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All-new 2011 Dodge Durango 'Well Worth the Wait,' Earns 'Car of the Month' Award from NADAguides for November

The new Dodge Durango continues to garner awards and high praise from experts impressed with its best-in-class capability, style, spaciousness, interior craftsmanship and driving dynamics. With its four-wheel independent suspension, near 50:50 weight distribution, responsive steering and handling and best-in-class driving range, combined with its standard seven-passenger functional, flexible and premium interior and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick status, the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango is NADAguides’ “Car of the Month” for November.

“The craftsmanship found in this vehicle demonstrates why it took Dodge three years to overhaul this vehicle – it was well worth the wait,” said Troy Snyder —Director of Product Development, NADAguides. “Every line of the 2011 Dodge Durango has become fluid and smooth, the driving performance enhanced, the interior upgraded to luxury standards and a safety system that surpasses its closest competitors. Our team of analysts really enjoyed driving this vehicle and feels it will give the competition a run for its money.”

The NADAguides’ (National Automobile Dealers Association) “Car of the Month” award gives consumers practical information on new cars, trucks and SUVs chosen by the analysts at NADAguides for exceptional performance, efficiency, features, options and appeal.

“We’re extremely pleased NADAguides has recognized the Dodge Durango as the ‘Car of the Month’ for November,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO – Dodge brand. “It’s always an honor when automotive experts recognize the style, capability and value we’re offering with our all-new lineup of vehicles. With Durango’s class-leading towing capacity, best-in-class driving range and premium interior, it truly is one of the best choices in the seven-passenger SUV segment.”

The “Car of the Month” award from NADAguides follows one week after the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the Dodge Durango “Full-Size SUV of Texas.”

Criteria used to determine NADAguides “Car of the Month” includes: quality of engineering, fuel efficiency, safety equipment and ratings, pricing and overall value, sales trends, consumer market interest on NADAguides.com, and test drives performed by NADAguides market analysts. Car of the Month vehicles are eligible for the NADAguides Car of the Year award.

NADAguides said the first complete overhaul inside and out since 2008 helped the 2011 Dodge Durango catch the attention of its analysts. The fresh look of the exterior, quality upgrade in the interior, a safety system that surpasses the competition, ample space, comfort, technology and performance make the Dodge Durango impressive all around. Best-in-class power, best-in-class towing and best-in-class driving range coupled with an IIHS Top Safety Pick further cement the 2011 Dodge Durango as an industry leader and the NADAguides “Car of the Month” for November.

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2012 Jeep® Wrangler and 2012 Fiat 500 Named ‘Hottest’ Vehicles at 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show

The results are in. The second annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Award was presented to the 2012 Jeep® Wrangler for the “Hottest 4x4-SUV” and to the 2012 Fiat 500 for the “Hottest Sports Compact Car” this morning at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The SEMA Award honors vehicles that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and showcase this year’s most unique products. The award recognizes four outstanding vehicle models in four categories – “Hottest Car,” “Hottest Sport Compact Car,” “Hottest Truck,” and “Hottest-4x4-SUV.” Both awards were accepted by Mopar® President and CEO, Pitero Gorlier.

"The Jeep Wrangler has an incredible enthusiast following, and with hundreds of Mopar parts and accessories available for it, it is clearly one of our most customized vehicles," said Gorlier. "And, in just its first year, our new Fiat 500 is prominent throughout this year's SEMA Show as it is the perfect canvas for customization."

The “Hottest 4x4-SUV” of this year’s Show is the fourth award the new 2012 Jeep Wrangler has received in the last 10 days. Last week, it captured the prestigious “4x4 of the Year” crown from Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine, the “Mid-size SUV of Texas” award by the Texas Auto Writers Association and “Best Off-Road Value” in the Active Lifestyle Vehicle awards competition.

“With an avid following of enthusiasts, Jeep Wrangler has long been the most customized SUV in the marketplace,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Wrangler owners love to modify their vehicles, often at purchase with dealer-installed Mopar parts, and throughout their ownership experience. For 2012, Jeep Wrangler is an even better customization platform, with more fuel efficiency, power and capability than ever before.”

With beautiful Italian styling, timeless functionality, fuel efficiency and innovative technology – the same attributes that made the original version an icon – the 2012 Fiat 500 is relevant for an entirely new generation of drivers.

“The Fiat 500’s timeless proportions and efficient design make it a perfect platform for customization,” said Olivier Francois, Head of Fiat Brand and Chief Marketing Officer, Chrysler Group. “We are honored by the SEMA Award recognition and excited by the creativity and enthusiasm of our fans and the specialty-equipment manufacturers who continue to make the Cinquecento even more distinctive in the marketplace.”

The 2011 SEMA Show features more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. SEMA Show exhibitors manufacture thousands of products that improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. While products are available for every make and model vehicle, exhibitors are investing more into the Chevrolet Camaro, the Fiat 500, Ford F-Series, and Jeep Wrangler than any other vehicle. Consumers, therefore, can expect to find more options for accessorizing these vehicles.

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Eight Chrysler Group LLC Vehicles Take Home a Consumers Digest 'Best Buy' for the 2012 Model Year

Consumers Digest announced its annual automotive “Best Buys,” and vehicles from Chrysler Group LLC received eight of them, more than doubling the number of “Best Buys” Chrysler Group vehicles received in 2010 and 2011. In the past year and a half, the Chrysler Group has introduced 16 all-new or significantly refreshed models, and many awards have been rolling in ever since.

The Chrysler Group vehicles that received Consumers Digest automotive “Best Buys” for the 2012 model year are:

Chrysler: 300, Town & Country
Jeep®: Grand Cherokee
Dodge: Durango, Grand Caravan, Challenger
Ram: 1500
Fiat: 500

“It’s a tremendous honor to have so many vehicles named as ‘Best Buys’ by Consumers Digest,” said Doug Betts, Senior Vice President – Quality, Chrysler Group LLC. “We have gone to great lengths to enhance the craftsmanship and quality of all of our vehicles. These awards are evidence that we’re producing cars, trucks, crossovers, minivans and SUVs that customers – and critics – appreciate.”

As testament to the improvements made to Chrysler Group’s vehicles in terms of quality and desirability, the Company earlier today announced that vehicle sales are up for the 19th consecutive month.

The Consumers Digest automotive “Best Buys” issue is an annual publication in which editors judge vehicles on many build quality and performance attributes such as ergonomics, fit and finish, utility, acceleration, fuel economy and many more. They also look at cost of ownership variables such as resale value, warranty, maintenance costs and annual operating expenses. The top vehicles in 12 separate categories are then chosen as “Best Buys” by the publication.

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Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Named Top Safety Picks by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

The newest Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivan models have been named Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for 2012. In addition to receiving top scores in rollover tests, both minivans achieved Good ratings in the areas of frontal, side and rear crash protection.

Additionally, to be considered, vehicles must have standard electronic stability control systems.



For 2012, both minivans offer more than 40 standard or available safety features. Front seat mounted airbags, three-row side curtain air bags, driver-side knee blocker air bag and all-speed traction control are among the standard safety features.

Both models also include an available SafetyTec group with features including ParkSense rear park assist, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection.

“Safety-conscious parents shopping for a family hauler should be pleased with today’s minivan choices,” said David Zuby, the Institute's chief research officer.

The 2012 models of Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country received strength–to- weight ratio ratings of 4.51, among the highest of the minivans tested, and above the IIHS requirement of 4.0. Minimum requirements by the government are 1.5.

“With the latest addition of Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, Chrysler Group has 11 vehicles that have been named Top Safety Pick since we began our unprecedented launch of new vehicles a year ago and is unsurpassed,” said Scott Kunselman, senior vice president – engineering. “This latest recognition by IIHS underscores our commitment to engineering safety and security across all vehicle segments. As we continue our product transformation, we’ll continue to engineer new technology and more capabilities into all our vehicles.”

Last month, the 2012 Fiat 500 was named Top Safety Pick by IIHS. Additionally, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Patriot, Chrysler 300 and 200, Dodge Durango, Charger, Journey and Avenger received Top Safety Pick designations earlier this year from IIHS.

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All-new 2012 Dodge Journey Selected "Best New SUV-CUV under $35,000" in Canada by AJAC

The all-new 2012 Dodge Journey today was named the "Best New SUV-CUV under $35,000" by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The announcement follows an intensive week of vehicle evaluations performed by professional automotive journalists at the annual AJAC Test Fest in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

“We thank AJAC for this recognition which confirms that the all-new 2012 Dodge Journey is the best Crossover in Canada,” said Ed Broadbear, Vice-President Marketing, Chrysler Canada. “Part-compact car with a starting price of only $20,995 MSRP, part-SUV with available all-wheel-drive, and part-van with available seven passenger seating, the Journey offers best-in-class versatility. And with four or six cylinder power, five or seven-passenger seating, and front or all-wheel drive, no other crossover offers such choice.”

• Dodge Journey is Canada’s number one selling crossover
• Dodge Journey is the only crossover to offer the choice of four or six cylinder engines, five or seven passenger seating and front or all-wheel drive
• Named 2011 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• Canada’s most affordable mid-size crossover with a starting MSRP of $20,995 (excluding destination)
• The most affordable seven-passenger vehicle in Canada
• The 2012 lineup includes Canada Value Package (CVP), SE Plus, SXT, Crew and R/T AWD models

The Dodge Journey received a completely redesigned and retuned suspension, a new V6 engine that delivers 283 horsepower – a 20 per cent boost in power compared with the V6 engine it replaced – a gorgeous new interior with premium, soft-touch materials throughout and an enhanced exterior design. Journey also features the latest and greatest in vehicle connectivity and customization with the Chrysler Group’s new Uconnect™ Touch 8.4N CD/DVD/MP3 SIRIUS® Satellite radio with GPS Navigation, featuring an 8.4-inch touch-screen. Journey also offers best-in-class storage space, with fold-flat seats, second-row in-floor storage and front-passenger in-seat storage.

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