Top Chrysler News This Week Under the Pentastar June 22, 2012

Published on Jun 22, 2012 by PentastarVideo

This week's edition recaps the first consumer reactions after driving the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart, the launch of the "Dark Knight Rises" ad campaign for the Chrysler Brand, results of the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study and an honor for the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.








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Dodge Delivers on its All-new 2013 Dart at the Palace of Auburn Hills

Published on Jun 20, 2012 by PentastarVideo

The all-new highly anticipated 2013 Dodge Dart is officially on its way to dealerships across the country. Close to 300 Dodge dealers gathered at the Palace of Auburn Hills to drive the first Dodge Dart vehicles into their Dodge showrooms across the Midwest.







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Apple’s Siri Coming To Your Car

Published on Jun 12, 2012 by oOblyTV


Apple held their Worldwide Developers Conference overnight and brought word they will be integrating their voice-activated Siri system into cars of the future. You won’t have to wait too long, either. The car-based technology is called Eyes Free and should be available inside the next 12 months.

Several manufacturers are ready to embrace Eyes Free, with the likes of Audi, BMW, Chrysler, GM, Honda, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mercedes and Toyota said to be on board.

Eyes Free will work with any connected iOS device—iPhones and iPads—and it’s expected you will activate the system initially via a button on your car’s steering wheel. From then on you can talk away seeking the answers to your questions.

Many manufacturers already support limited voice-activated commands to control things like the stereo, Bluetooth connected mobiles phones, and so on. Although their grasp of language can be frustrating at times. We suspect Apple’s Eyes Free system won’t suffer quite so badly, but are not sure if there’ll be an app available allowing you to control your car’s regular onboard functions.








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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 - Driving

Published on Jun 12, 2012 by SupercarHall

The most powerful and high-speed Jeep vehicle ever. Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT boasts an aggressive and muscular look with 20-inch alloy wheels, lowered profile, functional design features and race-inspired interior. Powered by the new 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine delivering 468 horsepower and 624 Nm of torque, the SRT model achieves benchmark performance of 0-100 km/h in 5 seconds, a top speed of 257 km/h and braking from 100-0 km/h in 35 m.The new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is the best handling Jeep vehicle ever and boasts outstanding ride thanks to the advanced new active Adaptive damping suspension and new Selec-Track traction control system. World-class braking comes courtesy of new SRT high-performance Brembo brakes with four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS).

The SRT reaches unparalleled levels of standard equipment in its category, offering Command-View dual-pane sunroof, Uconnect Navigation infotainment and navigation system, state-of-the-art 825-watt audio surround-sound system from Harman Kardon, Adaptive Cruise Control and a variety of advanced safety systems including Forward Collision Warning and Blind-Spot detection with Rear Cross-path detection.








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Building a Jeep Wrangler for Ultimate Adventure - The Downshift

Published on Jun 12, 2012 by MotorTrend

On this episode of The Downshift, Fred Williams of Petersen's 4Wheel & Off-Road heads to Jeep's Toledo, Ohio factory to watch a Wrangler JK Rubicon being built. This 2012 Wrangler is the exact vehicle Fred and his team will modify to compete in this year's grueling Ultimate Adventure competition.










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Chrysler To Begin Making 8- and 9-Speed Transmissions in Indiana - Detroit Free Press

Kokomo, Ind. – Chrysler eventually plans to introduce nine-speed transmissions across all of its front-wheel drive vehicles and will introduce its eight-speed transmissions on six cars and trucks, Brian Harlow, vice president of powertrain said today.

To accomplish those goals, the Auburn Hills automaker is rapidly installing equipment and training its employees at three plants in Kokomo, Ind. as it prepares to launch transmissions which will improve Chrysler’s fuel economy.

Harlow said Chrysler will begin producing eight-speed transmissions by the end of this year and plans to begin making nine-speed transmissions early next year.

“It replaces everything, literally,” Harlow said of the company’s plans to offer the nine-speed transmission in front-wheel drive vehicles. “Everything that we are making today will get it.”

The company’s transmissions, co-developed by German auto supplier ZF Group, will help the truck and SUV-heavy automaker improve its fuel economy.

Chrysler expects its eight-speed transmissions will help the automaker improve its overall fleet fuel economy by more than 25% by 2014. The company has not yet talked about expected fuel economy improvements for its nine-speed transmissions.

Chrysler, like all automakers, is racing to meet a the federal government’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy target of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016.

“There is a definite road map that takes us” to that goal, Harlow said.

Chrysler currently offers eight-speed transmissions in its Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger full-size sedans that are supplied by ZF Group and manufactured in Germany.

In addition to those models, Chrysler is planning to offer eight-speed transmissions on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Ram, and Dodge Challenger, Harlow said. Chrysler’s nine-speed transmissions will be offered on the Chrysler 200, the company’s minivans and the Dodge Dart.

After production begins in Kokomo, Chrysler will pay ZF Group a percentage of sales as part its agreement with the German supplier.

Harlow said CEO Sergio Marchionne made a decision shortly after the company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy that Chrysler would make its own transmissions because the company views transmissions as a strategic technology that it should control.

“Because we already had a very knowledgable workforce here in Kokomo, and available space, it was the logical choice,” Harlow said.

As a result, Chrysler reopened about nearly 643,000-square-feet of space at its Kokomo Transmission Plant that had been closed off for several years and is investing $343 million.

In total, Chrysler is investing about $1.3 billion at its four plants in Kokomo where it employs more than 4,100.

BY Brent Snavely DETROIT FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER




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Chrysler Shows Off Cars At Ndamukong Suh Camp

Published on Jun 10, 2012 by wxyztvdetroit

Going beyond the showroom, the Chrysler Group has been conducting test drive programs at unique and non-traditional places, offering consumers a chance to get behind the wheel of the latest Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Trucks and Fiat products. On Sunday June 10, the Chrysler brand brought its entire vehicle lineup to the Ndamukong Suh Football Camp in Dearborn, Mich.

While kids practiced their football drills, consumers had an opportunity to test drive each of Chrysler brand products in a casual and fun environment. Product specialists were on-hand to answer any questions.

Each test drive participant received a $10 gift card and entered to win $45,000 toward the purchase of a new Chrysler vehicle.




Published on Jun 10, 2012 by PentastarVideo

Combining its relationship with Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndomukong Suh and his youth football camp in Dearborn, MI, the Chrysler Brand made its product line available for waiting parents to test drive. It's all part of Chrysler Brands latest round of experiential marketing...bringing vehicles to where consumers already are. Includes comments from Suh.




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2013 SRT Viper GTS-R Track Test

Published on Jun 8, 2012 by PentastarVideo

In-car camera footage and racing footage of the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R Track Test.








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Chrysler Group Under the Pentastar: June 8, 2012

Published on Jun 8, 2012 by PentastarVideo

The top stories from Chrysler Group LLC for the week of June 8, 2012: Stories include: Supplier Awards, Marchionne's visit to Fiat of Austin, Durango Honors, Jeep and USA Basketball Event in NYC, and the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy visit to Chrysler HQ.








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2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude - Wide Open Throttle Episode

Published on Jun 7, 2012 by MotorTrend

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang reports on Jeep's Olympic tie-in with USA Basketball and Chrysler's decision to axe the Jeep Compass and the Chrysler Town and Country minivan.

Then Jessi heads to Malibu to tackle an unforgiving off-road course in the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude, the latest variant of the most iconic Jeep model.







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Chrysler Group Historical Review

Published on Jun 6, 2012 by PentastarVideo

Chrysler Group's Manager of Historical Services Brandt Rosenbusch gives us a look back over the history of Chrysler, including highlighting just some of our "segment busters" and what Mr. Chrysler would think of today's company. Video conducted at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Auburn Hills, Mich.




Published on Jun 6, 2012 by PentastarVideo

In 1996, a Chrysler historical series was put together for the Chrysler Employee Network, with a review of the years leading up to the company's incorporation by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925. The Chrysler Chronicles has not been updated since but it's still a valuable look-back at our wealth of automotive heritage and innovation.




Published on Jun 6, 2012 by PentastarVideo

In 1996, a Chrysler historical series was put together for the Chrysler Employee Network, with a review of the company's history through the 1920s. The Chrysler Chronicles has not been updated since but it's still a valuable look-back at our wealth of automotive heritage and innovation.




Published on Jun 6, 2012 by PentastarVideo

In 1996, a Chrysler historical series was put together for the Chrysler Employee Network, with a review of the company's history through the 1930s. The Chrysler Chronicles has not been updated since but it's still a valuable look-back at our wealth of automotive heritage and innovation.




Published on Jun 6, 2012 by PentastarVideo

In 1996, a Chrysler historical series was put together for the Chrysler Employee Network, with a review of the company's history through the 1940s. The Chrysler Chronicles has not been updated since but it's still a valuable look-back at our wealth of automotive heritage and innovation.




Published on Jun 6, 2012 by PentastarVideo

In 1996, a Chrysler historical series was put together for the Chrysler Employee Network, with a review of the company's history through the 1950s. The Chrysler Chronicles has not been updated since but it's still a valuable look-back at our wealth of automotive heritage and innovation.




Published on Jun 6, 2012 by PentastarVideo

In 1996, a Chrysler historical series was put together for the Chrysler Employee Network, with a review of the company's history through the 1960s. The Chrysler Chronicles has not been updated since but it's still a valuable look-back at our wealth of automotive heritage and innovation.




Published on Jun 6, 2012 by PentastarVideo

In 1996, a Chrysler historical series was put together for the Chrysler Employee Network, with a review of the company's history through the 1970s. The Chrysler Chronicles has not been updated since but it's still a valuable look-back at our wealth of automotive heritage and innovation.




Published on Jun 6, 2012 by PentastarVideo

In 1996, a Chrysler historical series was put together for the Chrysler Employee Network, with a review of the company's history through the 1980s. The Chrysler Chronicles has not been updated since but it's still a valuable look-back at our wealth of automotive heritage and innovation.




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Chrysler Designers Mentor Junior High Students

Published on Jun 5, 2012 by PentastarVideo

Students at Malow Jr. High School in Shelby Township, MI got the chance to investigate ten different Chrysler Group vehicles today, all while having the opportunity to talk to designers from the company. Chrysler's presence at this kind of auto show helped students in this inspirational and formative stage of their future career planning.










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2013 Dodge Dart: Interior and Exterior Design

Published on Jun 1, 2012 by PentastarVideo

Chief of Dodge, Ram, and SRT Interiors Ryan Nagode explains what makes the interior design of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart so special, from the world-class materials, to the high-level technological assets.




Published on Jun 1, 2012 by PentastarVideo

Senior Design Manager Jeff Gale explains the nuances regarding the exterior design of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart and why it will be turning heads on roads soon.

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Chrysler Group Under the Pentastar: June 1, 2012

Published on Jun 1, 2012 by PentastarVideo

The top stories from Chrysler Group LLC for the week of June 1, 2012: Stories include: All-time May Sales Figures, Jeep brand and USA Basketball's "Power by Design," Mopar Ram Runner's Desert Duel, and Brad Keselowski's Nationwide victory.




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