May 23, 2008
Chrysler Brings Wi-Fi to Cars

You know how sometimes you don't feel like buying coffee just to get internet access? We've got good news: It looks like all you'll need to do is buy a car. Chrysler recently announced that it plans to be the first automaker to bring wireless internet to its vehicles.

The idea is to make every one of its vehicles a WiFi hub through a connection in the radio that relies on cell phone towers and a monthly subscription fee. Initially the feature will be added through a modification on this year's models, but Chrysler plans to add the installation to the assembly line process at a later date.

We imagine that at some point Chrysler's navigation system will also add an internet browser and other features to capitalize on the benefits of having internet access in your car. Until then, the greatest benefit we can think of is that Chrysler owners can now read KickingTires while driving.

May 11, 2008
JEEP® BRAND RECOGNIZED BY WORLD'S LARGEST RV OWNERS ORGANIZATION

The Good Sam Club, the world's largest RV owners' organization with more than one million member families, announced recipients of its 2008 Welcome Mat awards, aimed at recognizing RV-friendly businesses for their customer service and commitment to the recreation vehicle lifestyle.

The Jeep® brand was recognized as the Best Dinghy Vehicle, the ideal vehicle to be towed behind an RV for destination use.

All Good Sam Club members vote for their favorite businesses in several categories that treat RVers like royalty. Awards are directed to the many diverse interests of RV owners, including their favorite sandwich shop, ice cream parlor, fuel and gas station, RV tow vehicle, golf course, as well as favorite sit-down restaurant.

In all, 23 Welcome Mat awards will be presented on March 14 at The Rally 2008, where thousands of RVers will gather at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. All Welcome Mat winners will also be honored in the April issue of Highways Magazine, the official publication of the Good Sam Club.

Source: Chrysler Media Services LLC

December 7, 2007
Four 2008 Chrysler Jeep Vehicles Earn Five Stars In Government Crash Tests

Five stars earned for frontal- and side-impact crash protection for Jeep® Liberty, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Town & Country

Auburn Hills, Mich. – The 2008 Jeep® Liberty, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2008 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country received the U. S. government's highest safety ratings for frontal- and side impact crash protection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

"Through a broad range of engineering technologies, Chrysler is offering its customers the safety they expect and deserve," said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President – Product Development, Chrysler. "Both passive and active safety systems enhance the inherent stability and safety we design into all of our Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles."

When it comes to safety, Chrysler employs a twofold approach: conventional features such as pretensioning and load-limiting seat belt retractors and supplemental air bags are combined with accident-avoidance features including improved steering, handling and braking.

2008 Jeep Liberty
The 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with 35 safety and security features including the company's side-occupant protection system. The system includes supplemental side-curtain air bags with extended up time, tethers and multiple sensors in case of a rollover. Adding to the mid-size SUV's long list of standard safety and security features are Electronic Stability Program, Electronic Roll Mitigation, anti-lock brake system, tire pressure monitoring (TPM), rain-sensing wipers and three new technologies — Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control.

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers technologies such as electronic limited slip differentials and Electronic Stability Program that help to contribute to the vehicle's on-road and off-road dynamics. Advanced multistage front and supplemental side curtain air bags, tire pressure monitoring system, ParkView™ Rear Back-up Camera (with or without navigation), ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System, SmartBeam® headlamps, high-intensity discharge headlamps and rain-sensing wipers offer the latest innovation in occupant protection, safety and security on the road. The Jeep Grand Cherokee also features three new safety and security technologies for 2008 — Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control.

2008 Chrysler Town & Country
The all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country minivans are equipped with many standard safety and security items such as advanced, multi-stage driver and passenger air bags; all-row supplemental side-curtain air bags with added rollover protection; driver and front-passenger knee blockers; Electronic Stability Program with traction control and brake assist; a patented energy-absorbing steering column and three Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat anchors. The new minivans also feature an Enhanced Accident Response System. This system switches on the interior lamps, unlocks doors, turns on hazard-flasher exterior lamps and turns the engine off by cutting off fuel in the event an impact causes air bag deployment. Other safety and security features include a rearview interior conversation mirror; power-adjustable pedals; remote, keyless, illuminated entry; power sliding passenger doors; power liftgate; tire pressure monitoring system; ParkSense® rear back-up assist system and ParkView® rear back-up camera.

2008 Chrysler Pacifica
Available safety and security features on the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica include standard supplemental three-row side-curtain airbags, driver and passenger-side knee blockers, advanced multi-stage air bags with occupant classification system, Electronic Stability Program, brake assist, patented energy absorbing steering column, available ParkSense rear park assist system and ParkView rear back-up camera.