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The "Imported From Detroit" ad from last year's Super Bowl XLV proved quite successful for Chrysler. This year, the now Italian-owned automaker has taken a slightly different tack with its latest ad: it's only halftime, and it – and the U.S. – still has plenty of time to get back ...    Read more

The compact and midsize crossover/SUV segments are two of the most toughly contested segments in the business. With January under 2012's belt, the sales race has just begun to heat up. In the compact segment, the Honda CR-V beat out hopefuls at Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Nissan for the crown, ...    Read more

The heavy snowfall in northern Italy this week put the kibosh on Ferrari's plans to unveil its new Formula 1 racecar; however, its team drivers might not be quite out of luck – earlier this week, they had been gifted special Ferrari-themed Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8s. The car that was going ...    Read more

Chrysler already announced the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart would be built within its factory in Belvedere, Illinois, but the automaker announced a number of investments at the plant -- including a new third shift ...    Read more

Call it another standout month for the folks in Auburn Hills: the Chrysler Group posted a 44 percent sales increase in the first month of 2012, selling 101,149 units and posting the best month of January since 2008. If Chrysler seems to keep mentioning 2008, it would be with good ...    Read more

Chrysler's Mopar brand was once relegated to providing service parts for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles - but as the brand celebrates its 75th anniversary, it's increasingly playing a part in actually creating new cars and accessory package. In fact, the brand is unveiling four new customized model packages ...    Read more

Been away from your computer this week and missed all the automotive news? We’ve gathered a few of the top stories of the past week for your convenience. BMW M-Tuned 5 Series, X5, X6 Revealed; Not Coming To North America BMW has revealed four special diesel-powered M Performance models, but sadly ...    Read more

The photo above previews a forthcoming trim package for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - and while the automaker is fairly certain it will enter production, it's asking for your help in naming the ensemble. Jeep's currently showing two specially-prepared Grand Cherokees - one paint black, the other a dark ...    Read more

Audi recently got a lot of flack for its A6 Avant commercial that was strikingly similar to Chrysler's much-talked about "Imported from Detroit" ad, but it's apparently OK to crib ideas from corporate cousins. Witness the ad ...    Read more

It would seem that the Jeep Wrangler has quite a few fans: the car’s sales have been regularly outpacing production. According to Automotive News, local union officials for the Wrangler’s Toledo, Ohio, plant now say they’ve reached an agreement with Chrysler to boost production of the iconic off-roader. Jeep sold 122,460 ...    Read more

After the company launches a diesel version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Group may also fit a diesel engine in the Dodge Durango SUV and next-generation Ram Dakota pickup. According to Ward’s Auto, light trucks will probably be the other Chrysler vehicles with diesels in the U.S. market. The ...    Read more

Been away from your computer this week and missed all the automotive news? We’ve gathered a few of the top stories of the past week for your convenience. GM Promises Minor Upgrades to Chevrolet Volt after NHTSA Investigation After an investigation into the risk of fire from the batteries in the ...    Read more

Chrysler Group said today it would add 1100 jobs at its Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan, and also would launch a diesel version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee for the 2013 model year. A diesel-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is set to arrive for 2013, will supplement the SUV’s ...    Read more

Chrysler Group today reported 138,019 sales in December, a year-over-year gain of 37 percent, bringing the company’s annual sales tally to 1,369,114 vehicles, an increase of 26 percent versus 2010. The strong annual sales gains came on the back of the company redesigning almost all of its products at the ...    Read more

Santa’s new sleigh has arrived in the form of the 805-hp all-wheel drive Hennessey Jeep Grand Cherokee HPE800 – a beast of an SUV that would certainly make Rudolph's red nose green with envy. Big power calls for big modifications and the Hennessey Jeep Grand Cherokee HPE800 doesn’t disappoint. Hennessey starts ...    Read more

If Chrysler product planners were looking for a sign that a Jeep Wrangler-based pickup truck could prove popular with buyers, this may be it. The automaker's Mopar accessories brand launched a JK8 Independence conversion kit earlier this year, and new reports indicate demand for the DIY While Chrysler employees are busy ...    Read more

It’s a good year for gas direct injection and forced induction: both technologies took a sizable share of the wins on the 10 Best Engines list put out by Ward’s Auto. The 10 Best Engines list entered its 18th year this year, and unlike years past, featured only gasoline engines. Previous years had ...    Read more

It looks like the folks at Mopar are taking a bit of an Italian holiday: it’s setting up a stand for the upcoming Bologna Motor Show and putting some kitted out Jeep Wrangler and Fiat 500 models on it. As part of the Bologna Motor Show, Mopar will accessorize a different ...    Read more

For the 20th month in a row, Chrysler Group reported monthly sales that were higher than a year prior. The company’s monthly vehicle sales volume in November was up 45 percent compared to November 2010, to 107,172 vehicles sold last month. While those sales jumps are impressive, it’s important to ...    Read more

Been away from your computer this week and missed all the automotive news? We’ve gathered a few of the top stories of the past week along with the weekend racing schedule for your convenience. 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show Press days may be over, but you can still check out our ...    Read more

Yes, Ohio; there will be a successor to the Jeep Liberty – and it will once again be built within your borders. Chrysler confirmed today that it’s investing $500 million into its Toledo North Assembly Plant to ready it for an all-new Jeep SUV in 2013. That investment is largely ...    Read more

Jeep may have launched its special-edition Arctic package on the European-market Wrangler, but that’s not stopping it from arriving stateside. In fact, the automaker says the Arctic touch is now available in North America on both the 2012 Wrangler and 2012 Liberty. Jeep still maintains the new package is inspired ...    Read more

At midnight tonight, video gamers across the country will clamor to get their hands on a copy of the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 game. But what if the United States comes under armed siege at 11.30 and it’s difficult to get to Target? Simple: get yourself a ...    Read more

The vast majority of Jeep Wranglers sold in the United States place the driver on the left-hand side of the vehicle, but a few right-hand-drive examples – designed and marketed primarily to rural postal carriers in this country – are now the subject of a recall. ...    Read more

Chrysler has been riding an upward wave in its sales – October 2011 marks the 19th-consecutive month of sales gains compared to the year prior. A total number of 114,512 vehicles were sold between the Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, and Ram brands last month, 27 percent more than the same ...    Read more