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The All-New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Re-Invents Minivan Segment

January 11, 2016 , Windsor, Ontario – As the original creator of the minivan more than 30 years ago, FCA US LLC has transformed the segment with firsts – notching 78 innovations through the first five minivan generations. With the introduction of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica, FCA US adds 37 minivan firsts to its portfolio for an unprecedented total of 115 innovations in the segment.

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Alfa Romeo Return To North America With The All-New 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

The All-new Alfa Romeo 4C Debuts at the 2014 New York Auto Show, Marks the Iconic Italian Brand’s Return to North America. Available summer of 2014.. April 16, 2014 , Windsor, Ontario – Marking the Italian brand’s highly anticipated return to North America, the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C makes its 2014 New York Auto Show debut – a mid-engine design inspired by the brand’s legendary racing history, state-of-the-art carbon fibre monocoque and all-aluminum turbocharged engine influenced by Formula 1, and advanced technological solutions, all to deliver supercar-level performance and driving exhilaration. Copyright © 2014 by Iain Shankland. All rights reserved.

The 2015 Chrysler 200 Sedan Is All-New From The Ground Up

Chrysler Canada: The All-new 2015 Chrysler 200 Sedan Charts a New Course for Mid-size Sedans with its Simple Elegance, an Extraordinary Driving Experience and Cool Features – at a Value Customers Will Appreciate. The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 has a starting Canadian Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $22,495 2015 Chrysler 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables a 19 per cent improvement versus the 2014 model with an expected highway fuel economy ratings of 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres (50 miles per gallon) The available all-wheel-drive system is the first to deliver an automatic fully disconnecting rear axle, improving fuel economy by reducing parasitic loss when all-wheel-drive is not needed Choice of two world-class engines are available: the 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine produces a best-in-class 295 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque, or the standard 2.4-litre MultiAir® Tigershark I-4 engine produces 184 horsepower and 173 lb.-ft. of torque Copyright © 2014 by Iain Shankland. All rights reserved.

Ram To Add Diesel Engine To 1500 Pickup Truck Later This Year

Chrysler announced at the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) in Toronto on Thursday that the Ram 1500 pick-up truck with be available with a diesel engine starting in the third quarter of the year. The new 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will use the same 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 unit manufactured by Italy’s VM Motori, mated to an eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission that is also going to be an option in the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee (rumours are circulating that the Jeep Wrangler may also get the same engine).

Chrysler Canada: Confirms All-New 2014 Ram Truck Commercial Van

All-New Ram ProMaster to go on sale beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2013  Windsor, Ont., Dec 10, 2012 – Ram Truck, Canada’s Longest-Lasting Line of Pick-ups and supplier of Canada’s Best-Selling Diesel Pick-ups announced today that it will develop a new large van for the North American market.  This new van will serve to further strengthen Ram’s competitive prowess in a growing commercial market and will add to its ongoing commitment of delivering the best value, capability and technology to commercial customers across Canada. All-New Ram ProMaster The 2014 Ram ProMaster will go on sale beginning in the 3rd quarter 2013 and will join the smaller, but highly capable Ram Cargo Van as an additional van offering to compete with other full-size commercial vans.

All-New 2013 Dodge SRT Viper

Windsor, Ontario, Sep 12, 2012 – Chrysler Canada announced today pricing for the two models of the all-new 2013 SRT Viper. Chrysler Canada: Canadian Pricing for 2013 SRT Viper Models Announced Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand’s flagship performance machine returns with more power and performance, superior craftsmanship, new technologies and creature comforts Two new models include SRT Viper and SRT Viper GTS All-aluminum, mid-front 8.4-litre V10 engine delivers 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports car engine in the world Triple-digit weight reduction results in Viper best power-to-weight ratio

2009 Chrysler Town & Country Touring + 2009 Grand Caravan – Road Test

The last time I had a couple of minivans we did a head-to-head test between the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Hyundai Entourage. That was way back in the fall of 2006. Since that time, Chrysler has completely re-designed the Town & Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan.  Also within that time-frame, Ford have killed off the Windstar and got out of the minivan business altogether, meanwhile General Motors just changed the label from “minivan” to “SUV” while claiming to be abandoning the minivan as well.

2009 Chrysler 300 Touring AWD – Road Test

When I first saw the Chrysler 300 a number of years ago I loved the look of it right away. In a sea of jelly-bean shaped Camry’s and Accords the 300 stood out like a sore thumb. It was a manly-looking sedan that the ladies could also appreciate. Instead of ho-hum, Chrysler gave everyone something to get excited about. The 300 was refreshed for 2008, with a new front and rear that only the keen eye could see. Regardless, it’s a subtle improvement to a new icon. It also got an all-new interior that includes better quality soft-touch plastics throughout. The Powertrain remains unchanged, with the choice of a 3.5 liter 250 horsepower V-6 or a 340 horsepower 5.7 liter V-8 -both available with AWD. For those that require more power there’s the all-dancing all-singing 6.2 liter 425 horsepower 300C SRT8 – complete with AWD.