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Chrysler investing $114M in Trenton, Mich., facility to boost Pentastar production

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Chrysler Group LLC will invest $114 million in new equipment at its Trenton Engine Complex to support increased production of the Pentastar engine. The Pentastar engine was recently recognized by Ward’s Automotive as one of the “Ten Best” for 2010.

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County of Alameda Selects ElectroDrive for Conversion of Dodge Dakota to EREV

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The County of Alameda recently entered into a partnership with ElectraDrive for a pilot conversion of one of its fleet Dodge Dakotas to extended-range electric drive. Products are targeted at pickups, vans, SUVs and large sedans. The vehicle is expected to enter road-testing around the middle of 2010.

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Chrysler Group US sales up 10% in December, 21% for 2012; FIAT largest gainer

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Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 152,367 units in December 2012, a 10% increase compared with sales in December 2011 (138,019 units), and the group’s best December sales since 2007. The Chrysler, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in December compared with the same month last year.

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Fiat boosts stake in Chrysler to 58.5% after achieving fuel economy and production commitment milestone with the new Dart

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combined rating of 40 mpg with a pre-production version of the Dodge Dart, based upon Fiat architecture technology. Yesterday, Chrysler issued an irrevocable commitment to the US Department of the Treasury to begin assembly of such vehicle in a production facility located in the United States. Earlier post.) —Fiat S.p.A.

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Chrysler Group May US sales up 11%, best May sales in 6 years

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In addition, the Dodge Avenger and Dodge Challenger, the Fiat 500, the Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, and the Ram pickup truck were among the Chrysler Group vehicles that registered their best sales for the month of May. The FIAT brand’s product lineup expands this month as the 2014 Fiat 500L begins arriving in FIAT studios.

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Marchionne: hybrid Chrysler 300 next year, hybrid minivan in 2013

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The minivans will get a 9-speed automatic transmission in 2013, but a new compact sedan to replace the Dodge Caliber will be the first to have the fuel-saving gearbox when it hits the market in April 2013, Marchionne told reporters following an event here to celebrating production of the 2011 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Approximately 70% of the body structure in the Compact US Wide (CUSW) platform co-developed with Fiat, and introduced with the Dodge Dart, is of high-strength composition. High-pressure, lightweight aluminum casting technology—including the front and rear suspension cross-members in the Dodge Dart—further reduce weight.

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