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Moving cars out of factories and off dealer lots is the fundamental premise of the industry, whether it's done by sales, leases or fleet deals. But when your company is threatened by inevitable bankruptcy and low resale value makes leasing a costly proposition for the manufacturer, some corners must be cut. That's what Chrysler did earlier this... Read More »
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13 votes
The Jeep Wrangler is made for summer: rugged and fun to drive, it's great for a quick trip to the beach or a weekend in the mountains. It's also a popular ride for youngsters looking for something sporty to motor around town or off to college. It's unfortunate, then, that Chrysler has issued a recall for nearly 290,000 Wranglers just about the... Read More »
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18 votes
The 2011 Jeep Liberty won't look much different than the 2010 Liberty on the outside, but there will be a few key changes inside—including an all-new nav system. Although Chrysler hasn't yet put out a release on what's different on the Liberty for 2011, Allpar reports that a few trim and equipment changes look to help maintain its appeal for... Read More »
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13 votes
Cooking is an inherently tricky business. Too much of one ingredient or too little of another, and the meal is a washout. Moreover, being consistent while cooking ... no, correct that, being consistently good ... is a very difficult thing. And I should know, as I am the designated chef in the house cooking most meals. My children’s concept... Read More »
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10 votes
One of the not-so-secret weapons lurking in the Jeep arsenal gets launched at the 2011 New York Auto Show--the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, the version with Chrysler's headiest HEMI V-8 tucked under the hood. More Jeep Cherokee Coverage: MotorAuthority from NY | Cherokee Diesel? | Cherokee Spy Shots | more stories The last SRT-powered Jeep was... Read More »
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17 votes
The Basics: The new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Compass's larger, hardier sibling, got a complete redesign this year, and it's been almost unanimously lauded for being attractively proportioned, if a bit conservative. Meanwhile, the former, pre-2011 Compass has not at all been well-received, especially with respect to styling. Its 'Jeep Modern'... Read More »
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7 votes
Jeep's always made the New York Auto Show its home for worldwide reveals, and the 2011 show's holding to that line with the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 and this special-edition Wrangler, the Mojave. The wheel-and-tire package gets its name from the California/Nevada desert, and the paint colors are inspired by the same--the palette's limited to a... Read More »
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8 votes
The Jeep Wrangler is off the market in China, if only temporarily. Citing a potential fire risk, China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine suspended imports of the compact Jeep SUV, pending a solution to a problem that neither Chrysler nor the U.S. Department of Transportation have yet to acknowledge. A... Read More »
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14 votes
Quality means different things to different car buyers--everything from reliability to fuel efficiency to utility. It's nebulous, but it can make or break the launch of a new vehicle or the success of a car company, affecting everything from positive press to negative word-of-mouth reviews. Some brands still rise to the top of the charts when... Read More »
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9 votes
While their numbers are shrinking from what they once were prior to the advent of car-like crossovers, there’s still a lot to be said about the appeal of a go-anywhere SUV that can handle family passenger and cargo capacity needs. Traditionally built on a truck chassis, today’s SUVs are, in many ways, as civilized and filled with... Read More »
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15 votes
2009 JEEP COMPASS STYLING | [6 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: " Jeep Modern" Edmunds: "less inviting" ConsumerGuide: "Lacks the overall refinement...especially in interior decor" The 2009 Jeep Compass has an uncharacteristic style that's not pleasing to most reviewers. Editors at The CarConnection.com prefer the exterior styling of ...Browse Photos Read More »
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16 votes
2009 JEEP LIBERTY STYLING | [7 out of 10] NYTimes.com: "an unmistakable Jeep grille combined with squared-off, go-anywhere pugnacity" Automobile.com: "an uncanny resemblance to the Dodge Nitro" TruckTrend.com: "Jeep has definitely masculinized the Liberty's styling" The 2009 Jeep Liberty's look is much more in keeping with its ...Browse Photos Read More »
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13 votes
2009 JEEP PATRIOT STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "more palatable Jeep styling" Edmunds: "ultimately defined by a sea of hard, low-quality plastic" Cars.com: "To observe the Patriot is essentially to see the silhouette of the previous-generation Liberty" The 2009 Jeep Patriot is the Chrysler brand's small crossover ...Browse Photos Read More »
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10 votes
Sergio Marchionne took the reigns of Chrysler less than a month ago, and already he's showing that life at the new Chrysler/Fiat isn't going to be la dolce vita. Taking advantage of the capital and credibility that come at the start of many corporate tenures, the CEO is making some very bold choices--and some difficult ones, too.Over the .. Read More »
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