Fiat-Chrysler to Build New Small Jeep SUV in Italy

We have more news coming out of the Fiat Group and Chrysler LLC camp. After the announcement on the new Alfa Romeo 1.8-liter turbo engine, the group said it has finalized plans to build a new small Jeep SUV model at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy.The company noted that development of the manufacturing infrastructure at Mirafiori will begin in 2012 with production of the new baby Jeep model expected to begin in the second half of 2013 alongside an updated version of Alfa Romeo's MiTo supermini.
While Fiat and Chrysler declined to provide any further information, Carscoop recently obtainedJeep's 2012-2014 production plan, which points at a new small Jeep model that will sit under a common replacement for the Compass and Patriot. The new Jeep will be a B-segment SUV/Crossover similar in size to the Nissan Juke.
“This is an important step in our plans to re-industrialize our Italian manufacturing backbone in view of current market developments and the increased distribution reach provided by Chrysler Group” said Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive of Fiat and Chrysler Group.
“This leading-edge architecture will allow us to provide the most updated platforms for the development of our brands, and more importantly, will allow us to access the full powertrain offerings of both Fiat and Chrysler," Marchionne added.

















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Brand New Chrysler Group Cars Driven at Warp Speed

While we are no strangers to offbeat incidents involving new cars and transporters, we'll admit that we've never seen anything like this – that is, if the video you're about to watch is original and has not been altered in any way as understandably, we can't be 100 per cent sure.

The clip appears to have been shot by someone standing on the top level of a double decker transporter train and it shows five allegedly brand new vehicles (all Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs, if we're not mistaken) shooting out of the deck at warp speed.

The surroundings suggest the train is located at a parking lot terminal. Follow the break to watch the video for yourself and tell us what you think in the comments area below.

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2011 Jeep Commander Review

2011 Jeep Commander

2011 Jeep Commander

2011 Jeep Jeep Commander is a beautiful if starting MSRP of $ 32.355. The equipment in the arsenal of the jeep 4.7 liter V8 16V SOHC that has the capacity to provide 235 hp at 4500 rpm and 305 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. 2001-Jeep Commander is ideally a gearbox 5-speed automatic, making the engine more efficient and more productive. The creators of the Jeep Commander 2011 has been very conscious of fuel economy for this Jeep burns 15 miles per gallon city and 20 miles per gallon on highways.

2011 Jeep Commander

The features inside the Jeep Commander is a perfect complement to the integrated power drive. Power sunroof with skylights, the system SmartBeam headlights, rear cabin air conditioning, air conditioning with dual temperature control zone makes this Jeep a real pleasure to ride the passenger or driver. Also features leather bucket seats with memory foam allows the driver and their families in comfort and style. The driver’s seat and eight-way power passenger seat, power four way.  Universal garage door opener, tire pressure monitor display, and recommended to protect the car alarm prohibited. This car does not hold a fun short, or an AM / FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD and MP3 ready six Boston Acoustic speakers, that should satisfy anyone’s taste in music. You can also become the proud owner of a year of Sirius Satellite Radio subscription buy 2011 Jeep Commander.

2011 Jeep Commander

Safety devices for this beautiful vehicle does not give a little. side curtain airbags, multi-stage front airbags, brake assist and electronic stability program, front seatbelts with pretensioners and force retractors and ABS make this Jeep vehicle to have confidence in your driveway. Other safety features include the Jeep Commander for optimal performance is the motor vehicle through Sentry Key anti-theft immobilizer, airbag cutoff sensor activated by the accompanying passenger weight, passenger front airbag with multi-stage deployment, sensor Tipping the seat belt door centerline another 3-point car seat locks for rear doors, and ParkSense (TM) electronic parking aid rear.

2011 Jeep Commander

2011 Jeep Commander has largely kept pace with other Jeep commanders who came before. Maintaining the tradition of a powerful V8 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission and a spacious interior, the Jeep will continue his legacy. Other vehicles would be in the same category depending on the size and purpose of the Jeep Commander is the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Traverse. Unlike the Jeep Commander is the Chevrolet Tahoe increasingly difficult to maneuver and has been known to spend a lot of gas. Chevrolet Traverse is a bit more affordable than the Jeep Commander, but the Jeep Commander has a powerful engine from the Chevrolet Traverse V6.

2011 Jeep Commander

2011 Jeep Commander is Jeep is great, especially if you still have the family or simply enjoy the spacious vehicles. This Jeep has a V8 engine that produces 235 horsepower 3600 rpm does the engine durable and versatile for many weather climates. Safety features, such as aid sense electronic parking rear parking sensors, passenger airbag sensor triggered by the closure of passenger weight, and brake assist and electronic stability program to let you know that you are sure the vehicle as the company took its time to prepare to add new security features of the driver. Jeep Commander 2011 is perhaps a little pricey, but worth every penny, if the final performance, and security means something to you.

2011 Jeep Patriot

2011 Jeep Patriot

2011 Jeep Patriot

Chrysler also released a new 2011 Jeep Patriot. 2011 Jeep Patriot line-up comes with various improvements, including updated look. 2011 Jeep Patriot features redesigned front and rear fascias, grille and body-color. This new model also has a 4×4 ride height, steering wheel back and suspension system and a variety of interior enhancements. 2011 Jeep Patriot sits on rims 17 inches and has an extra inch ride height compared to previous versions.

2011 Jeep Patriot

When compared with the previous generation, the 2011 Jeep Patriot 4×4 version has received an additional one inch tall, and also the car’s suspension has been tweaked so that will allow increased levels of comfort.

2011 Jeep Patriot

2011 Jeep Patriot facelift will also be available as a front-wheel drive, and configuration of equipment will be badged as Sport, Latitude and Latitude X. In the interior of the car has improved the quality of materials, and integrate the steering wheel audio / trip controls, such as the new Grand Cherokee.

2011 Jeep Patriot

2011 Jeep Patriot

Jeep Compass 2011

Jeep Compass 2011

Jeep Compass 2011

The Jeep Compass (MK) is a crossover SUV sold from 2007 by the brand Jeep . The Jeep Compass, the Jeep Patriot , SUV crossovers are the first American manufacturer. The Compass and Patriot are based on the GS platform Mitsubishi . Both, however, differences Jeep: Patriot is located on the branch “wagon” of the brand, unlike the Compass.
Four years before the start of production of the Jeep Compass, a concept car of the same name was submitted to the International Auto Salon in North America in Detroit in 2002 . It had two doors, four-wheel drive and a V6 engine of 3.7 liters.
The production model was then presented at the Detroit auto show in January 2006 . The first model was assembled on 30 May 2006 in Belvidere in the Illinois , where the assembly is Dodge Neon .

Jeep Compass 2011

Jeep Compass 2011

Jeep Compass 2011

Jeep Compass 2011

Jeep Compass 2011

2012 Jeep Wrangler

2012 Jeep Wrangler

2012 Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler Group LLC announced some updates to the Jeep Wrangler series. The company said that the 2012 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited will get a new 3.6-liter V-6 engine. The company also provided some information pertaining to a new Dodge compact car.

The Pentastar V-6 powertrain which first debuted on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most advanced six cylinder engine ever produced by the Chrysler Powertrain group. This engine is slated to be the workhorse engine across many models. The company has plans to replace seven different V-6 engines over the next three years, with the Pentastar V-6 powertrain.

Along with the announcement of Pentastar V-6 powertrain for Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler also provided some details about Dodge’s upcoming small car. The company confirmed that the model will come in sedan form and will be based on Fiat’s new compact platform, which underpins the new Alfa Romeo Giuletta. The new platform will be the architecture that will govern all of Chrysler’s C- and D-segment vehicles for the foreseeable future, the company added.

Chrysler plans to begin the production of the Dodge sedan by early 2012 at the Belvidere, Illinois, assembly plant which is currently undergoing a $600-million renovation for the model.

 

2012 Jeep Wrangler

2012 Jeep Wrangler

2012 Jeep Wrangler

2012 Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600 New Design

The Hennessey-prepped Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600 is once again in the center of attention of the Bulgarian design firm Vilner. Back in October 2010, the company had launched its first take on the Hennessey Grand Cherokee SRT600 that packs a modified V8 engine fitted with a "Vortech" turbo system for an output of 600-horses.
For its second go on the Jeep, Vilner completely revamped the interior with red and black Alcantara combined with black leather trimmed in red seams. The company says it also designed a new flat-bottom steering wheel with its shape customized to fit the owner's personal preferences.
As for the exterior, changes were limited to the new headlamps that incorporte LED daytime running lights.

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2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave

Here are 2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave at 2011 New York Auto Show. The 2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave, heavy on the lizard logos inside and out, debuted on Wednesday at the 2011 New York Auto Show. The special-edition Wrangler Mojave will go on sale in June and is priced at $29,945, including a $750 destination charge. It is available in Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited models. The 2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave

Chrysler Surpasses Ford as Canada’s Biggest Seller

Canada’s economy seems unaffected by most of the Western World’s woes, where markets are struggling and unemployment is booming. In fact,Canada’s economy is growing and as a result, unemployment is falling and people are getting jobs. Therefore, they have money to buy cars, or light trucks, pickups and SUVs.
“People who are getting jobs are opting for practical vehicles such as a crossover to get better mileage than a traditional SUV”, said Carlos Gomes, an economist at Scotia Capital. “You have the construction sector holding up very well, and that is positive for the pickup segment.”
This has worked very well for Chrysler, which in the first half of the year has overtaken Ford in light truck segment. That is because, with oil prices rising, new truck buyers are opting for more fuel-efficient models.
For instance, Chrysler’s Dodge Journey sales increased more than the SUVs of rivaling carmakers Ford and GM, the Escape and the Chevrolet Equinox respectively.
However, in total vehicles sales including cars, Ford still leads the market with a 17.4% share, having also beaten GM in 2010 for the first time in many decades. GM is second, with a 15.5% market share, but it can feel Chrysler breathing down its neck with 15.0% and only 4,000 vehicles difference in the first half of the year.

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New Chrysler 2012 SRT8 Models With Prices

The Chrysler Group’s newly formed Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand has released pricing on its latest crop of models, which include the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8, the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

Prices together with an $825 destination fee start at $47,995 for the Chrysler 300 SRT8, $46,660 for the Dodge Charger SRT8, $44,077 for the Challenger SRT8 and $55,295 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

All four SRT8 models are powered by the Chrysler Group’s new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 with Fuel Saver Technology that cranks out 470 horsepower (351kW) and 470 lb-ft (637Nm) of peak torque (465 lb.-ft. / 630 Nm in the Grand Cherokee SRT8).

The key performance numbers for the four SRT8 models are as follow:

• 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8: 0-60 mph (96km/h) acceleration in the high 4-second range; quarter mile in high 12-second range; 0-100-0 mph (0-160km/h-0) in less than 16 seconds, top speed of 175 mph (281km/h) and stopping power from 60-0 mph in 120 feet.

• 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8: 0-60 mph acceleration in the high 4-second range; quarter mile in the high 12-second range; 0-100-0 mph in less than 16 seconds; top speed of 175 mph (281km/h) and stopping power from 60-0 mph in 120 feet.

• 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392: 0-60 mph in the high 4-second range; runs the quarter mile in mid-12-second range with the automatic transmission (high 12-second range with the manual); goes from 0-100-0 mph in the low 15s, reaches a top speed of 182 mph (293 km/h) with the manual transmission (175 mph with the automatic) and stops from 60-0 mph in 117 feet.

• 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8: 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, 0-100-0 mph in the mid-16 second range, can cover the quarter mile in the mid-13 second range, has a top speed of 160 mph (257 km/h) , and brakes from 60-0 mph in 116 feet.

The Detroit automaker recently elevated the SRT in-house performance division to a separate company brand, which will design, engineer and build high-performance vehicles for the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands.

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