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Moparized Dodge Dart for SEMA
September 27, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The aftermarket is not an after-thought at the Chrysler Group.
Today the company released sketches of select Moparized vehicles that are headed for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The show takes place Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Ram Truck / Mopar® sponsored TORC Series Truck
- Rob MacCachren takes aims at second TORC PRO 2 title
- Andrew Caddell within striking distance in PRO Light in search of second straight trophy
- Ricky Johnson going for back-to-back championships in PRO 4
- Bryce Menzies just four points back in PRO 2
Under The Pentastar
“Under the Pentastar” is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Chrysler Group LLC. This week’s stories include highlights from the “Dart Smart Challenge” at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum featuring a visit by Motocross champion Travis Pastrana and employee ride and drive opportunities; the 13th annual Matchmaker event at Chrysler Group headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI.; the partnership between Chrysler Group and PPG Industries bringing a ‘Science on the Road’ event to five Michigan schools. The events include a $1,000 donation from Chrysler Group to each school to support continuing science education opportunities.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
- Jeep® brand reveals Grand Cherokee SRT Limited Edition, the newest limited-edition model of the high-performance Jeep flagship
- Brand showcases Jeep Wrangler Moab, the latest special-edition model of the iconic Wrangler
- European debut of Jeep Compass Overland special series – the most premium version of the Compass ever produced
September 17, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –At this year’s Paris Motor Show, the Jeep® brand will showcase to the public three new, special-edition models that will further enhance the Jeep product portfolio in Europe. Making their debuts are limited editions for the flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee, the iconic Jeep Wrangler and the urban compact SUV Jeep Compass.
Chrysler Group LLC is the first in the industry to offer complete vehicle-information kits in Spanish for the U.S. Market.
Complete Kits Available Free of Charge for Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and SRT Vehicles
- More than 50 million Hispanics in U.S.
- Free kits available at Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat dealerships
- Vehicle information will be available electronically in both English and Spanish on brand websites by end of year
- Company continues to enhance customer care with extended weekday and weekend hours
Detroit Audubon Society presents Chrysler Group with Safe Passage Great Lakes recognition. From left to right: Frank Zaski, Detroit Audubon Society; Doris Applebaum, Detroit Audubon Society; Fred Charbonneau, Detroit Audubon Society; Greg Rose, Director – Environment, Health & Safety and Sustainability, Chrysler Group LLC; Glenn Hoffrichter, Senior Manager – Facilities Planning & Business Services, Chrysler Group LLC
Chrysler Group’s lighting policy at headquarters creates a safer environment for migrating birds
September 12, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –Chrysler Group LLC was recognized today at its headquarters facility by the Detroit Audubon Society for its support of the “Safe Passage Great Lakes” program. The Detroit Audubon Society initiated the Safe Passage Great Lakes program in 2006 to create a safer environment for the millions of birds that fly over Michigan during migration. By encouraging owners and tenants of tall buildings to turn off the lights during migratory season, the program is estimated to save untold thousands of birds each year.
2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition
The fastest growing automotive brand of the year, celebrates its accomplishments with another “Imported from Detroit” achiever; John Varvatos, the multi-award winning menswear designer who has been recognized three times by the CFDA and honored by GQ as a “Designer of the Year.”
- Bespoke Varvatos design elements take the Chrysler 300 brand’s flagship sedan to new heights while highlighting the Motor City’s resurgence and determination through Detroit-born style
- Working hand-in-hand, John Varvatos’ signature fashion style combined with Chrysler designers styling expertise forged two 300 sedan models that embody the soul of “Imported from Detroit”
- For an industrious look and feel, the limited-production Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition features unique exterior appointments, a combination of dark colors and exotic interior materials all tied-in with John Varvatos’ signature design language for a Detroit-tough attitude
- New 2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition features exclusive Dark Mocha or Black ultra-premium Poltrona Frau “Foligno” leather and hand-sanded matte wood all finished with world-class craftsmanship and Platinum Chrome exterior detail for a confident on Fifth Avenue look
- Award-winning Pentastar V-6 with paddle-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission delivers a best-in-class EPA estimated 31 highway mpg, while optional HEMI® V-8 with four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology delivers 363 horsepower and 0-60 mph performance in less than six seconds
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Chrysler Group LLC
Kicks-Off 2012 Campaign “Let’s Make Greater Detroit Greater”
2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit
- Dodge Charger Pursuit to feature the most advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system in the segment, delivering maximum all-weather traction and fuel-efficiency
- Segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle-disconnect system automatically enables AWD for slick conditions, while maintaining the outstanding performance and handling inherent in a rear-wheel- drive (RWD) architecture
- Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD is based on the record-setting RWD model that set the fastest-ever lap time in Michigan State Police’s Vehicle Evaluation Test history (1:33.70)
2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition
- Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand’s flagship performance machine returns with more power and performance, superior craftsmanship, new technologies and creature comforts SRT
- Two new models include SRT Viper and SRT Viper GTS
- All-aluminum, mid-front 8.4-liter V-10 engine delivers 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports car engine in the world
- Triple-digit weight reduction results in Viper best power-to-weight ratio
- Dealer orders expected to open in mid-November 2012
Chrysler Catchall 