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March 21, 2014 Exquisite style meets exceptional performance. The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan leapfrogs expectations in the mid-size sedan segment for comfort, ride and handling. Engineered to provide premium driving dynamics, improved fuel economy, a quiet cabin and an enthusiastic driving experience, the all-new Chrysler 200 will surprise and delight drivers and passengers alike.
February 26, 2014 This year’s Walter P. Chrysler Technology Award goes to four engineers whose patented innovation inspired the breakthrough four-wheel-drive system featured on the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee.
February 5, 2014 Twenty-five years ago, Ram and Cummins changed the face of heavy-duty pickup trucks forever. Together, the two companies have succeeded by combining dominant truck engineering and superb diesel powertrain design. The result, competitors continue to chase the legacy that began in 1989, and Ram’s 2014 Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab truck lines grip best-in-class titles in the No. 1 purchase reason: capability.
December 12, 2013 Two Chrysler Group entries – the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 and the Fiat 500e battery-electric drive system – are among Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 2014, WardsAuto.com announced today.
November 6, 2013 The production tally today hit the three million-mark for Chrysler Group’s award-winning workhorse, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine. The milestone event occurred just before 7 a.m. during the first shift at Chrysler Group’s Trenton Engine Complex (Trenton, Mich.)
November 5, 2013 Dodge and Mopar brands are “shaking” it up at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) annual show in Las Vegas. The two Detroit-born brands are teaming up to reveal the new 2014 Challenger R/T Shaker and Mopar ’14 Challenger models, all engineered for hard-core enthusiasts who demand more throwback style with easily upgradable performance.
September 8, 2013 No compromises. True to the Jeep® brand. The all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee is engineered to be the most capable mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) while providing premium on-road driving dynamics and improved fuel economy of up to 31 miles per gallon (mpg) – a more than 45-percent improvement compared with the outgoing Jeep mid-size SUV.
September 7, 2013 With Chrysler Group’s all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V-8, the 2014 Ram Heavy Duty will deliver to best-in-class horsepower and best-in-class torque among pickups with gasoline engines.
September 7, 2013 For 2014, Ram Chassis Cabs will pack a bigger punch with the introduction of a new 6.4-liter gas engine. The 2014 Ram Chassis Cab 3500, 4500 and 5500 come standard with the new 6.4-HEMI® V-8 gasoline engine — the first implementation of a gasoline engine in the Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab models.
August 28, 2013 When the Pentastar V-6 engine family was introduced under the hood of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, it arrived with the promise of superior customer value and greater manufacturing efficiency.
June 27, 2013 Chrysler Group mashes the throttle on engine, transmission and driveline debuts for model-year 2014.
December 12, 2012 Chrysler Group’s Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 has been named one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines for the third consecutive year. But even in this elite group, the Pentastar rises to the top. While every other engine on the Ward’s 2013 list was tested in a car, mostly of the sporty variety, the DOHC Pentastar was evaluated in a truck – the 2013 Ram 1500 full-size pickup.
December 9, 2012 Cummins Inc. has produced its 2-millionth diesel engine for Ram Trucks, highlighting the latest milestone in a storied partnership that spans four decades. The 350-horsepower, 6.7-liter, in-line 6-cylinder turbo diesel is distinguished by its “Cummins Red” rocker cover and breather. But despite its 800 lb.-ft. peak torque rating, the historic engine – feted today at a Cummins plant in Columbus, Ind. – will not see service. Instead, it will go on display, touring the U.S.
August 31, 2012 Engineers got the green light to develop the Tigershark in May 2010. At that time, Chrysler Group’s shortest interval between program approval and production launch was about 115 weeks (for the 6.1-liter HEMI® V-8). Ninety-five weeks later, the company produced the first Tigershark engine, the company’s most refined 4-cylinder powerplant ever. How was this accomplished? With sheer will, says Glen Macfarlane, the program’s chief engineer.
January 26, 2012 Just 18 months following the start of production as the standard engine for the 2010 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, the one millionth Pentastar V-6 engine was assembled today at Chrysler Group’s Trenton (Mich.) Engine Assembly Plant.
December 8, 2011 Chrysler Group’s Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine once again has been recognized by the editors of Ward’s Automotive as one of the “10 Best Engines”.
October 31, 2011 A new 512 CID, V-10 engine with more than 800 horsepower and a new 426 Gen III High Output HEMI® crate engine will highlight the Mopar® display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, Nov. 1 – 4 in Las Vegas.
August 31, 2011 The first eight-speed automatic transmission in a domestically produced automobile will mark its debut on both the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger for 2012. The new eight-speed automatic, introduced and licensed through ZF and often found on high-end luxury cars including Audi, Bentley, BMW, Range Rover and Rolls Royce, will be available on selected models of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger. Initially, the transmission will be mated exclusively to the award-winning 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar engine that was introduced last year.
June 22, 2011 In connection with Paolo Ferrero’s new assignment as Head of Fiat Powertrain Mercosur General Management, Chrysler Group LLC today announced the following leadership appointments to the Chrysler Group Management Team. The appointments are effective July 1, 2011.
June 22, 2011 For 2011, the Dodge brand’s ultimate modern American muscle coupe receives a big boost in power and performance. And the product story goes beyond the impressive horsepower and torque lurking under the hood.
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