Chrysler Catches Top Saftey Award

Obviously with competition heating up in the automobile industry, coming in second place is just no good.  Chrysler is committed to building safe and amazing automobiles for the now and they future.  Read after the break about the new Sebring.

Award Winning Safety

Chrysler Group LLC is proud to announce that the 2010 Chrysler Sebring has been named a “Top Safety Pick” award for 2009 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)!

The IIHS is a nonprofit, educational research organization aimed at reducing losses from crashes on America’s highways. To earn a Top Safety Pick mention, a vehicle must provide the best overall protection in front, side and rear impact crash tests, solid support of seat/head restraints, plus offer electronic stability control. And guess what? The Sebring does exactly that! This vehicle is an ideal example of a product that demonstrates quality and safety. The honor and recognition of this achievement highlights Chrysler’s promise to put forth leading safety & security technology and occupancy protection for all passengers.

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Chrysler Mini-vans back on top

Chysler minivans have bounced back in U.S. market share in February, both individually and together, easily besting the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna. The Caravan was the 14th most popular vehicle in the US and the most popular minivan; the Town & Country was the 19th most popular vehicle and the second most popular minivan. Together, the pair would have displaced the Nissan Altima as the fifth best seller for the month.

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Where Oh Where is the Clunker Today

Everyday, in everywhere and at every level dealers are asking a few questions. When does it stop and when does my money start to come in. It is all about the clunker! At our dealer group it is a daily question. Do we keep going? Have we gotten any of the money back? How do we plan for the future? The questions are clear, the answers, no so much. With NADA as the mouth piece for the questions on the national level, maybe we are getting some answers. Read after the break.

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Dealers group wary of cash for clunkers
NADA: ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Program Enters Wind-Down Phase (Press Release)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The federal “cash for clunkers” or “CARS” program is now entering its wind-down phase. Earlier today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Raymond LaHood announced that, within the next 48 hours, guidance will be issued regarding the process by which the program will be brought to a close.

NADA held a high level meeting this morning with DOT and NHTSA officials to reiterate dealer concerns about the “clunkers” program and to stress the urgency of fixing these problems. As the first order of business, NADA stressed the importance of addressing – as soon as possible – how the program will end, including the possible suspension of the program. In addition, NADA emphasized that NHTSA must eliminate all dealer reimbursement delays; the failure to make such payments is creating financial hardship and uncertainty for dealers and consumers alike.

As we await the end-of-program guidance, dealers should keep in mind the following points:

– Although, according to press reports, Secretary LaHood stated today
that “there will be no car dealer that won’t be reimbursed,” NADA
believes that this is based on DOT’s view that sufficient funds remain
available. It is important to note that NHTSA has confirmed elsewhere
that if the program’s money runs out before a dealer is reimbursed,
that dealer will not be paid.
– Given the popularity of the program and the rapid pace at which
“clunker” deals are being done, it is difficult, if not impossible, to
accurately project the “burn rate” of available funds.

– In view of the foregoing, dealers who accept additional “clunker”
deals face a growing risk that they may not be reimbursed.

NADA will continue to press NHTSA for clarity on, and resolution of, all open “cash for clunkers” questions, and we will provide additional dealer updates when circumstances warrant.

(NADA delivered this statement today to its membership.)
Source: National Automobile Dealers Association
Web Site: http://www.nada.org/

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Clunker Program Clunking Along

“Ford Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp., Hyundai Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC all have announced production increases due to the clunkers program.”

What a great bit of news. Jeep Patriots have flown off the lot. The Dodge Caliber is not so many as before. The PT Cruiser still has a $4500 rebate on it from Chrysler as well as qualifying for the governments CARS program rebate. People are buying cars, inventories are lower and jobs are being created. That is great news for today.

Do not miss this opportunity to take advantage of this program. Grab your car and head on in to see us. The 2nd infusion of 2BIL in cash will not last long either.

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Controlled Failure Clunking Along

What a successful clunker catastrophe Frustrating, maddening, hastily passed but slow, underfunded, cluelessly administered. Also fabulously successful. The now-infamous cash-for-clunkers‘ future is in question.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this program, we recommend you act fact. Inventory is dwindling and the program has already run out of money, been canceled, extended, voted on an threatened to not renew. If it is valid that day you read this, then that is all we know for sure.

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8.7.09 Update: It was just renewed!

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We Are Ready for the Fiat 500

We have a brand new faucility and are ready for the new Fiats. I think they will do well here if the market continues to support small sporty vehicles. America really likes its large V8 powered vehciles. If fuel prices continue to rise and the green movement continue, so will the Fiats! It looks like the first one will be the 500.

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You can see all the results of recent changes and improvements in Dodge Chrysler Jeep products at Portland’s Best:

Dick’s Country Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Scott and Shannon Inukai are committed to providing quality vehicles at great prices.
767 SW Baseline Rd
Hillsboro OR 97123
503-214-5014
800-783-4891
http://dickscountrydodge.com
http://dicksautogroup.com
The best and #1 rated Portland area Five Star rated Dodge dealer, Chrysler dealer, Jeep dealer near Beaverton Oregon. We have the 2009 Ram and 2009 Dodge Challenger available and instock for sale. Also come and see our Internet Special prices on used, pre-owned and certified vehicles.

We carry SmartWay certified vehicles like the Dodge Caliber, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring. Click here to search our new SmartWay Certifed Vehiclesor here to search our pre-owned SmartWay Certified vehicles. They keep your world green and your enemies more green with envy. You can also checkout our fuel saving technology such as Duel Mode Hybrid, MDS, VVT, CVT and the clean burning house hauling power of the New Cummins Diesel 6.7 Liter I6.

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Dick’s Auto Group is a dealer group made up of only domestic brands. We have Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and Jeep. Give a call and set a time to come test drive our products and look at the advantage of buying an American automobile. Scott and Shannon Inukai are committed to providing quality vehicles at great prices. They are also proud to represent the number one selling truck in America today.

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Hillsboro Oregon 97123

888-898-7901

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Fiat 500 coming to a Chrysler dealer near you

06/01/2009, 11:45 AM
By Drew Johnson

Confirming earlier speculations, Fiat has officially announced its retro-styled 500 hatchback will be coming to America in about 18 months. The 500 will be sold through Chrysler dealers nationwide and will be the only Fiat-badged vehicle sold in the states.

Richard Gadeselli, vice president of Fiat communications in Italy, revealed the news to Automotive News on Monday. “The Fiat 500 – we see that, like the MINI, as a sort of boutique car that we think we can sell in good numbers on the East and West coasts in the same way that MINI has been successful in the U.S.,” Gadeselli said.

Gadeselli didn’t give a sales prediction for the 500 in the U.S., but the Italian automaker is likely eyeing a goal of at least 40,000 sales per year – just under the volume of BMW’s MINI brand.

Gadeselli also revealed the 500 will be the only Fiat-badged model sold in the United States. While Fiat will supply Chrysler with the underpinnings of six vehicles, each will be Chrysler-badged and wear sheet metal unique to the Chrysler brand. “The vehicles will be U.S. vehicles, designed for U.S. customers by a U.S. company,” he said.

No timeline has been given for the other Fiat-made Chrysler vehicles, but we suspect the first examples won’t be far behind the 500’s launch.

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Fiat Will Sell 500 at Chrysler Dealerships Badged as Fiat!

CNET reports that a Fiat spokesperson in an interview with Automotive News indicated there would be technology and platform sharing but the Fiat 500 would remain a Fiat. It would be sold in the North America within the 18 months or so but it would not be re-badged. Read after the Break.

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Fiat will market the Fiat 500 at Chrysler dealerships in about 11/2 years, a Fiat spokesman says.

The 500 will be the only Fiat or Fiat-derived car that will be sold in Chrysler dealerships badged as a Fiat. New vehicles derived from Fiat platforms will be sold with Chrysler brands.

“The Fiat 500 — we see that, like the Mini, as a sort of boutique car that we think we can sell in good numbers on the East and West coasts in the same way that Mini has been successful in the U.S.,” says Richard Gadeselli, vice president of Fiat communications in Italy.

Meanwhile, he says, Chrysler will design and engineer its own vehicles from Fiat platforms. Chrysler is planning six small or mid-sized vehicles based on Fiats.

“There is a misconception out there that Chrysler is going to build the Fiat Bravo, just stick a different badge on it” and do other rebadging, Gadeselli says.

“They will be Chrysler products,” Gadeselli says. “They will be specific to Chrysler. The vehicle architectures will be based on our stuff, and there will be some powertrains. The vehicles will be U.S. vehicles, designed for U.S. customers by a U.S. company.”

The vehicles will not share sheet metal with Fiat vehicles, Gadeselli says. The 500, he says, will be the only model badged as a Fiat in the United States.

The original 500 two-door debuted in 1957 and gained wide acceptance as a low-priced, practical tiny car similar to the Volkswagen Beetle and Mini of that era. The 500 was sold until 1975.

The current 500, which captures the styling heritage of the original, debuted in 2007 as a front-drive hatchback.

Fiat is on track to control Chrysler when the American automaker emerges from U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

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You can see all the results of recent changes and improvements in Dodge Chrysler Jeep products at Portland’s Best:
Dick’s Country Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Scott and Shannon Inukai are committed to providing quality vehicles at great prices.
767 SW Baseline Rd
Hillsboro OR 97123
503-214-5014
800-783-4891
http://dickscountrydodge.com
http://dicksautogroup.com
The best and #1 rated Portland area Five Star rated Dodge dealer, Chrysler dealer, Jeep dealer near Beaverton Oregon. We have the 2009 Ram and 2009 Dodge Challenger available and instock for sale. Also come and see our Internet Special prices on used, pre-owned and certified vehicles.

We carry SmartWay certified vehicles like the Dodge Caliber, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring. Click here to search our new SmartWay Certifed Vehiclesor here to search our pre-owned SmartWay Certified vehicles. They keep your world green and your enemies more green with envy. You can also checkout our fuel saving technology such as Duel Mode Hybrid, MDS, VVT, CVT and the clean burning house hauling power of the New Cummins Diesel 6.7 Liter I6.

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Dick’s Auto Group is a dealer group made up of only domestic brands. We have Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and Jeep. Give a call and set a time to come test drive our products and look at the advantage of buying an American automobile. Scott and Shannon Inukai are committed to providing quality vehicles at great prices. They are also proud to represent the number one selling truck in America today.

Dick’s Auto Group

http://dicksautogroup.com

Hillsboro Oregon 97123

888-898-7901

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