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Automotive Week in Review: August 30th, 2013

August 30, 2013 By Kif Richmann

It was a hot week in Iowa, and  the automotive industry wasn’t too different. This week’s top automotive stories include slimmed-down Hamsters,  fuel-from the sun, and German-French relations, and ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: Cedar Rapids, Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, General Motors

Video: Learn More About In-Car Infotainment System

August 9, 2013 By Kif Richmann

Just like a cell phone is no longer just a phone, a car is no longer just a car. Today's vehicles are more that simple transportation machines, they are fully integrated navigation, entertainment, ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Cadillac, Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Kia, Ram

Town & Country Getting Revamp for 2016, Grand Caravan’s Future Uncertain

June 24, 2013 By Kif Richmann

Chrysler Town and Country in the city

While Chrysler has not made an official statement, the Windsor Star is reporting that the Chrysler Town & Country will be redesigned for the 2016 model year. The report doesn’t mention ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Chrysler, Dodge

American Cars Make International Debuts in Shanghai

April 22, 2013 By Kif Richmann

American Cars Head to Shanghai

The Shanghai Motor Show in China may not be the most well-known, hyped-up shows in the world, but it does give an important glimpse into the international auto market, especially the rising Chinese ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Chrysler

Chrysler’s Neil Churchill Broke Barriers a Decade Before Robinson

April 15, 2013 By Kif Richmann

Neil Churchill Bismarck Baseball Team

April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day. Every player on every team taking the field will wear the number 42, in honor of the man who broke the major league color barrier in 1947. Over a decade before ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Chrysler

American Highlights from the Geneva Auto Show

March 11, 2013 By Kif Richmann

The Geneva Auto Show in Switzerland is an annual  display of extravagant, often unattainable vehicles. This year the highlights included offerings from Ferrari and Rolls Royce; and who could forget ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Cadillac, Chrysler, General Motors, Jeep

Paul Harvey, Oprah Ads Most Memorable

February 4, 2013 By Kif Richmann

Dirty Hands

The late Paul Harvey gave the most memorable commercial of the 2013 Super Bowl. With a powerful message and beautiful artistry, Ram's So God Made a Farmer is sure to become one of the most talked ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep

Chrysler & General Motors See Jump in 2011 Sales

January 17, 2012 By Brad Mackey

general-motors

GM Leads U.S. Automakers in December to Post the Best Sales Year Since ’08 By Tim Higgins | January 4, 2012 General Motors Co. (GM), Ford Motor Co. (F), and Chrysler Group LLC finished 2011 stronger ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Chrysler, Ford, General Motors

Chrysler Group Introduces 8 Speed Transmission

October 20, 2011 By Brad Mackey

8 Speed Transmission

Chrysler 8-Speed Transmission Boasts Impressive Fuel Economy Gains Chrysler Group LLC has announced it will introduce a new, highly efficient, electronically controlled, eight-speed transmission in ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Chrysler, General Motors

Chrysler Gets Improved Marks from Consumer Reports

June 23, 2011 By Brad Mackey

Chrysler

'They Still Have a Long Way to Go' Director Says   DETROIT -- Chrysler Group is making strides to improve handling and performance of its vehicles, but the gains vary from model to model, ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Chrysler, Dodge, Ram

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