Thursday, June 30, 2011

Daily News Summary from Chrysler Group

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The Daily News Summary is a digest of significant news about Chrysler Group LLC from print, electronic and online media. It is produced by the Chrysler Communications News Resource Team.


Compass has enough of what matters, Postmedia News, June 17
o The styling mimics the Grand Cherokee in a good way - the aggressive, toothy front grille and large headlights work well with the blacked-out lower bumper, Postmedia News said. While Jeep's Trail Rated status is not regulated by anyone other than Jeep, the engineers don't just slap it on any vehicle - the Compass is able to handle itself in moderate off-road situations, including water crossings and basic rock and log climbing, the article said. While its not up to Cherokee status, the new Compass does have some redeeming factors now that four-wheel drive is available.


2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Review, Auto123.com, June 21
o One in every four passenger cars sold in Canada is a midsize sedan, Auto123.com writer Lacey Elliot pointed out. Buyers in this market are focused on purchasing a vehicle that is affordable, offers a lot of value and is, of course, very fuel efficient, she said. With a starting price of $17,995 for the base LX model, the 200 offers a competitive price and Chrysler is bold enough to state that it is the most affordable midsize in Canada, Lacey said. “Overall, the 200 performed very nicely, and I have no complaints at all,” she wrote. “The changes to the inside have made it feel more luxurious than the model it's replacing. The fit and finish on the interior is a huge jump from last year as well.” Lacey said, “Speaking of pleasant, the exterior design has also been improved with a new front grille, featuring the Chrysler winged badge with black background; new front and rear fascia; larger wheels; and projector headlamps. Though not major changes, just enough that I can honestly say has made this car much nicer to look at.”


Fiat 500c is ‘It!,’ Houston Style, June 21
o “As I drove the Fiat 500c, the “c” stands for cabrio, through the Big Apple headed north, a phrase came to mind: This is it!,” a writer for Houston’s Style magazine wrote. “We had the automatic which was fine with me,” the writer said. “And though our test car had a small engine, it had enough oomph to handle the traffic here. In other words, we weren’t bullied on the road.” The 500c had “a very comfortable cabin” and the “seats were sofa like,” the review said. “Handling was precise and the suspension handled the rugged streets here without any ill effects,” the magazine said. The six-speed automatic
transmission up shifted smoothly and it had no trouble with gear selection on the hills. “What sets the Fiat 500c apart is its cloth convertible top which looked like leather,” the story said.

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