October 1st, 2009 by DaveAdmin
The three Chrysler brands are getting further apart for 2010, starting with different incentive plans. At Dodge, prices have been cut, which the division hopes will raise demand without the need for strenuous rebates. Dodge is providing up to $2,000 in rebates on 2010 models, through November 2.
At Chrysler, buyers can choose between a [...]
September 16th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
Chrysler Group LLC today announced it will offer leasing for U.S. customers on all 2010 model year Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles through GMAC Financial Services.
“We are pleased to re-enter the leasing market so we can offer customers the opportunity to lease vehicles at rates competitive with the marketplace,” said Peter Fong, President and [...]
August 19th, 2009 by DaveAdmin
Chrysler is dropping its lifetime warranty from 2010 models, though it will remain on 2009 models. Instead, the company will provide a free 5 year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, which, instead of being transferable, is assigned to the car itself, so that anyone who buys a used 2010 Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep second-hand, third-hand, etc., [...]
August 13th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
Reacting to shortages caused by the popularity of the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), the Department of Transportation has approved rule changes that would allow vehicles in production but not yet delivered to qualify to the program.
Dealers would still need the Vehicle Identification Number to file a claim. As the VIN is assigned late in [...]
August 8th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
The success of the Car Allowance Rebate System, better known as cash for clunkers, is proving to have a downside: Chrysler is running out of some of its most fuel-efficient vehicles.
With as much as a $9,000 discount offered under Chrysler’s “Double Your CA$H for Your Old Car” promotion, consumers snapped up so many Avengers, Calibers [...]
August 6th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
After days of uncertainty, Senators rejected amendments from six Republicans and one Democrat and voted 60-37 to add $2 billion to the funding of the Car Allowance Rebate System, popularly known as “cash for clunkers.” The bill was identical to the House version, so the measure goes directly to President Obama who will sign it [...]
August 3rd, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
Chrysler Group is cutting the incentives on some models because dealers were running low on them after the late July feeding frenzy driven by the “cash-for-clunkers” program. The automaker is also dropping the “Double Your CA$H for Your Old Car” advertising message due to uncertainty about the continuance of the government incentive program.
The new advertising [...]