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June 14th, 2011

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The Acura MDX conjointly referred to as as Honda MDX could be a mid-sized crossover sport utility vehicle, manufactured by the Japanese automaker, Acura. The sports car was initial released in 2001. It is the first sports automobile to have third row seat. The variant closely relates to the Honda Pilot. The name MDX stands for Multi Dimensional luXury automobile. The sports car is manufactured at the Honda of Canada Manufacturing Ltd in Canada.

Generally speaking, the model was released in 200zero as 2001 model vehicle, as a replacement to the SLX version engineered based mostly on the Isuzu Trooper model. The sports automobile crammed the gap left over by the Honda Horizon model in 199nine. The SUV model was on the market in the Australia and Japan market in 2003. All the models were featured with commonplace Kiwi style wheels, and rear seat DVD entertainment system. The crossover SUV has the seating capability to accommodate up to 7-passengers.

The current Acura MDX is powered by a commonplace 3.seven liter V6 VTEC engine that produces power up to 300 hp at an angular speed of 600zero rpm and torque of 275 lb ft at an angular speed of 5000 rpm. The different notable features within the model embody Acura navigation system with Acura Link real time traffic and curve conquering super handling all wheel drive. Though the model is featured with the innovative gadgets that help driver all the manner, there are some technical issues, which occur terribly rarely with those electrical gadgets just like the navigation system will not provide enough data continuously.

Chrysler Uses Dummy to Introduce New CPO Program

January 27th, 2011
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Chrysler Uses Dummy to Introduce New CPO Program

Chrysler Uses Dummy to Introduce New CPO Program

Chrysler yesterday, with the help of a virtual crash-test dummy, announced the details of its new Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program, offered at about half of Chrysler’s dealerships across the country. While the dummy and its associated online trivia game are decent attempts at marketing, the program itself is another compelling addition to the world of CPO vehicles, [...]

Chrysler and the EPA Partner to Develop Hydraulic Hybrid Minivan Powertrain

January 22nd, 2011

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Chrysler and the EPA Partner to Develop Hydraulic Hybrid Minivan Powertrain

Chrysler and the EPA Partner to Develop Hydraulic Hybrid Minivan Powertrain

Chrysler and the EPA have announced a joint research project to develop a new hybrid system for passenger vehicles. The project will use a Chrysler Town & Country minivan with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine—the van comes only with a V-6 from the factory—equipped with a hydraulic hybrid system. The idea for hydraulic hybrids isn’t new: Some [...] Related posts:Chrysler, Dodge Announce 60-Day “Minivan Pledge”Chrysler’s Future: PowertrainChrysler’s Future: Powertrain

Chrysler, EPA announce partnership for Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrain for minivans

January 21st, 2011
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Chrysler, EPA announce partnership for Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrain for minivans

Chrysler, EPA announce partnership for Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrain for minivans

Chrysler Group LLC and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that they will be teaming up to study the possibility of adapting a hydraulic hybrid system for large passenger cars (mainly minivans) and light-duty vehicles. “In this hydraulic hybrid project, the Chrysler Group and EPA will evaluate and, hopefully, validate fuel-efficiency gains and greenhouse [...]

Chrysler Celebrates Production Launch of the 2011 Minivans

January 20th, 2011

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Chrysler Celebrates Production Launch of the 2011 Minivans

Chrysler Celebrates Production Launch of the 2011 Minivans

Joined by Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne, government officials and CAW leadership, employees at the Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) today celebrated the launch of production of the new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country. The vehicles are two of the 16 new or significantly refreshed products the Company debuted last year. Marchionne and Chrysler Canada President and CEO Reid Bigland, along with Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sandra Pupatello, Ontario Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan, Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, CAW President Ken Lewenza and other local officials, recognized the importance of the plant, the workforce and the new minivans to the future success of the Company during a ceremony at the plant.

2011 Chrysler 200 to Debut at Geneva Motor Show as Lancia Flavia

January 19th, 2011
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2011 Chrysler 200 to Debut at Geneva Motor Show as Lancia Flavia

2011 Chrysler 200 to Debut at Geneva Motor Show as Lancia Flavia

The 2011 Chrysler 200 is all set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show as Lancia Flavia. Fiat/Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed this.  The new Chrysler 200 is expected to come to Europe as a Lancia, and could be named the Lancia Flavia. Lancia will unveil three rebadged models too. Apart from the above [...]

Chrysler 200 Convertible photographer miffed at leak, goes on Facebook rant

January 18th, 2011

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Chrysler 200 Convertible photographer miffed at leak, goes on Facebook rant

Chrysler 200 Convertible photographer miffed at leak, goes on Facebook rant

Filed under: Convertible, Chrysler 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible – Click above for high-res image gallery Creative talent can be a tricky thing. An artist may have control over their work if they keep it private, but the minute they commercialize their talents for a paying customer, well, things can get a bit ugly. Thats how you get stories of artists reclaiming paintings theyve sold because they dont like the people looking at them, or writers walking off movie sets infuriated at the direction their screenplay has gone. Whats common in artistic circles or in Hollywood, though, doesnt come up much in the automotive industry. Not much, but it happens. Take, for example, one Webb Bland, the photographer behind the recently leaked photos of the new 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible. A beautiful set of shots, to be sure, but Bland has gone on an absolute tirade on his Facebook page, enraged that the photos were leaked ahead of schedule. In his fury, Bland lashed out at his client Chrysler and the \”lone, misguided idiot\” who leaked the photos, thus ruining \”five weeks of careful planning and logistics\”. Blands wrath, however, is not reserved for his clients alone; he goes on to lambaste the \”many car blogs [that] have already run many of the photos cropped awkwardly, without context or back story, and at a horribly compressed resolution, on top of that.\” Hey, thats us! Youll have to read the full diatribe (which weve posted for you after the jump in case the shooter gets second thoughts) to get all the expletives weve left out, but while – for our part at least – were not about to engage Bland in his ranting, we cant help but wonder if hes ever heard the old adage, \”Dont pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel.\” Gallery: 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible Leaked Photos [Source: NotBland Automotive Photography via CarScoop]Continue reading Chrysler 200 Convertible photographer miffed at leak, goes on Facebook rantChrysler 200 Convertible photographer miffed at leak, goes on Facebook rant originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Report: Chrysler 300 hybrid coming in 2013

January 17th, 2011

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Report: Chrysler 300 hybrid coming in 2013

Report: Chrysler 300 hybrid coming in 2013

2011 Chrysler 300 – Click above for high-res image gallery Hybrids have been a mixed bag at Chrylser (remember the short-lived Durango and Aspen hybrids or the on-again-off-again Ram hybrid?), but a new report from Automotive News indicates that a gasoline-electric drivetrain is back on the table for the Pentastar automaker. During this years Detroit Auto Show, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne reportedly confirmed that hybrid power will be making its way under the hood of the updated 2011 Chrysler 300. This hybrid powertrain is expected to be mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and is earmarked for roll-out in 2013. Hybrids are slowly becoming more and more popular amongst luxury automakers. Lexus already has an electrified version of its GS sedan – the GS 450h – and both Audi and BMW are working to bring hybrids to market in the mid-range luxury segment, too, via the 5 Series ActiveHybrid and A6 Hybrid. Gallery: 2011 Chrysler 300 [Source: Automotive News - sub. req.]Report: Chrysler 300 hybrid coming in 2013 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Lancias Geneva lineup to include Chrysler 200-based Flavia

January 16th, 2011

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Lancias Geneva lineup to include Chrysler 200-based Flavia

Lancias Geneva lineup to include Chrysler 200-based Flavia

2011 Chrysler 200 – Click above for high-res image gallery Some might deride Lancia as the Plymouth of the Fiat group, but instead of being killed off like the defunct American marque, the pseudo-premium Italian division is being teamed up with Chrysler in an effort to increase the Pentastars global reach while rejuvenating the Lancia brand. Weve seen the pairing take effect already through the appointment of Lancia CEO Olivier Francois and the toe-in-the-water demonstration of a Chrysler-badged Lancia Delta at last years Detroit show, but it looks like things could finally materialize at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. There, according to the latest reports from Europe, the Fiat/Chrysler alliance will unveil a Lancia-fied version of the new Chrysler 200. The model is expected to revive the Flavia nameplate last seen in 1975 and receive only a few modifications, in the form of a new grille (natch), European-spec bumpers and the possible mechanical additions of a manual transmission and diesel engine. Headline though the development is, it is expected to be only one of several new debuts – some Chrysler-based, some not – that Lancia has planned for the Swiss expo. A Chrysler 300-based Thema flagship sedan is reportedly in the cards, as could be a Lancia version of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan (as a potential replacement for the Phedra that was jointly produced between Fiat and PSA). Finally, Lancia is expected to unveil the new Ypsilon hatchback, which itself could make its way Stateside as a Chrysler. Now all we need is a Pentastar-badged version of the New Stratos and well be all set. Gallery: 2011 Chrysler 200: First Drive Photos copyright (C)2010 Drew Phillips / AOL [Source: Automotive News Europe - subs. reqd]Lancias Geneva lineup to include Chrysler 200-based Flavia originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible photos leak out

January 14th, 2011

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2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible photos leak out

2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible photos leak out

2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible – Click above for high-res image gallery Chrysler is set to debut the 2012 200 Convertible at the New York Auto Show in March, but through the magic of the Interwebs, the first crop of official images has already leaked out. The new 200 sedan isnt a bad-looking car, and while the convertibles design isnt the most attractive creation (that rear end still looks plenty awkward), its certainly better than the outgoing Sebring. Aside from the deletion of a fixed roof, expect the Chrysler 200 Convertible to be largely the same as its sedan counterpart, with interior refinement and engine choices all being carried over. This means that both the 2.4-liter inline-four and 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 should be underhood, and the end result is a cabriolet that, while better than the model it replaces, certainly wont take your breath away. Gallery: 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible Leaked Photos [Source: Autoblog.it]2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible photos leak out originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments