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Jeep? Unveils First-ever Four-door Wrangler, the All-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

World's Most Capable SUV Offers Even More Jeep?
Even More Passenger Room and Comfort ? Five-passenger seating includes 56.7 inches of rear-seat hip room, 37.2 inches of rear-seat legroom
Even More Interior Cargo Space ? 46.4 cu. ft. behind second-row seat and 83 cu. ft. with second-row seats folded flat; more cargo space than 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2006 Hummer H3 and 2006 Nissan Xterra
Even More Open-air Fun ? Only four-door convertible on the market features Jeep's all-new, three-piece Freedom Top TM and the innovative Sunrider TM soft top ? open-air driving in less than 30 seconds
Even More Legendary Off-road Capability ? Best-in-class ground clearance, approach and departure angles; enhanced Dana front and rear solid axles, available next-generation Command-Trac? and Rock-Trac TM transfer cases, new electric axle lockers, and electronic-disconnecting front sway bar
Even More On-road Refinement ? 116-inch wheelbase, 100-percent stiffer frame, advanced shock tuning and new cross-car steering linkage
Even More Power and Fuel Efficiency ? 3.8-liter V-6 engine features 205 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. of torque with improved fuel economy
Even More Convenience ? Standard 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat, available power windows and door locks with remote keyless entry, full-screen navigation system, MP3 capability and SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Even More Safety ? Standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP), electronic roll mitigation and Occupant Classification System (OCS); optional seat-mounted side air bags

New York, Apr 12, 2006 - Featuring a one-of-a-kind, four-door open-air design, the all-new 2007 Jeep? Wrangler Unlimited expands the Jeep experience to new dimensions. With room for five adult passengers ? a Wrangler first ? and the most cargo space ever offered in a Wrangler, the Unlimited combines class-leading off-road capability with everyday practicality.
The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited grows to mid-size SUV proportions, offering even more comfort and space, even more versatility, even more open-air options, even more off-road capability, even more on-road refinement, even more convenience and safety features, and even more power and fuel efficiency.

"Combining four-door convenience with Wrangler's unique open-air design and unmatched off-road capability, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the only four-door convertible on the market," said George Murphy, Senior Vice President ? Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group. "Wrangler Unlimited expands the Jeep experience and core values ? freedom, adventure, mastery and authenticity ? to a broader range of customers who always wanted a Wrangler, but also more space and versatility."

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features a 116-inch wheelbase, achieved by adding 20.6 inches to the standard all-new 2007 Wrangler's 95.4-inch wheelbase. The additional length allows for a larger rear seat that features three seating positions, as well as more hip, leg and shoulder room. In addition, Wrangler Unlimited offers nearly triple the rear cargo space.

Offered in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited utilizes the same five-link solid-axle suspension configuration as the standard 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited also retains Wrangler's coveted removable full-framed or half doors, exposed hinges, fold-down windshield and innovative removable and convertible tops.

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will be offered in three models: Wrangler Unlimited X, Sahara and Rubicon, and will feature hundreds of different top, door and windshield combinations. In addition, nine exterior colors and available 16-, 17-, or 18-inch wheels will be offered.

Even More Space, Comfort and Versatility

While maintaining its legendary off-road capability, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features a spacious interior that takes comfort and convenience to new lengths. Its 102.9 cu. ft. of total interior space provides room for five adult passengers and delivers more cargo storage and seating configurations than ever before.

"No other vehicle in the world can replicate the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's unique combination of best-in-class off-road capability, open-air fun and everyday convenience and versatility," said Mike Donoughe, Vice President ? Body-on-frame Product Team. "Whether it's used as a daily driver or for extreme rock crawling, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has the ability to turn mountains into mole hills, while comfortably carrying passengers and gear."

Providing easy entry and exit, all four doors on the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited are front-hinged, with inside and outside handles, and windows that travel all the way down. Rear doors feature exposed forged hinges, open a full 90 degrees, and provide a 26.5-inch wide opening.

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers rear-seat passengers a 33-inch front-to-rear couple distance and 37.2 inches of legroom. Rear seats split 60/40, and easily fold flat, creating 83 cu. ft. of total storage volume.

With rear seats in the upright position, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features 46.4 cu. ft. of cargo space behind the rear seat, providing more cargo space than the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2006 Hummer H3 and 2006 Nissan Xterra. A new lockable underfloor storage area secures personal items out of sight.

Identical to the standard all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features an all-new instrument panel, center stack and high-back front bucket seats. The front-seat area provides 54.6 cu. ft. of space, providing 5.1 inches more shoulder room and 4.6 inches more hip room compared to 2006 Jeep Wrangler models.

Even More Open-air Fun for Even More Passengers

An all-new, three-piece modular hardtop ? Jeep's Freedom Top TM ? features three removable panels for a variety of open-air driving configurations. The left- and right-front passenger panels may be stored inside the vehicle, while the rear section can remain in place or be removed separately.

"Whether removing one of the Freedom Top panels or flipping back the Sunrider soft top, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited provides owners the flexibility to conveniently experience open-air driving in less than 30 seconds," said Donoughe.

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited also features a standard Sunrider TM soft top, which includes a "sun roof" feature as well as the full top-down option. This soft top provides a second open-air option by folding the soft top back completely over the first- and second-row occupants, creating a 55x60-inch sun roof opening ? an opening 30 inches longer than the standard 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sunrider top.

Even More Legendary Off-road Capability

Even with the additional 20.6-inch wheelbase length, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited achieves off-road leadership among all SUVs in its class. Superior ground clearance combined with short front and rear overhangs enable Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to navigate the most rigorous off-road trails.

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features a best-in-class approach angle of 44.4 degrees, breakover angle of 20.8 degrees, and best-in-class 40.5 degree departure angle ? all more than worthy of negotiating extreme obstacles. Additionally, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers an available electronic-disconnecting front stabilizer bar ? Active Sway Bar System (ASBS) ? delivering a 28-percent increase in wheel travel.

"A long list of proven 4x4 hardware ? essential components among off-road enthusiasts ? underscores the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's off-road capabilities," said Donoughe. "From beefy axles and heavy-duty transfer cases with low gear ratios to locking differentials, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has more mettle than any other vehicle, and more than enough to conquer a variety of off-road challenges, right out of the box."

The highly capable underpinnings of Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X and Sahara models include an enhanced Dana 30 front axle and Dana 44 rear axle ? each featuring larger pinion shafts, pinion bearings and axle joints for increased durability compared to its predecessor. Engineered to take on the most demanding trails, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon model features enhanced heavy-duty Dana 44 front and rear axles, which also feature larger pinion shafts, pinion bearings and axle joints.

Providing armor for the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's underbody components are three skid plates ? protecting the fuel tank, transfer case and automatic transmission oil pan. Two-wheel-drive Jeep Wrangler Unlimited models feature one skid plate to protect the fuel tank.

Four-wheel-drive Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X and Sahara models feature the second-generation Command-Trac? NV241, part-time, two-speed transfer case, featuring a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio. An optional Trac-Lok? limited-slip rear differential provides extra torque and grip during low-traction situations.

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon model features an Off-Road Rock-Trac TM NV241 two-speed transfer case with a 4.0:1 low-range gear ratio, as well as electric front- and rear-axle lockers, Active Sway Bar System and 32-inch B.F. Goodrich Off-road tires.

Even More On-road Refinement

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features an even more refined on-road experience courtesy of its 116-inch wheelbase, all-new 100-percent stiffer frame, 50-percent stiffer body and refined five-link coil suspension. In addition, new steering and suspension geometry provides precise ride and handling characteristics, while new sound-deadening techniques reduce cabin noise by more than 20 percent.

Ride balance in the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited achieves minimal body lean when cornering and braking due to the five-link coil suspension's new upper and lower control arms and full-width forged-steel track bars. Also, lower suspension spring rates provide a softer, more comfortable on-road ride.

Standard on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X model, low-pressure twin-tube shock absorbers are tuned to match softer coil rates, achieving optimum balance between advanced on-road handling and rugged off-road capability. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara and Rubicon models feature standard high-pressure monotube shocks, utilizing Low Speed Tunable (LST) valve technology.

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's new recirculating-ball steering configuration features a robust cross-car steering linkage system, providing the stiffest possible steering linkage in a solid-axle vehicle. A decreased scrub radius significantly reduces steering wheel inputs, such as bump steer from uneven road surfaces.

Standard on the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability in severe driving maneuvers on any type of surface. ESP features three modes ? "full on," "full off" and "partial on."

Even More Powerful and Fuel-efficient Engine

New on all 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited models is a 3.8-liter overhead valve V-6 engine, with 205 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. of torque ? producing more horsepower and torque than its predecessor with improved fuel economy. A standard six-speed manual transmission or an available four-speed automatic transmission is offered.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited features a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. and an optional towing package that includes a 4.10 axle ratio, class III trailer hitch and two front tow hooks.

For key diesel markets outside North America, a diesel engine will also be available ? for the first time in a Jeep Wrangler ? with a five-speed manual transmission.

Even More Authentic Jeep Design

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited takes on a radical four-door open-air design with Jeep-signature design cues ? classic round headlamps, seven-slot grille, trapezoidal wheel flares and exposed forged hinges merged with Wrangler Unlimited's longer wheelbase, front-hinged rear doors, exposed B-pillar and larger sport bar ? creating a stance that commands attention like no other Wrangler in its 65-year history.

"The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited extends Jeep design cues into a four-door, open-air form that is unmistakably Jeep Wrangler and unmistakably new," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President ? Design. "The Wrangler Unlimited's appearance is simple and pure, yet signals a new design approach to this familiar icon. Every angle reflects its boldly expanded posture and adventurous spirit, constructed in a head-turning silhouette that is authentic Jeep."

Several Jeep concept vehicles ? the 1997 Jeep Dakar, 2004 Jeep Rescue and 2005 Jeep Gladiator ? that explored the combination of added space and utility with Wrangler's rugged off-road character, inspired the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's design.

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's 20.6-inch longer wheelbase with full-framed or half rear doors is encompassed by taut lines, sharp angles and planar surfaces, appearing not so much styled as constructed. The result is a design that is simple, strong and purpose-built, giving Wrangler Unlimited a military quality ? upright and rugged, and imposing without being intimidating.

The interior design of the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited draws from the exterior, with a straightforward, purposeful, yet contemporary theme that delivers a new level of comfort, spaciousness and convenience. Featuring a Slate Gray or Khaki interior, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited utilizes new grain patterns delivering a technical appearance with geometric themes, complementing its rugged exterior.

The instrument panel features an all-new analog instrument cluster, four round airflow registers, six speakers and a 32-percent-larger locking glove box. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's tweeter speakers are located on top of the instrument panel and face each opposing occupant for optimal left- and right-channel clarity.

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's center stack provides easy-to-reach controls for audio system, HVAC, power window and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) switches. An available 368-watt Alpine stereo with optional navigation system is located at the top of the center stack for better visibility. Radios feature an auxiliary jack for portable MP3 compatibility.

Offering easy-to-use, comprehensive driving directions, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's available navigation system provides real-time guidance on local, city and highway roads throughout the United States and Canada. In addition, a trail feature leaves behind a virtual breadcrumb trail that shows where the vehicle has driven off-road, enabling the driver to retrace the route and return to the trailhead.

Even More Safety and Security Features

Like all Jeep vehicles, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is designed to improve handling and accident avoidance, and provide protection. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited includes the highest level of safety features ever offered in the vehicle's history in order to provide customers the ability to safely "go anywhere, do anything."

Following are available safety and security features in the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited:

Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System: This system inflates with a force appropriate to the severity of an impact. It includes the occupant classification system (OCS)
Anti-lock-braking System: Electronic sensors help detect impending wheel lockup. The standard ABS system offers improved steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions
Brake Assist: The vehicle senses a panic brake condition and applies maximum braking power, providing the shortest possible stopping distance
Child Seat Anchor System: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) make it easier to install compatible aftermarket child seats in the rear seat
Electronic Roll Mitigation: A system that observes and monitors the vehicle speed and steering rate to estimate the potential for a rollover situation. If necessary, the engine torque is reduced and a short burst of full braking is applied to the appropriate wheel to immediately limit lateral force, providing improved roll stability
Electronic Stability Program (ESP): ESP aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability, providing oversteer and understeer control to maintain vehicle behavior on various road surfaces. This standard feature has three settings, allowing the driver more control over the vehicle during spirited driving
Energy-absorbing Steering Column: Manual-adjust collapsing steering column includes two hydroformed coaxial tubes that move relative to each other, which allows the column to move forward and provide more energy absorption during an impact
Occupant Classification System (OCS): Measures conditions for activation or deactivation of the passenger-side front air bag based upon the weight of the occupant
Pretensioners: During an impact, the impact sensors initiate front seat belt pretensioners to immediately remove slack from seat belts, which reduces the forward movement of the occupant's head and torso
Seat-mounted Side Air Bags: Available seat-mounted side air bags extend protection to driver and front passenger
Side-impact Door Beams: Door beams are made of high-strength steel mounted in the vehicle's doors to help prevent passenger compartment intrusion
Even More Vehicle Offerings in Jeep Showroom

The Jeep brand offers customers "even more" with its expansion of rugged, versatile, innovative four-wheel-drive vehicles, further solidifying its standing as the global leader in the sport-utility market.

Hot on the trails of the newly introduced 2007 Jeep Compass, 2007 Jeep Wrangler and 2007 Jeep Patriot, the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited again underscores the brand's commitment to its core attributes of freedom, adventure, mastery, authenticity and capability with its first-ever four-door convertible.

The Jeep Wrangler customer is truly unique in that many have wanted a Wrangler for years. "I've always wanted one" is a commonly expressed sentiment. The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited effectively grows Jeep Wrangler's appeal by offering authentic off-road capability to those who desire more space and versatility.

Jeep's global lineup now includes Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty (Cherokee outside North America), Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot and the legendary Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

The Jeep brand continues to gain momentum, with 2005 sales up 12 percent over 2004. More than 400,000 Jeep SUVs were sold in the U.S. last year.

Jeep Trail Rated?

The Jeep Trail Rated badge on the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited verifies that the vehicle has been designed to perform in a variety of challenging off-road conditions identified by five key off-road performance categories: traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation and water fording.

Jeep Trail Rated is an industry-leading methodology that objectively measures and consistently predicts off-road performance for all Jeep vehicles. Through a combination of natural and controlled field tests, as well as computer-simulated environments, Jeep Trail Rated provides a repeatable and consistent measurement of off-road performance for Jeep vehicles. Only Jeep vehicles are Trail Rated.

Worldwide Availability

The all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will be sold in more than 100 countries throughout the world, in both left- and right-hand-drive models. Wrangler Unlimited will be available with a new 3.8-liter V-6 engine and a diesel engine will also be available for key diesel markets outside of North America. Built at Chrysler Group's Toledo Assembly Plant in Toledo, Ohio, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will arrive in U.S. Jeep dealerships in the fall of 2006, and will follow to international markets starting in the first half of 2007.

April 2, 2007

Detroit Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment: ?Get Your Money Right? Convenes at Max M. Fisher Music Center on Saturday, April 14

Russell Simmons, Layzie Bone and Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mike Jones, Remy Ma, Raz-B, Belly, Trick Trick, Congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick and Dr. Benjamin Chavis to Participate

Detroit ?- USA Today said in a March 9, 2007 Page 1 story on the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network?s (HSAN) national tour on financial empowerment, ?Despite a difference in tone and sometimes language, [the artist?s] advice was what you?d get from Merrill Lynch, just more colorful.? On Saturday, April 14, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network returns to Detroit for its national ?Get Your Money Right? tour on financial empowerment.

The ?Get Your Money Right? tour will convene at Max M. Fisher Music Center, located at 3711 Woodward Avenue in Detroit. The program takes place from 1:30-4 p.m. Doors open at Noon. Tickets for the Detroit Summit on Financial Empowerment are free and available at www.hsan.org.

The title sponsor and partner of the tour is Chrysler Financial and the presenting sponsor is Anheuser-Busch, Inc. The Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment?s ?Get Your Money Right? National Tour, now in its third successful year, brings together the powerful combination of hip-hop stars and Chrysler Financial experts to speak to students and community members about the importance of financial literacy.

Joining Co-Chairmen Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis in Detroit will be Layzie Bone and Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n- Harmony, Mike Jones, Remy Ma, Belly, Trick Trick and Congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick (D-MI). Hip-hop television personality, Free, will co-moderate the Summit with Dr. Chavis.

The Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment is a grassroots effort to help engage young people in discussions about the importance of personal finance. The ?Get Your Money Right? agenda features an interactive panel discussion on financial literacy, including such topics as the basics of banking, repairing and understanding credit scores, asset and wealth management, vehicle financing and home ownership. The tour will utilize the ?Get Your Money Right? workbook, produced and distributed by HSAN in both English and Spanish and given to all participants. The workbook is free and is also downloadable at www.hsan.org.

?One of the most urgent issues facing young adults today is the issue of having a firm financial foundation,? emphasized Russell Simmons. ?Hip-hop is about transformation. The theme ?Get Your Money Right,? is not some rhetorical gesture. This is a real issue and we are talking about providing real solutions that attendees at the Hip-Hop Summit can use for the rest of their lives.?

?Although April is Financial Literacy month -- we plan on delivering powerful financial empowerment messages to young people across the country throughout the year,? said William F. Jones Jr., Vice President ? Chrysler Financial. ?At the Summit our employee volunteers will discuss the topics of personal finance, credit and vehicle financing and we will continue delivering those messages during Money Smart Week programming April 20-29 in the City of Detroit and April 30-May 2 in Chicago.?

?The opportunity to live productively begins with a plan that mandates personal financial responsibility,? said Johnny Furr, Vice President of Urban Marketing and Community Affairs for Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "We consider it a real benefit to support HSAN's mission to provide young people with the tools, knowledge and inspiration they need to begin creating the futures they want tomorrow, today.?

Community partners for the Summit include the Detroit Urban League, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Detroit Community Initiative and the Heidelberg Project.

?Detroit is one of the strongest hubs of hip-hop in the nation,? declared Dr. Chavis. ?Under the leadership of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Detroit is not only on the rebound, it is on the rebuild. We are rebuilding communities, families and key to this rebuilding is financial empowerment.?

The 2007 ?Get Your Money Right? tour will make five more stops including Toronto, Ontario in August 18; Greensboro, N.C., September 8; Washington, D.C., September 29; Miami, Fla., October 20; and Atlanta, Ga., November 3.

April 9, 2007

DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial Announces Regionalization Initiative to Improve Service to Dealers, Segments Across the U.S.

? Sales and Credit departments will be linked across four regions

? Newly-formed Small Business Credit complements Fleet and Dealer credit

Lisle, Ill., ? DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial today announced a comprehensive regionalization initiative that will improve service to Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star dealers and all industry segments across four regions of the United States encompassing the Eastern, Central, Southern and Western sections of the country.

The four components of this new initiative operating on a regional basis will be Sales, Fleet Credit, Dealer Credit and a brand new Small Business Credit department.

Geoff Robinson, Director ? Sales, Marketing and Remarketing, for DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial, previewed the new initiative to dealership Finance & Insurance professionals at the business unit?s annual Truck Series business meeting for Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star dealers.

?This approach to customer service will enable our Sales and Credit people to share knowledge of regional market conditions which will result in stronger relationships and consistent communication with our dealers,? Robinson told the dealers. ?Moreover, this straightforward, regional approach to the market further enhances our dealer and customer value proposition as the dedicated captive financial services source for Freightliner brands.?

Robinson said the newly-formed Small Business Credit team would handle fleets with fewer than 11 trucks or less than a $500,000 line of credit with DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial. Fleet Credit will service fleets with more than 11 trucks or credit lines over $500,000.

Other features of the regionalization of the Sales and Credit teams will be

? credit buyers for specific regions

? daily internal communication between Sales and Credit

? team visits to dealerships to strengthen communication

? fuller understanding of dealer inventory and customers, and

? timely feedback

?DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial does a good job of keeping us in the loop on new initiatives to get our feedback,? said Dave Bibler, Finance Manager for Stoops Freightliner ? Quality Trailer, Inc., an Indianapolis-based operator of six new truck dealerships in Indiana and Ohio. ?We?re very much behind this program because it is a common sense approach to industry issues. At the end of the day, my issues in Indiana are different from a single store operator?s in Utah.?

Bibler, a former banker who has been with Stoops Freightliner for 16 years, is the chairman of the Finance & Insurance Dealer Council, a 20-member group of dealers that meets several times a year and serves as a sounding board for programs and initiatives in the formative stages at DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial.

Another initiative introduced to the dealership F&I professionals is called ?Express Turn Time,? aimed primarily at the mid-sized truck segment and small business owners who would be purchasing vehicles such as the recently introduced Sterling Bullet or the Dodge Sprinter Chassis Cab.

?Our goal here is efficiency with a consumer-like credit turn time of less than one hour for the ?business for hire? fleets which represent approximately 70 percent of our portfolio,? Robinson said. ?Our value proposition is to offer a full range of wholesale and retail programs that support the products being manufactured by our Freightliner LLC brand partners and support our dealers and their customers.?

The announcement of the Sales and Credit regionalization initiative comes on the heels of the company?s announcement of its entry into the trucking industry?s full service leasing market. Its comprehensive Sterling Trucks CompleteLease? and Chrysler Financial CompleteLease? initiatives are aimed at small business owners in the vocational segment.

CompleteLease offers the convenience of a single-source transportation package for busy entrepreneurs. It features sturdy, durable vehicles and includes tailored financing, like an operating lease, maintenance, repair and other value added time-saving options such as titling, registration, compliance services and a fuel card.

CompleteLease is designed for customers whose core business focus is in areas such as the food service and beverage sector, furniture stores, fuel distribution, plumbing supply, landscaping and contracting.

Chrysler Group & Apple Announce iPod Integration

Over Three Million Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge Automobiles to Support iPod Connectivity in 2006

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW, DETROIT?January 8, 2006?The Chrysler Group today announced that it will be the first American automaker to provide full iPod integration as an option in most of its 2006 models, with over three million 2006 Chrysler, Jeep? and Dodge models offering seamless iPod? integration beginning this spring. Drivers will be able to listen to their iPod through the car?s audio system, select their music by artist, album or playlist with radio or steering wheel controls and view selections on the radio?s display.

?Customers have been asking for iPod connectivity and we?re excited to make it available to so many of our vehicles in 2006,? said Randy Ewers, director, Mopar Accessories Portfolio Team. ?We?re providing the largest number and range of automobiles with iPod support of any automaker, allowing Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge owners to bring and listen to their entire music collections.?

?We?re thrilled that over three million Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge automobiles will offer great iPod connectivity in 2006,? said Greg Joswiak, Apple?s vice president of Worldwide iPod Product Marketing. ?Over 40 percent of all cars sold in the US in 2006 will offer iPod connectivity.?

iPod is the number one digital music player in the world, providing the best way to listen to music on-the-go, at home and in the car. The iPod economy continues to flourish with accessories made specifically for iPod that range from fashionable cases to speaker systems, and 16 carmakers currently offer iPod support. For a complete list of carmakers please visit, http://www.apple.com/ipod/ipodyourcar/. In addition, an array of after-market solutions are available from Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood and Pioneer for automobiles that currently do not offer iPod integration.

Pricing and Availability
The optional iPod Integration Kit for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge model lines will be available to customers for the MSRP of $175 (US) plus installation from authorized dealerships, and will debut this spring. In addition, the solution can be retrofit to many model year 2005 vehicles. For more information on the iPod Integration Kit for domestic vehicles, or details on other authentic accessories by Mopar, see your nearest Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealership, or visit www.mopar.com. iPod products, sold separately, are available in the US through the Apple Store? (www.apple.com), Apple?s retail stores and Apple? Authorized Resellers.

Mopar is the official parts, service and accessories division of the Chrysler Group, providing factory service parts and accessories for all Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. Like all authentic accessories by Mopar, the iPod Integration Kit is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty and supported by over 3,900 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships nationwide.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store.

Friday, April 13, 2007

Earthroamer XV-JP Interior Pics

We recently posted some news about the new EarthRoamer XV-JP, the sweet new camper design that encompasses a tent and all sorts of goodies. While we only had info on the exterior of the Jeep, we have now seen the interior pictures, and all we have to say is WOW! These guys are slick. They packed more into the back of a Jeep then we could ever imagine.

While you will find one picture below, make sure and check out all the pics! If anyone ends up getting this handy camper for their new JK, please let us know!

Labels: Concept Jeep, EarthRoamer, Interior Design, Jeep, JK, Wrangler

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

2008 Jeep Liberty Press Release

2008 Jeep? Liberty ? All-new From the Ground Up

* All-new 2008 Jeep? Liberty remains true to its legendary 4x4 heritage

* Improved on-road ride and handling with new independent front and new five-link rear suspension systems

* All-new Jeep classic exterior styling, functional interior space and upgraded amenities designed to broaden its appeal to consumers

* Industry-exclusive Sky Slider? full-open canvas roof

The Jeep? Liberty has remained a leader in the mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) market since its introduction in 2002. The popular mid-size SUV gives off-road enthusiasts and owners their own sense of personal freedom and capability that only defines the Jeep brand.

All-new from the ground up for 2008, the Jeep Liberty remains true to its legendary 4x4 heritage by offering two Jeep Trail Rated? four-wheel-drive systems ? Command-Trac? and the all-new Selec-Trac? II. On-road ride and handling have been improved and refined with the new independent front suspension, new five-link rear suspension and rack-and-pinion steering.

The Liberty's exterior has been redesigned, and takes on a more rugged, classic Jeep look that is sure to captivate the attention of current Jeep Liberty owners and broaden its consumer appeal. Inside, cargo and storage space increases and seat comfort improves. Making its world debut is the new Sky Slider? full-open canvas roof, an industry-exclusive; giving the Jeep Liberty that "Only in a Jeep" open-air experience. Remote start, rain-sensing wipers, memory seats and mirrors, and express up/down windows are added to the vehicle's ever-growing list of available features and options. There are two models ? Jeep Liberty Sport and Jeep Liberty Limited.

"The all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty stands out from the competition by offering customers classic Jeep design, two four-wheel-drive systems, refined on-road ride and handling, cargo and utility, as well as features that are not typically found on vehicles in the mid-size SUV segment," said George Murphy, Senior Vice President ? Global Marketing, Chrysler Group.

The all-new Jeep Liberty is designed to appeal to customers who are looking for Jeep 4x4 capability as well as comfort and convenience. It is targeted to young couples and new families, as well as professional, young single men and women between 30 and 40 years of age, balanced male to female. Jeep Liberty owners will balance day-to-day responsibilities with their passion for adventure as well as the outdoors. They are athletic, and pursue activities that combine their various interests with their active lifestyle. The Jeep Liberty will be available at Jeep dealerships starting in the third quarter of 2007.

Engineering
The all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty offers a balance of off-road capability and on-road refinement.

* All-new independent front suspension, all-new five-link rear suspension, and a power rack-and-pinion steering system contribute to the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty's blend of on-road ride comfort and nimble, confidence-inspiring handling

* Two four-wheel-drive systems ? all-new Selec-Trac II, full-time four-wheel-drive system and Command-Trac, a part-time four-wheel-drive system ? both are Jeep Trail Rated

* The 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine provides the 2008 Jeep Liberty with competitive peak power and torque while providing smooth, quiet operation and proven durability. It produces 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N?m) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. Fuel economy has been improved and now achieves an estimated *16 city (18 mpg using 2007 EPA standards), and *22 mpg on the highway (23 mpg based on 2007 EPA standards).

* Two transmissions are offered on the Jeep Liberty in the United States: a six-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission

* The 2008 Jeep Liberty was designed and engineered under the Chrysler Development System (CDS), the comprehensive, coordinated and disciplined product creation process that improves quality and speed-to-market while reducing costs and encouraging practical innovation in new products

Design
In its first redesign since its introduction, the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty embraces its roots by taking on a more rugged, classic Jeep design that is guaranteed to strengthen its draw to current owners and broaden its appeal to a new audience.

* Jeep classic exterior styling and functional interior space are designed to broaden its consumer appeal

* Industry-exclusive Sky Slider full-open canvas roof brings "Only in a Jeep" open-air experience to mid-size SUV market

* Cargo capacity increases and front and rear passengers will notice the improved seat comfort along with added space

Safety and Security
The 2008 Jeep Liberty has a full range of active and passive safety systems. Among the vehicle's standard equipment are Electronic Stability Program, Electronic Roll Mitigation, All-speed Traction Control, Brake Assist, advanced anti-lock brakes, rain sensing wipers, Tire Pressure Monitoring, and side-curtain air bags.

Technology
The 2008 Jeep Liberty offers the MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System? a completely integrated audio, navigation, entertainment and hands-free communication system. MyGIG allows customers to use touch screen or voice commands to control features, and includes a 20-gigabyte hard drive where music and photos can be stored. The system also includes a voice-memo recorder feature. MyGIG supports real-time traffic information, available through SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and can provide an alternate drive route based on traffic conditions. All of these functions can be controlled through voice commands and by utilizing a touch screen.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides U.S. customers with 130 channels, including 100 percent commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather. And the UConnect? hands-free communication system uses Bluetooth? technology to provide wireless communication between the customer's compatible mobile phone and the vehicle's on-board receiver.

Manufacturing
The 2008 Jeep Liberty will be built using Chrysler Group's modern production process, called the Flexible Manufacturing Strategy (FMS). FMS allows multiple products to be produced at one plant in a time-efficient manner that are a higher quality for lower cost. At the core of the new manufacturing process is the heavy use of robots at the Toledo (Ohio) North Assembly Plant.

Labels: 2008, Chrysler, Jeep, Liberty, Press Release, Sirius, Sky Slider, Vehicle Specs

2008 Jeep Liberty Unveiled!

AutoBlog got the jump on everyone and released many photos and info about the all new 2008 Jeep Liberty. Oh and guess what.... its not really a "grocery getter" anymore!!

Here's a snip:

Jeep has released informaiton about its all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty, which for the first time comes available with a unique canvas roof called the Sky Slider. The Sky Slider can be slid completely forward or back or anywhere in between to reveal the open sky to all occupants. It's like owning a Wrangler without as deep a commitment to open air motoring. Obviously, the Liberty looks completely new for 2008 wearing a more traditional slab-sided Jeep design than the first generation, which was often panned for being too round and soft. The new shape opens up additional interior space, although that rear load height seems awfully high to us.

The '08 Liberty is powered by the same 3.7L V6 producing 210 hp and 235 ft-lbs. of torque, available with either a 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Thus, we expect this new ute that has grown in most dimensions to be a tick or two slower than the current model. It should handle better, however, thanks to an all-new independant front suspension and new five-link rear suspension. Jeep faithful shouldn't fret, however, as the Liberty's Trail Rating is in tact, regardless of whether you choose the hard core Selec-Trac II full-time four-wheel-drive system or Command-Trac part-time four-wheel-drive system.

Click here for the 2008 Jeep Liberty gallery.

Labels: 2008, Auto Shows, Jeep, Liberty, Sky Slider

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Camp Jeep Gets Tim McGraw

From a Chrysler press release:

On the heels of announcing its sponsorship of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill?s ?Soul2Soul Tour 2007,? the Jeep? brand confirmed today that McGraw will play a special concert at Camp Jeep on July 26 at the Oak Ridge Estate in Nelson County, Va., near Charlottesville.

Camp Jeep 2007, the brand?s annual ?owner only? three-day mix of off-road driving and other family-friendly outdoor activities, will be held July 26-28.

Mopar Selects Garmin?-Built GPS Automotive Navigator

Navus? Offered in 2005 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Vehicles

OLATHE, Kan./January 28, 2005/PR Newswire ? Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), today announced that Mopar ? the original equipment parts and accessories provider for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep ? will begin offering a new Garmin-built GPS automotive navigation system as a dealer-installed option specifically designed for many of its 2005 models.

Named the Navus, the system will be offered in models including the popular Chrysler 300C, Dodge Magnum, Charger, Dakota and Durango and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Navus provides premium automotive navigation capabilities ? including pre-loaded maps, an easy-to-use touchscreen interface and a high-resolution color TFT display, automatic route calculation, and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions ? at a price that is significantly less than most built-in systems.

?Mopar stands for quality, performance and value ? the same principles that have made Garmin successful,? said Gary Kelley, Garmin?s director of marketing. ?We?re excited that Garmin is now able to offer a custom-designed navigation system for three of the most respected brands on the road today ? Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep.?

Dealers can install the Navus in less than 30 minutes. The Navus is connected directly into the vehicle?s bus interface, allowing it to interact seamlessly with other vehicle systems such as lighting and ignition control. The unit is incorporated atop the dashboard in clear view of the driver and passengers ? providing a look and feel that complements the interior of the automobile. If GPS signals are temporarily lost (due to skyscrapers or mountainous terrain), the system provides dead reckoning capabilities to assist in navigation.

?The Navus GPS navigation system gives our customers what they?ve been asking for ? a full-featured GPS navigation system that?s easy to use, yet inexpensive when compared to most in-dash systems,? said Paul Kelly, director, accessory portfolio for Mopar. ?Garmin is widely recognized as a leader in GPS navigation, so we?re exceptionally happy to have them aboard our newest Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models.?

Motorists can choose pre-installed regional map data at a value price, or opt for comprehensive pre-installed map data of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico on a single compact flash memory card. Each region features thousands of points of interest ? including lodging, restaurants, attractions, ATMs, gas stations, and nearby Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep dealers and service facilities.

Additional features of the Navus system include:

Automotive grade, high-resolution 8-bit TFT color touchscreen interface that?s easy to see in day or night
Turn-by-turn voice prompted directions with high-quality audio
Calculates shortest or fastest routes to addresses or points of interest
Automatically recalculates a route if the driver misses a turn
Drivers can tell Navus to avoid areas of construction or traffic tie-ups
Navus will build a route with multiple stops ? ideal for sales calls, deliveries, or errands
Navus is connected directly into the automotive bus interface for seamless integration with other vehicle systems such as lighting and ignition
Dead reckoning capabilities assist navigation if GPS signal is temporarily lost
Optional remote control

The Navus system is available through Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealers. The manufacturer?s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $869.00.

Garmin International Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) group of companies, which designs and manufactures navigation, communication and information devices ? most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademark, and Navus is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

Mopar is original equipment, the official parts and accessories division DaimlerChrysler Motors Company, LLC.

Press Release:

March 29, 2007

Chrysler Group the First to Offer SIRIUS Backseat TV?

Only auto manufacturer to offer SIRIUS Backseat TV? in 2008 Model Year vehicles
Debuts on all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans
Three channels of family TV programming from Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network delivered directly to the vehicle
Builds on Chrysler Group's innovative technology leadership, which includes MyGIG? Multimedia Infotainment System, Swivel ?n Go? seat system, Chill Zone? cooled beverage storage bin, heated and cooled cup holder, articulating liftgate speakers, LOAD ?N GO? slide-out cargo load floor and removable/rechargeable cargo light

New York - Chrysler Group and SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today that Chrysler Group will be the first and only auto manufacturer to offer SIRIUS Backseat TV? in its vehicle lineup in the 2008 model year.

For the first time, TV programming from the most trusted brands in family entertainment?Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network?will be available through SIRIUS Backseat TV? in select 2008 model Chrysler, Jeep? and Dodge vehicles, beginning with the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans.

"Chrysler Group is committed to offering innovative technologies that are right for our customers," said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President ? Product Development, Chrysler Group. "SIRIUS Backseat TV? makes its world debut in Chrysler Group's all-new 2008 minivans, combining with innovative features that include a dual DVD system that can play different media at the same time, MyGIG? Multimedia Infotainment System, and our unique Swivel ?n Go? seat system, offering more options for families on the go. No one else in the marketplace offers their customers this combination of innovative technology."

SIRIUS Backseat TV? features three channels of respected children's TV featuring many of the most well-known kids' programming, including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network. Rear-seat passengers will be able to watch shows such as Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob SquarePants," Disney Channel's "Cory in the House," and Cartoon Network's "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends."

SIRIUS Backseat TV? will also be available on the 2008 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

SIRIUS Backseat TV? operates via an in-vehicle satellite video receiver and two small roof-mounted antennas. Programming is displayed on the vehicle's second- and/or third-row video screens, and channel name, program title and rating will be broadcast and displayed on the screen(s). For added flexibility, rear-seat passengers can enjoy SIRIUS Backseat TV? while front-seat occupants listen to SIRIUS Satellite Radio. The system can be operated from either the rear-seat entertainment unit or the radio head unit. In addition, when the vehicle is in park, programming can be displayed on the MyGIG screen for front-seat viewing.

SIRIUS Backseat TV? is available for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $470?which includes the first year of service?when packaged with Chrysler Group's Rear Seat Entertainment System and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. After the first year, SIRIUS Backseat TV? is available for $7 per month when packaged with SIRIUS Satellite Radio ($12.95 per month).

"This innovative entertainment offering from SIRIUS adds to the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan's long list of leading amenities for today's busy families," said George Murphy, Senior Vice President ? Marketing. "Along with a dual DVD system that plays different media at the same time, pinpoint LED lighting to read by, a table to play games or finish homework, a voice-activated navigation system with real-time traffic, power-sliding doors and liftgate, YES Essentials? cloth seats, Swivel 'n Go seating and our exclusive Stow 'n Go? seating and storage system, Chrysler Group's minivans offer something every member of the family will enjoy during their journey."

All-new 2008 Chrysler and Dodge minivans
The all-new 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans once again prove they have the right ingredients to be the best vehicles to move people and cargo. With 35 new and improved features, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country aren't just practical vehicles, they also have the right mix to be "family rooms on wheels," with something for everyone to enjoy. With three powertrains, three seating and storage systems, including the industry-exclusive Stow 'n Go? seating and storage system with second- and third-row seats that fold into the floor, the new Swivel ?n Go seat system and five models to choose from, the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan raise the bar for the minivan segment.

The newest ingredient for 2008 is the all-new Swivel 'n Go seating system. Swivel 'n Go offers second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees to face the third row with a removable table that installs between the two rows, covered storage bins in the floor of the second row, third-row uncovered storage and fold-in-the-floor third-row seating. The 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans also offer an available minivan-exclusive one-touch power-folding third-row 60/40 bench seat.

Safety is a key part of any minivan recipe, and that continues to be true with the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country. All-row supplemental side-curtain air bags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with traction control and brake assist, LATCH child seat anchor system and a patented, energy-absorbing steering column are among the standard safety features. Innovations like ParkView? rear back-up camera, a rearview interior conversation mirror, integrated child safety seat and ParkSense? rear back-up system also ensure peace of mind while traveling.

About SIRIUS
SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100-percent commercial-free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR, NBA and NHL and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA and NHL, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100-percent commercial-free music.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 25,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com.