hp.


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Opinionated Russian Jeep Owner

    As you’re probably already aware, Americans and Europeans aren’t the only ones feeling the pressure from rising gas prices. However, just like any part of the world, there are some people in Russia who honestly wouldn’t care. Take the owner of this previous generation gas guzzling Jeep Grand Cherokee for example who decided to share his thoughts about fuel economy.

    Via: Russianfun
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Jerrari SUV: Ferrari 365 GT & Jeep Wagoneer Mongrel for Sale!

    This has to be one of the weirdest creations we’ve ever found for sale on eBay. Story has it that when Enzo Ferrari refused renowned car collector Bill Harrah’s request to build him a four wheel drive Ferrari model, Harrah took it upon himself to create one by combining the front end of a (crashed) Ferrari 365 GT with the body of a 1969 Jeep Wagoneer. Since this weird vehicle was the offspring of a Ferrari and a Jeep, Harrah named it the Jerrari…

    Although the Jerrari that’s up for sale on eBay is currently equipped with a 350ci V8 engine, Harrah’s original creation was fitted with the 365 GT’s 4.4-liter V12 powerplant that delivered 320 bhp.

    According to tests performed by Road&Track at the time, the Jerrari managed to sprint from 0 to 60mph (96 km/h) in 9.4 sec and from 0 to 100 mph (160 km/h) in 21.2 sec while the quarter mile came in 15 seconds flat. The Jerrari’s top speed was claimed to be 130 mph or 209 km/h. –Image gallery after the jump

    Via: Autoblog.nl , Link: eBay


















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Buy a Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep, Pay $2.99 A Gallon For 3-Years

    In order to spice up its vehicle sales Chrysler LLC decided to address consumer worries on increasing gas prices by introducing the “Let’s Refuel America” campaign that will run through June 2, 2008.

    Concisely, with the purchase of eligible Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles, customers can select the “Let’s Refuel America” program in lieu of other available incentives and receive a gas card that locks their gas price (up to 87 octanes regular, E85 fuel or diesel fuel) to $2.99 for three years. Of course as with any other campaigns of the sort, there are limitations, so before you sign up we’d advise you to check out the small print. -More details after the jump

    Press Release

    Program Description
    The Let’s Refuel America gas card program works when a customer purchases a new and unused Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle and selects the program in lieu of other available incentives. The customer is provided with the registration process documentation and registers providing their required personal information via the dedicated web site or toll-free 800 number. Once registered, the customer receives their gas card and separately, their Personal Identification Number (PIN) within 4 to 6 weeks of application. The customer then swipes their Let’s Refuel America Gas Card at an eligible gas station, selecting up to 87 octane regular, E85 fuel or diesel fuel, and enters their PIN to begin the fueling process. After the fuel transaction occurs, the customer’s personal credit card (identified in the registration process) is charged $2.99 per gallon.

    Let’s Refuel America Eligibility
    The following vehicles are eligible for the Let’s Refuel America program:

    Small/Compact Car
    Dodge Caliber, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

    Mid-size Car
    Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Sebring Convertible

    Large Car
    Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum

    Crossover
    Dodge Journey

    Minivan
    Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country

    Compact SUV
    Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass

    Mid-size SUV
    Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty

    Large SUV
    Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen

    Pickup Truck
    Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram, Dodge Ram HD

    The following vehicles are not eligible for the Let’s Refuel America program: All SRT models, Dodge Viper, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Ram Chassis Cab, Chrysler Crossfire, Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Sprinter.

    Select Program Offer

    • $2.99 guaranteed fuel card for up to 3 years
    • Offer valid with up to 87 octane regular unleaded fuel, E85 fuel or diesel fuel only, depending upon purchased vehicle*
    • Yearly allotment of gallons provided
    • Annual gallon allotment ends each year on 7/31 (first year ends 7/31/09)

    Enroll

    • Easily register via a dedicated web site or by calling designated 1-800 number
    • Personalized Let’s Refuel America Gas Card arrives within 4-6 weeks of receipt of application

    Use & Save

    • Use the Let’s Refuel America Gas Card like any credit card – just swipe and type in your PIN to use
    • Check account transactions online

    * If mid-grade or premium unleaded fuel is purchased, the customer will be billed for the $2.99 plus $.15 per gallon for mid-grade (88-89 octane) or plus $.30 for premium (90-94 octane). All other grades of fuel higher than 94 octane are not covered under this program and the full pump price will be billed through to the customer plus a $2 service fee per transaction with no gallon usage penalty. If customer purchases unleaded gas (including E85) on a diesel card, or diesel fuel on an unleaded gas card, the customer will be billed the full pump price plus $2 service fee per transaction with no gallon usage penalty.

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Chrysler VP: “We Only Need About Half of our Current SUV Models”

    In an interview he gave to Bloomberg TV from the New York International Auto Show floor, Chrysler LLC’s Vice President Jim Press said that the American automaker needs about half of its 11 current SUV models. According to Press, since the company has started merging the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands into joint dealerships, there is no need for so many SUVs. “We're going to stop overlapping; we're going to bring everything under one roof. By doing that we will have more products in the markets we are not covering,'' Press said. “Our finances will have better quality.''

    Via: Bloomberg

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Recall Alert: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee & Commander

    Jeep has issued a recall for 1,338 MY 2008 Grand Cherokee and Commander vehicles because of an incorrectly manufactured front control module that could cause the engine to stall while driving or not to start and/or cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative. Now that’s something that none of you would appreciate. Jeep dealers will inspect the module and replace it if necessary at no cost.Source URL: http://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/search/label/Jeep
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