Marchionne gets Nasty, Tells VW Boss Piech to go and Fix SEAT Instead of Eyeing Alfa Romeo

.fullpost { display: inline; } Speaking at the J.D. Power and Associates International Automotive Round-table in San Francisco, Fiat Group and Chrysler LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne bluntly reiterated that the Italians won’t sell Alfa Romeo to the Volkswagen Group, or anyone else for that matter. “As long as I am CEO of Chrysler and Fiat, Mr. Piech will never have Alfa Romeo. It's hands-off. I

VIDEO: Chrysler's "Born of Fire" Super Bowl Ad Starring the New 200, Eminem and the City of Detroit

.fullpost { display: inline; } Chrysler, unlike other automakers that were teasing and showing off their Super Bowl ads well before Sunday's event, held back giving viewers their first taste of the brand's two-minute long commercial in the third quarter of the game. The new TV spot, called “Born of Fire," showcases the all-new 2011 Chrysler 200 and reveals the brand’s new tagline, “Imported

Nielsen: Chevy's Miss Evelyn the Most Watched Ad Ever, but VW's Little Darth Varder was the Super Bowl Favorite

.fullpost { display: inline; } The numbers are in for last week's Super Bowl event and they show that the winner is General Motors with its Chevrolet’s spot, “Miss Evelyn’s Wild Ride”. According to Nielsen, an estimated 119,628,000 viewers watched two guys describing a woman’s wild ride in a silver Chevrolet Camaro making it the most-watched commercial ever. The previous record holder was

It's Alive! Chrysler Decides to Give Dodge Viper SRT10 a Second Chance

.fullpost { display: inline; } Here's some good news for muscle-car enthusiasts. The Chrysler Group announced today the company has decided to continue production of the Dodge Viper SRT10 after all. Following several failed attempts to sell off its Dodge Viper business unit, the Detroit automaker had originally made plans to cease production of the V10-powered sports car in December, 2009.

2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic Specs,Features and Price

The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser ranks 6 out of 7 Affordable Compact Wagons. This ranking is based on our analysis of 57 published reviews and test drives of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.Slow and funny looking, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is the zombie of the automotive world. Despite falling sales and harsh reviews, the PT Cruiser just won't die. Now

2010 Chrysler 300 Signature Series Review and Specification

The new 2010 Chrysler 300 is a full size sedan that is equipped with a powerful V8 engine, the machine has a long wheelbase with smooth riding performance of the machine. The new Chrysler has spacious interiors with all wheel drive system with good luxury options. The latest 2010 Chrysler 300 comes with a standard V8 engine with standard features like rear parking sensors, keyless entry and side

2010 Chrysler 300 Signature Series Review and Specification

The new 2010 Chrysler 300 is a full size sedan that is equipped with a powerful V8 engine, the machine has a long wheelbase with smooth riding performance of the machine. The new Chrysler has spacious interiors with all wheel drive system with good luxury options. The latest 2010 Chrysler 300 comes with a standard V8 engine with standard features like rear parking sensors, keyless entry and side

The new Chrysler 300

Chrysler has officially unveiled the new 2011 300 model, which is completely different than 300C model. 2011 Chrysler 300 features a new grille, LED-infused headlights, a rakish windscreen, and nice bodywork. To improve the aerodynamics and the visibility, the engineers took the windshield back with 3 inches, while the rolled-framed doors with thinner pillars improved outward visibility by

2011 Chrysler 200 sedan Specs and Review

Last week Chrysler announced the pricing for the 2011 200 sedan, which is basically a reworked Se bring. Chrysler has yet to debut the replacement for the Se bring Convertible, but reportedly it's going to be unveiled at the 2011 New York Auto Show.At the New York Auto Show this coming April, Chrysler will unveil the 200 Convertible. Details haven't been released, but it's expected that the 200

Kansas Thieves Targeting....Jeep Wrangler Doors

.fullpost { display: inline; } We've heard of thieves stealing wheels, tires, GPS and audio systems from cars, but pinching off doors from Jeep Wranglers is something new. However, that's exactly what's happening in Overland Park in Kansas, as thieves are taking doors off Jeep Wrangles and selling them online. Local police told KMBC news that four such thefts took place in the past few

New Jeep 3.0-liter V6 Turbo

.fullpost { display: inline; } Given that over forty per cent of all cars sold in Europe are diesel-powered, any brand that wants to be successful in the market must have diesel options in its range. Following the presentation of its new 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel on the Chrysler 300's European clone, the Lancia Thema the Fiat Group is now introducing the oil-burner to Jeep Grand Cherokee the

Read All About it: Lancia's Geneva Motor Show Debuts in Detail

.fullpost { display: inline; } *The above photo is a Carscoop illustrationWe've been hearing a lot of rumors and speculations for the past few months about Lancia's future product portfolio as well as which of these new models could make their world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show on March 1. Carscoop has now learned final details of Lancia's plans for the Swiss Salon and can

New Lancia Thema: Chrysler 300's European Alter Ego Officially Revealed

.fullpost { display: inline; } You may find it hard to believe, but what you're looking at here is not one of Carscoop's photoshops but the first official photo of the new Chrysler 300-based Lancia Thema saloon, which will receive its grand premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1. The new Thema marks the beginning of consolidation of the product portfolios of the Lancia and Chrysler

Lancia Flavia Sedan and Convertible: Concept-Tagged Versions of Chrysler 200

.fullpost { display: inline; } Lancia is going to be quite busy at next month's Geneva Salon as the Italian brand deepens its ties with Chrysler by incorporating the latter's models into its range. Next up on our list after the new Lancia Thema, are the Flavia concept saloon and convertible models, which pay tribute not to their historic ancestor of the 1960s but to art of badge engineering

New Lancia Grand Voyager Minivan is a Rebadged Chrysler, and Yes, this Picture Too Appears to be a Chop

.fullpost { display: inline; } The third Chrysler model to wear a Lancia badge is the Town & Country minivan, which replaces the Phedra and will premiere alongside the Thema and the Flavia concepts at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The Fiat Group decided to keep the European market name of the Town & Country, calling it the Lancia Grand Voyager. The Italian firm's American people

Geneva Preshow: Fiat Publishes New Photos of Freemont Crossover

.fullpost { display: inline; } The star of Fiat's exhibition area at the Geneva Motor Show and the first Fiat-branded vehicle to come out of the partnership with the Chrysler Group is the new Freemont 7-seater crossover. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the Freemont is a re-badged 2011 Dodge Journey, but if for whatever reason you weren't satisfied with the first batch of

Lancia Lifts the Wraps off All-New Ypsilon Ahead of the Geneva Salon

.fullpost { display: inline; } Marking the 25th anniversary since the introduction of the Ypsilon (first as the Y10 in 1985, then as the Y in 1996, and finally as the Ypsilon from 2003 and onwards), Lancia is presenting the fourth generation of its luxed-up supermini in a world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The much delayed successor to the outgoing Ypsilon, which has been in

Dodge Readying Newly Styled Interior for 2010MY Caliber?

.fullpost { display: inline; } A member of the Caliber Forums has posted what looks to be a computer generated image along with some specific details on the changes that Dodge is supposedly working on for the 2010 Caliber's interior. We can't vouch for the photo's authenticity, but just like the Jeep Patriot and Compass, if there's one thing that the Chrysler Group needs to fix on the

2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible to get its First Public Outing at the Chicago Auto Show

.fullpost { display: inline; } The new 200 Convertible will make its motorshow premiere at the upcoming 2011 Chicago Auto Show, which runs for the public from February 11 to 20, Chrysler confirmed today. Essentially a re-packaged, re-designed and partially re-engineered version of the drop-top Sebring, the 200 Convertible will soon go on sale in the States with a starting price of $27,195,

Chrysler and EPA Working on Hydraulic Hybrid System for Passenger Cars [with Video]

.fullpost { display: inline; } Chrysler and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a new partnership to explore the possibility of adapting the EPA's hydraulic hybrid system for passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. Developed by the EPA, the hydraulic hybrid system is currently used in industrial applications, including large delivery trucks and refuse trucks, but