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Clint Eastwood Denies Political Slant In Chrysler Super Bowl Ad
By Chris Morran on February 7, 2012 4:15 PM
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Last year, people around the country cheered Chrysler's ad touting the phoenix-like rebirth of Detroit and American automakers. But it's an election year, so the car company's most recent TV spot, featuring Mr. Grizzle himself, Clint Eastwood, has been attacked by some as being propaganda for the Obama administration. More »
Jeep Mind Trick: There Is No Navigation System/Stereo In Your Car
By Laura Northrup on December 29, 2011 8:00 AM
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It doesn't matter that Steven is looking right at the sophisticated navigation system/stereo that came with his 2010 Jeep. It doesn't matter that the technicians at the Jeep dealership can see the system with their very own eyes. It's not there. Chrysler's records, based on his VIN, say that he doesn't have it, and they won't give him the upgrade disc needed to make it sync with his iPhone. You can't upgrade something that isn't there. More »
Man Buys Used Minivan From Thrifty Packed With $500K In Cocaine
By Chris Morran on November 14, 2011 12:30 PM
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When you buy a used car — especially one that used to be a rental vehicle — you shouldn't be shocked to find that the previous owner may have done a bit of work that wasn't fully disclosed. But there's a difference between a bit of Bondo and a half million dollars of cocaine stashed in the door panels. More »
Consumerist Talks To Jeep's CEO About Being The Most Reliable U.S. Auto Brand -- But Still Middle Of The Pack
By Meg Marco on October 26, 2011 1:15 PM
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Yesterday, our gearhead cousins at Consumer Reports released the results of their Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which had Jeep jumping up seven spots from the previous year to become the top-ranked domestic brand, though it was still #13 overall. Soon after this news came out, we got the chance to speak to Jeep CEO Michael Manley about this mixed blessing More »
Ford Falters, Chrysler Climbs In Consumer Reports' Annual Reliability Survey
By Chris Morran on October 25, 2011 1:45 PM
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Our corporate kin at Consumer Reports have released their Annual Auto Survey. And after years of solid showings by Ford on the reliability study, a trio of new models have weighed the automaker down, while Chrysler manages to inch up the ladder. More »
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How I Stopped A Jeep Dealership From Ripping Me Off
By Laura Northrup on September 15, 2011 2:00 PM
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We can't name the specific Jeep dealership where Andy recently brought his car, but can offer his story as a cautionary tale. His experience confirms what we all secretly fear while speaking to service representatives: anyone who doesn't source their own parts and have their own copy of the service manual is pretty much screwed. More »
300,000 Dodge & Chrysler Minivans Recalled For Possible Airbag Problems
By Chris Morran on August 4, 2011 3:15 PM
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Chrysler has recalled 300,000 model year 2008 Dodge Caravan, Chrsyler Grand Voyager and Town & Country minivans in the U.S. over concerns that the airbags on these vehicles could inadvertently deploy, which is hilarious in slapstick comedies but potentially deadly in real life. More »
More Chrysler Workers Suspended For Drinking During Work Hours
By Chris Morran on July 19, 2011 1:48 PM
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For the second time in less than a year, workers on Chrysler manufacturing lines have been caught on camera — and subsequently suspended for — drinking (and possibly smoking a controlled substance) during work hours. More »
Car Dealerships Adding Cafes, Beauty Salons & Other Gimmicks To Give Customers Something Different
By Chris Morran on July 14, 2011 1:15 PM
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In an attempt to rid U.S. consumers of the idea that domestic car dealerships are dreary, antiquated places with only a pot of burnt coffee to keep you awake while you wait in uncomfortable chairs, a growing number of car sellers are sprucing up their showrooms to keep potential buyers from running across the street to the cooler looking import lot. More »
Dodge Recalls 242,000 Ram Pickups Over Steering Concerns
By Chris Morran on July 13, 2011 1:45 PM
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Because they don't want you possibly smashing up your truck — or anyone else's vehicle — the folks at Dodge have issued a recall on more than 240,000 Ram pickup trucks over concerns about the tie rod assembly in the front steering system. More »
GM, Chrysler, Toyota Warn That Higher-Ethanol Gas May Void Warranties
By Chris Morran on July 5, 2011 3:30 PM
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Even though gasoline containing upward of 15% ethanol content (E15) hasn't come on the consumer market, the government has already finalized the labels that will be affixed to pumps carrying the fuel, a sign of E15 will likely make it to your local gas station at some point. Now Bloomberg reports that nine automakers, including GM, Chrysler and Toyota have warned regulators that putting E15 in your tank may void your vehicle's warranty. More »
Changing Dead Battery Kills Jeep's Stereo
By Laura Northrup on May 26, 2011 9:00 AM
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Bob somehow got the crazy idea in his head that when he changed the battery in his Jeep Liberty, the factory-installed 6-CD changer would not stop working. He and other Chrysler vehicle owners should have known better. Of course their stereos, made by Chrysler part supplier Mopar, couldn't handle a battery change. Since no one has any idea how to fix this issue, Bob had the choice to get the same system replaced for only $575, or go out and buy a significantly nicer aftermarket stereo for a lot less money. Hmm, what to do? More »
Chrysler Repays $7.6 Billion To U.S. And Canadian Governments
By Marc Perton on May 24, 2011 3:15 PM
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Chrysler today paid back $5.9 billion it had borrowed from the U.S. government, along with another $1.7 billion due to the governments of Ontario and Canada. No, Chrysler isn't suddenly flush from selling cars. The money to pay back the governments comes from bonds the automaker sold to banks and private investors last week. More »
Guy Who Tweeted Chrysler F-Bomb Blames Tweetdeck
By Ben Popken on March 17, 2011 2:00 PM
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The social media marketer whose f-bomb tweet on Chrysler's official Twitter account cost him his job and his firm the car maker's account blames his screwup on Tweetdeck, reports WXYZ. More »
Chrysler Fires Social Media Firm After Tweeting F-Bomb
By Ben Popken on March 10, 2011 4:00 PM
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Chrysler "will not renew" the contract of the social media firm whose employee sent out a cranky tweet ragging on Detroit drivers and using the f-word, AdAge reports. Why didn't they just make fun of it? Perhaps give out a coupon code for discounts on driving lessons for Detroit motorists? Because that would denigrate the serious hard work Detroit residents and the car industry in general have been putting into rebuilding, said Chrysler's Manager of Electronic Communications, Ed Garsten, on their blog: More »
Chrysler Tweets No One In Detroit "Knows How To F****** Drive"
By Ben Popken on March 10, 2011 12:00 PM
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Chrysler is in damage-control mode after its official Twitter account chirped, "I find it ironic that Detroit is known as the #motorcity and yet no one here knows how to f****** drive." Yeeks, that's gonna backfire. Screenshot of NSFW language inside. More »
Chrysler Recalls 250,000 Vehicles For Engine Stalling Issues
By Chris Morran on March 3, 2011 11:45 AM
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Proving that American car companies can make recall-worthy vehicles just as well as anyone else, Chrysler has announced a recall on a total of 250,000 vehicles from its Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country lines because the engine could stall out unexpectedly. More »
Toyota Allegedly Conspired To Keep Canadian Exports Out Of US -- Get A Piece Of The Class Action
By Ben Popken on January 26, 2011 11:00 AM
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If you bought or leased a new car in the Toyota family from Jan 1, 2001 to April 30, 2003, you could get some cash in a new class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges a conspiracy between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and the Canadian Automobile Dealer's Association (CADA) to keep Canadian car exports out of the states and raise prices for American consumers. More »
Chrysler To Invest $843 Million In Indiana Plant
By Chris Morran on November 23, 2010 12:14 PM
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One month after Chrysler announced it would invest $1 billion into a pair of Michigan plants, the car company has said it intends to put nearly that amount of money into its transmission plant in Kokomo, Indiana. More »
Consumer Reports 2010 Car Reliability Survey: Who Makes The Best Cars?
By Chris Morran on October 26, 2010 2:15 PM
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Our gear-head bros at Consumer Reports have published the results of their Annual Auto Survey and there's good news for General Motors, whose numbers showed considerable improvement. Still, no U.S.-based car makers were able to beat out either Honda or Toyota for reliability. More »
