http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:45:23 -0500 Car Reviews -- Get the consensus and opinions from TheCarConnection and from around the Web on your favorite car. Lifestyle/Fashion http://static.thecarconnection.com/website/tcc-feed.jpg http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038556_iihs-picks-the-safest-new-vehicles-for-2010 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038556_iihs-picks-the-safest-new-vehicles-for-2010 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:24:00 -0500 The coveted Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) used to be quite exclusive--and a way for safety-conscious shoppers to narrow down their possibilities to a few top-rated vehicles in a segment. But since 2007, the number of Top Safety Picks has roughly doubled each year, going from just 23 ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037654_chrysler-recalls-rear-wheel-drive-cars-for-front-wheel-issue http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037654_chrysler-recalls-rear-wheel-drive-cars-for-front-wheel-issue Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:02:00 -0500 If you drive a late-model rear-wheel-drive Chrysler or Dodge car--a 2010 Dodge Challenger, for instance--you'll want to take note of this one. Chrysler has issued a recall of select 2009 and 2010 model-year rear-wheel-drive vehicles for a problem that might lead to the front wheels falling off. Apparently, some of these models left the Brampton, ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037501_ugliest-cars-of-the-past-50-years-you-might-be-surprised http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037501_ugliest-cars-of-the-past-50-years-you-might-be-surprised Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:59:00 -0400 Think that the design of the Volkswagen New Beetle is more hideous than iconic? Apparently you're not alone. Business Week has posted its "Fifty Ugliest Cars of the Past 50 Years," including a number of models present and past, and the New Beetle is just one of the newer and still-produced models on the list. Others include the Cadillac ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037460_chrysler-gets-mobile-tv-again-this-time-its-for-grownups http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037460_chrysler-gets-mobile-tv-again-this-time-its-for-grownups Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:47:00 -0400 Chrysler announced today that it will be the first automaker to offer in-car mobile TV with a full channel lineup. The new service, FLO TV Auto Entertainment, will bring up to 20 channels for a monthly fee that's low in comparison to existing satellite services. For a couple of years now, Chrysler has offered the Sirius Backseat TV ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037312_neck-injuries-poised-to-drop-thanks-to-new-lawand-new-seats http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037312_neck-injuries-poised-to-drop-thanks-to-new-lawand-new-seats Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:15:00 -0400 If you consider safety one of the top priorities in your next new-car purchase--as you should--and are carefully combing through features and occupant protection ratings, you're in for a pleasant surprise: There are a lot more models designated Top Safety Picks this year from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Why? Although some ..]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/chrysler_sebring_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/chrysler_sebring_2010 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:44:00 -0400 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING STYLING | [5 out of 10] Jalopnik: "lackluster performance and...a body to match" Kelley Blue Book: "passenger cabin [is] defined by clean, contemporary styling and a generous helping of metallic-looking trim" Autoblog: "the Sebring has odd proportions and a bulbous rear end" Car and Driver: "No Longer the Ugly ...
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]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036719_chrysler-previews-four-custom-rides-ahead-of-2009-sema-show http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036719_chrysler-previews-four-custom-rides-ahead-of-2009-sema-show Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:25:00 -0400 A 556-horsepower Dodge Challenger, a Jeep Wrangler that transforms into a mobile campsite, a luxury Dodge Ram 1500 and an extreme Jeep Wrangler off-roader with 40-inch tires. This is just a taste of what Chrysler, and its Mopar accessories line, will be presenting next month at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036533_driven-chrysler-300c-srt8 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036533_driven-chrysler-300c-srt8 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:02:00 -0400 It's hard not to think of Chrysler 300C SRT8, a big, boxy sedan, powered by a mammoth 6.1-liter V-8 engine, as a novelty...and a prime example of the type of vehicle whose days are numbered. For years we've been hearing that there's no replacement for displacement, no substitute for big cubes, but times are changing. With the new 2010 ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036438_chrysler-profitable-in-two-years-says-ceo http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036438_chrysler-profitable-in-two-years-says-ceo Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:30:00 -0400 The recently announced alliance with Fiat notwithstanding, Chrysler's current position in the market is regarded as precarious by buyers and analysts alike. New CEO Sergio Marchionne is more optimistic, however, stating that Chrysler will be profitable within the next two years. Early next month Marchionne will divulge Chrysler's ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036394_even-on-a-chrysler-300c-srt8-sirius-backseat-tv-is-for-kids http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036394_even-on-a-chrysler-300c-srt8-sirius-backseat-tv-is-for-kids Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:47:00 -0400 The low-riding, mean-looking, top-of-the-line Chrysler 300C SRT8 feels like a mature high-performance luxury sedan--big 6.1-liter V-8 under the hood; rich-sounding audio system inside, backed up when you need it by a punchy Kicker sub in the trunk; and classy, supple black leather seats with grippy, ventilated suede inserts. Seems about the ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036369_chrysler-set-to-announce-new-five-year-business-plan http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036369_chrysler-set-to-announce-new-five-year-business-plan Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:46:00 -0400 Chrysler is scheduled to unveil a new five-year business plan November 4 at its Auburn Hills headquarters, most likely outlining how the company will operate under the guidance of new CEO Sergio Marchionne and as a part of the Fiat Group corporate umbrella. The next couple of years are crucial for Chrysler as they will determine whether or not ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035800_chrysler-sebring-dodge-avenger-saved-fiat-500-sold-via-chrysler http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035800_chrysler-sebring-dodge-avenger-saved-fiat-500-sold-via-chrysler Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:23:00 -0400 The board of Chrysler Group met last Friday to approve the newly restructured company's five-year product plan, and although the full document won't officially be released until mid-November, a handful of the plan's details have already begun leaking out. The most recent rumors concern two of Chrysler's low-selling sedans: the Chrysler Sebring ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035470_chrysler-slims-downowners-manuals-that-is http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035470_chrysler-slims-downowners-manuals-that-is Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:40:00 -0400 If you're the type of buyer who, upon taking delivery of a new car, reads the owner's manual from cover to cover, you might be a little disappointed to find that these tomes are missing from new 2010 Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep products. Beginning with the 2010 model year, Chrysler will be the first automaker to stop automatically including ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035286_fiat-laying-the-groundwork-for-chryslers-european-future http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035286_fiat-laying-the-groundwork-for-chryslers-european-future Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:10:00 -0400 Fiat may have concerns about its new bride's housekeeping and checkbook-balancing skills, but it's making aggressive plans for Chrysler's future in Europe, and CEO Sergio Marchionne has announced that Euro-market Chryslers will soon be manufactured at an Italian facility Fiat acquired from Bertone. Chances are good that the vehicle produced ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1034638_chrysler-sues-daimler-over-supply-shortcomings http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1034638_chrysler-sues-daimler-over-supply-shortcomings Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:40:00 -0400 Having just come through a complicated series of bankruptcy proceedings, you might think Chrysler would want to take a break from courtrooms for a while. However, on August 21 the company filed suit against its former parent, Daimler AG, in U.S. bankruptcy court. According to Chrysler, Daimler has reneged on supply contracts, and the resulting ..]]>