Allpar updates Grand Cherokee, Phoenix, show coverage

Allpar has made substantial updates to its coverage of the New York Auto Show and the vehicles introduced there:

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Pentastar engines (known as Phoenix before a trademark issue arose)
2009 New York Auto Show coverage

Later today, SMS will be bringing out its latest highly-modified Dodge Challenger.
We previously noted that the term “Phoenix engine” conflicts [...]

Auto Show coverage begins

New York Auto Show coverage has begun with coverage of the launch of the Grand Cherokee and Phoenix V6, a quick peak at the interior of the upcoming 300C, and the results of our brief chats with Chrysler folk.

Chrysler re-shuts plants

Automotive News reported that, faced with a 50% sales decline, Chrysler has once again shut down the Sterling Heights, Jefferson North, and Warren Truck plants, which make, respectively, the Sebring/Avenger, Grand Cherokee/Commander, and Ram and Dakota. Despite the award-winning, visually unique 2009 Dodge Ram redesign, pickup sales dropped 35% in January – which made them [...]

Findanza issues Jeep flywheels

Fidanza VP Bob Scheid reported that Fidanza now has a hefty line of durable steel flywheels for popular Jeep models. Mr. Scheid said that the flywheels, made from 1045 forged steel, “…can withstand heat and have a high tensile strength, so they’re incredibly strong and dependable to survive the rigors and extreme driving conditions Jeep owners subject [...]

Jalopnik reveals Chrysler’s 2009 launches

Jalopnik has just posted details on the various launches scheduled by Chrysler for all of 2009. They noted, “Thanks to not being invited to today’s secret Chrysler future product event, we’re not covered by any embargoes. Good. Because that means we’re able to tell you all about Chrysler’s future product plans…today! … Remember to thank Chrysler PR [...]

Chrysler sales plummet in November; Dodge still strong brand

Chrysler sales plunged 47.1 percent in November as tight credit and consumer concerns about the economy took a toll on the entire industry. Compounding the matter was buyer uncertainty about the future of Chrysler and the other American automakers. In its loan request to Congress, General Motors cited a study by CNW Marketing Research that [...]

Jeep starts building Jeep J8s in Egypt

Chrysler LLC and the Arab American Vehicles Company today announced the launch of the Jeep J8 military, commercial, and agency utility vehicle.

Unveiled at the 2007 Defence Systems and Equipment International military trade show in London, the Jeep J8 is available as a two-door with an extended pickup bed, or as a four-door. It will be [...]