| All-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee Now Powered by New 3.0-litre Turbo Diesel Engine |
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18 January 2012
Legendary Jeep® Capability
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| Jeep® Wrangler: a New Heart, the Same Soul |
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18 January 2012
Jeep® Wrangler – the most capable and iconic vehicle in the world – now becomes even more capable both on- and off-road, courtesy of an all-new, more fuel-efficient and more powerful 3.6-litre V-6 petrol engine and a five-speed automatic transmission – both of which it shares with the award-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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| Eleven 2012 Chrysler Group LLC Models Named Top Safety Picks by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety |
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23 December 2011
Latest testing by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) names 11 Chrysler Group models as Top Safety Picks for 2012
' Dodge Journey and Avenger Top Safety Pick four straight years
' Eight other 2011 models return as Top Safety Picks
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| Chrysler Group LLC Reports November 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 45 Percent; Best Year-Over-Year Sales Gain This Year. |
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13 December 2011
Chrysler Group LLC reported U.S. sales of 107,172, a 45 percent increase compared with sales in November 2010 (74,152 units), and the best year-over-year sales gain this year.
Chrysler Group’s 45 percent sales increase was driven by retail sales that were up 51 percent. November was the sixth-consecutive month of sales gains of at least 20 percent. For the 10th month this year, Chrysler Group sales have beaten the average industry sales increase.
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| New Diesel engines for 2011 Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
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3 November 2011Jeep® continues to refine the successful Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited formula by combining legendary, benchmark capability with a new 2.8L Diesel engine and an all-new interior for 2011 that delivers rich styling with significantly upgraded touch surfaces, occupant comfort and versatility, plus a premium appearance – courtesy of an all-new body-colour hardtop for the popular Sahara model.
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| US Consumer Reports: Jeep® brand most reliable, Dodge and Chrysler also gain |
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27 October 2011
Consumer Reports Magazine yesterday announced the results of its annual survey and said that the Jeep brand has risen to become the most reliable US domestic model. The Chrysler and Dodge brands also recorded gains.
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| Winner of the Jeep Wrangler Sahara 70th Edition - Zirk van Niekerk |
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5 October 2011
Trent Barcroft, CEO of Chrysler South Africa today handed-over the Jeep Wrangler Sahara 70th edition 2Dr 3.8L V6 to Zirk van Niekerk at Chrysler Jeep Dodge Constantia Kloof, Sandton. Zirk entered the Jeep 70th anniversary test drive competition at the dealership after taking a Jeep for a test drive.
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| Chrysler South Africa September Sales highlights – Jeep Wrangler all time sales record |
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4 October 2011
Chrysler South Africa reported September 2011 sales of 695 units, a 55 percent increase compared with sales in September 2010 (447 units). The Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands all posted sales increases in September.
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| Jeep® supports PinkDrive |
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4 October 2011
Chrysler South Africa is joining forces with PinkDrive in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. CSA is sponsoring a Jeep Wrangler wrapped in digital pink camo for this great cause. The pink Jeep can be seen at numerous events that will be taking place throughout South Africa from September 2011 and will include media launches, sports events, high coffees, a lunch and a "Shout for Cancer" Concert.
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| Winner Of The Jeep Wrangler Sahara |
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3 October 2011
Chrysler SA congratulates ZIRK VAN NIEKERK who is the lucky winner of a Jeep Wrangler 2dr 3.8L V6.
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| Win A Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition With DSTV |
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3 October
To celebrate the launch of the brand new movie channel Studio Universal and the release of the Fast Five DVD and Blu ray release, DSTV in conjunction with Studio Universal and Universal Home Entertainment are offering one lucky subscriber the chance to win a brand new Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition.
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| Chrysler Brand’s 2011 Super Bowl Commercial ‘Born of Fire’ Takes Home Five Awards at the Cannes Lions 58th International Festival of Creativity |
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27 June 2011
The Chrysler brand’s 2011 Super Bowl commercial, ‘Born of Fire,’ was honored with five awards at the Cannes Lions 58th International Festival of Creativity held in Cannes, France.
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| Chrysler Town & Country, known locally as the Chrysler Grand Voyager and Dodge Challenger Earn Segment Awards for Initial Quality From J.D. Power and Associates |
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27 June 2011Chrysler Town & Country, known locally as the Chrysler Grand Voyager and Dodge Challenger Earn Segment Awards for Initial Quality From J.D. Power and Associates
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| Chrysler Group LLC Completes Refinancing and Repays U.S. and Canadian Government Loans in Full |
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24 May 2011
More than six years ahead of schedule, Chrysler Group fulfills promise to taxpayers and repays original government loans totaling $6.7 billion, in addition to $1.8 billion of interest and other consideration
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| Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition |
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17 May 2011
Chrysler South Africa launches a special edition of the popular Dodge Caliber – the Mopar Edition.
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| Ward’s Auto Announces the 10 Best Car Interiors of 2011 |
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Like every year, Ward's AutoWorld magazine picks the best interiors the automotive industry has to offer. For 2011, the publication chose the 10 best interiors after editors analysed 51 vehicles that were all-new or featured significantly upgraded interior.
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| JEEP SUPPORTS 2011 PARYS - DE AAR ADVENTURE RALLY |
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17 March 2011Chrysler South Africa through its Jeep division is again supporting the annual Parys - De Aar Adventure Rally, which is held from 19 to 23 March.
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| CHRYSLER SOUTH AFRICA SETS AUTOMOTIVE BENCHMARK |
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16 March 2011The re-launch of Chrysler South Africa’s jeep website has caused excitement not only locally but globally as well. One-click easy navigation function reaches all the important information with far more simplicity and much less irritation.
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| Chrysler South Africa Celebrates Excellence |
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19 February 2011Chrysler South Africa held its annual Sales Champions and Dealer of the Year Awards Banquet in conjunction with Madame Zingara’s Theatre of Dreams on Saturday, 19 February 2011 at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg.
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| All-new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee |
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2 February 2011Culmination of 70 years iof heritage. The Inventor of the SUV Hits The Sweet Spot of Real-world Capability and On-road Refinement.
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| WHEELS FOR WHEELS CAMPAIGN 2010 |
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10 November 2010More than a hundred and thirty (130) wheelchairs have been donated by Chrysler Jeep Dodge Century City (CJDCC) in the past five years! The visionary Wheels for Wheels campaign is now in its fifth year and continues to bring mobility to those in need throughout the Western Cape.
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| Chrysler Group LLC Reports September 2010 U.S. Sales Increased 61 Percent |
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4 October 2010
Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 100,077, a 61 percent increase compared with sales in September 2009 (62,197 units).
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| Chrysler Group LLC Reports August 2010 U.S. Sales Increased |
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2 September 2010
Chrysler Group LLC yesterday reported U.S. sales of 99,611 units, a 7 percent increase compared with sales in August 2009.
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| Jeep® Patriot Sales record |
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1 September 2010
The big little Jeep Patriot has achieved the 118 sales mark in South Africa during the month of August 2010. It also represents one of the highest Patriot sales months achieved anywhere in the International markets outside of NAFTA.
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| Jeep ® Wrangler Unlimited 3.8L Auto “Mountain Edition" |
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18 August 2010
Chrysler South Africa has extended the best selling Jeep range by adding one special addition, namely, the Jeep Wrangler Mountain. This derivative adds to the comprehensive range of Jeep product already available in South Africa.
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| Chrysler Group LLC Reports Financial Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2010 |
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9 August 2010
Chrysler Group Achieved a Positive Operating Profit of $183 Million in the Second Quarter and Positive Cash Flow of $474 Million, Further Strengthening Cash Position to $7,841 Million as at June 30, 2010
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| Big Day: Presidential Visit to Chrysler Group LLC’s Jefferson North Assembly Plant |
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30 July 2010
To roaring cheers, more than employees at Chrysler Group LLC’s Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit welcomed President Obama to the home of the all-new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee today.
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| The One Millionth Vehicle Rolls off the line at Chrysler Group LLC's Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant |
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28 July 2010
999,998; 999,999; one million! Chrysler Group LLC's Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant (BAP) passed a significant milestone on the morning of July 28, 2010, when the one millionth compact vehicle currently produced at the plant rolled off the assembly line.
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| Jeep® Grand Cherokee 2011 |
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Internationally, news has broken of the first production of the new 2011 Grand Cherokee LHD (Left Hand Drive). This all new Jeep offers timeless design and innovative engineering. The Grand Cherokee redefines the SUV industry with the perfect mix of off-road capabilities and on on-road refinement for a premium driving experience.
The Grand Cherokee will be launched into the South African Market during the first quarter of 2011.
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| Chrysler Group LLC Reports April 2010 U.S. Sales Increase of 25 Percent |
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4 May 2010
Chrysler Group LLC today reported a U.S. sales increase of 25 percent, the best year-over-year percentage sales improvement for the company in almost five years. In addition,
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| Chrysler Group LLC and NASA to Share Knowledge on Advanced Technologies |
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14 April 2010Chrysler Group LLC and NASA today announced a three year alliance to share information related to advanced technologies in several areas of mutual interest. The alliance allows Chrysler Group and NASA to tap into existing and emerging space exploration and automotive technologies. The shared knowledge will be used in their respective activities.
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| Chrysler Group LLC to Develop New Fiat 500 Electric Vehicle for the United States |
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22 March 2010
New Fiat 500EV demonstrates benefits of Chrysler Group and Fiat Group alliance
Zero-emission Fiat 500EV provides an environmentally friendly, clean, quiet driving experience freeing customers from escalating fuel costs and costly oil changes.
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| Jeep® Wrangler at 70 hits 100 |
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1 March 2010
The iconic Jeep Wrangler has achieved the 100 sales mark in South Africa during the month of February 2010. This represents the highest sales yet achieved in one month by this iconic 4x4 hero. This milestone was achieved on the back of robust sales across all three of Chrysler South Africa's brands - Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.
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| Chrysler Group LLC Continues Trend of Improving Sales |
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2 February 2010
Chrysler Group LLC today announced January U.S. sales data continues to show improvement, following two quarters of increasing share. The popular Dodge Journey, which in 2010 delivers more excitement, functionality and value, posted year-over-year gains for the third consecutive month.
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| JEEP® BRAND BROADENS VEHICLE LINEUP WITH A NEW MODEL |
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8 January 2010
Further expanding the iconic Wrangler brand's reach, Jeep delivers another high-impact, limited-edition model with the Jeep Wrangler Mountain edition.
The Jeep Wrangler Mountain edition is based on the Wrangler Sport S package, and is available in Wrangler Unlimited 4x4 models.
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| Four Wheeler Magazine Editors Name Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon Best 4x4 Vehicle of the Decade |
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7 January 2010
Four Wheeler magazine editors have named the Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon and Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon the Best 4x4 Vehicle of the Decade, while calling out the four-door Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon as the decade's most significant 4x4 vehicle.
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| 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR recaptures lap record at Leguna Seca |
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25 November 2009
The Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team from Chrysler Group LLC arrived at Laguna Seca raceway today on a mission – to recapture the production car lap record at the world-renowned road course in Monterey, California.
Mission accomplished.
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| Chrysler Group LLC business plan 2010 - 2014 |
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5 November 2009
Chrysler Group LLC, parent company to Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd, importers of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles as well as MOPAR parts and accessorries, held a comprehensive press conference yesterday at their Auburn Hills headquarters in Michigan.
The Group divulged an unprecidented detailed future five-year plan including both business and product aspects going forward to 2014.
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| Chrysler Group LLC announces production of mini-vans for International markets |
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10 September 2009
Chrysler Group LLC, parent company to Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd, announced that the company's Windsor Assembly Plant is once again producing minivans for international markets after a brief shutdown period.
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| Chrysler South Africa scores highly in dealer satisfaction survey |
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The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) this week released the results of the 2009 Dealer Satisfaction Survey and Chrysler South Africa’s dealers did not disappoint. The results were presented at a gala award ceremony held in Sandton and attended by prominent industry players.
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| Dodge Viper SRT10 Will Live On |
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7 July 2009
Chrysler Group LLC, parent company to Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd, announced today that production will continue for the legendary Dodge Viper SRT10.
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| Chrysler SA staff support a needy cause |
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29 June 2009
Staff and management of Chrysler South Africa recently raised R5 100 to donate to a worthy cause as part of their social responsibility efforts for 2009. The chosen charity was the Walter Sisulu Paediatric Cardiac Centre
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| Chrysler SA rolls out improved Mobi-sites |
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25 June 2009
Chrysler South Africa recently went live with their 2nd generation websites for the mobile phone user. The sites offer a brief model overview for each brand including an image gallery, with high quality images.
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| Chrysler Group LLC announces production start at seven North American assembly plants |
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18 June 2009
Auburn Hills, Mich. - One week after finalising its global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it will resume volume production of vehicles with the start up of seven of its North American assembly plants the week of June 29, 2009.
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| Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance |
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10 June 2009
Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Group announced today that they have finalized their previously announced global strategic alliance, forming a “new" Chrysler that has the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete effectively on a global scale. The new Chrysler will begin operations immediately.
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| Chrysler announces Supreme Court allows transaction with Fiat to close |
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10 June 2009
Chrysler LLC announced today that the Supreme Court of the United States has lifted the stay on its transaction with Fiat, enabling the previously announced global strategic alliance, forming a vibrant new car company, to proceed. The transaction is expected to close shortly.
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| AutoWeek names Jeep® Wrangler as one of its coolest summer cars |
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10 June 2009
With the Northern hemisphere summer just around the corner, AutoWeek magazine, based in Detroit Michigan, named the 2009 Jeep Wrangler as one of its top 10 Coolest Summer Cars for 2009.
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| Chrysler South Africa retains sales momentum in 2009 |
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2 June 2009
Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd, importers of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles as well as MOPAR branded parts and accessories has continued its already impressive 2009 sales drive, recording 413 units for the month of May (421 including exports). Whilst this figure is down 16% compared to the same period last year, it represents a 50% better-than-market performance; the market decline for May is 34% year-on-year.
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| Court approves sale of Chrysler LLC operations to new company formed with Fiat |
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1 June 2009
Chrysler LLC today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, has approved its request to sell substantially all of its operations to Chrysler Group LLC, the new company formed in alliance with Fiat SpA.
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| Chrysler submits $448 million plan to the U.S. Department of Energy for the rapid development and manufacturing of electrified vehicles |
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27 May 2009
Chrysler LLC, parent company of Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd, today announced the company has submitted three proposals outlining a $448-million plan to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in order to rapidly bring Electric Vehicles (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid-electric Vehicles (PHEV) to market.
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| Chrysler SA dealer body grows |
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14 May 2009
Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd. importers of the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge range of vehicles as well as the Mopar range of spares has once again increased the footprint of its dealer body with the opening of a new dealership as well as plans for a further two in the coming months.
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| Chrysler museum launches new website |
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14 May 2009
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, situated on the Chrysler Auburn Hills campus in Michigan, Detroit has launched a new web site, providing easy online access to the museum’s programs, exhibitions and Chrysler heritage, with a new Web address: www.wpchryslermuseum.org.
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| Chrysler LLC and Fiat group announce global strategic alliance to form a vibrant new company |
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1 May 2009
Chrysler LLC, parent company of Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd, today announced that, as a result of the comprehensive restructuring plan agreed to by many of its stakeholders, it has reached an agreement in principle to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat SpA to form a vibrant new company. It will allow Chrysler and Fiat to fully optimise their respective manufacturing footprints and the global supplier base, while providing each with access to additional markets. Fiat powertrains and components will also be produced at Chrysler manufacturing sites.
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| Chrysler South Africa March 2009 sales |
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8 April 2009
Sales success continues in ever-declining market. Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd have once again bucked the SA motor industry trend with positive sales growth for the month of March.
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| Chrysler LLC forms strategic alliance for ENVI electric vehicle lineup |
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Chrysler LLC today announced one of its strategic partners and production battery supplier for the company’s first production electric vehicles. Chrysler LLC and A123Systems have signed an agreement for the supply of energy storage systems for Chrysler’s first-generation ENVI Range-extended Electric Vehicles and battery only Electric Vehicles. A123Systems is an American battery supplier with plans for a Michigan-based production facility.
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| Chrysler South Africa February 2009 sales |
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4 March 2009
Local subsidiary bucks industry sales trends
Zwartkop, Pretoria – In a volatile market that has seen sales of motor vehicles plummet over the past year, Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd, importers of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles, have bucked the trend with positive sales growth for the month of February. This is according to the latest NAAMSA figures published this week. CSA sold 360 units in February.
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| Chrysler LLC Viability Plan Submitted to The U.S. Treasury Department |
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17 February 2009
Chrysler LLC today submitted its viability plan to the U.S. Treasury Department, outlining the Company’s plans to: enhance its product lineup; complete its ongoing aggressive restructuring; and achieve cost reducing concessions from stakeholders. The submission outlines significant progress towards meeting the terms of the U.S. Treasury Department’s loan agreement related to achieving competitive costs and increasing fuel economy.
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| Chrysler ENVI – Plugged into the World |
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Company broadens its production-intent electric-vehicle portfolio
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| Fiat Group, Chrysler LLC and Cerberus Capital Management L.P. announce plans for a global strategic alliance |
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Fiat S.p.A., Chrysler LLC (Chrysler) and Cerberus Capital Management L.P., the private investment majority owner of Chrysler LLC, announced today they have signed a non-binding term sheet to establish a global strategic alliance.
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| Chrysler South Africa at the Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) |
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30 October 2008
Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Ltd will once again be showing off the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle brands at Africa’s premier internationally accredited automotive showcase at NASREC from the 30th October until 9th November 2008. The Johannesburg International Motor Show, formerly Auto Africa, is now in its 10th year. Chrysler, Jeep and, most recently Dodge, have been represented at each of these shows.
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| Chrysler South Africa to sponsor Mamelodi Sundowns |
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23 October 2008
Chrysler South Africa and Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants Mamelodi Sundowns have joined forces in a three year vehicle sponsorship deal. The Midrand based soccer team has chosen Chrysler and Dodge vehicles as their preferred mode of transport for the next 36 months.
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| Chrysler Jeep Dodge East Rand Mall |
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September 2008
Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge owners in the in the East Rand region of Johannesburg have a new dealership at which to purchase as well as service their Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicles.
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| All-new Dodge Journey - New cross-over provides room to grow |
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1 September 2008
Dodge has responded to the needs of the passenger car market, as well as those of individual drivers, and presents the all-new Dodge Journey: a global vehicle that meets changing demands by offering a unique combination of versatility and flexibility in a sporty, sexy package.
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| All-new Chrysler Grand Voyager |
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1 September 2008
Setting yet another new standard for the minivan segment
Chrysler Grand Voyager has dominated the Global MPV market since launch 25 years ago. The Voyager effectively invented the MPV category and with more than 12 million sales in the US and International, attest to Voyager’s staying power and on-going popularity. It remains the MPV benchmark, against which all other similar vehicles are measured.
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| 2008 Chrysler Voyager earns top safety ratings |
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27 August 2008
The all-new 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager earned “good” ratings, the highest ratings available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in both frontal offset and side crashworthiness tests.
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| Chrysler 300C wins class in 2008 Total Economy Run |
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28 July 2008
Proving that driving a large V8 powered vehicle does not necessarily mean equally large fuel bills, the Chrysler 300C 5.7l V8 HEMI won Class G in its maiden attempt at this year’s Total Economy Run held this past weekend in the challenging roads of Mpumalanga.
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| Chrysler and Nissan confirm new OEM product agreements |
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18 April 2008
Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced two new agreements for the supply of products between both companies. In January, Nissan agreed to supply Chrysler with a new car based on the Nissan Versa sedan for limited distribution in South America on an Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) basis in 2009.
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| Jeep economy record |
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Fuel economy enthusiasts drive from London to Berlin on single tanks of fuel…and then keep going!
Fuel consumption of less than 4.3l/100 km achieved in Jeep® Compass and Patriot
Distance of 1 124 km traveled through six countries on marathon fuel economy challenge
Couple achieves record SUV distance on single tank of fuel
Drivers achieve more than 50 % improvements over rated fuel economy on both vehicles on independent drive
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| Chrysler Sebring goes to the gym |
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29 February 2008
Introducing the 2008 Chrysler Sebring 2.7l Limited
Following hot on the heels of its convertible sibling, Chrysler South Africa is supplementing the Sebring range with its flagship 2.7l Limited featuring an all-new V6 engine.
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| All-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited |
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29 February 2008
Chrysler is raising the roof on the convertible segment, introducing the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited. The completely redesigned Sebring Convertible offers something no other convertible on the road can: Chrysler’s sleek and elegant design, performance with excellent fuel efficiency, a spacious interior that comfortably seats four adults and enough room in the boot even when the top is down.
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| Chrysler LLC's World Engine plant receives Shingo Award for Excellence in Lean Manufacturing |
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12 February 2008
The Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) facility in Dundee, Michigan, which produces fuel-efficient engines for Chrysler products, has been awarded the 2007-2008 Shingo Silver Medallion for operational excellence
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| Chrysler and Dodge minivans take home 2008 International Car of the Year (ICOTY) Awards |
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18 January 2008
Chrysler LLC’s “family rooms on wheels” have been awarded the motor industry’s highest honors. For the first time in the award’s history, the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country (Grand Voyager in South Africa) and its USA only Dodge Grand Caravan sibling captured all of the votes for best minivans in the 2008 International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY), leaving no room for third-place contenders.
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| Chrysler to Connect with new level of Advanced Wire-less Technology |
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18 January 2008
Chrysler LLC announced at the North American International Auto Show this week that it is working aggressively to develop an advanced, in-vehicle wireless communications system that provides increased security and convenience, and goes beyond what systems currently available provide.
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| 2008 Chrysler LLC Concept Vehicles |
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15 January 2008
Seamless advanced technology meets stunning, emotional design. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology taken to new level:
• Chrysler ecoVoyager concept
• Jeep® Renegade concept
• Dodge ZEO concept
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| 2008 Jeep® Renegade concept |
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15 January 2008
BLUETEC diesel range extended electric vehicle in fun, open-air, sustainable design package.
A Jeep® concept vehicle, the Renegade is a sporty, “minimised” two-seater ideally suited for the all-weather fun of dune-surfing or rock-crawling.
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| 2008 Dodge ZEO concept |
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15 January 2008
Battery electric vehicle technology in expressive “2+2” Dodge sports car style.
The 2008 Dodge ZEO -- Zero Emissions Operation – concept vehicle is a four-passenger, all-electric, “2+2” sport wagon that embraces the bold, emotional characteristic of the Dodge brand.
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| 2008 Chrysler ecoVoyager concept |
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15 January 2008
Elegant luxury design coupled with advanced hydrogen fuel cell range-extended eElectric vehicle technology
Chrysler’s concept for 2008 – the ecoVoyager – marries an elegant American design with fuel cell Range-extended Electric Vehicle technology.
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| Chrysler LLC achieves record sales outside North America with best year ever |
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14 January 2008
Chrysler achieved record sales outside North America in 2007, outselling any previous year in the Company’s history. This was an increase of 15 % compared with total year sales in 2006, and set another record for the company with more than two and a half years of consecutive month-over-month sales growth.
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| Chrysler Chairman and CEO Expresses Confidence in Chrysler's Operations, Products, Finances and Employees |
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26 December 2007
There have been several recent media reports that have painted an inaccurate picture of Chrysler LLC’s current financial position. Therefore, the management of Chrysler and our parent company, Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., felt it imperative to correct the record since such misinterpretations and misperceptions are misleading and could leave the wrong impression in the minds of investors and other interested parties.
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| Seven 2008 Chrysler Vehicles Earn Five Stars In Government Crash Tests |
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10 December 2007
Five stars earned for frontal- and side-impact crash protection for Jeep® Liberty, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Town & Country
Auburn Hills, Mich. - The 2008 Jeep® Liberty, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2008 Dodge Caliber, 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2008 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country received the U. S. government’s highest safety ratings for frontal- and side-impact crash protection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| New 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI® Hybrid and Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid |
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22 November 2007
Chrysler LLC’s First Production Hybrid Vehicles
Chrysler and Dodge are bursting onto the hybrid scene in a big way at the 2007 Los Angeles auto show.
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| Even More Viper Venom! |
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22 November 2007
The latest addition to Chrysler LLC's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) family of performance vehicles, the all-new, 450 kW 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is a street-legal Viper engineered to dominate on the race track.
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| Walter P. Chrysler museum and shop |
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22 November 2007
If you are a car fanatic, have dollars to burn and happen to be in Auburn Hills, Michigan, a visit to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum is a must. Along with a collection of some of the most influential cars of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, the museum also boasts a shop offering a variety of unique gifts and collectibles.
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| Chrysler LLC reveals lineup of ‘Tricked, Tuned and Customised’ Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles for the 2007 SEMA show |
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2 November 2007
Chrysler will debut eight ultra-customised Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show, the annual showcase of technology, trends and products representing the $36.7 billion automotive parts and accessories industry. The SEMA show is held annually in Las Vegas.
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| Chrysler promotes alternative fuels |
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23 October 2007
Chrysler LLC in Detroit has taken its promotion of alternative fuels a step further this year by planting soybeans at its vehicle test centre at the Chelsea Proving Grounds in Michigan.
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| Chrysler South Africa – Sales highlights, September 2007 |
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17 October 2007
Zwartkop, Pretoria – Sales of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles in South African are bucking the downward trend in the market by showing an increase of 7 % to 538 units in September. The year-to-date sales have additionally grown to 5 492 units, an increase of 16 % over the same period last year. And this is in a market that has shown significant decline over the past few months.
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| Chrysler Names James E. Press Vice Chairman and President |
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7 September 2007
Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli today announced the appointment of James Press as Vice Chairman and President. Press will now be responsible for North American Sales, International Sales, Global Marketing, Product Strategy, and Service and Parts for Chrysler LLC.
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| Chrysler Continues Its International Expansion |
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7 September 2007
Chrysler’s international operations had its most profitable year ever in 2006, and the growth continues. Chrysler set a new record in June 2007 with 22,901 units sold outside North America, an increase of 21 percent over June 2006.
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| Pentastar Returns as Symbol for The New Chrysler |
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7 September 2007
The Pentastar, which for decades symbolized Chrysler Corporation, is back as the corporate mark for The New Chrysler.
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| THE NEW CHRYSLER MARKS ‘FIRST DAY’, LOOKS TO THE FUTURE |
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7 September 2007
The New Chrysler marked the “First Day” of a new era today by bringing back its Pentastar corporate logo and staging a celebratory rally for thousands of employees on the lawn outside its company headquarters
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| DaimlerChrysler closes transaction on transfer of majority interest in Chrysler to Cerberus |
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Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and Head of Mercedes Car Group: "Today 3 August 2007 marks a new chapter in the history of our company." Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting to decide on change of name on October 4, 2007.
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| All-new 2007 Jeep® Patriot |
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18 July 2007
Zwartkop, Pretoria – “Jeep Patriot is the fourth new Jeep model to be introduced onto the South African market, along with Commander, Compass, new Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited which have all been well received locally. This product offensive ties in with the numerous new offerings from Chrysler and Dodge over the last year. All in all, seven new cars have been introduced by the Chrysler Group”, says Guy Franken, brand manager at the Chrysler Group.
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| 2007 Chrysler Sebring - Offering more than ever before in mid-size segment |
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19 June 2007
The 2007 Chrysler Sebring arrives in the market at a time when fuel prices continue to fluctuate and consumer tastes shift to more fuel-efficient vehicles that have interior spaciousness, functionality, flexibility and unique features. With the all-new Sebring, the Chrysler brand is introducing another innovative vehicle that solidifies the brand’s standing as a leader in great design, purposeful technology and outstanding value.
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| Cerberus takes over majority interest in Chrysler Group |
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14 May 2007
The Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG has today decided, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, on the future concept for the Chrysler Group and the realignment of DaimlerChrysler AG. Completion of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals and Cerberus financing arrangements.
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| Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited Climbs Highest Volcano on Earth and Sets New Altitude World Record |
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5 April 2007
Seventy years after the first man climbed the world’s highest volcano, Ojos del Salado in Chile, two Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited vehicles set a new world record by climbing 6 646m to the volcano’s rim. The achievement, certified by Guinness World Records™, is not one that is likely to be easily beaten.
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| All-new 2007 Jeep Compass Grows Brand in a New Direction |
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16 February 2007
The Jeep brand is expanding into new territory with the all-new 2007 Jeep Compass Limited — a modern-styled Jeep vehicle that delivers fun, freedom, utility and Jeep 4x4 capability. Compass Limited also provides exceptional fuel economy, a long list of safety features and interior flexibility, all at a great value.
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| Dodge’s highly successful Caliber range extended |
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12 February 2007
Dodge Caliber, the car that redefined the entry-level vehicle market by combining high value with bold styling and five-star safety ratings, now comes with more power. A now familiar sight on South Africa’s roads, Dodge presents the Caliber R/T, with the more powerful 2,4l engine, thereby extending the model range to four powertrain options.
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| Jeep Commander goes diesel |
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31 January 2007
Jeep's first vehicle offering three-row seating for up to seven occupants, the popular Commander, is now available with Common Rail Diesel (CRD) power for the first time locally in Limited and Sport variants.
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| Chrysler Group extends warranty and maintenance plans |
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31 January 2007
All models feature three-year / 100 000km parameters.
DaimlerChrysler South Africa’s Chrysler division has announced two new major enhancements to their vehicle range locally. With immediate effect, all Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge models will feature a three-year / 100 000km warranty along with a switch from a service plan to a full maintenance plan for the same time period.
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| New Lifestyle Centre |
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New Lifestyle Centre for Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler Jeep Dodge and smart car. The state-of-the-art new Lifestyle Centre is the flagship for these brands in the Western Cape and one of the largest in the southern hemisphere.
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| DaimlerChrysler wins major Auto Africa awards |
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DaimlerChrysler South Africa scooped all the top awards for their passenger car and commercial vehicle stands at a recognition breakfast held on the last day of the Auto Africa motor show at NASREC.
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| 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 |
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The Chrysler 300C SRT8 is the first Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehicle to be powered by the 6,1 L HEMI V8. It exemplifies the SRT formula of all-around performance at a very attractive price, with expressive yet functional design, stunning performance and near-luxury refinement.
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| “Popping the cork” on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Cabrio |
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Dramatic interior and exterior design coupled with the ability to bring summer right into the heart of your car, takes the all-new, "too cool to categorise" Chrysler PT Cruiser Cabrio to new heights in 2006.
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| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser: A Refreshing New Look and a Power Boost for the Indelible Icon |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has been available on the South African market since 2000 and has always proved popular with customers desiring its unique combination of style, affordability and practicality, breaking the mould of the mid-size MPV “blobs on wheels”. Chrysler PT Cruiser is a car with true character’, said DaimlerChrysler South Africa’s Guy Franken.
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| Former graduates give back to their Alma Mater |
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DCSA's Gareth Joyce, hands over a commemorative Jeep key to the head of department and senior mechanical engineering representatives of the University of Witwatersrand at DaimlerChrysler South Africa's head office in Zwartkop, Pretoria.
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| Chrysler/Jeep Bryanston bursts onto the scene |
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Gather together a saxophonist, a pair of Latin American dancers, a lively four-piece band, a beauty queen and a rugby team and you have the makings of an evening of great entertainment, southern American style. Add to that an innovative new facility, excellent food and drink, enthusiastic staff and proud customers and you have the recipe for the biggest bash in Bryanston.
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| DaimlerChrysler South Africa once again scoops international marketing award |
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DaimlerChrysler South Africa’s Chrysler Jeep and Dodge Division has once again been acclaimed. Following on from their 2004 award for “Best Marketing Team in DaimlerChrysler Overseas (DCOS)”, Guy Franken has been awarded the coveted “DCOS Marketer of the Year 2005” trophy in a ceremony held at the Kempinski Gravenbruch Hotel, Frankfurt Germany, during the annual DCOS Marketing and PR conference.
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| Twice the fun at Camp Jeep SA 2005! |
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Alpine Heath, Northern Drakensberg – Following the sell-out success of the first-ever Camp Jeep South Africa in May 2004, Camp Jeep 2005 was twice as big in every respect. With more than 1200 guests and 422 Jeep vehicles taking part, KwaZulu-Natal's Northern Drakensberg was filled with more “go anywhere, do anything” spirit than ever before.
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| Jeep announces aggressive pricing for the new Grand Cherokee |
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Zwartkops, Pretoria – The Chrysler and Jeep division of DaimlerChrysler South Africa has announced pricing for the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, due for South African launch on 1 June 2005.
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| Chrysler and Jeep’s new East Rand Lifestyle Centre opens its doors |
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Boksburg, Johannesburg - Following on the success of the company’s first product specific brand campus in Umhlanga, the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge division of DaimlerChrysler South Africa is eagerly awaiting the next jewel in its retail crown – the Chrysler and Jeep East Rand Lifestyle Centre in Gauteng.
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| Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 arrives in S.A |
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Significantly, the new Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 was the first SRT-badged Chrysler Group vehicle to be introduced to markets outside North America and will be the first SRT Chrysler in South Africa when the first Roadster units are delivered to owners in June 2005. Coupe models will follow in July on a made-to-order basis.
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| NMI-DSM lauded as Chrysler and Jeep Dealer of the Year |
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Zwartkop, Pretoria - The Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge division of DaimlerChrysler South Africa recently announced its 2004 Dealer of the Year at a gala banquet held in Cairo, Egypt. The winning dealer, NMI-DSM Umhlanga, not only scooped the Chrysler and Jeep accolade, but walked away with the laurels in both the Mercedes Car Group and Mitsubishi Motors categories, making it a full house for the KwaZulu-Natal dealer franchise.
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| Dodge grabs South Africa by the Horns! |
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Dodge, a storied American automotive brand known for bold design, powerful and capable vehicles will become the third brand under the custodianship of the Chrysler and Jeep Division of DaimlerChrysler South Africa.
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| New 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 is Bad to the Bone |
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Pebble Beach, California, - There’s a new top dog in da ‘Hood! With an extra 63kW under the bonnet, the momentum continues for the Chrysler 300 and its legendary HEMI® engine. Today, the Chrysler Group revealed the new 313kW 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8, which arrives in US showrooms in the second quarter of 2005.
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| Jaw-dropping Chrysler Crossfire Roadster hits Convertible Crazy South Africa in time for Summer |
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July 2004
Less than a year after launching the Chrysler Crossfire Coupe, the Chrysler and Jeep Division of DaimlerChrysler South Africa delivers the new Crossfire Roadster to a South African market that adores open-top motoring.
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| South African Chrysler and Jeep Division lauded as DCOS Best Marketing Team 2004 |
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July 2004
Zwartkop, Pretoria – The Chrysler & Jeep Division of DaimlerChrysler South Africa has been recognised as DaimlerChrysler Overseas (DCOS) Best Marketing Team 2004.
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| Hundreds of Jeep® Owners Head for Big Five Country at Camp Jeep South Africa 2004 |
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May 2004
Camp Jeep South Africa is a new three-day gathering exclusively for Jeep owners and their families from across South Africa and will complement the Jeep Experience on an annual basis. This year’s event takes place from May 28-30, 2004.
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| Radical Jeep® Wrangler Extreme Sport – The perfect fix for adrenalin junkies |
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May 2004
It’s mind boggling what some people do for fun. They hurtle down hillsides on bicycles, parachute off buildings, scale rock faces, street luge down mountain passes, perform aerial acrobatics on off-road motorcycles… They even try out-run avalanches in kayaks, all in the name of adrenalin.
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| Chrysler claims top spot among supercars |
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January 2004
Chrysler has shocked the world with its revelation of a 400 km/h quad turbo V12 supercar, its first mid-engined sports car and the most advanced Chrysler built to date. And it's pegged for production.
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| New Concept Vehicles from the Chrysler Group |
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November 2003
The Chrysler Group will kick off the New Year in style when the 2004 North American International Auto Show opens its doors to the media on 4 January.
Concept vehicles for both the Jeep and Dodge brands will hint at a future design direction for the company while remaining true to the core values of each brand.
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| CHRYSLER TAKES AFFORDABILITY YET ANOTHER STEP FURTHER |
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June 2003
It’s never been more affordable to own a Chrysler PT Cruiser or Chrysler Neon. That’s the message from the Chrysler and Jeep Division of DaimlerChrysler South Africa, with the announcement of free fully comprehensive insurance, for one calendar year, on any new PT Cruiser or Neon purchased between 1 June and 31 August 2003.
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| JEEP(r) ACCENTUATES ITS APPEAL WITH NEW LOOK MODEL |
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May 2003
' Cherokee Red River Edition expands Jeep(r) appeal with unique exterior package
The Chrysler and Jeep Division of DaimlerChrysler South Africa announced a limited production Jeep Cherokee Red River Edition to further emphasise the best-of-both-worlds value proposition offered by the planet's 4x4 icon.
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| Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon: The Vehicle of Choice for Lara Croft, World Renowned Tomb Raider |
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May 2003
Lara’s unique vehicle (three were built for the film) boasts an array of functional modifications, such as a roll cage with grab bars, a skid plate with simulated HID lighting and an interior with specially designed gauges, shifters, instrument panel, console and door trim.
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| Chrysler Group's Dieter Zetsche Named Michiganian of the Year |
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May 2003
Dr. Dieter Zetsche, President and CEO of the Chrysler Group, has been named one of 12 ''Michiganians of the Year 2002'' by The Detroit News. The award is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the communities of Metro Detroit and the State of Michigan.
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| CHRYSLER / JEEP DIVISION DOMINATES SALES CCSI |
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Vehicle hand over gives division a significant advantage over competitors.
The Chrysler and Jeep Division of DaimlerChrysler South Africa dominated the official Proactive Insight 2002 Competitive Customer Satisfaction Index (CCSI) for Sales. The result follows on from the division's industry topping results in the mid-year survey, and represents a significant improvement over the 2001 results.
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| Chrysler Airflite Concept Debuts at 73rd Salon International de l’Auto in Geneva |
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March 2003
The Chrysler Airflite, the newest design statement from DaimlerChrysler, blends the passion of Chrysler design, the styling of a coupe and the practicality and function of a sedan to create a unique interpretation of the five-door hatchback.
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| Chrysler Group Unleashes Viper-Powered 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 |
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If it’s worth doing, it’s sometimes worth overdoing. So only Dodge could create the boldest, baddest and fastest full-size pickup ever, the Viper-powered 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10.
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| Jeep® Cherokee range bolstered with more engine options |
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The country’s best selling SUV range gains another sure fire winner
November 2002
Following the launch of the new Cherokee in 2001, Jeep® adds the entry level Jeep Cherokee 2,4-litre Sport to South Africa’s most successful sport-utility range.
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| Jeep® Wrangler for under R200 000 |
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The icon of Jeep® now available in Sahara and Sport derivatives
November 2002
With Jeep’s commitment to making its vehicles as affordable to the consumer as possible, the Sport specification Wrangler is now available for the 2003 model year at an introductory price of under R200 000.
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| Chrysler and Jeep Top Customer Satisfaction Index |
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Despite their remarkably young brand in South Africa, as well as fierce competition from entrenched manufacturers, Chrysler and Jeep have received top honours in the latest Proactive Competitive Customer Satisfaction Index (CCSI). This incredible achievement was for the 12-month period ending June 2002, and was in the passenger car sales index.
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| Chrysler and Jeep introduce ‘Pride-in-Product’ |
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Since Chrysler was integrated into Mercedes-Benz SA almost three years ago there has been little product information shared between employees of the two companies. To counter this, the Chrysler and Jeep Division recently hosted a ‘Pride-in-Product’ promotion to help instil employee pride in all DaimlerChrysler brands by increasing product knowledge company-wide.
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| Believe It Or Not! New Viper Takes On Air Force F-16 |
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Call it America's Ultimate Sports Car versus America's most agile jet fighter. Or Viper versus Viper. Either way, it was a breathtaking contest of 500 horsepower against high-flying afterburner thrust, as the new 2003 Viper SRT-10 challenged the United States Air Force's Lockheed Martin F-16 ''Viper'' in acceleration trials at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Ariz.
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| JEEP SHATTERS SPORT UTILITY SEGMENT RECORDS - AGAIN |
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The Jeep Cherokee was the top selling Sport Utility Vehicle in June with a segment record breaking 463 units sold. DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler and Jeep division topped the sector with a best ever month of 574 cars.
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| SOS Children’s Villages raise R500 000 at event sponsored by Chrysler |
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SOS Children’s Villages recently hosted a corporate gala event at the Johannesburg Country Club, with the Chrysler division as the primary sponsor.
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| Best sales ever for Chrysler and Jeep® |
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Despite increasing pressure on the South African vehicle sales environment, the Chrysler and Jeep division continue to shatter all their previous monthly sales records and pound the competition. The Chrysler group sold 1 246 vehicles in January representing a massive 56% improvement over any month in the divisions history.
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| Jeep’s reign as South Africa’s best-selling SUV brand continues |
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Jeep captured one third of April’s Sport Utility sales with a record breaking 508 cars. The newly introduced Cherokee continued its segment domination by out-selling its closest competitor by a factor of three.
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| Which models are South Africa's best buys? |
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Late last year, the CAR editors sat down to choose the Top 12 Best Buys for 2002in South
Africa. The all-new Jeep Cherokee came tops in the best compact SUV category.
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| Chrysler group steal the show with their ‘ready for production’ concepts |
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Chrysler always seems to surprise when its concepts are revealed at the many motor shows worldwide. This year, at the North American International Auto Show, Chrysler turned those dreams into reality by mixing its phenomenal concept vehicles with production versions of those cars that graced the international stages in previous years.
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| New powertrains for the Jeep® Grand Cherokee further strengthen the line-up of 2001’s best selling SUV |
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Combining the best of American automotive design with the finest of European technology has significantly increased the strength of the Jeep® Grand Cherokee line-up.
With the introduction of two new powertrains, the Jeep Grand Cherokee range now better satisfies the requirement for leading diesel engine technology and sustained high speed performance demanded by their drivers.
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| Jeep Wrangler Sahara breaks cover |
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To further the attractiveness of everyone’s favourite lifestyle accessory, Jeep have replaced the previous Sport specification Wrangler with the new,
top-end, Sahara trim level.
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| Africa charms International journalists |
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The first international launch in South African motoring history was staged by the Chrysler and Jeep Division in August last year to introduce the new Jeep Cherokee to the world’s media.
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| High performance models hot up Chrysler range |
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A new group known as Performance Vehicle Operations (PVO) has combined Chrysler groups speciality vehicle and motorsports know-how to form a division similar to the profitable high-end vehicle conversion group at Mercedes-AMG. However, in a bid to distinguish PVO products from their super-premium AMG counterparts, the Chrysler group is committed to a balance of value and performance in line with the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands.
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| Best Month Ever For Jeep |
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The recently introduced Jeep Cherokee was the top selling Sport Utility Vehicle in November with 266 units sold. DaimlerChrysler’s Chrysler and Jeep division topped the segment with a best ever month of 371 units.
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| CHRYSLER VOYAGER SETS NEW SOUTH AFRICAN RECORD |
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A new SA record was set recently when a standard Chrysler Voyager MPV was driven from Durban to Cape Town on a single tankful of diesel fuel.
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| Chrysler Team ORECA Success at Le Mans |
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Chrysler Team ORECA raced to fourth position at the 69th edition of the Le Mans 24 hours, the manufacturer's best result at the world famous Le Mans 24 hours since 1928. The Mopar 6-litre V8 powered Chrysler LMP, driven by Olivier Beretta, Karl Wendlinger and Pedro Lamy, crossed the line behind the winning Audis and Bentley and was immediately swamped by well-wishers who swarmed onto the grid to offer their congratulations.
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| Record sales of new Chrysler Voyager |
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240% increase in Voyager sales as consumers buy into Chrysler brand
The new Chrysler Voyager range, launched in South Africa a few weeks ago, captured at least 80% of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) sector in May by achieving an astonishing record sales level of 174 units, more than 240% higher than the previous record.
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| DaimlerChrysler Corporation files suit Against General Motors Corporation |
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DaimlerChrysler Corporation today confirmed that it had filed suit against General Motors Corporation for appropriating one of the world's most recognizable automobile features in order to enhance the appeal of GM's new Hummer sport utility vehicle. The lawsuit was brought to protect DaimlerChrysler's trademarked Jeep® grille design, which is protected by three federal trademark registrations and has been made famous through over 50 years of use on Jeep vehicles.
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| DODGE RETURN TO NASCAR |
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With great excitement, DaimlerChrysler is counting down the final days until Dodge joins the NASCAR Winston Cup Series at the 2001 Daytona 500 on February 18. The Dodge Motorsports program is expected to reach fans and customers through one of the biggest promotions in the sporting world, focusing a substantial portion of the brand's communications on one of America's most popular sports.
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| Cape Town hots up with Jeep Experience |
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Cape Town hots up with Jeep Experience
What is fast becoming the hottest invitation in town? It is the Touring Road Show that makes up the 'Jeep Experience.'
Cape Town is the latest city to live the off-road extravaganza, on the 25th of November 2000, over 600 people drove Jeep vehicles through a specially built 4x4 course constructed at the Durbanville Race Track.
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| Chrysler and Jeep Stand Awarded Silver Medal |
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With the huge draped Seattle skyline on the left and Sierra Nevada mountain range on the right the Chrysler and Jeep stand at Auto Africa 2000 was a huge hit with everyone who passed through it over the six days of the exhibition.
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| JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - THE MOST CAPABLE SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLE (SUV) EVER |
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The 2001 model year Jeep Grand Cherokee once again keeps Jeep vehicles at the forefront of the sport utility segment with new levels of luxury, refinement, performance, handling and innovation combined with robust, Rubicon-proven capability - the very essence of every Jeep vehicle.
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| JEEP CHEROKEE 4.0L PETROL AND 2.5 TURBO DIESEL CONTINUES TO IMPRESS |
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The 2001 Jeep Cherokee petrol engine model line-up features a more refined, cleaner and quieter Powertech 4.0 litre six cylinder motor introduced in the previous generation Grand Cherokee.
The redesigned in-line six-cylinder engine complies with U.S. low emission vehicle (LEV) requirements.
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| UNSURPASSED OFF-ROAD ABILITY OF JEEP WRANGLER CONTINUES IN 2001 MODEL LINE-UP |
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The 2001 Jeep Wrangler continues the tradition of more than 50 years of rugged off-road capability that has boosted this vehicle into an international icon.
As the direct descendant of the original 4 x 4 Jeep developed for the U.S. Army, the Wrangler features a host of modern-day advances that reinforce the core off-road prowess of the vehicle while enhancing on-road performance.
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| PT Cruiser purchasers will have long wait |
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Orders for 2001 model exceed Chrysler's assembly capacity
DaimlerChrysler AG has warned its dealers that it can't build enough 2001 Chrysler PT Cruisers to meet all the orders customers have made.
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| Car and Driver 10 Best Cars competition |
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This year saw the 18th annual Car and Driver ten best cars competition. This competition is open to any car, pickup, van or sport utility vehicle that meets certain criteria.
The cars must be regular production cars and fall under a price cap (calculated by taking the average new vehicle transaction price and multiplying it by two and a half.) They only nominate new or updated vehicles or vehicles that won places on last years ten best list.
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| Chrysler PT Cruiser Named North American Car of the Year |
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In a year of indecision, the ballots have been counted and the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser emerged as the clear winner for North American Car of the Year.
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| JOHANNESBURG MAN WINS USE OF A CHRYSLER NEON FOR TWO YEARS |
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Fausto Grassi of Johannesburg won the use of a Chrysler Neon LX for two years, in an innovative competition hosted by DaimlerChrysler Financial Services and Chrysler, at Auto Africa in October 2000.
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| Chrysler and Jeep Stand Awarded Silver Medal |
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With the huge draped Seattle skyline on the left and Sierra Nevada mountain range on the right the Chrysler and Jeep stand at Auto Africa 2000 was a huge hit with everyone who passed through it over the six days of the exhibition.
The Chrysler and Jeep division where awarded a silver medal from the shows organisers for the stand, which included a bridge overlooking the entire stand, huge backdrops behind the cars as well as a PT Cruiser Diner that served refreshments.
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| PT CRUISER NAMED CAR OF THE YEAR 2001 IN THE USA |
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The retro-styled Chrysler PT Cruiser - which recently went on sale in South Africa - has won Motor Trend magazine's 2001 Car of the Year award.
Now, in its 52nd year, the Motor Trend Car of the Year is one of the most respected automotive industry awards. This year it involved testing 21 all-new vehicles from the US, Japan, Germany, Sweden and Korea.
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| FIVE MODELS IN CHRYSLER VOYAGER RANGE |
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'The aspirational Chrysler Voyager range of luxury multi purpose vehicles (MPVs) boasts five models in South Africa, ranging from the Voyager 2.0 SE short wheelbase with manual five speed gear to the flagship, long wheelbase Grand Voyager LX.
All the models continue the tradition of offering luxurious, versatile and safe family travel in a spacious environment that has seen eight million Voyagers sold world wide in the last 15 years.
The Voyager range in southern Africa comprises the 2.0 Voyager SE - the only short wheel base vehicle in the family, Grand Voyager SE 3.3 litre, Grand Voyager SE 2.5 turbo diesel, Grand Voyager 3.3 LE and the luxurious Grand Voyager LX.
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| A CELEBRATION OF AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE, EMOTIVE DESIGN AND MODERN INNOVATION |
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser, a segment-busting vehicle that has broken the bounds of conventional car design and function comes to South Africa after having established a unique and powerful brand-building profile for Chrysler in the United States and Europe.
'The Cruiser has set the automotive world on its head by combining the romance of American automobile heritage with contemporary packaging that is unlike anything seen before,' says Guy Franken, Marketing Manager of the Chrysler division DaimlerChrysler SA.
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| 2001 CHRYSLER NEON - THE COMPLETE CAR AND MORE |
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The introduction of the performance Neon R/T sedan extends the reach of the Neon range beyond the highly successful Neon LX, and will attract new customers to the Chrysler brand.
''Chrysler's aggressive price positioning for the Neon LX has been a major contributor to the sales success of the vehicle,'' says Guy Franken, Marketing Manager of the Chrysler division. ''The Neon LX is a stylish, refined, medium-sized sedan offering exceptional price/performance benefits.
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| CHRYSLER RAISES LEVEL OF SMALL CAR SOPHISTICATION AND PERFORMANCE WITH THE ALL-NEW NEON R/T |
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The 2001 Chrysler Neon will set new standards for the small car market through superb combinations of style, value, roominess and performance.
Chrysler has extended the Neon range in South Africa with the addition of the 2001 Chrysler Neon R/T; a performance car that will extend the appeal of this stylish vehicle range to new sectors of the market.
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