2011 Dodge Caliber – A Mini SUV That Challenges Bigger Rivals

August 24th, 2010

The new Dodge Caliber offers four models that each feature distinct advantages over the larger sized competition.  Why buy something that’s awkward to drive and maneuver when you get similar space in something smaller?

The Caliber delivers a spacious interior with many options that allow seats to be folded flat to maximize space.  The utility in being able to lay down the seats transforms this vehicle into one which can be utilized for many things.

The size of the Caliber is quite a bit smaller than a regular SUV, but does a terrific job of offering several configurations that make transporting your things very easily.  In addition, the economy and overall value here is quite a deal when you consider what you can do with a Caliber that would normally require an SUV.

Caliber Express

With a suggested MSRP starting at $17,630, the Express model has many of the features that exist throughout the entire line.

Caliber Heat

The Heat model with a suggested MSRP starting at $18,745 offers a fold down passenger seat allowing for even more additional flat space when needed.

Caliber Mainstreet

The Mainstreet with a suggested MSRP starting at $18,810 is not much more in price than the Heat, so the feature differences are minimal.  One example is that it comes with a Soft Tonneau cover.

Caliber Rush

The Rush with a suggested MSRP starting at $20,745 offers the most notable differences with the exterior fascia matching body color, leather steering wheel, power 6-way drivers seat, heated front seats, and Musicgate articulating speakers.

Each of the 2011 Dodge Calibers present a nice offering to those looking for more room without going to a full size SUV.

New transmissions in Chrysler boost fuel efficiency by more than 25 percent by 2014

July 31st, 2010

Chrysler put $300M into the development and production of a new line of transmissions. This investment will lead to drastic improvements in fuel efficiency. If you’re a fan of technology, watch as Chrysler and Fiat just start to kill it with their combined efforts to be the leaders in new vehicle technologies.

Chrysler and Fiat are about to debut their first collaboration with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the suspense is hard to resist. This is going to be very revealing of just how much the combined assets of these great companies can bring to the market.

The market is hungry for great technology and Fiat has the talent for doing amazing things that it’s customers have appreciated for years, they just needed Chrysler to give them a platform to do it in the US.

These new transmissions are going to bring 25% better fuel economy, and if that isn’t awesome in it’s own right, what’s even cooler is that its being done with a transmission.

Transmissions are fascinating machines. All of their moving gears and parts are truly a miracle when you think about what they accomplish without you having to do anything except move the shifter into a single position. The rest happens without you ever really needing to know how, that’s a sign of great engineering.

With this investment in the development of a new transmission, Chrysler and Fiat will be pushing the envelope for other companies to try and produce this level of excellence in their products.

When you drive a Chrysler, just knowing it has this type of engineering behind it will bring a confidence in quality and technology that one would be proud to own.

Chrysler Rocks May 2010 With 33% Increase In Sales

June 16th, 2010

Chrysler has reported a sales increase of 33% in May 2010 over the previous May 2009.

The sales figures reported 104,819 units sold in May 2010 in the United States, which is 33% over the previous year at 79,010 units for May 2009. Also, it was said that in comparison to April 2010 the sales improved by 10%, consecutive double digit months puts the company on track for a tremendous comeback.

Chrysler is showing significant signs of growth, and this is a good sign for not just Chrysler, but of the entire US economy. The Chrysler brand has managed to create tremendous progress while facing an uncertain future, and it’s starting to look very good for the company and it’s loyal customers who love to drive their cars and trucks.

One of the most notable events being the new 2011 Grand Cherokee which can lead to the product revival of Chrysler group and a bright future. In addition, one that is likely to get attention as a great strategic alliance, is the deal with Fiat that will be bringing Fiat technology to the US car market.

The company is anticipating a strong customer order for the new 2011 Grand Cherokee that will add to the company’s income. Some of the highlights of the sales comparisons are as follows:

• Dodge brand sales went up to 73% as compared to May 2009, which is from 24,456 units to 42, 242 units.
• Dodge grand caravan went up 66% as compared to May 2009, which is from 5,660 units to 9,393 units.
• Jeep compass sales went up in triple digits as compared to May 2009, which is from 936 units to 2,373 units.
• Jeep patriot sales went up 30% as compared to May2009, which is from 2, 347 units to 3,040 units.
• Chrysler brand sales shot up 29% in comparison to May 2009, which is from 15,987 units to 20,699 units.
• Chrysler Town and Country minivan sales went up 68% as compared to May 2009, which is from 7,972 units to 13,395 units.

Chrysler expects that they will maintain a similar result for June 2010, with a 0% financing up to 5 years and 1.9% financing for 6 years on most of the models in the year 2010 when financed through GMAC financial services.

2010 Dodge Journey – The Chill Zone™ - Glove Box Cooler Feature  

May 20th, 2010

The 2010 Dodge Journey is full of cool new features, and speaking of cool there’s a clever way that you’ll be able to keep your beverages ice cold in the summer months. Just pop open the glove box and you’ll see it has been outfitted with a cooling system that holds two 12 oz. cans.

The Chill Zone™ is located in the glove compartment of the 2010 Dodge Journey, so take a cruise through the desert and you’ll be glad that the engineers had their creativity at work with this one.

By allowing beverages to stay cool in the vehicle it is also going to save you some serious money because if you’ve ever been in the car, in need of something to drink, you’ll typically pay a premium for something that is cold.

The Dodge Journey has a 5 plus 2 passenger seating system. This allows passengers to ride in comfort, and makes getting in and out of the vehicle is easier too. There is a 2nd row, just pull up the seat cushion at it slides the entire seat forward so the 3rd row so passengers can get in and out of the vehicle.

The Dodge Journey is in the popular mid-size crossover segment, it is the size of an SUV but it isn’t quite the size of a full size SUV. The Journey allows the same amount of seating but smaller overall, so it’s gets better gas mileage.

The Chill Zone™ is just one of the many features in the Dodge Journey, the other features such as storage bins with liners, and a media center that has navigation, 30 gig hard drive with voice commands, and a hands free phone system.

So if you’ve been in need of the practicality of a minivan but enjoy the style and performance of an SUV the 2010 Dodge Journey is a good option. Suggested base MSRP is $20,490 and is the most economical in its class. For a 7 passenger SUV you really can’t beat it.

2010 Dodge Ram Power Wagon Craves Off-Road Action

April 30th, 2010

Some dirt roads are hard to resist. The terrain appears sculpted and staged for offroading.
If ever a truck were conceived in such a place, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon would be on that list.

The 2010 Ram Power Wagon: An awesome beast to watch and even more fun to drive! The second generation Ram Power Wagon is a heavy-duty Ram 2500 fitted with Customer Preferred package 26P. This $6,350 option is about as truck altering as any seen on the market. The Power Wagon becomes a crew cab with a short bed four-wheel-drive and a 2 inch lift, massive 32 inch made for the terrain tires, skid plates, and a winch. But wait a minute okay all that is nice but what makes the Ram Power Wagon so ruggedly agile?

Well, let’s see the Ram 2500 uses Bilstein dampers, (electronic) front and rear differentials with a shorter 4:56:1 final drive ratio, high current alternator, and just push a button and the front stabilizer bar can easily be turned off. The Ram 2500’s rear suspension which uses leaf springs (stiffer and able to carry more weight) can provide greater load instead of coil springs and a live axle in the front instead of the double-wishbone independent suspension allowing the Ram to skim over rocky and uneven terrain. The vehicle also uses a recirculating-ball instead of rack and pinion steering which tackles wheel kickbacks.

Dodge offers this workhorse to consumers that need to get the job done on unforgiving terrains—not–for the family who wants a vehicle to tackle a bumpy road while pulling a boat. The Dodge Ram Power Wagon is built for customers who break a sweat and expect their truck to do so as well. With all that said the interior of the truck is comfortable and can also be fitted with several options like a rear seat video center to keep the workers happy on the way to the job.

The 2010 Dodge Ram Power Wagon is a great truck for people whose work takes them off the beaten path.