This afternoon, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced that it was recalling more than 1.9 million vehicles to fix a problem with their airbags and seatbelts. In a statement, the automaker says that three deaths and five injuries may be linked to the issue. The problem affects vehicles equipped with...Read More»
Mitsubishi has issued two recalls affecting a range of Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi vehicles from model-years 2000 to 2009. The larger of the recalls is meant to fix a potential safety hazard associated with airbags (though not, thankfully, shrapnel), while the other addresses issues with the...Read More»
Russia is a strange and wondrous place. On one hand, you have a 6'8" billionaire NBA-team owner backing a startup car company that wants to build natural-gas hybrid cars without battery packs. That car's name? Yo. On the other hand, it turns out that even beleaguered Russian car buyers understand...Read More»
Today was huge for Chrysler! They announced/revealed pictures and some details on four new or refreshed 2011 models. From the refreshed Chrysler 200 (which is the new name for the Sebring) to the new Fiat 500 Sport, it was a frenzy of news. Chrysler took the social media route in releasing the...Read More»
Well, the long wait is coming to a close: Chrysler just tweeted the first photos of the new 2011 Chrysler 200, which is apparently the new name for the redesigned Chrysler Sebring. The images show details of the restyled front and rear of the core Sebring platform, with swept-back lights and a...Read More»
Chrysler’s lineup, both in North America and Europe, is in for a major shakeup over the next couple of years now that the expanding Fiat Group and its demanding CEO, Sergio Marchionne, are pulling all the strings. We’ve already seen hints of some of the plans with the unveiling of the...Read More»
Chrysler today announced a more aggressive incentives program for May, including the potential for no-interest financing on much of its product line or cash-back offers of up to $4,000. For up to 36 or 60 months, depending on the vehicle, Chrysler is offering zero-percent financing, arranged...Read More»
The Chrysler Sebring has simply never lived up to its racy name, or to the Chrysler brand's aspirations to be a little more 'premium' in feel. Although it’s offered an impressive list of features, it’s largely missed the mark up close, with a look and feel that’s a step or two behind mid-size...Read More»
Chrysler's Sebring mid-size sedan has been the object of much derision by the automotive press over the past few years, and as the company reorganizes its product portfolio as it begins its alliance with Fiat, one important step will be to improve its offerings in the mid-size market. Changing...Read More»
There's some brand laundering going on in Auburn Hills, as Fiat sweeps away some of the recent ills plaguing the Chrysler brand. The next proof could be the death of the Chrysler Sebring, the mid-size sedan that's fallen far behind the likes of the Ford Fusion and Hyundai Sonata in sales and market...Read More»
Chrysler, at least for a time earlier this year, was sending nearly three out of every five of its new vehicles to commercial and government fleets. According to Automotive News, citing information from the company, Chrysler sent a jaw-dropping 58 percent of its vehicles to fleets just in February...Read More»
Consumer Reports, as part of this week's torrent of announcements from its Annual Auto Issue, named the 2010 Honda Fit and 2010 Toyota Prius the best new-car values of the year. While it so happens we like both of those models very much (and appreciate the Prius' 51-mpg rating), they definitely...Read More»
Chrysler has announced a recall of 24,177 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles, mostly from the 2010 model year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, certain vehicles "may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining...Read More»
Here's the good news: Chrysler is dumping the Sebring. The bad news? It's just dumping the name. Chrysler's CEO Sergio Marchionne understands that the Sebring is not all that it should be. The mid-size sedan has left most critics cold (our own Marty Padgett gave it a 7), and it's been a model...Read More»
The first step toward Chrysler's integration with Lancia, and one of the first symbolic steps of Fiat's integration with Chrysler, is the Chrysler-branded Lancia Delta on display at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show today. The car doesn't look much changed aside from a new grille and some Chrysler badges...Read More»
A couple of weeks ago, Nelson Ireson reported on Consumer Reports' latest Reliability Survey, which put Ford and Lincoln at the head of the reliability pack. Now Consumer Reports has more good news for Big Three automakers thanks to its new Auto Survey, which places several American autos on the...Read More»
One month ago, a popular rumor suggested that Jeep would soon be the only Chrysler brand sold overseas. Now, a contradictory bit of gossip says that Chrysler/Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne may ditch the Lancia nameplate and sell those vehicles in Europe as Chryslers. There's also talk of potential...Read More»
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...Read More»
In 1963, Carroll Shelby's Cobra racecars had dominated almost every race on United States tarmac. This included overtaking the Ferrari GTO racecars at the 12 Hours of Sebring. However, the Cobra roadster could not compete with the mighty GTO when the races moved into the European battlegrounds. You...Read More»
