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Tired of Feeling All Wrapped Up? by Ashley Fournier April 9, 2012 12:58 PM Technology advances every day and we're always looking for ways to make our lives simpler and smoother. One of the many, quite repetitive tasks in our daily lives is charging our cell phones and other electronic gadgets. It seems like everything has a cord and a plug, a tangled mess of "does this fit that?," feeling all wrapped up and making it difficult to just keep track of all these charging devices. Mopar, Chrysler Group's service, parts and customer-care brand, has taken these wired thoughts into consideration and developed an industry-first, in-vehicle wireless charging system. Tags: Mopar , Innovation , Dart , Chrysler Share Comments [0] Permalink
Mopar Owner's Center Makes Tracking Vehicle Service Needs Easier by Ashley Fournier November 23, 2011 11:16 AM The latest release from the Mopar team is a handy and convenient resource that will allow you to keep track of your car’s servicing needs and history. Titled the "Owner's Center", Mopar launched this ingenious online file cabinet where all you have to do to sign up is enter your vehicle’s VIN number and your contact information. Any Chrysler Group vehicle manufactured after 1984 will populate into the system where you will be able to watch how-to videos on caring for your specific vehicle, offers on gear, parts and service, as well as receive reminders... Tags: Chrysler , Innovation , Mopar Share Comments [0] Permalink
Chrysler First U.S. Automaker with 8-Speed Transmission by Mike Driehorst September 2, 2011 4:02 PM Starting soon, you can get the same ride as high-end cars like Bentley, BMW and Rolls Royce in a 2012 Dodge Charger and 2012 Chrysler 300. Chrysler Group, in working with ZF, is the first U.S. automaker to offer an eight-speed automatic transmission -- and in cars that are much more affordable. We'll give you our side of the story immediately below, and you can check out what others have to say if you scroll down to the end. Initially, the eight-speed, coupled with the 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar Engine is available in select Chrysler 300... Tags: 300 , Chrysler , Charger , Dodge , Powertrains , Innovation Share Comments [0] Permalink
iPad Apps Put Product Passion At Your Fingertips by Ed Garsten August 31, 2011 10:26 AM Remember that old Yellow Pages catchphrase about letting your fingers do the walking to find stores, plumbers, accounts or clothespin repairmen? Well now your fingers can still get a workout but instead of walking, by brushing a touch screen, they can call up videos, vehicle information and links to product websites through a collection of free iPad applications from Apple iTunes for 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, 2011 Chrysler 300, 200 and Town & Country, Dodge Charger and Journey and 2012 Fiat 500. The apps make it fun and easy to research those vehicles with 360 degree tours... Tags: Dodge , Fiat , Chrysler , Innovation , Jeep brand Share Comments [0] Permalink
Who Says Chrysler Group Can't Be Green? by Mike Driehorst January 20, 2011 12:10 PM You've probably read by now of the Chrysler Group-U.S. EPA announcement yesterday that we'll be working together to develop and evaluate Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle technology for use in minivans. If you missed the details, here are the basics: Chrysler Group approached the EPA about the project, and the two are working to see if HHV can be used in minivans. HHV is already in use in heavy-duty vehicles like delivery trucks. Because of their size, minivans are an obvious choice for this R&D project. Project's timeline calls for completion of design and build... Tags: Innovation , Fuel Economy , Corporate Business , Powertrains Share Comments [2] Permalink