Nader group wants NHTSA to investigate Grand Cherokees

The Center for Auto Safety, a nonprofit group founded by Ralph Nader, is calling for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to launch an official investigation of the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel tank.
The consumer group charges the Grand Cherokee’s fuel tank extends below the rear bumper and doesn’t have adequate protection in the [...]

New 2010 and 2011 models will be delayed

Bankruptcy and balky suppliers are likely to delay the introduction of new models for the 2010 and 2011 model years.
Testifying at a bankruptcy hearing in Manhattan, Frank J. Ewasyshyn, Chrysler’s executive vice president of manufacturing, said model break will be delayed when production is resumed to allow the completion of vehicles on the lines at [...]

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 [...]

Jeep unveiling set for New York Auto Show

Chrysler is expected to unveil the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the 2009 New York Auto Show on April 8 at 10 am; the company will be broadcasting the unveiling by satellite. Also rumored is the launch of the 2010 Chrysler 300C.

The show will be open to the public from April 10th through April 19, [...]

Chrysler February sales beat forecasts

Sometimes victory is defined simply by not losing as badly as everyone else. Chrysler had one of those victories in February. Even though its own sales were down 44 percent, Chrysler came in ahead of General Motors and Ford, where sales were even worse. In fact, Chrysler no longer has the worst year-to-date (YTD) sales [...]

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 [...]