July 2, 2009 6:51 PM

Yamaha Riders Handle HEMI Challenger

MotoGP Fiat Yamaha Team riders former World Champion Valentino Rossi (right) and Jorge Lorenzo (left) switched gears to the 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI engine of the Dodge Challenger SRT8 as they prepare for the MotoGP Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix races in Laguna Seca, California. While it’s not as nimble as their MotoGP bikes, the modern version of this iconic American muscle car sets its own performance standards whether on the street or on the track with a top speed of 170 mph. Rossi is only the second rider in MotoGP history to reach the milestone of 100 Grand Prix victories.

July 1, 2009 4:12 PM

Recycling to Save Money and Help Environment

Employees at Chrysler are pitching in, helping the company's recycling efforts and saving a lot of money in the process.  

June 29, 2009 5:50 PM

Ram Ranked as Best Truck Ever (No Exaggeration)

The "best ever" - it's a trite phrase. But owners spoke up, and what they said indicates that Chrysler Group LLC is headed in the right direction.

The Dodge Ram scored the highest scored the highest Total Quality score ever for a truck in the 15-year history of Strategic Vision Inc.’s study. The Total Quality Index (TQI) surveys owners to rate all aspects of the ownership experience from buying and owning to performance and driving.

According to Strategic Vision; “Customers specifically noted that the Ram has the best added storage capability along with the best truck interior ever rated by customers. ‘For truck buyers, the Dodge Ram has reclaimed its perceived leadership in innovation, a corporate hallmark,’ states Alexander Edwards. ‘We have...

June 29, 2009 4:39 PM

Restart Day

For the first time since the beginning of May, vehicles were rolling down the assembly lines at 7 Chrysler plants. For a look at the first day back at Warren (Mich) Truck Assembly, one of two plants where the Dodge Ram piokup is built, please watch this video.

June 26, 2009 1:49 PM

Under the Pentastar: June 26, 2009

This week's Under the Pentastar includes Eyes on Design, Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, quality improvments, and organizational changes.

June 22, 2009 4:30 PM

Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Brands Improve Quality in Study

J.D. Power and Associates released its benchmark study on initial vehicle quality today, and the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands all showed improvement. In fact, the Chrysler Group improved faster than the industry as a whole.

“Even in the face of unprecedented challenges, the Detroit automakers are keeping their focus on designing and building high-quality vehicles, which is a precondition for long-term success,” David Sargent, vice president of automotive research at J.D. Power and Associates, said in a press release.

The J.D. Power study surveys vehicle owners and leasees after 90 days of ownership, asking about 228 possible problems in their vehicles.

Of the 10 most improved vehicles, five were from Chrysler, including the top three. The five vehicles from Chrysler Group are the Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Grand...

June 22, 2009 2:28 PM

Cash for Clunker Info Link

Questions about the co-called "Cash for Clunkers" program?  There's a new website with plenty of information we know you'll find useful. Just click here to get to www.cars.gov.

June 19, 2009 9:49 AM

Under the Pentastar June 19, 2009

In this week's edition of "Under the Pentastar" we wrap the week's events including the announcement of 7 plants reopening, an award for the Jeep® Wrangler and a charity car show at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum.