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2010 Ram Power Wagon drives home “Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year”

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Since it's the holidays and assuredly better to give than receive, the magazines, net sites, newsgroups and others are handing out their awards. Dedicated off-road magazine Four Wheeler handed its "Pickup Truck of the Year" hardware to the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon, giving a needed morale boost to Chrysler as well.

IIHS Releases Safest New Vehicles for 2010

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of cars awarded Top Safety Pick. The 27 vehicle list includes 19 cars and 8 SUV's. The Big Winner? Subaru, with five of its cars winning the awards from the IIHS. The Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza (except WRX), Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback and Subaru Tribeca were selected, that's almost Subaru's entire lineup. Volvo and Volkswagen also cleaned up with four cars a piece taking home a trophy. Detroit was not to be out done, each Big Three Automaker had at least two cars make the list. The IIHS points out that Toyota and it's subsidiaries were absent from the list after receiving 11 awards last year, as well as BMW, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Saab for not having qualifying vehicles. Other big surprises include the Honda Accord and Ford Fusion missing the grade for only meeting 'acceptable' standards in the new roof safety standards.

Road Test Gallery: Dodge Challenger SRT-8

Monday, June 15, 2009

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A classic is reborn. The 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8, with 425-horsepower and 6.1-liters of fury, punishes pavement with raw muscle and tempts the eye with gorgeous styling. We've taken one for a spin and here's 60 photos from our coming Road Test.

Fiat/Chrysler deal clears hurdles

Thursday, June 11, 2009

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Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Group announced today that they have finalized their previously announced global strategic alliance, forming a "new" Chrysler that has the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete effectively on a global scale. The new Chrysler will begin operations immediately.

Road Test: 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid

Monday, June 8, 2009

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If there was ever a vehicle that portrayed what may be the ultimate paradox it may be the 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid. And, yeah, that thang’s got a Hemi, too.

Uncertainty becomes reality as GM officially files for bankruptcy

Monday, June 1, 2009

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General Motors, often thought of as the cornerstone of US economy and pride of the free market, filed for bankruptcy protection this morning at 8am in New York City.

Chrysler runs new national print ad – We’re building a new car company

Thursday, May 7, 2009

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Amidst bankruptcy proceedings, Chrysler purchased ad space nationwide over the past weekend to let the American consumer know- "We're building a new car company"

Chrysler censors outrage over six-figure thank-you ad

Friday, January 23, 2009

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We saw the storm brewing earlier this month when it was learned that Chrysler had spent over $100,000 to print a "thank-you to the American people" in several large national media outlets. It's now clear Chrysler can't take the heat the ad is generating. A company blog posting that received hundreds of negative comments was suddenly deleted yesterday.

Hope for two struggling automakers – Fiat to acquire 35% of Chrysler

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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Italian automaker Fiat S.p.A. and American automaker Chrysler, LLC will partner. Announced late yesterday- the deal includes a 35% stake in Chrysler for Fiat and financial security for both companies.

US Automotive Sales Slide In December

Monday, January 5, 2009

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December may be one of the busiest shopping months of the year, but it didn't help US automotive sales from posting sharp drops in sales over December 2007.