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Spy Shots: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee rides around in Michigan

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was spotted driving around in Michigan roads looking rather nice in a matte-black paint job with black wheels. We’re guessing this is just a prototype of the next-generation Grand Cherokee making rounds at local dealerships.
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Refresher: The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will [...]

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Chrysler to increase spending on rebuilding brand reputation

After five months of marketing darkness, Chrysler Group LLC is preparing to pump up their advertising this quarter and gradually increase the amount spent over the next few years says Automotive News. Starting next quarter, Chrysler Group will spend $100 for each vehicle sold at retail in the US, and eventually cap out their [...]

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Speaking today at Chrysler’s 5-year business plan conference, Jeep brand CEO Mike Manley said that the SUV brand will use Fiat-supplied platforms starting 2013. He said that Jeep will also eliminate the Patriot and Compass after 2012 and replace them with one C-segment vehicle based on a platform from Fiat.
Jeep is also planning a B-segment [...]

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More than 400 journalists, analysts, dealers and public officials are in Auburn Hills, Michigan today as Chrysler ’s CEO Sergio Marchionne outlines the company’s 5-year business plan. We’re gathering updates from Twitter and other sites around the web. Keep checking back for updates.

Paolo E. Ferrero, Senior Vice President Chrysler Powertrain says the new highly fuel [...]

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Jeep will be the only Chrysler Group brand sold outside of the U.S.

Just before October ended, The Wall Street Journal leaked some details from Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne’s 5-year business and product plan. The full plan in detail will be revealed on November 4.
According to people familiar with the plan, Fiat will also scrap Chrysler’s long-held plans for its brands outside of North America with [...]

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Chrysler to offer Mobile TV in its vehicles with up to 20 channels

Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it is the first automaker in the United States to offer live mobile TV to consumers in collaboration with FLO TV Auto Entertainment. The dealer-installed Mobile TV option will be offered from Mopar and will offer as many as 20 channels including college and professional sports, breaking news, children’s [...]

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Marchionne’s 5-year product plan gets early reveal, Fiat to cut most Chrysler’s models

Chrysler Group LLC’s new CEO, Sergio Marchionne, is scheduled to reveal his 5-year business and product plan to the media and analysts on November 4. However, The Wall Street Journal today released most of what Marchionne has will talk about next week.
According to the report, the plan relies heavily on vehicles from Fiat SpA, especially [...]

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Chrysler to present 5-year plan on Nov. 4th

Chrysler Group LLC, 20 percent of which is now owned by Fiat SpA, will present its 2010-2014 business plan on November 4 at its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
“Financial and strategic objectives will be presented to the financial community and the media,” spokesman Gualberto Ranieri said.
It was reported last month that Chrysler’s new CEO, Sergio [...]

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Chrysler creates ‘Ram’ brand, shakes up executive positions

As reported last month, Chrysler Group LLC confirmed today that it is splitting its Dodge brand into two different brands – the Dodge Ram Brand and the Dodge Car Brand.
“The brand-focused strategy has been refined further with the unbundling of the Dodge Brand which now consists of the Dodge Ram Brand and the Dodge Car [...]

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According to a report by the Detroit Free Press, Chrysler Group LLC plans on redesigning five models by mid-2011. The move will allow the company to rehire workers and schedule overtime, sources familiar with the matter said.
New CEO Sergio Marchionne says he wants facelifts in 18 months for the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, [...]

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