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Junkyard Find: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Coupe

The Truth About Cars

The LeBaron name goes well back in Chrysler history, starting when the coachbuilder known as LeBaron Carrossiers was purchased by Detroit car-body-builder Briggs Manufacturing in 1926 and Chrysler bought Briggs in 1953. Meanwhile, Dodge dealers were asking $4,991 for new '78 Diplomats ($24,286 today).

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Report: First Chrysler EV Won’t Be the Airflow

The Truth About Cars

With the Chrysler Airflow debuting during the CES expo in 2022, practically everyone assumed it would be the brand’s first all-electric model. From MotorTrend : "Airflow was a great exercise to signal again the type of vehicle Chrysler might want to do," Gilles says. And Chrysler is ripe for that. Gilles goes further. "It

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Chrysler LLC to Cut 25% of US Dealers

Green Car Congress

Chrysler LLC will cut 789 (25%) of its 3,181 dealerships in the US, subject to approval by the US Bankruptcy Court. The dealers to be cut represent 14% of the company’s sales volume, according to Chrysler. Chrysler says it plans to maintain business as usual with all of its dealers through the transition.

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Chrysler Group recalling 2013 Fiat 500e BEVs over half shaft bolt issue

Green Car Congress

Chrysler Group is recalling approximately 270 model-year 2013 Fiat 500e battery-electric vehicles to replace bolts that secure the vehicles’ half shafts. An investigation was launched after Chrysler Group learned a customer’s vehicle exhibited power loss. Chrysler Group is unaware of any related accidents or injuries.

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New Chrysler 200 features 9-speed automatic; first in mid-size segment

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Chrysler’s new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan features a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission and the choice of two engines: the 3.6-liter 2015 Chrysler 200. Chrysler’s new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan features a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission and the choice of two engines: the 3.6-liter

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Chrysler Portal concept: all-electric minivan for CES offers some self-driving

Green Car Reports

It was widely rumored that Chrysler would reveal an all-electric minivan at this week's Consumer Electronics Show—and now we have the details. But the Chrysler Portal concept that will debut at CES won't be showing up at your local dealer any time soon.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Photos by John Faulkner and Chrysler. The newly styled 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is ready for your test drive. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. Impressive Efficiency. Impressive Luxury. Story by John Faulkner. Ready to ride.