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2012 Fiat 500, Dodge Journey get recalled by NHTSA

2012 Fiat 500, Dodge Journey get recalled by NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has come across an issue with contaminated brake fluid, resulting in a recall of approximately 340 2012 Doge Journey and Fiat 500 models. Chrysler’s models can loose braking ability due to the contaminated fluid, a problem that came up at the Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico. “Some vehicles were [...]

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Chrysler overtakes FoMoCo in Canada as No. 1 light truck seller

Chrysler overtakes FoMoCo in Canada as No. 1 light truck seller

FoMoCo may be the No.1 pickup truck seller in the United States but Chrysler Group LLC recently overtook the Dearborn automaker as the biggest seller of light trucks in Canada this year. Sales of light trucks, which includes pickups, minivans and SUVs, grew twice as fast as total auto deliveries in Canada during the first [...]

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Fiat Freemont selling better-than-expected in Europe, Chrysler asked to boost production

Fiat Freemont selling better-than-expected in Europe, Chrysler asked to boost production

While you may think that the Dodge Journey isn’t something to brag about, the Italians, on the other hand, seem to love it. Fiat has asked Chrysler to increase production of the Freemont large crossover after the model sold better-than-expected in the European region. When the Fiat Freemont made its debut in Italy in June, [...]

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Consumer Reports tests eight Chrysler vehicles, says company’s cars are getting better

Consumer Reports tests eight Chrysler vehicles, says company’s cars are getting better

A test of eight Chrysler Group LLC vehicles by Consumer Reports has revealed that the company’s cars are getting better – however the level of improvement varies from car to car. Consumer Reports said that the Dodge Durango and the Dodge Charger have improved the most. “Both the V6 and V8 tested versions of the [...]

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Video: 2011 Dodge Journey ad shows you why you shouldn’t sit shotgun

Video: 2011 Dodge Journey ad shows you why you shouldn’t sit shotgun

In a new commercial for the 2011 Dodge Journey, Chrysler promotes its Uconnect System that lets you integrates everything you need into a single easy to use touchscreen. Now your music, travel destinations and even gas prices are all available at your fingertips, making one reconsider the responsibilities that come with riding shotgun. Click here for [...]

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Chrysler recalling close to 250,000 vehicles over sudden engine stalling

Chrysler recalling close to 250,000 vehicles over sudden engine stalling

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling a total of 248,437 model year 2010 minivans and crossovers due to a problem that can lead to sudden engine stalling. The models being recalled include 2010 model year Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan and the Dodge Journey that were produced between June 3, 2009 and August 17, 2010. [...]

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2011 Chicago: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T, 2011 Dodge Journey R/T make their debut in Windy City

2011 Chicago: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T, 2011 Dodge Journey R/T make their debut in Windy City

Ranging from minivans to muscle cars, the Dodge brand has introduced an entire lineup of new R/T performance models at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. The R/T model lineup now adds the Grand Caravan and Journey next to the existing Charger R/T, Challenger R/T and the Durango R/T. “We have customers who love cars, who [...]

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2011 Geneva Preview: Dodge goes on a Journey to Europe, becomes 2012 Fiat Freemont

2011 Geneva Preview: Dodge goes on a Journey to Europe, becomes 2012 Fiat Freemont

Fiat is embarking on a journey where it will start rebadging some Chrysler Group vehicles under its Fiat and Lancia brands. We’ve already heard numerous reports of Chrysler branded vehicles becoming Lancia vehicles on the other side of the Atlantic, but today CEO Sergio Marchionne is taking one Dodge vehicle and turning it into a [...]

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Chrysler recalls 150,000 Ram trucks and Dodge Journey vehicles

Chrysler recalls 150,000 Ram trucks and Dodge Journey vehicles

Chrysler today recalled nearly 150,000 trucks and SUVs to address problems including steering, air bag issues and the potential for its Ram trucks to stall. The Auburn Hills automaker is conducting three separate recalls to fix the issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. The first of the three recall covers about [...]

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Dodge Journey to be rebadged as the ‘Fiat Freemont’ in Europe

Dodge Journey to be rebadged as the ‘Fiat Freemont’ in Europe

The relationship between Chrysler Group and Fiat SpA is turning out to be a very beneficial one for both automakers. Latest reports suggest that Chrysler will stop selling the Dodge Journey in Europe and will rebadge the model for the market as a Fiat. The model will be called the Fiat Freemont and is a [...]

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