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Chrysler Catches Top Saftey Award

September 23, 2009

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

August 24, 2009

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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We Are Ready for the Fiat 500

June 2, 2009

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.

Dick’s Auto Group

http://dicksautogroup.com

Hillsboro Oregon 97123

888-898-7901

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(Source:Left Lane News)
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!

June 2, 2009

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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Chrysler’s Sebring, An Accord beater?

May 28, 2009

The Chrysler Sebring is Chrysler’s entry into the mid-size sedan market.  What a market that is! There is competition from every corner of the globe and yet the Sebring continues to earn awards and be recognized as a fantastic choice for your next people mover in this common and importnat class.  The next time you decide no tto pay a lot for a name plate but want a roomy, spacious and very dependable car, go look at a new Sebring.

Read below for what others are saying about it and then come visit us to see them for yourself.

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Carmax says:

2008 Chrysler Sebring

AwardsEach year independent journalists and experts in the automotive industry recognize outstanding vehicles in areas such as design, safety and overall reliability. You can use these awards as a guide in the decision-making process.

 -Motor Trend calls Sebring a good value

 -Road & Track reports Sebring's bold styling sets it apart from the sea of look-alike midsize family cars

 -Edmunds Cars & Trucks Buyer's Guide credits Sebring with a large trunk, sedan body style and decent handling abilities

 -Road & Track credits Sebring with bold style and European flair

 -Named a Contender for Motor Trend's Car of the Year 2007

 -Motor Trend reports Sebring has better handling, upgraded interior design & materials and clever features

Is Chrysler’s Sebring an Accord beater?

Jenny White

Wednesday, April 15th 2009, 4:00 AM

In the past few years, Chrysler has designed and produced some great-looking vehicles. Recently, I got to drive the 2009 Sebring Touring Sedan. The Sebring sedan was redesigned two years ago. The convertible got the same treatment in 2008. Both are beautiful cars and deserve a second look by those wanting to buy a stylish, reliable family sedan.

This year, the Chrysler Sebring gets standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes, and stability control is now standard on all but the base LX model.

The Touring and Limited trims get additional standard equipment like a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated mirrors and tinted windows. The Sebring Touring was a dream to drive, with a 2.7-liter V6 engine that offered up 173 horsepower. Acceleration was quick, though a bit noisy.

The midsize sedan segment probably is the most competitive in the industry, and the V6 in the Sebring Touring is a great buy at its price. It’s more powerful than a comparably priced Chevy Malibu and Dodge Caliber. The popular Honda Accord beats it by just 4 hp. Handling was pretty sharp, and braking was quick and precise. Ride quality was excellent, and seats were well-bolstered and cushioned.

Interior design was sleek and had lots of silver and black. Overall, the Sebring was a fun sedan to drive and seemed to have a few sports-car characteristics that made you forget you were driving a family sedan.

Fuel economy wasn’t too shabby for a performance engine like that featured in the Touring model. I averaged about 24 miles per gallon during the week I drove it. It’s been rated to get 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

After driving the Sebring, I was surprised by its comparatively low price tag: $21,810 for a base Sebring Touring. The test model I had included options that pushed the price to $25,815. With the smooth ride, powerful engine and attractive interior, it feels more like a $35,000 car than a $25,000 one.

I don’t know if the Sebring is going to bring Chrysler into the midsize sedan race with Toyota and Honda, but I would rate the Sebring a good buy compared to the more expensive best-sellers.

Cox News Service

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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
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 Vehicles or 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.

Dick’s Auto Group

http://dicksautogroup.com

Hillsboro Oregon 97123

888-898-7901

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Ward’s Delivers Ram Interior Honor

May 26, 2009

Ward’s delivers Ram interior honor

Dodge Ram,award winning

2009 Dodge Ram Wins Top Award for Interior Design

Klaus Busse, Director-Interior Design and Strategy, holds up an award from Ward’s AutoWorld magazine for the interior design of the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram.

Busse, along with Ryan Nagode, Manager-Advance Interior Design, accepted the award on behalf of the company from Ward’s editors during an event at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dearborn, Mich., May 21. Ward’s editors honored the Ram with its 2009 Interior of the Year award in the popular-priced truck category. Ward’s editors picked the winners after evaluating 35 vehicles in February and March.

The 2009 Ram was the first “graduate” of the company’s new Advance Interior Design Studio. The Ram stands out with a renewed emphasis on craftsmanship expressed in premium interior appointments including six-ring instrumentation, redesigned controls, chromed accents, premium seating with improved bolsters and two-tone upholstery.

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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.
Dick’s Auto Group
http://dicksautogroup.com
Hillsboro Oregon 97123
888-898-7901

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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
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 Oregon 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 Vehicles or 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.

Dick’s Auto Group
http://dicksautogroup.com
Hillsboro Oregon 97123
888-898-7901

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Chrysler Mini-Vans #1 in Segment

March 10, 2009
2009 Chrysler Minivan

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Chrysler minivans have bounced back in U.S. !

Chrysler Mini-vans gained huge 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.

Visit us at Dick’s Country Chrysler Jeep Dodge for a great deal and fantastic service.

You’ll like our people and our price!