eGMCarTech (Free subscription) | yesterday
Key Competitors: Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, Mazda Tribute, Toyota Highlander, Honda CR-V. Power: 2.4L 4-cylinder – 175-hp / 169 lb-ft; 3.5L V6 – 276-hp / 248 lb-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic. Availability: January 2010. Pricing: TBA. Taking some cues from its big brother, the Kia Borrego, the 2011 Kia Sorento will hit dealerships next year. Looks wise,...
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Filed under: Recalls , Safety , Crossover , Dodge Roughly 85,000 2007 Dodge Nitros are being recalled for a windshield wiper issue. Use of the delay settings could lead to the wiper not working at all in any setting. The recall is expected to begin this month, and dealers will repair the wiper mechanism and software for free. For further information you can read the press release after the jump or...
KickingTires (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Chrysler is recalling 84,680 Dodge Nitros from the 2007 model year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. High usage of the windshield wiper system’s delay mode may affect the primary wiper function and render the wiper system inoperable....
garagecar (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Chrysler, will be the first to offer television service in some of its models through a partnership with FLO TV Auto Entertainment. The service will see about 20 channels for a monthly fee of $ 9, has among its main supply to the CBS Mobile channel CNBC, MTV, Nickelodeon, FOX, NBC 2Go, Comedy Central, etc.. The technology used is very similar to that possessed by the phones with TV (3G). This device...
SFist (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
On Friday night, a carjacker was the first civilian vehicle to cross the entire Bay Bridge since its Wednesday closure. "[A] carjacking suspect in a Dodge Nitro made it onto the bridge from San Francisco's Sterling Street ramp, blowing through the barricades around 10:20 p.m.," reported SFGate . The suspect was eventually arrested in Oakland.
Progressive Values (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
On November 4, Chrysler will announce some controversial plans to revamp the company phasing out many Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models, and slowly introducing many Fiat designed products into the company's new product lineup. Chrysler intends to continue it's appeal to high performance buyers on the one hand, while adding many new European styled models in hopes of extending the company's appeal on...
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Filed under: Chrysler , Dodge , Jeep , Alfa Romeo , Fiat Finally, after years of mismanagement marked by a distinct lack of tangible product decisions , the Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep brands seem likely to get a thorough makeover via its new Fiat corporate overlords. Whether this turns into a good thing or bad thing for the three brands remains to be seen, and the stage is set for the plan to be officially...
eGMCarTech (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
According sources familiar with the plans, Chrysler Group plans to return to consumer leasing just three months after coming out bankruptcy. The leases will start off with GMAC Financial Services and will be offered only on a select number of vehicles. Some of the vehicles may include Dodge Journey crossover, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Ram and Chrysler Grand [...]
Car News (Free subscription) | 09/07/2009
Chrysler's in a tough spot right now. The beleaguered automaker survived the Daimler fiasco only to be picked up by an indifferent Cerberus team before ultimately ending up in bankruptcy court. Chrysler came out of those proceedings with a new dance partner in Fiat, and while the new company has a healthier balance sheet, a lack of funding has left the Pentastar with a nearly empty cupboard when it...
Kafesite.net (Free subscription) | 08/24/2009
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core77.com (Free subscription) | 07/06/2009
Never mind cupholders. In an article called " Vehicle Features That Keep You Organized ," Edmunds writer Holly Reich takes a comprehensive look at the techniques designers use to add utility to automotive interiors: (Lincoln MKX) While center consoles holding iPods is no big whoop... ...some can be deep enough to hold laptops (Acura MDX). Driver and passenger can have separate storage consoles...
Autocar (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne may be a very powerful, very intelligent and forward thinking man but his comments about Alfa Romeo and Dodge have left me well and truly baffled. “The level of competition between these two brands is tremendous because they are both going after the same customer,” is how Marchionne described the relationship between two of the brands he oversees. Is he serious?...
Connect @ Fowler Dodge (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
Like nothing you’ve ever seen before, but everything you’d expect from Dodge, the 2009 Nitro is as unique as you are. Often overshadowed by the Rams and Chargers on the lot, the Nitro’s bold design, spirited performance and incredible versatility make it the hidden gem of the Dodge lineup. Outside, the 2009 Dodge Nitro is perhaps [...] Post from: Connect @ Fowler Dodge
Midwest Rock Lobster (Free subscription) | 06/10/2009
I really liked the Scion XB, even came close to buying one about three years ago. It was perfect, an economy car with a tiny footprint that had massive amounts of space, huge doors, easy for a big guy like me to get in and out of, funky, got good gas mileage, etc. So naturally they changed everything. The Scion XB they're making these days looks like a Dodge Nitro, has a bigger motor (there goes your...
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 06/04/2009
Filed under: Car Buying , Chrysler, LLC. , Dodge , Jeep The soon to be terminated 789 Chrysler dealerships have all of five days to sell thousands of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models, or else the damned dealers may have to eat their remaining inventory. When the termination letters went out on May 14, the pink-slipped dealers had 44,000 new cars and trucks on their lots, and there are still plenty...
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