Dodge/Chrysler News

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:17 pm

^^^Hell yah

Knight · Post by **Knight** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:29 pm

Would have to come with a shaker stock and an Arrlington 440

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Sat Dec 25, 2010 2:57 pm

New 426 Hemi engine

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2010 ... refer=news

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:31 pm

theColonel wrote:New 426 Hemi engine

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2010 ... refer=news

Good news, indeed !!!

- Nick

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:56 pm

Fiat may gain full ownership of Chrysler by end of 2011

Fiat wants a controlling stake of 51 percent in the American automaker before Chrysler goes public again in an IPO

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has said that it is "possible" that his company will take a controlling stake in Chrysler Group LLC by the end of the year.
Marchionne, who is also CEO of Chrysler, wants to increase Fiat's share of the American automaker to a majority 51 percent. That would ensure Fiat's control of the company before Chrysler once again goes public in an IPO.
"I don't know whether it is likely, but it is possible that we'll go over the 50 percent mark if Chrysler decides to go to the markets in 2011. It will be advantageous if that happens," Marchionne told reporters in Italy on Monday.
But there are obstacles to the deal.
Chrysler will have to first pay back $7.4 billion in government loans from the United States Treasury, the Canadian federal government and the province of Ontario. Either that or the loans will have to be refinanced before Fiat can purchase an increased share in Chrysler. Marchionne hopes to refinance the loans in the first quarter.
Fiat acquired Chrysler at the time of Chrysler's bankruptcy in 2009. It paid no cash for a 20 percent stake in the Detroit automaker in exchange for investments in production. Fiat will be able to raise its stake to 35 percent upon meeting certain conditions, which the automaker is set to do this year. Those conditions include providing Chrysler with a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine and a vehicle that makes 40 mpg (5.9l/100km).
Fiat will then have to buy the final 16 percent of Chrysler with cash to raise its stake above the 50 percent mark.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:27 am

allpar reports that Chrysler regained the best-selling minivan crown again.

I had fun at the Indianapolis Auto Show on the 26th. VW had a Routan in their display and I shocked the heck out of a potential buyer when I showed her the VIN sticker ("Manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC") and told her that she would save money by buying a Town & Country. She grabbed her husband by the arm and they walked away!

Speaking of the auto show, aside from the Charger and Challenger, Chrysler had the most boring display of all the automakers present. I still haven't figured out the wisdom of having a PT Cruiser, Sebring and 2010 300 (not the 2011's in the brochures they were handing out) there.

bone-yard-racing · Post by **bone-yard-racing** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:47 pm

"Im interested in the Acadia but I dont think my husband will be able to get out of it, we have to look at the Enclave and Traverse"

If you're going to cross shop at least pick different cars

Sorry everyone Gramps' comment made me think of that

Post by **occasional demons** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:09 pm

I didn't notice the quotes at first, and you scared me a little there.

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:15 am

When Chrysler goes public again I will own it just like I own Ford, GM, and Tesla.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:21 am

I considered buying stock in some companies... not sure I'd go with a car company, however. Interesting choice.

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:38 am

Bought Ford at $2 a share, Telsa at $14, and GM at $35..

Currently Ford is worth $17.89
Currently Tesla is worth $26.89
Currently GM is worth $38.07

I sold 75% of my Ford stock when I bought my MINI.. It was $15 a share, which is a $13 a share profit.
I sold half of my Telsa stock when it reached $34 a share.. which was a $20 a share Profit.
I still have all of my GM stock because it has just recently reached a point that it's higher than it's initial IPO mark.

I've made more money with Automotive stocks than I have with any other type of stock.. A close second is with Retail stocks.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:56 am

Very interesting... I'll have to talk to you when I have more disposable income then. (read, ANY disposable income)

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:42 am

I am hoping to purchase Chrysler's stock when the IPO happens, if nothing else, as a symbolic gesture of support. I've never owned stocks before but have always planned to buy some of Harley-Davidson's someday.

Be sure to check out allpar.com's write-up of the new 300. Even though I'm not usually a fan of the big boats, Fiat has certainly fixed what DCX screwed up. Pretty fancy!

http://www.allpar.com/cars/chrysler/300C.html

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:32 am

Midnight_Rider wrote:Be sure to check out allpar.com's write-up of the new 300. Even though I'm not usually a fan of the big boats, Fiat has certainly fixed what DCX screwed up. Pretty fancy!

http://www.allpar.com/cars/chrysler/300C.html

x2 ...

I like the big Chryslers, but the payments are ball-breaking

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:00 am

That 8-speed auto providing 30 MPG in a land yacht is pretty impressive (even though it will probably be 0-60 in about eight minutes).

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:01 am

allpar.com wrote:Sergio Marchionne revealed that the hybrid Chrysler 300 sedan would be joined by a hybrid minivan in 2013 at the Windsor Assembly Plant celebration today. He also noted that a new compact car, replacing the Neon and filling a long-standing hole in the product line, would be the first to get a nine-speed automatic transmission when it arrives in April 2013.

http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/20 ... at-windsor

While I wouldn't want an ATX, I am really curious as to what Fiat thinks is a Neon replacement, especially considering that Daimler assumed that the Caliber could do it.

r/tguy02 · Post by **r/tguy02** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:00 am

hopefully they offer an mtx as well or thats just :supergay:

in my book

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 2:46 am

Chrysler has had plenty of partnerships over the years, and as odd as it may have seemed in the beginning, the tie-in with Fiat arguably makes more sense than any of those past pairings. Chrysler doesn't have much of a presence overseas, and Fiat doesn't in North America. Putting them together, then, could be the perfect formula for global success. The Fiat 500 is coming to North America, and while we've been hearing about Chrysler vehicles being sent to Europe for quite some time now, this is the first actual proof.

The vehicle you see here will be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show as the Fiat Freemont. Look familiar? That's because it's essentially the Dodge Journey with a different badge on the nose. Otherwise it's essentially the same vehicle, produced alongside the Journey at the same plant in Toluca, Mexico.

The only major difference to speak of is under the hood, where Fiat's own 2.0-liter MultiJet turbo diesel engines (with 140 or 170 horsepower) will be offered with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox initially. All-wheel drive, an automatic transmission and Chrysler's 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 will be offered shorly after the initial launch. The full details are available in the press release after the break, and see the Journey-come-Fiat for yourself in the high-res gallery below.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-fiat-freemont/

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:32 am

Spy Shots: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 caught sunbathing ahead of NY reveal

We can hardly wait for the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 to strut across the stage at the 2011 New York Auto Show. Thankfully, we can get our muscle truck fill courtesy of some spy shots showing our favorite non-trail rated Jeep taking in some desert sun.

This next-generation Grand Cherokee SRT8 is rumored to pack a 6.4-liter Hemi engine under the hood, which should be good for around 470 horsepower. Rather disappointingly, the rumormill has the automatic transmission earmarked as only having five ratios, but it's at least said to be the first SRT-branded product with paddle-shifters. What's more, the brake pedal should handily haul in the twisting speedo needle thanks to a set of 14-inch Brembos.

More here:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shot ... 8/#3872346

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:25 am

^^^ Do you know if it's AWD ?

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:29 am

why does it have a Chrysler badge? lol. And that artwork is interesting camo...

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:00 am

I love all these redesigns.

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:07 am

http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/charger-SRT8.html

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:12 am

I want one... of both the Charger and the Cherokee. Even though Cherokees are too damn small for my tall ass, I still want one.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:16 am

Aerodynamically, the SRT8 is far more efficient than one would expect, with a cD of 0.29 — almost identical to that of the slippery Plymouth Superbird or Dodge Neon.

We are still remembered

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:10 pm

I think that they were referrring to the 1GN but I agree that it is nice to be remembered (certainly better than the recent commercial with a 1GN being crushed by a tank).

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:13 pm

I though our cD was the same (if not lower) than the 1st gen

If not, it could be due to our larger front bumper surface, but we do have a more raked windshield IIRC.

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:40 pm

Danteneon wrote:I though our cD was the same (if not lower) than the 1st gen

If not, it could be due to our larger front bumper surface, but we do have a more raked windshield IIRC.

The 2gn is taller & wider than the 1gn, I have no idea if the more severely raked windshield compensates for the larger frontal area. The 2gn car is more comfortable than the 1gn,
kind of a trade-off versus the extra weight. I still enjoy both.

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:56 pm

theColonel wrote:

reminds me a lot of the concept from before the Charger was brought back

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:56 pm

sidepipe87 wrote:reminds me a lot of the concept from before the Charger was brought back

the concept is even better looking than the 2011 Mercedez CLS550 "coupe/sedan"