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Jeep was to launch it’s pick up truck, the model supposed to be inspired by the Gladiator Concept of 2005. It was demonstrated at the Chrysler dealer convention held in Orlando two months ago. But the latest news has it that the truck hasn’t been approved.
Chrysler has been keeping all info on the new 2011 Chrysler 300 under wraps, even after the web saw many a leak and spy pictures of the vehicle in regular intervals. It seems like the car maker has finally woken up to reality and let out some official information about the upcoming car.
The auto world has received a glimpse of the 2011 Chrysler 300 much earlier than previously anticipated. The redesigned vehicle now has several chrome accents, a new grille and also LED-infused headlights.
A statement from Dodge confirms that the company’s 2011 Challenger will definitely be running on the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with 305 hp (227 kW / 309 PS) and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque.
There has been a confirmation from Chrysler that the first Fiat – based Dodge will be out in the latter part of 2011. This is only the very first stage of confirmation and so there are very few concrete details available about the vehicle.
Here’s good news for who were waiting desperately to get their hands on more info on the Chrysler 200 sedan. After a carefully rationed out steady supply of pictures and teasers, Chrysler has given a lot more information of the car, which started off from the 200C concept that was shown at the Detroit Auto Show in 2009.
Come August, and Chrysler will roll out its new special edition Mopar 2010 Challenger in limited numbers. To be built based on the Challenger R/T, the new Mopar 2010 Challenger will sport features such as cold air intake, hood venting, front and rear strut-tower braces, and a new engine cover, says a statement from Chrysler.
Chrysler will be rolling out only 500 editions of the car and will sell them for a starting price of $38,000. In case you are someone who would be looking for a model with a manual transmission, you will need to shell out $1,000 more. Pre-order has commenced already.
To be presented in Brilliant Black and a choice of accent colors Mopar Blue, Red or Silver, the car would come across as an absolute headturner. Born out of the link up between Chrysler and Dodge, the Mopar 2010 Challenger will sport 20-inch glossy black forged wheels, a black chrome grille, leather-wrapped steering wheel and Katzkin leather seats that add to the charm.
For the automatic models, the car will come with Mopar T-handle shifter and pistol grip shifter for manual transmissions. In a bid to cheer customers, Chrysler will also give away certificates and a limited-edition sketch signed by Mark Trostle, Chrysler’s design chief.
To make the EVs mainstream, it is important that big auto manufacturing names think about introducing small EVs in huge car markets such as the US. Chrysler is thinking on these lines and hence it has announced the Fiat 500EV for the American market. While the combustion engine Fiat 500 will go on sale later this year in the US, the Fiat 500 EV will begin production in 2012. Chrysler will be looking to price the small EV competitively as the Chevrolet Volt and Mini Cooper E also will look to target the market No great details about the Fiat 500 EV have been revealed but it is told that the US edition will undergo further development at the Chrysler head-quarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
