AutomotiveNews reportedly spoke with Fiat SpA. executive Mauro Pierallini and learned that the Italian make revised its latest small car platform to increase its versatility in the name of streamlining production. Pierallini is the head of product development for Fiat’s Middle East, Africa, and Europe regions. The revised small car platform was first reworked to [...]
At the 2012 Paris Motor Show next week, Jeep will showcase three special-edition models that it hopes will enhance the brand’s presence in Europe. The three special-edition models include the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, the Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Compass. The 468 horsepower Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Limited Edition is exclusively available in Bright White [...]
For a while now, we’ve been hearing the Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne is deciding on just one minivan for the group’s brands (between the Chrysler Town & Country and the Dodge Grand Caraven) and on what to do with the Jeep Compass. The verdict is in – Marchionne has decided that the Jeep [...]
In 2011, Jeep sales jumped 44 percent in the United States – with each Jeep model up more than 30 percent – while industry sales rose 11 percent. Jeep is now trying to keep that momentum going with special-edition versions of its lineup. Following a overwhelmingly positive response to the recently introduced stealthy looking Jeep Grand [...]
At this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Jeep will be releasing a Grand Cherokee “production-intent sports concept” that features an eye-catching exterior, a new Jeep Compass “production-intent concept” and a Jeep Wrangler Mountain special-edition with new styling as well. The Grand Cherokee model gets a unique set of black 20-inch wheels in a gloss finish, black [...]
Joining the Dodge Dart GTS 210 and the Fiat 500 Stinger this morning to celebrate Mopar’s 75th anniversary was the Jeep Compass True North model. Created by Mopar, the package improves the off-roading capabilities of the Jeep Compass. The package will be available to order from Mopar in the fall. Check out more news on [...]
For the 2013 model year, a new Dodge Avenger, Jeep Comapss and Liberty, and a Chrysler 200 all have new versions being released. It has recently been released that they will all be sharing the underpinning of the 2013 Dodge Dart Compact U.S. Wide platform. The CUSW platform is actually a bigger version of the [...]
Along with Alfa Romeo, Fiat Group’s other global brand in the alliance is Jeep. At a recent investor presentation in Germany, Fiat unveiled some future product plans for Jeep, most of which we’re already pretty aware of. Under the plan, Jeep will expand its portfolio beyond the current one consisting of the Compass, Liberty, Patriot, [...]
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 [...]
Chrysler Group LLC announced that it is recalling 11,351 units across its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep brands due to an incorrectly installed steering column. The recall involves the 2011 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Compass and Jeep [...]
