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Dodge Caravan to be sold in Canada only, goodbye Town & Country
Chrysler is planning on making some market changes. Those changes will inevitably affect Canada and the United States. Although both North American countries are just a short jog away, Chrysler has some future plans regarding their minivan line. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has explained in the past how the brand is looking to stop making duplicate offerings between inner brands. This would be an effort that will likely see them able to turn out different product, making a stronger more unique vehicle lineup for each brand.
According to the plan, the U.S. will only get a replacement Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan namesake and not be offered the Town & Country. What is the reason behind the juxtaposition? The answer is simple, the Chrysler Town & Country outsells the Dodge Grand Caravan in the U.S. two-to-one, while here in Canada the Dodge beats out the Chrysler offering by a staggering 10-to-one.
"If we go to one minivan, it would certainly be the Dodge Grand Caravan in Canada, but the Town & Country resonates more strongly in the U.S., so that's going to be the van in the U.S.," said Reid Bigland, head of the Dodge brand.
"There's just so much equity in the Caravan name in Canada," he added.
With that said, Canadian minivan purchasers will be glad to know that we can expect the latest rendition of the Grand Caravan within the next two years.
news source : autoblog
Chrysler is planning on making some market changes. Those changes will inevitably affect Canada and the United States. Although both North American countries are just a short jog away, Chrysler has some future plans regarding their minivan line. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has explained in the past how the brand is looking to stop making duplicate offerings between inner brands. This would be an effort that will likely see them able to turn out different product, making a stronger more unique vehicle lineup for each brand.
According to the plan, the U.S. will only get a replacement Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan namesake and not be offered the Town & Country. What is the reason behind the juxtaposition? The answer is simple, the Chrysler Town & Country outsells the Dodge Grand Caravan in the U.S. two-to-one, while here in Canada the Dodge beats out the Chrysler offering by a staggering 10-to-one.
"If we go to one minivan, it would certainly be the Dodge Grand Caravan in Canada, but the Town & Country resonates more strongly in the U.S., so that's going to be the van in the U.S.," said Reid Bigland, head of the Dodge brand.
"There's just so much equity in the Caravan name in Canada," he added.
With that said, Canadian minivan purchasers will be glad to know that we can expect the latest rendition of the Grand Caravan within the next two years.
news source : autoblog
2012 Jeep Wrangler Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Edition
If you're the sort of person who's into off-roading and first-person shooters, you'd better sit down, because Jeep is about to blow your mind. This November, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 special edition will roll into showrooms across the country.
Actually, if you've been paying attention, this isn't especially mind-blowing. After all, the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops special edition hit dealerships just last year. But whereas the 2011 edition was deep black (echoing the "black ops" vehicles used in gameplay), the 2012 version comes in black or silver, which is a nice option. Buyers can choose either a two-door or four-door model.
The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty special edition is based on the popular Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and it comes with Rubicon wheels finished in semi-gloss black and 32-inch off-road tires. As you might expect, it also features a number of Mopar accessories, like a winch-ready front bumper, rock rails, and a fuel-filler door. Under the hood, there's a 3.6-liter V-6 offering 285 hp and a serviceable 27 mpg highway.
But of course, what's really special about this model is the Call of Duty paraphernalia. On the exterior, you'll find Call of Duty graphics on the front fenders and on the spare tire cover. Inside, black seats feature Call of Duty logos, a serialized plaque on the dashboard, and other accents on the grab handle, arm rest, console lid, and steering wheel.
Chrysler hasn't yet published a list price for the 2012 edition, but last year's model clocked in at $30,625 U.S for the two-door and $33,500 U.S for the four-door model. If that's too rich for your blood, you can enjoy driving the virtual version when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 hits the game shelves on November 8.
Jeep's partnership with the Call of Duty franchise seems like a productive match-up and a good fit for both brands. Maybe Saab should consider doing something similar with Bethesda in advance of the Skyrim launch on November 11. Heck, what could it hurt?
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FIAT ABARTH TO DEBUT IN LOS ANGELES VERY SOON!!
While the fact that the Americans will get their own version of the hottest Fiat 500 is no longer a novelty, the exact moment of when it will be unveiled on US soil was still under the question mark.
Now, courtesy of a Twitter feed from Fiat USA, it looks like the Los Angeles will be the place for the much awaited moment.
Specifically, the company will take the wraps off the US-spec 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November.
And that's about all the details that Fiat was kind enough to offer related to this subject. However, we can expect the US incarnation of the Abarth 500 to come with certain modifications that will help it pass the specific crash tests and will come with a modified rear axle.
Various changes to the interior are also likely to take place, but we'll have to wait four more months to see it.
In regards to the performance details, the Italian automaker is yet to confirm whether the European-spec configurations will also make it to the United States, or it plans a completely new variant specifically for the North American market.
As a fresh reminder, the European-spec 500 Abarth turbocharged 1.4-liter unit, which delivers 135 hp in standard version (or 160 hp on the Esseesse version).
However, we still have to wait for the LA Auto Show to open its gate this November to find out exact details and pricing for the model.
Before we end this story we'd like to tell you that we tested the Euro-spec Abarth 500, a review of which can be accessed at the following link.
News Source [autoevolution]
2012 Jeep Wrangler Arrives with the new 3.6L Pentastar Engine!
Chrysler believes they made the best Jeep wrangler ever, with improved quality and powered by the new 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 engine.
The all-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 developing 285 horsepower (209 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm), is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. this setup dramatically enhance Wrangler's on-road driving performance ? delivering up to 21 miles per gallon, 40 percent more power and 10 percent more torque. The extra power will also become handy off the road.
Available in 2-door and 4-door models, Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited will continue to be available in four models: Sport, Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon. Combined with an all-new interior for 2011, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is virtually all-new over the past two model years. The 2012 Wranglers come with standard electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, Trailer-sway Control, Hill-start Assist and brake traction control and?
The new models are also more reliable, as the new 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar engine recorded more than 12 million customer-equivalent miles on engine dynamometers prior to production.
Pricing for the new Jeep Wrangler is yet to be announced.
News Source [ Motorward]
Chrysler believes they made the best Jeep wrangler ever, with improved quality and powered by the new 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 engine.
The all-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 developing 285 horsepower (209 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm), is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. this setup dramatically enhance Wrangler's on-road driving performance ? delivering up to 21 miles per gallon, 40 percent more power and 10 percent more torque. The extra power will also become handy off the road.
Available in 2-door and 4-door models, Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited will continue to be available in four models: Sport, Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon. Combined with an all-new interior for 2011, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is virtually all-new over the past two model years. The 2012 Wranglers come with standard electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, Trailer-sway Control, Hill-start Assist and brake traction control and?
The new models are also more reliable, as the new 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar engine recorded more than 12 million customer-equivalent miles on engine dynamometers prior to production.
Pricing for the new Jeep Wrangler is yet to be announced.
News Source [ Motorward]