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Cheese Posted by Lisa Strawbridge - email AUBURN HILLS, MI (AP) - Chrysler Group LLC is asking the owners of more than 355,000 minivans to take them to dealers to replace crash sensors that help to control the airbags.

Chrysler says the sensors can crack and fail in 2005 and 2006 Town Country and Dodge Grand Caravan models. The automaker is calling the move a safety improvement campaign and says it is not a recall. But National Highway Traffic Safety Administration spokeswoman Olivia Alair says the agency is monitoring the repairs like a recall. Chrysler said Wednesday that in some weather conditions, the front crash sensors can crack, causing water to enter. The automaker says it is not aware of any complaints, injuries or property damage from the problem. Owners should contact their dealer in June. Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. You must be logged in to rate this story. Login or register Comments Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. Notify us of any inappropriate comments by clicking the “Mark as Offensive” link. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these Terms of Service You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login or register See all comments Close window Chrysler to fix crash sensors in 355,000 minivans

Preliminary agreement up for discussion at council meeting By KEN de la BASTIDE Tribune enterprise editor The Kokomo Common Council will consider a resolution transferring tax abatements from Old Carco (formerly Chrysler LLC) to Chrysler Group LLC as part of a tentative agreement with Howard County.
The transfer of the tax abatements is part of the agreement between Howard County, Old Carco and Chrysler Group on the payment of personal property taxes owed for 2009 and 2010. A part of the agreement is that Kokomo and Howard County will transfer any tax abatements approved for Old Carco to Chrysler Group. At its meeting Monday, the council will consider a resolution granting a provisional assignment of the tax abatements to Chrysler Group. The meeting is 7 p.m. in City Hall. Transfer of the abatements was part of the agreement in principle, Howard County Attorney Larry Murrell said Friday. We need to have the transfer resolved by Feb. 28. Murrell said the transfer of the tax abatements would be on a provisional basis, subject to the finalizing of the remaining negotiations between the county, Old Carco and Chrysler Group. It gives the city and county some protection if the deal isn t completed, he said. Action by the Kokomo Common Council is all that is needed. Howard County Assessor Jamie Shepherd said the total of the tax abatements is approximately $9 million. The county has been seeking the payment of $12.9 million in personal property taxes due in 2009 and $12.3 million owed in 2010 for the past nine months. Last Monday, county officials announced the agreement after Old Carco filed documents with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. If there are no objections filed and the necessary paperwork is completed, the agreement could be finalized Feb. 18 by the bankruptcy court. Under terms of the agreement, Old Carco will pay 50 percent of the taxes due in 2009 and 14 percent of the 2010 taxes. Chrysler Group will pay 50 percent of the 2009 taxes and 86 percent of the 2010 taxes owed to the county, according to Murrell. The payment plan with Old Carco and Chrysler Group on the personal property taxes must be finalized, but the county will receive $11 million to cover all the real property taxes due for 2010 shortly after the agreement is finalized, he said.

Old Carco will reimburse Chrysler Group in the amount of $4.4 million for real estate taxes paid under protest in 2009. • Ken de la Bastide is the Kokomo Tribune enterprise editor. He can be reached at 765-454-8580 or via e-mail at ken.delabastide@kokomotribune.com

Chrysler 300 Autographed by Hundreds of Celebrities to be Auctioned Off for American Red Cross Haiti Relief Efforts , What: Stars for a Cause (501.C 3), in collaboration with the Chrysler brand, will be auctioning off a Chrysler 300 Haiti edition, which has been autographed by hundreds of celebrities, through Leake Car Auction.
One hundred percent of the proceeds generated from the auction will go to the American Red Cross for their Haiti relief efforts. Who: Olivier Francois, Chrysler Brand President and CEO George Braunstein, Founder, Stars For A Cause Jeff Towers, Chief Development Officer, American Red Cross Richard Sevenoaks, President, Leake Car Auction When: Friday, Jan.

29, 2010 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Where: Chrysler Brand Exhibit Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 Details: Photo opportunities with the Chrysler 300 Haiti and executive interviews available following the press conference. Other: Media materials, including images available, at www.media.chrysler.com For more information, please visit the Chrysler media site at

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Chrysler 300 ‘Haiti’ Edition Autographed by Hundreds of Celebrities to be Auctioned February 20 to Benefit American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2010 — Stars For A Cause, in collaboration with the Chrysler Brand, is proud to auction off a Chrysler 300 "Haiti" edition signed by hundreds of celebrities to benefit the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund.
This one of a kind vehicle will be auctioned on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 2pm Central Time by Leake Auction Company during their annual collector car auction in Oklahoma City. "The celebrities including Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Sophia Loren and hundreds more were only too happy to assist the humanitarian crisis in Haiti," said George Braunstein, co-founder of Stars For A Cause, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.

"We have chosen Leake Auction Company for their experience in charity auctions, their honorable reputation, and their location in the heart of America as a symbolic gesture." "It is our social responsibility to assist in any way we can to help contribute to the relief efforts," said Olivier Francois, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler brand, Chrysler Group LLC.
"Hundreds of celebrity signatures now grace the exterior of the Chrysler 300 Haiti edition thanks to the actors and actresses attending a recent red carpet event and we are hopeful the car will raise a significant amount of money at auction, which will be given to the American Red Cross for their Haiti relief efforts." "Our hearts go out to the people in Haiti.

The devastation they have suffered is unimaginable," said Richard Sevenoaks, president of Leake Auction Company. "We are honored to work with Stars For A Cause and Chrysler to auction off the autographed Chrysler 300 Haiti during our Oklahoma City auction. We are looking forward to raising money to help Haiti." Stars For A Cause will auction the car with 100% of the proceeds generated going to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund. Stars For A Cause is a unique charity fundraiser. Launched in 2007, Stars For A Cause has helped raise money for various charities through the help of celebrities and the Hollywood community. Leake Auction Company was established in 1964 as one of the first car auctions in the country. More than 40 years later the auction company has sold more than 32,000 cars. Leake Auction Company currently operates auctions in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. If you are interested in registering to bid on the Haiti 300, visit Leake online at www.leakecar.com or call them at 800-722-9942.

Chrysler Group LLC Announces Revised Incentives Focused on Promoting Award-winning Vehicles AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 29, 2010 — – Chrysler Group LLC announces new incentives effective today that keep its award-winning vehicle lineup competitive in the marketplace — Incentives valid today through March 1 — Tactical incentives encourage customers to "try us again" Chrysler Group LLC today announced new incentives that will give consumers a level playing field when shopping our products against the competition and keep the company competitive in the marketplace.
Beginning today, the company is offering current Tundra, Tacoma and Sienna owners an additional $1,000 trade-in bonus cash with the purchase or lease of any new Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge car or Ram truck.

"The 2010 Ram Heavy Duty is Motor Trend magazine’s ‘Truck of the Year’ and the Ram 1500 is our most awarded truck ever," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer-Ram Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization, Chrysler Group LLC.
"Chrysler invented the minivan and with more than 65 minivan-first innovations has the best minivans in the marketplace with the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country. Dodge has sold more minivans than any other manufacturer, and combined with the Town & Country has more than 42 percent market share in the minivan segment," Diaz added. The company also announced today $1,000 bonus cash for all Toyota returning lessees who purchase or lease a new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge car or Ram truck vehicle. About Chrysler Group LLC Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, Mopar® and Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) brand vehicles and products.

With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation - first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 - and Fiat’s complementary technology - from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC’s product lineup features some of the world’s most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Ram Truck. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.
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Consumers, Teamsters Protest Fiat/Chrysler at Washington D.C. Auto Show Protesters Handbill, Sing & Dance, Telling Auto Show Attendees to ‘Beware the Bailout Bandit’ WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, dozens of Teamsters who deliver new cars for a living, along with consumer activists from CarBuyersBeware.com, handbilled outside the Washington, D.C. Auto Show and staged a song and dance action inside the show venue to demand Fiat/Chrysler not destroy the jobs that support them and their families. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100127/IBTLOGO) Fiat/Chrysler received $14 billion in the taxpayer-funded auto bailout that was meant to help the economy and save jobs. However, the company is now moving work away from the professional carhaul companies that have delivered their vehicles to dealerships for many years. The loss of this work could put these carriers out of business, leaving up to 5,000 people without jobs and health care. And by using cut-rate carriers, Chrysler risks new cars being damaged when delivered. "Fiat/Chrysler is moving work to less-experienced companies whose drivers are not well-trained," said Teamsters Carhaul Division Director Fred Zuckerman. "If improperly secured and transported, new cars can sustain hidden damages to tires, rims, axles and the overall frame. This can threaten your safety and can lead to costly repair bills in the future." Outside the auto show, consumer activists and union members handed out leaflets to attendees that read, "Fiat/Chrysler Buyers Beware: Hidden Damages On New Cars?" while inside, demonstrators broke into a song and dance routine to raise attention of these issues to auto show attendees.
"After Fiat/Chrysler received so much taxpayer money, it’s outrageous that they would outsource good jobs to low-wage contractors," Zuckerman said. "In this economy, America cannot afford to lose even more good jobs with good benefits. American car buyers and taxpayers, who thought Fiat/Chrysler would repay them with gratitude and loyalty instead of greed, are being betrayed." The International Brotherhood of Teamsters was founded in 1903 and represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women in the United States,

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep(R) and Ram Truck Brands Offer New Merchandise Online - All-new clothing and accessories tailored to the lifestyle of each brand AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 — Perhaps you are a hardcore fan of the Dodge Challenger, in love with your Jeep® Liberty, think your Chrysler 300C is red-carpet worthy or one of those people who would not be caught driving anything other than your award-winning Ram truck.
If this sounds like you, and you have the desire to express yourself, the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Truck brands have a new shopping experience tailored to your needs. Starting today, fans, enthusiasts and consumers can log on to the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram Truck brand web sites to view the new clothing and accessories that are available for purchase. "Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Truck Brand vehicles each attract a different customer, and the clothing and accessories offered on the brand sites represent the lifestyle and attitude of that customer," said Olivier Francois, President and CEO - Chrysler Brand and Head of Marketing, Chrysler Group LLC.

"Each brand offers merchandise that is high quality and made of substantial materials. We also offer products from companies that share our passion for substance and style." The Chrysler Collection (www.Chrysler.com/Collection) Refined and stately, the "Chrysler Collection" features luxury gifts, accessories for travel and home, and fine clothing.
Offering items that would fit perfectly in a home or office, the luxury gifts collection features items such as a solid mahogany humidor, a black leather portfolio and an elegant assortment of writing instruments.

The travel and home collection offers distinct items tailored to the Chrysler brand customer such as a leather wine bottle carrier, a three-finger cigar case and a Blue and Cafe Brown leather tote from Clava®.
Men’s and women’s cashmere sweaters are offered in the clothing boutique, which also includes oxford shirts for men and cozy jackets for women. Dodge Life (www.Dodge.com/Life) Clothing and accessories that are style driven, vehicle influenced and include a taste of the iconic Dodge vehicles for which the brand is known is what the Dodge consumer will find on the "Dodge Life" website.

The new Dodge look was created by the designers who live, breathe and create the Dodge cars seen on the road today: Winnie Cheung, Vince Galante and Tome Jovanoski. The design team has given a new look and feel to the Dodge brand clothing which now evokes an edgier, urban style that is comfortable for wearing on a road trip or at the race track. Dodge Life features hoodies and tees with the new Dodge brand "D" apparel logo, as well as iconic Super Bee, Challenger and Charger logos. The clothing collection features apparel for men, women and kids. And, collectors will be pleased to find numerous die-cast models from yesterday and today. Jeep Gear (www.Jeep.com/Gear) "I Live. I Ride. I Am. Jeep" is not just a tagline; it’s a way of life for Jeep devotees. Whether it’s on the slopes or on the trail, the Jeep Gear site offers items for men, women, kids and man’s best friend. Trail headlamps, UV-filtering sunglasses and a Swiss Army rescue tool are must-have items for off-roaders. Performance fleece and water-resistant jackets and vests are perfect for those who crave outdoor adventure. And, for pet lovers, the site features items, such as a collapsible bowl, matching leash and collar and other accessories. Completing the site are a collection of military-inspired t-shirts, as well as a collection of go-anywhere t-shirts from American Apparel. Ram Trucks Outfitter (www.Ramtrucks.com/Outfitter) Whether it’s on the work site or in a hunting blind, Ram Truck customers work and play hard, and they want equipment that’s durable and dependable, just like the truck they drive.
Cow-hide work gloves that give an extra handle on any job, a heavy-duty G-Shock watch with atomic timing suitable for any construction site or an 18-can cooler in high-definition in all-purpose camouflage are just a snapshot of the items featured in the Ram Truck Outfitter site.

Men’s clothing includes a long-sleeve Henley shirt thick enough to provide breathable base layer of warmth and a shadow-plaid flannel-lined fleece shirt. A variety of short and long-sleeve American Apparel t-shirts are available for women as well as polo shirts with moisture wicking to help keep cool in warm weather. About Chrysler Group LLC Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck, Mopar® and Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) brand vehicles and products.
With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation - first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 - and Fiat’s complementary technology - from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC’s product lineup features some of the world’s most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Ram Truck. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.

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What kind of cars do you think Justice League would drive today? B7FAN (View Profile) Posted on 2/8/2010 1:58:20 PM | | Votes: 5 In regards to the argument made above, I would argue that the majority of prius sales aren’t based on logic of picking the most fuel efficient vehicle available.
Most Prius sales are based off of emotions, feel good emotions, that make you feel like a better person because you spent money. But as to the twin turbo v8 hybrid suv and the car with no appeal to enthusiasts. I’d say if you ditch your preconceptions about hybrids saving the world. The x6 sounds like a fun car which sticks a middle finger up to conformity, that itself is worth a lot in a world where everyone tries to be different. As to the Sebring, people who don’t know cars view it as a cheap and decent looking vehicle, it’s not useless, it’s just not exciting. Finally.. worst buy… the sebring, just because I’d rather drive the x6.