tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61115954123693374742024-03-13T05:25:18.236-04:00Dixie Motor CompanyDixie Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334682375995984543noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111595412369337474.post-24780316169949656222014-12-19T09:43:00.002-05:002014-12-19T09:52:09.626-05:00Remember 2014 as Year of the Engine<br />
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In a year that saw fluid design shine
in alluring packages that ranged from stylish (think Chrysler 200) to
sexy (think Alfa Romeo 4C), engines stole much of the spotlight. Two
engines in particular: the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 and the 6.2-liter
HEMI® Hellcat V-8.<br />
Wanna make a gearhead grin? Mention either one. Both names now are
firmly entrenched in the automotive lexicon, having captured the
public’s imagination with unique versions of the same stories:
efficiency and power.<br />
With its highway-cycle rating of 28 mpg, the EcoDiesel transformed
the Ram 1500 into the most fuel-efficient vehicle ever tested in one of
the nation’s most vital segments. (According to WardsAuto.com, pickups
accounted for a 13.5% share of the growing U.S. market, and 1.6 million
vehicle sales through October, a 5.4% gain, year-over-year.)<br />
The milestone engine also helped the <a href="http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=16175&mid=70" target="_blank" title="Ram 1500 wins Green Car Journal Award">Ram 1500 win Green Car Journal’s prestigious Green Truck of the Year</a> award.<br />
On the power side, consider the drawing power of the EcoDiesel V-6. Its popularity prompted Chrysler Group to <a href="http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=16087&mid=70" target="_blank" title="Double EcoDiesel production">double its planned production of EcoDiesel-equipped Ram 1500s</a>.<img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-1548 size-thumbnail" src="http://blog.chryslergroupllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DG015_307CL-Copy-250x250.jpg" height="250" rel="250" width="250" /><br />
However, no engine – literally or figuratively – demonstrated the
level of power churned out by the HEMI Hellcat. Befitting its
fighter-plane-inspired moniker, the V-8’s 707-hp rating cemented the
reputations of two cars, the Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT,
as world-beaters.<br />
The 2015 Charger SRT Hellcat is the fastest production sedan in the
world at 204 mph. And the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most
powerful muscle car ever produced – a storied honor for any ride with
roots in Detroit.<br />
So coveted was the engine that a <a href="http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=16082&mid=200" target="_blank" title="Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Auctioned">2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat sold for $825,000 at Barrett-Jackson</a>,
ultimately raising $1.65 million for charity when matching funds were
applied. It was the most money a single car ever raised at the
celebrated auction house.<br />
But the engine garnered almost as many headlines for its fuel economy
when HEMI-Hellcat-equipped Challenger was rated at 22 mpg on the
highway. That’s better than many lesser-powered sports cars that come
with price tags up to six times its <a href="http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=16056&mid=200" target="_blank" title="Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat MSRP">$59,995 starting sticker</a>.<br />
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Dixie Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334682375995984543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111595412369337474.post-81035729259953919632014-12-12T13:55:00.002-05:002014-12-12T14:03:01.695-05:00Meet the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat<h2>
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The cat is out of the bag -- again!<br />
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The cover is off the <a href="http://www.dodge.com/en/reveal/charger/" target="_blank">2015
Dodge Charger SRT</a> HEMI® Hellcat, and the performance is
just as fierce as the new <a href="http://www.dodge.com/en/reveal/challenger/" target="_blank">Dodge Challenger SRT HEMI Hellcat</a> that's been
burning up the Internet with all the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hTY-xfFD6k&list=UUsxsyssioAZGzMHGeFxM7lw" target="_blank">burnout videos</a> recently. Watch the car being
revealed at <a href="http://new.livestream.com/chryslerlive/DodgeProductReveal" target="_blank">http://new.livestream.com/chryslerlive/DodgeProductReveal</a><br />
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Here's the amazing news: Just like the Challenger SRT Hellcat, the
new Charger SRT Hellcat's supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine cranks
out 707 horsepower and 650 pounds-feet of torque. That's enough
power to propel the Charger SRT Hellcat to a top speed of 204 mph.
On production tires the car covers the quarter-mile in 11.0 seconds
and runs from 0 to 60 in mph in 3.7 seconds.<br />
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This latest SRT vehicle continues Dodge's momentum, which started
last year with a redesigned <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf6xEkPrQwBWOVsl5APK4cYCpEBMiSdbw" target="_blank">Durango and pitchman Ron Burgundy</a>. Then the
redesigned 2015 Dodge Charger and Challenger were unveiled,
followed by the Challenger SRT HEMI Hellcat. Dodge brand CEO Tim
Kuniskis said Dodge was the top-searched car brand on Google in
July.<br />
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The new Dodge Charger SRT HEMI Hellcat was unveiled Wednesday at
the Vinsetta Garage on Detroit's fabled Woodward Avenue, home to
this week's Woodward Dream Cruise. Big horsepower and loud exhaust
have been Woodward's calling card for decades. The new Charger SRT
HEMI Hellcat fits right in.<br />
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"This car, most brands would never bring to market. There's no
business case," Kuniskis told journalists at the reveal. "Sometimes
you need to disregard the data. This car redefines practicality. We
do this to build our brand."<br />
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<li>The supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat engine uses the same
basic architecture as the naturally aspirated 6.4-liter HEMI V-8,
but 92 percent of the parts are uniquely engineered for the
Hellcat.</li>
<li>Each HEMI Hellcat engine is run on a dynamometer for 42 minutes
before it leaves the engine factory in Saltillo, Mexico, to be
installed in the car in Brampton, Ontario.</li>
<li>Like the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT HEMI Hellcat, the new
Charger HEMI Hellcat has a dedicated air intake up front. In the
Charger the intake is hidden behind the grille.</li>
<li>Every 2015 Dodge Charger SRT HEMI Hellcat is equipped with an
eight-speed automatic transmission.</li>
<li>You can spot the new Charger SRT HEMI Hellcat by the dual heat
extraction vents in the hood and the Hellcat badge on the front
quarter fenders.</li>
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Dixie Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334682375995984543noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111595412369337474.post-89980599649938284592014-04-08T09:36:00.000-04:002014-04-08T09:36:34.140-04:00The Scat Pack is Back!<br />
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The Scat Pack is back! Dodge is rolling out Scat Pack performance
stage kits from Mopar, which can help boost the performance of the
5.7-liter HEMI V-8 up to an additional 58 horsepower and 47 lb.-ft.
of torque.<br />
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With the Scat Packs, Dodge enthusiasts can get the maximum
performance from their Challenger or Charger and not void the
factory powertrain warranty – it's an industry first from an
Original Equipment Manufacturer. Any 2014 Dodge Challenger or Dodge
Charger R/T modified with the Scat Pack 1, Scat Pack 2 or Scat Pack
3 performance stage kits by an authorized dealer can count on the
warranty remaining intact. <br />
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The Scat Pack kits include items such as cold air intakes, a
performance camshaft and performance exhaust components. More
importantly, each Scat Pack includes a new powertrain control
module that maximizes the performance of the hardware
upgrades.<br />
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The Scat Pack has a long heritage, just like Dodge. It started out
as a club in the late 1960s for Dodge performance enthusiasts. It
included a national Scat Pack club membership, decals and
merchandise. The vehicles that made up the Scat Pack included the
Charger R/T, Coronet R/T, Dart GTS and the Super Bee. The vehicles
were built to be upgraded. <br />
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The new Scat Pack kits are built to complement the Dodge Challenger
and Dodge Charger and include a numbered hard badge associated with
the performance stage, so enthusiasts can display the emblem
proudly on their vehicle as a badge of honor. They are designed to
be added on one at a time. Your badge will reflect the Scat Pack
level at which you've invested. <br />
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Here's a breakdown of Scat Pack pricing:<br />
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<u><b>SCAT PACK 1 5.7-liter</b></u> <br />
Starting at a U.S. MSRP of $2,195, Scat Pack 1 offers gains of up
to 18 horsepower and 18 lb.-ft. of torque, and includes:<br />
Mopar cold air intake<br />
Mopar cat-back exhaust<br />
Stage 1 performance PCM<br />
Mopar low restriction oil filter<br />
(2) Scat Pack 1 stage kit hard badges<br />
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<u><b>SCAT PACK 2 5.7-liter<br />
</b></u> With a starting U.S. MSRP of $1,895, Scat Pack 2 yields
increases of up to 30 horsepower.<br />
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Works in conjunction with Scat Pack 1 and features:<br />
Mopar performance camshaft kit: includes camshaft, tiebars,
heavy-duty pushrods and gaskets<br />
Stage 2 performance PCM<br />
(2) Scat Pack 2 stage kit hard badges<br />
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<u><b>SCAT PACK 3 5.7-liter<br />
</b></u> The top-tier offering, Scat Pack 3 ratchets performance up
to an exhilarating 58 horsepower and 47 lb.-ft. of torque and a
U.S. MSRP of $4,995:<br />
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Works in conjunction with Scat Pack 1 & 2 and features:<br />
Mopar performance CNC ported cylinder heads<br />
Mopar hi-flow headers<br />
Mopar hi-flow catalysts<br />
Stage 3 performance PCM<br />
(2) Scat Pack 3 stage kit hard badges<br />
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The Scat Packs are designed to retro-fit any Dodge Charger or
Challenger dating back to 2008. Scat Pack 1 is available beginning
this month and Scat Packs 2 and 3 will be available in July. <br />
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If you want to join a community of Dodge enthusiasts, check out <a href="http://www.scatpackforums.com/" target="_blank">www.scatpackforums.com</a>. You'll
gain access to technical articles, breaking news, insider access,
meet and greets, engineering roundtable discussions, performance
tips and clinics. It's a great way to interact with fellow
Challenger and Charger owners.<br />
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A new hive of bee-lievers</h2>
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by <a href="http://blog.chryslergroupllc.com/bio.do?p=view&id=293">Jen Herman</a></h2>
<span class="postdate">April 3, 2014 2:54 PM</span>
Dixie Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334682375995984543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111595412369337474.post-56215464793492494612014-03-28T15:37:00.000-04:002014-03-28T15:37:02.576-04:00Say Hello to the 2015 Jeep Renegade!<div style="text-align: center;">
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automotive scene is gearing up to showcase some bright new stars at
the Geneva Motor Show.<br />
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The rumor mill’s been abuzz for months over what Jeep would
bring to the party.<br />
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Wonder no more!<br />
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On Tuesday, the Jeep brand amped up the show’s already
heightened level of excitement with the unveiling of the 2015 Jeep
Renegade. Wearing a smaller stance and showing plenty of sizzle,
the brand’s first entry into the global small SUV segment
shares its footprint with the Fiat 500L.<br />
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When it comes to DNA, though, Renegade is all Jeep - from the
iconic front seven-slot grille to the aggressive approach and
departure angles and trapezoidal wheel arches, to the
“X” form tail lamps inspired by Jeep’s military
heritage. Rugged on the outside, while refined on the inside with
soft touches throughout, some very clever storage features, a
unique center vent “air-pod,” and a nod to extreme
sports in the anodized accents. <br />
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The trail-rated Jeep Renegade Trailhawk is at home taking in the
city sights and tackling extreme off-road challenges anywhere in
the world with the segment’s first rear-axle and power
transfer unit disconnect for 4x2 fuel efficiency and traction when
needed. <br />
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More than 70 available safety and security features include up to
seven standard air bags including seat-mounted side pelvic-thorax
and full-length side-curtain air bags. <br />
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Sixteen powertrain combinations and the segment’s first
nine-speed automatic transmission round out the 2015 Jeep
Renegade’s readiness to compete on a global scale. <br />
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Renegade may be the brand’s smallest model, but its sense of
adventure encompasses more than 100 markets around the world. Good
things really do come in small packages! <br />
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See our Flickr set for a deeper look at the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chryslergroup/sets/72157641848904375/" target="_blank">2015 Jeep Renegade</a>. <br />Dixie Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334682375995984543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111595412369337474.post-75388414087553783502014-03-13T16:36:00.000-04:002014-03-13T16:36:22.673-04:00You will be amazed by the all new 2015 Chrysler 200 *** Best in Class... Everything ***<div class="featured-simple featured-simple-version-2">
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AVAILABLE BEST-IN-CLASS 295 HORSEPOWER<sup class="tooltip" title="Based on the latest available competitive information and the Chrysler Group LLC standard midsized sedan segment.">+</sup></h3>
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delivers exceptional power. You can choose the 184-horsepower 2.4L Tigershark<sup>®</sup> MultiAir<sup>®</sup> II four-cylinder engine which delivers 173 lb-ft of torque or the available 295-horsepower 3.6L Pentastar<sup>®</sup>
V6 engine which delivers 262 lb-ft of torque. With the available V6
engine, the All-New 2015 Chrysler 200 has more available horsepower than
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The all-new nine-speed automatic transmission includes a
Rotary E-shift. The Rotary E-shift features a wide gear ratio spread
that provides smooth, indecipherable transfer between gears and
efficiency in all gears and speeds. It operates electronically rather
than mechanically, requiring less interior space for components. The
Chrysler 200 is the only car in the segment to offer a nine-speed
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wheel-mounted paddle shifters are standard on all Chrysler 200S models
and 200C AWD models. They are included on 200C front-wheel drive models
when equipped with the available 3.6L Pentastar<sup>®</sup> V6 engine.<br />
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The All-New 2015 Chrysler 200 offers more advanced standard
and available safety and security features than any other vehicle in
its class<sup class="tooltip" title="Based on the latest available competitive information and the Chrysler Group LLC standard midsized sedan segment.">+</sup>.<br /><br />All Chrysler 200 models include steel cage construction and eight airbags<sup class="tooltip" title="Always sit properly in designated positions with seat belts securely fastened at all times.">+</sup> that help deliver excellent occupant protection in front, side and rear impacts.<br /><br /> Advanced accident avoidance features include available Lane Departure Warning<sup class="tooltip" title="Always check visually for vehicles prior to changing lanes.">+</sup> with Lane Keep Assist and class-exclusive features including available Adaptive Cruise Control<sup class="tooltip" title="Adaptive Cruise Control is a driver’s convenience system, not a substitute for active driver involvement. The driver must remain aware of traffic conditions and be prepared to use the brakes to avoid collisions.">+</sup> with Stop and Go functionality<sup class="tooltip" data-title="Based on the latest available competitive information and the Chrysler Group LLC standard midsized sedan segment." title="">+</sup>, available Forward Collision Warning<sup class="tooltip" title="This system is solely an alert system for the front of the vehicle which does not take any actions to change vehicle dynamics to avoid a collision, not a substitute for active driver involvement.The driver must remain aware of traffic conditions and be prepared to use brakes to avoid collisions.">+</sup> with Active Braking<sup class="tooltip" title="Based on the latest available competitive information and the Chrysler Group LLC standard midsized sedan segment.">+</sup>, available Parallel Park Assist with Full Stop<sup class="tooltip" title="Based on the latest available competitive information and the Chrysler Group LLC standard midsized sedan segment. Always check entire surroundings visually before backing up.">+</sup> and available Perpendicular Park Assist<sup class="tooltip" title="Based on the latest available competitive information and the Chrysler Group LLC standard midsized sedan segment. Always check entire surroundings visually before backing up.">+</sup>.<br />
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Dixie Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334682375995984543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111595412369337474.post-30423296403326704932014-02-14T11:48:00.001-05:002014-02-14T11:48:04.032-05:00Camp Jeep takes you for a ride - @ auto show. <h2>
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Every year, auto shows attract millions of people worldwide to see
the newest products and concept vehicles. But, let’s face it,
stationary vehicles aren’t exactly thrilling. Vehicles are
made to be driven, and Chrysler Group gives show goers a unique
interactive experience.
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Within the Chrysler Group stand at various auto shows, passengers
are able to experience vehicles firsthand. One of the biggest
attractions is Camp Jeep®. This isn’t the type of camp
where you pitch a tent and roast marshmallows, rather an indoor
test track that resembles an off-road trail.<br />
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“The whole point of what we’re trying to show off at
Camp Jeep is the capability of each Jeep vehicle,” Jim
Morrison, director of <a href="http://www.jeep.com/en/" target="_blank">Jeep</a> Brand marketing said.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/" target="_blank">Chicago Auto Show</a> is home to the biggest Camp
Jeep exhibit. Show goers ride through a track equipped with real
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“great outdoors” from the showroom floor. And
there’s nothing like the smell of fresh mulch to really
transport you to a forest setting.<br />
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The exhibit takes about a week to set up and is quite eco-friendly.
The trees and landscape are leased from a local nursery to avoid
any waste.<br />
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The track itself tests the maneuverability, traction and stability
of the <a href="http://www.jeep.com/en/jeep_capabilities/trail_rated/" target="_blank">trail-rated Jeep</a> lineup with obstacles
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Not all drivers are off-road enthusiasts, so Chrysler Group takes
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ride comfort of <a href="http://www.chrysler.com/en/2015/200/" target="_blank">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.dodge.com/en/" target="_blank">Dodge</a> and <a href="http://www.fiatusa.com/en/" target="_blank">Fiat</a> models.<br />
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If you attend an auto show with either test track, make sure to
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Dixie Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334682375995984543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111595412369337474.post-36472620146739358882013-11-13T10:45:00.001-05:002013-11-13T10:45:37.431-05:00Watch the newest resident of our showroom being put through its paces! Jeep Cherokee Durability Test!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every Jeep® vehicle has a reputation to uphold. It must be capable to go anywhere and do anything.<br /><br />But, first it has to pass the test – well, actually hundreds of tests – before the Jeep team determines it’s ready for showrooms and whatever adventures customers dream up for their new SUVs. The all-new <a href="http://www.jeep.com/en/2014/cherokee/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0099cc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">2014 Jeep Cherokee</a> was designed to deliver superior ride, handling and on-road dynamics, as well as traditional Jeep off-road capability, so the engineering team had to create new tests to validate the unique vehicle.<br /><br />The Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk model is the only vehicle that has to meet the company’s strict durability standards for both pass<img align="right" alt="" height="208" src="http://images.thefirehouse.biz/general/PAN_13_014%5B1%5D.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="341" />enger cars, as well as off-road vehicles.<br /><br />Last year, Chrysler Group built a new Lateral Loads Test Track at the <a href="http://www.chryslertestservices.com/services/chelsea-proving-grounds-cpg.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0099cc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Chelsea Proving Grounds</a> in Chelsea, Mich., and the Cherokee is the first vehicle tested on the new durability course. The Lateral Load Test Track recreates the type of suspension stresses that a vehicle gets after years and years of hard driving on twisty roads that are more common in Europe.<br /><br />According to Manager of Durability Test Schedule Development Dino DePaolis, the new track at Chelsea replicates the lateral stresses in the same way as a track at Fiat’s Balocco Proving Grounds in Italy. To validate Cherokee’s durability, development vehicles were run through the new track approximately 40,000 times, which simulates millions of rigorous miles.<br /><br />“We kept all the tight corners, eliminating the straightaways in order to accelerate testing, and we’re able to make a correlation to the development testing in Europe,” DePaolis explained. “The test drivers take the Cherokee to about 80% of its handling limit, just short of making the tires squeal. We do this thousands of times during the life cycle of our vehicles, and we also do benchmarking tests on competitive vehicles.”<br /><br />Quality engineers at the Proving Grounds were also challenged to find new methods to verify the long term durability of the Trailhawk’s innovative driveline. The Cherokee offers three new four-wheel-drive systems, including a segment-exclusive locking rear axle on the Trailhawk model that gives the Cherokee Trailhawk best-in-class off-road capability.<br /><br />“You’re probably not going to come across a set of concrete stair steps in the wilderness, but an off-roader will encounter rocks, stumps and other obstructions that the Cherokee will need to step over,” said Mary Parker, manager of Durability Testing at Chrysler’s Proving Grounds.<br /><img align="left" alt="" height="350" src="http://images.thefirehouse.biz/general/PAN_13_034%5B1%5D.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="525" />The 14 concrete steps <i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">(image directly above)</i> are one element of a new Off-Road Durability Test Standard created specifically for Cherokee Trailhawk models. Another test element includes the wheel-lift mounds <i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">(top image)</i> that are strategically designed so that two of the Cherokee’s wheels, on opposite sides of the vehicle, are in the air at the same time while the Cherokee traverses the off-road course.<br /><br />Parker explains: “These are all different types of off-road situations that we want to test. It’s the combination of the wheel lift, torque transfer and suspension articulation that we test in the proving ground’s controlled environment to make sure our customers can be confident in whatever difficult situations they face in the real world.”<br /><br />The Cherokee test fleet tackles the Off-Road Durability Course thousands of times during development in order to ensure customers can enjoy the Trailhawk’s off-road capability for many years.<br /><br />The new additions to the Cherokee test schedule are just a small part of the overall development and quality testing that goes on at Chrysler Group. The Jeep Cherokee has completed more than 14 million miles of testing, including lab environments, proving grounds and public roads in a wide range of climates. 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<a name='more'></a><br />We've seen it before – the well-known TV anchorman we've grown up watching on the news turns into a product pitchman. But a fictional TV news anchor? Don't act like you're not impressed. I'm talking about the partnership between the Dodge brand and Paramount Pictures – the much anticipated film 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.'<br /><br />If you haven't yet seen the new spots, you are in for a treat. If you haven't seen them all, you'll be in for a laugh for some time to come. There are 70 different spots featuring Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, starring as the pitchman of the new 2014 Dodge Durango.<br /><br />During today's ad briefing, Chief Marketing Officer of Chrysler Group LLC Olivier Francois explained that it's a "unique way to showcase the cutting-edge technology of the Dodge Durango in a completely unexpected approach that is fresh, funny and culturally provocative."<br /><br />The humor lies in the fact that Ferrell delivers the pitch in the character of Ron Burgundy, an arrogant anchorman straight out of the 1970s, which means he has a bit of a different take on the many features of the Dodge Durango.<br /><br />In one spot, Burgundy completely ignores the advanced technology of the 2014 Dodge Durango and instead concentrates on what fits nicely in the glove box.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="394" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VxWAFOVrYKA" style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="525"></iframe><br /><br />In another spot, see him discuss the Dodge Durango's 360 horsepower with a single horse:<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="394" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SC_Up3zrKjE" style="background-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="525"></iframe><br /><br />That's just two of the commercials. If you missed them, another spot makes its big debut on the ballroom floor during tonight's live episode of "Dancing with the Stars" on ABC. See how Ron Burgundy humorously takes his frustration out on a couple of ballroom dancers and flawlessly ties dancing into a television commercial for the Dodge Durango. And, he does it not once, but twice in the two-part spot that airs during Monday's most-watched show.<br /><br />What's next? More of the 70 spots will roll out in the coming weeks. All of them can be viewed on the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/dodge/durango" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0099cc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">BurgundyDodge.com</a> website, as well as <a href="http://www.funnyordie.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0099cc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">FunnyorDie.com</a>. Additional video content will span social media channels, including the Dodge Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram, tumblr, Pinterest and more. They won't all roll out at once, so check back often. The spots will help build anticipation for "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues."<br /><br />Seventy spots may sound like a lot, but with a talented actor and comedian behind the wheel, the ads rolled off Ferrell's tongue totally unscripted and ad-libbed. That's a lot of content and a lot of humor.<br /><br />The spots will air through the end of the year. The movie arrives in theaters Dec. 20. The 2014 Dodge Durango is in showrooms now.<br /><br />When it comes to a unique and effective advertising campaign, you have to admit, it's kind of a big deal.</div>
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<a href="http://blogs.automotive.com/manufacturer/jeep/" style="color: #0166d0; text-decoration: none;" title="Jeep">Jeep</a> executives were touting the <a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://blogs.automotive.com/2014-jeep-cherokee-receives-official-epa-fuel-economy-ratings-149547.html#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: none; border: 0px none transparent; color: #0166d0; cursor: pointer; display: inline; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap" id="itxthook0p" style="border: 0px; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; white-space: nowrap !important;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook0w" style="border-color: transparent transparent rgb(0, 204, 0); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; bottom: auto; color: #009900; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; right: auto; text-decoration: underline !important; top: auto; white-space: normal;">2014 Jeep Cherokee’s</span><img class="itxtrst itxtrstimg itxthookicon" id="itxthook0icon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png" style="border: 0px !important; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; height: auto !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; max-height: none; max-width: none !important; outline: none; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline !important; white-space: normal; width: auto !important;" /></span></a> fuel economy early on, and we’ve now got the official EPA mpg numbers to decide for ourselves. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee offers two engines: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder capable of 184 hp, or the larger 3.2-liter V-6, rated at 271 hp. Both engines are mated to a new, ZF-produced nine-speed automatic transmission. You’ll also have the choice between front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive, a choice that significantly impacts the fuel economy on the 2.4-liter engine.</div>
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<a href="http://blogs.automotive.com/?attachment_id=149555" rel="attachment wp-att-149555" style="color: #0166d0; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="2014 Jeep Cherokee Front View 300x199 image" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-149555" height="199" src="http://stblogs.automotive.com/files/2013/09/2014-Jeep-Cherokee-Front-View-300x199.jpg" style="border: 0px none; float: left; margin: 5px 20px 20px 0px; max-width: 800px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" title="2014 Jeep Cherokee Front View 300x199 photo" width="300" /></a>The entry-level 2014 Cherokee with the 2.4-liter engine can get 22 mpg city, 31 mpg on the highway, and a good 25 mpg combined rating. Send power to all four wheels, and the highway figure drops to 28 mpg, while city and combined figures take a 1 mpg hit. And the larger 3.2-liter engine? Cherokees powered by that powertrain get 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway. Switch to all-wheel-drive and you only lose 1 mpg on the highway, and get the same 19 mpg city, and same 22 mpg combined figure. Compare those figures to the dismal<a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://blogs.automotive.com/2014-jeep-cherokee-receives-official-epa-fuel-economy-ratings-149547.html#" id="itxthook1" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: none; border: 0px none transparent; color: #0166d0; cursor: pointer; display: inline; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap" id="itxthook1p" style="border: 0px; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; white-space: nowrap !important;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook1w" style="border-color: transparent transparent rgb(0, 204, 0); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; bottom: auto; color: #009900; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; right: auto; text-decoration: underline !important; top: auto; white-space: normal;">fuel economy ratings</span><img class="itxtrst itxtrstimg itxthookicon" id="itxthook1icon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png" style="border: 0px !important; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; height: auto !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; max-height: none; max-width: none !important; outline: none; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline !important; white-space: normal; width: auto !important;" /></span></a> of the outgoing Jeep Liberty with its 16/22 mpg and 15/21 mpg for AWD, and the improvement is clear. The Jeep Cherokee starts at $23,900 and can pierce the $30,000 range for highly-equipped models.</div>
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The 2013 Ram 1500 has both muscled and finessed its way to the top of our <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/pickup-trucks.htm" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #176fcc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">full-sized pickup truck ratings</a>. The updated truck delivered impressive performance in our tests, balancing work capability and refinement in a way that sees it outscore established domestic- and foreign-nameplate competitors.</div>
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For 2013, the Ram got a lighter and stiffer frame, a revised interior with a new infotainment system, and updated powertrains. <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/ram/1500.htm" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #176fcc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Consumer Reports tested a four-wheel-drive Ram 1500 Crew Cab</a>, with the most popular engine option—the 5.7-liter Hemi V8—and the new, efficient eight-speed automatic transmission. The combination delivers seamless power and still returns a class-average 15 mpg overall in CR's own fuel economy tests.</div>
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A unique coil-spring rear suspension gives it a smooth ride and the interior is whisper-quiet—unless you lean-in on the gas pedal a little harder and want to hear the symphony coming from the Ram's twin pipes. Continued interior and powertrain improvements make the Ram a particularly well-rounded choice.</div>
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The Ram 1500 earned a 78-point overall road test score (out of 100 possible points). This is second only to the <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/chevrolet/avalanche.htm" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #176fcc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Chevrolet Avalanche</a>, a <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/chevrolet/suburban.htm" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #176fcc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Suburban</a>-based truck that entered 2013 with limited offerings and ceased production in April.</div>
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Other tested full-size pickups include, the <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/toyota/tundra.htm" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #176fcc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Toyota Tundra</a> (69 points) and the iconic <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/ford/f-150.htm" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #176fcc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ford F-150</a> (68 points). But the hyper-competitive pickup market doesn't stand still for long, thanks to continual updates and redesigns of the major players. <a href="http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2013/06/video-first-drive-2014-chevrolet-silverado-is-rugged-and-civilized.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #176fcc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Consumer Reports is evaluating the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado</a> and will announce findings later this summer. First impressions are that the Silverado is a comfortable and refined truck that could possibly challenge the Ram in our Ratings. <a href="http://onlocation.consumerreports.org/2013_detroit_auto_show/Ford_Atlas.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #176fcc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ford's F-150 will be redesigned for 2015</a>.</div>
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Impressive, class-leading performance in our tests means that the Ram deserves a closer look from more buyers.</div>
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Even with about 90 different colors available, including Detonator Yellow Clear Coat, Rock Lobster Clear Coat (right) and Citrus Peel Pearl Coat, the most popular car colors through July for our 2013 model-year sales are variations of black, white and silver.<br />
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While white was the most popular car color in 2012, according to a <a href="http://www.ppg.com/en/newsroom/news/Pages/20121010A.aspx" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0099cc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">study by PPG</a>, our customers this year are opting for a darker appeal with Black Clear Coat leading the way. Here are the top five colors among all Chrysler brands:<br />
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2. Bright White Clear Coat<br />
3. Billet Metallic Clear Coat<br />
4. Deep Cherry Red Crystal Coat<br />
5. Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat<br />
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Each year, Chrysler introduces new colors to its already diverse color options to allow customers to customize their vehicles to their liking. Each color is carefully examined to ensure it fits within each brand by closely focusing on the brand picture, new trends in colors, technology and outside influences.<br />
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“It’s all about the brand. We create colors that will reinforce and accentuate each brand,” Head of Exterior Color & Trim Studio Jim Parker said. “For example, the Dodge Challenger is a muscle car and we aim to keep the heritage of the vehicle by offering lots of colors like HEMI Orange (above), ToRed and Plum Crazy.”<br />
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Below are the top five colors for each brand. Check them out and tell us which car colors you prefer in the comment section or on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chryslercommunitcations?ref=tn_tnmn" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0099cc; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Chrysler Communications Facebook Page.</a><br />
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1. Deep Cherry Crystal Pearl Coat<br />
2. Billet Metallic Clear Coat<br />
3. Black Clear Coat<br />
4. Bright White Clear Coat<br />
5. Cashmere Pearl Coat<br />
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1. Black Clear Coat<br />
2. Bright White Clear Coat<br />
3. Redline 2 Coat Pearl<br />
4. Tungsten Metallic Clear Coat<br />
5. Billet Metallic Clear Coat<br />
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1. Bright White Clear Coat<br />
2. Black Clear Coat<br />
3. Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat<br />
4. Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat<br />
5. Billet Metallic Clear Coat<br />
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1. Viper GTS Blue<br />
2. Adrenaline Red<br />
3. Black Clear Coat<br />
4. Stryker Red Tri-Color Pearl<br />
5. Viper White Clear Coat<br />
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1. Black Clear Coat<br />
2. Bright White Clear Coat<br />
3. Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat<br />
4. Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat<br />
5. Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat<br />
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1. Nero (Black)<br />
2. Bianco (White)<br />
3. Rosso (Red)<br />
4. Verde Chiaro (Light Green)<br />
5. Grigio (Gray)</div>
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Willys MB Celebrates its 70th Birthday</h4>
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Yesterday marks the 88th anniversary of Walter P. Chrysler establishing Chrysler Corporation. <br /><br /><img align="right" alt="" height="261" src="http://images.thefirehouse.biz/general/WPC_1st_Car%20-Web.jpg" width="330" />Today through Sunday, the fourth anniversary of our venture with FIAT, we will look back at our history through today. We also invite you to join in on the reflection while offering your memories, pictures, video and other perspective you have on the history, the current operations and the future of the company.Dixie Motor Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334682375995984543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6111595412369337474.post-40957899251146742782013-06-05T13:40:00.002-04:002013-06-05T13:40:47.971-04:00Make your Dodge Dart your own. <h2>
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<img align="right" alt="" height="147" src="http://images.thefirehouse.biz/general/dartdirtcropped1.jpg" style="height: 162px; width: 260px;" width="250" />The new Dart SXT Special Edition package (right) includes a black cross-hair grille, projector fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, Bluetooth and class-exclusive features, including dark-tinted projector headlamps, LED racetrack tail lamps, integrated dual exhaust and front passenger seat in-seat storage for a U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just $595. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img align="left" alt="" height="141" src="http://images.thefirehouse.biz/general/darthillcropped2.jpg" style="height: 175px; width: 262px;" width="250" /><br /> The new Rallye Appearance Group (left) lets buyers customize their Dart SXT Special Edition and includes a unique dark front fascia, Rallye badge and class-exclusive 17-inch Hyper Black aluminum wheels for a U.S. MSRP of $395. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img align="right" alt="" height="150" src="http://images.thefirehouse.biz/general/dartsilvercropped3.jpg" style="height: 165px; width: 256px;" width="250" />And the new Dart Limited Special Edition package (right) adds a power sunroof, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual zone automatic temperature control, SiriusXM Satellite Radio and class-exclusive features, including LED racetrack tail lamps, premium Nappa leather seats and Garmin Navigation on the 8.4-inch touch screen for a U.S. MSRP of just $1,810. <br /><br /> The 2013 Dodge Dart is already making headlines and turning heads with accolades such as "Best 2013 Total Quality" honors in Strategic Vision's annual Total Quality Index, a MotorWeek Drivers' Choice award for Best Compact Car, and a 2012 and 2013 top safety pick from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. The Dart also earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – its highest grade. <br />
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These powerful responses send a message about hardwork and determination that Ram Truck not only stands for but continues to support through an initiative called “The Year of the Farmer.” The year-long effort will keep the spotlight focused on American farm families, and include publishing a book of many of the stirring images collected by photographers commissioned to work on the initiative. <a href="http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/keepplowing/" target="_blank">Ram Truck</a> will donate proceeds from the book to agriculture and hunger efforts across the country. <br />
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<a name='more'></a><br />Freedom now comes in two forms – the 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Freedom Edition and the 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Freedom Edition. These two go-anywhere Wrangler models pay tribute to the brave servicemen and servicewomen who protect our freedom here and abroad. <br />In military language, being "On the Move" or "On Mission" represents a special status known as "Oscar Mike." The Jeep brand honors the patriotic efforts of these proud men and women with a unique "Oscar Mike" badge and hood graphic on all Freedom Edition models.<br />Jeep will donate $250 from each Wrangler Freedom Edition it sells to charities that benefit U.S. military members. Specifically, funds will be split between the Fisher House Foundation and the I Support Foundation. Fisher House Foundation provides a "home away from home" for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury, while the I Support Foundation provides resources to troops returning home – such as jobs and various healthcare needs – and issues grants to 40 charities that provide valuable services to U.S. veterans.<br /><br />The new 2012 Wrangler Freedom edition is now available in Jeep showrooms.<br /><strong></strong><br /><ul>
<li>Body-color fender flares </li>
<li>Mineral gray bumper cover </li>
<li>Mineral gray grille </li>
<li>Sun-Rider soft top w/deep tint sunscreen </li>
<li>Black fuel fill door, tail lamp guards and side steps </li>
<li>P255/75R17 OWL SR-A tires mounted on Mineral Gray Moab wheels </li>
<li>Unique "Oscar Mike" badge and hood graphic </li>
<li>Three Colors: </li>
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<li>Deep Cherry Red </li>
<li>White </li>
<li>True Blue </li>
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<li>Black tectonic fabric seats with "Oscar Mike" star in Quick Silver embroidery </li>
<li>Slush mats </li>
<li>Instrument panel grab handle since 1941 and interior accents in Quick Silver finish </li>
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<tr class="c0"><td></td><td>Jeep® Wrangler Freedom Edition</td><td>Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Freedom Edition</td></tr>
<tr class="c1"><td>MSRP* starting at:</td><td>$26,785</td><td>$30,285</td></tr>
<tr class="c2"><td>EPA Estimate:</td><td>17 city, 21 highway</td><td>16 city, 21 highway (manual)<br />
16 city, 20 highway (automatic)</td></tr>
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*MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Starting at price refers to the base model, optional equipment not included. A more expensive model may be shown. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. </div>
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This is how Chrysler has become one of the formost car makers in the world in regards to quality. <br />
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Check out the new, state-of-the-art Quality labs, located inside Chrysler Group's Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Ill., are pushing vehicle build precision to new levels of excellence.The video offers a close-up look at how high-tech tools and technicians work together building vehicles with world-class quality.</div>
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