If you are a Dodge Durango or Jeep Liberty owner, be aware that your vehicle could possibly be rounded up in a recall issued by Chrysler for almost a half million automobiles.
“Chrysler “Group said on Friday it would recall almost half a million vehicles, including recent models of the Jeep Liberty and Dodge Durango after […]

Ford, GM, and Chrysler are stuck with SUVs
Oh, if only they had looked ahead.

Half a decade ago, the sport-utility craze was in full force. The three large automakers based in Detroit were reeling with delight, while their strategists were planning ahead for new and better SUVs and heavy-duty pickup trucks.

With Japanese automakers having spent the […]

The auto-giant may have reason to smile
We’re all pretty much in limbo when it comes to the American auto industry. We want the companies to do well and succeed, because we’ll end up with less competition and higher prices, and a drop in GDP, if they fail.
But, with recent news from Ford and […]

Two rivals will join forces on new minivan
If you thought automotive news was boring, you haven’t been keeping up with all that has been happening lately.  It was just announced that VW will design the interior of Chrysler’s next minivan.
The minivan will be based on the next-generation Dodge and Chrysler minivan platform, but VW will […]

Car Buyers Won’t Purchase From a Shaky Company
When Daewoo folded years ago, many customers were left with cars they were still financing that could not be fixed when they stalled because parts were not available.  Warranty’s purchased from the manufacturer were voided and the buyers were left to bear the burden of a car that […]

2005-2006 Auto Sales Come With Several Key Bonuses
Because new car sales are slumping, Chrysler is adding some hot add-ons to most new cars it sells. 
Popular cars like the Dodge Charger are excluded.
DaimlerChrysler’s Chrysler division on Thursday said it was raising its customer incentives and offering buyers more than $2,000 worth of free gasoline in […]

Ailing Mitsubishi Loses Chrysler’s Millions
In a surprising move, Monday saw a complete unloading of Chrysler’s Mitsubishi stake.  Despite a small climb in quarter 3, Mitsubishi remains 26% down for the year. 
Both companies say their strategic partnerships will continue, but a high-level resignation from the Chrysler board by a Mitsubishi exec may not bode well […]

Chryler, Dodge, and Jeep cut the term of their manufacturer’s warranty coverage for 2006 models
If you want to get the 7 year/70,000 mile manufacturer’s Powertrain coverage on your new Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep you will have to buy a 2005 model. Starting with the 2006 models the coverage will be limited to their 3-year/36,000 mile […]