Chrysler Reportedly Considering 300 V6 Diesel for the U.S.

With German automakers strengthening their diesel lineups in the United States, Chrysler is also considering adding an oil-burner to its U.S.-spec 300 sedan. Sourcing the engine wouldn’t be a problem, as the European version of the Chrysler 300, the Lancia Thema, is already available with a diesel unit as is the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee. Read more »

Dodge Mulling Camaro Z/28 Rival, Barracuda Reportedly Delayed

The unveiling of the Camaro Z/28, based on the latest incarnation of Chevrolet's muscle car, seems to have gotten Chrysler officials thinking. Their Dodge Challenger is currently far too heavy, and they feel that it can't compete with the more modern bow-tie sports car, or the much-improved latest Ford Mustang.

However, according to MotorTrend, a Z/28-challenger may be on its way, but it will require a lot of work on Chrysler's side, in order to make it happen, and to be competitive.

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Ford Leads the Way in Customer Loyalty – GM and Chrysler Are Close Behind

Ever since Japanese automakers began selling their endlessly-reliable and durable cars in the US (and around the world), domestic manufacturers began losing millions of sales. The trend had been going on for many years, but it seems that the Big Three US automakers are on the rebound in their home market. Read more »

Chrysler's New 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition Spot Guest Stars Iggy Pop

Designer John Varvatos and Detroit-rocker Iggy Pop are the stars of Chrysler’s new “Unboxing” commercial for the 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition that will arrive in dealerships this spring.

The 30-second spot shows the fashion designer taking delivery of the first of a total of 2,000 examples of the 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition models that will be produced. Varvatos then jumps in the car that bears his name along with a surprise passenger, Iggy Pop, who makes a cameo appearance in the commercial.

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2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition Heads to New York Auto Show

Chrysler has released information and photos on the 2013.5 200 S Special Edition model developed in collaboration with Detroit-based clothing manufacturer Carhartt.

Priced from $28,870 (€22,330), the 200 S Special Edition is powered by the 3.6-liter 283 horsepower Pentastar V6 engine and features exterior and interior customization packages that give it a more aggressive look than regular 200 models.

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Chrysler 200 Sedan Replacement to Launch in January, Says Report

The current Chrysler 200 sedan will give its place to a brand new model in January, next year, according to a report from Autoweek. The publication says it obtained internal Chrysler documents indicating that production of the 2014 model year version of the current 200 will begin in July this year and come to a quick end in the second week of January 2014. The documents don't mention anything about the 200's Dodge sibling, the Avenger. Read more »