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What the "L" by Tyler Lipa June 19, 2013 3:00 PM “L” is just a simple letter, but it’s what gives the 2014 Fiat 500L its unique Italian flavor. The “L” in 500L is made up of 5 different Ls; the first stands for Large. 500L has 42 percent more space than the city-friendly and fun-to-drive Fiat 500. That much more room provides comfort for five passengers and the space of an EPA Large Car sized interior. An additional 27 inches in length and six inches in height and width enables the 500L to give you more room for friends and their gear for the journey... Tags: 500 , Fiat Share Comments [0] Permalink
Vipers revved up for return to 24 Hours of Le Mans by Dale Jewett June 19, 2013 1:38 PM After months of preparation and relocating an entire race team to France, it's time for the drivers of the SRT Viper GTS-R to put the pedal to the metal for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Race qualifying sessions will be held Wednesday and Thursday evening at the Circuit de la Sarthe. The race gets underway on Saturday, June 22, at 3 pm in France (9 am... Tags: ALMS , Motorsports , Ralph Gilles , SRT , SRT Motorsports , Twitter , Viper Share Comments [0] Permalink
Voluntary safety recall of 1.56 million 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-07 Jeep Liberty vehicles by Gualberto Ranieri June 18, 2013 7:15 PM Chrysler Group will conduct a voluntary safety recall of 1.56 million 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-07 Jeep Liberty vehicles for supplemental improvement in low-speed crashes. All 1.56 million vehicles will be inspected. If a vehicle doesn’t have a trailer-hitch assembly, Chrysler Group dealers will install a new trailer-hitch assembly to better manage crash forces in low-speed impacts. Aftermarket trailer hitches will be inspected, and if the hitch is determined to be inadequate or if it has sharp edges, it will be replaced with a new trailer-hitch assembly. While vehicles with factory-installed and Mopar trailer-hitch assemblies will be inspected,... Tags: Jeep brand , Safety , Recalls Share Comments [6] Permalink
Love of Cars, History Bring Crowds to Museum by Mike Driehorst June 17, 2013 9:39 AM It was an ideal setting on Saturday … if you ~~like~~, make that love cars, history and great conversation. With early morning overcast skies giving way to a sunny afternoon, more than 400 registered cars were on hand for the 24th annual CEMA Charity Car Show on the grounds of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, which was open to the public for the first time since December. “This was one of the best show turnouts we have ever had in terms of vehicles and spectators,” Chrysler Employee Motorsports Association (CEMA) Vice President Lori... Tags: Museum , Product Passion , Heritage , Hot Rides , Happenings Share Comment [1] Permalink
The End is Near for Chrysler Wellness Challenge by Michael Palese June 14, 2013 9:25 PM Money is usually a good motivator, and these journalists are using it to fuel their energy and competitive spirit to out-walk each other for scholarships. NABJ-Chicago trains together to win the Chrysler Wellness Challenge. When Chrysler Group developed the Chrysler Wellness challenge, no one here had any idea how intensely competitive the chapters would get. The Detroit and Chicago chapters of the National Association of Black Journalists and New York and Los Angeles chapters of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists are engaged in a highly spirited, but good-natured rivalry. And these battles will... Tags: Share Comments [0] Permalink