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Top 7 Features of the 2013 Jeep® Wrangler Moab

We introduced the new 2013 Jeep_® Wrangler Moab special edition a few weeks ago and, well, we can’t get over how capable and cool it is. So in honor of this special vehicle, we decided to choose seven of our favorite features.

1. A standard Trac-Lok anti-spin rear differential with an available electronic rear locking differential. To live up to its namesake, the Wrangler Moab has a standard Trac-Lok anti-spin rear differential to keep the wheels moving on that rocky red terrain – or wherever you take it. The available electronic rear locking differential gives the Wrangler Moab even better control whether traveling on- or off-road.

 

2. 245/75R17 Goodyear® SilentArmor® off-road tires with Kevlar™ reinforcement. Silent Armor + Kevlar = rugged toughness and a smooth ride.

 

3. 17-inch Rubicon alloy wheels painted gloss black. These wheels mean business. Crawling in these black alloy wheels gives the Wrangler Moab that mean edge out on the trails.

 

4. “Moab” embossed instrument panel grab handle. Our designers pay the same attention to detail that you might need for crawling a huge rock. The “Moab” embossed instrument panel is just one of several “Moab” references in and out of the vehicle.

5. Premium leather seating with black stitching. The Wrangler Moab is incredibly detailed, and the black stitching (in either the black or premium saddle leather seats) really exemplifies that.

 

6. A unique Mopar® dome hood. Its aggressive style matches the ruggedness of the Wrangler Moab.

 

7. Winch-capable steel bumpers and premium rock rails. This thing is built to do some serious off-roading, so it comes stock with features like the winch-capable steel bumpers and premium rock rails that give it the capability of a modified vehicle.

Courtesy of  blog.jeep.com

Chrysler 300—Detroit Jazz Fest Ride & Drive

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2013 Jeep® Compass — the Most Capable Compact SUV

The 2013 Jeep_® Compass, built in America, is ready to show the world a thing or two about its segment-leading capability, competitive fuel economy, and long list of standard features. Its styling is sophisticated for the city or perfect for sloshing through the snow. In other words, the 2013 Jeep Compass is nicely equipped, starting under $20,000.

 

 

With three configurations – Sport, Latitude, and Limited – and three drivetrains available, you have the choice to take the 2013 Jeep Compass wherever you want.

 

Fuel Economy

Don’t worry about getting to your destination or, in true Jeep vehicle fashion, taking an unexpected, unexplored route. The standard 2.0-liter I-4 World Gas Engine mated with a five-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 30 highway mpg.

Style

Two new exterior colors, Winter Chill Pearl Coat and Black Forest Green Pearl Coat, round out the color options to eight. Standard 17-inch aluminum wheels and styling cues of the legendary Jeep Grand Cherokee give the Jeep Compass a sophisticated look, unparalleled in its class.

 

Capability

Did we save the best for last? For customers wanting – no, needing – 4×4 off-road capability, look no farther than available Jeep Freedom Drive II, giving the 2013 Jeep Compass segment-leading capability. An available All-weather Capability Group option includes Goodyear 17-inch all-terrain tires, all-season floor mats, daytime running headlamps, engine block heater and town hooks.

 

In addition to the styling, fuel economy, and legendary Jeep vehicle capability, the 2013 Jeep Compass has more than 30 available safety and security features, including standard electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, Hill-Start Assist and side-curtain air bags that cover all rows.

 

The 2013 Jeep Compass is the SUV with the right combination of fuel economy, standard and available features, style, and, of course, legendary Jeep capability. It’s the Most Capable Compact SUV and arrives in showrooms soon! Find a Jeep brand dealer near you.

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2012 Chrysler 300C Review

Is the era of the big American sedan over? Not if the 2012 Chrysler 300 has anything to do with it. Ford finally cancelled the Panther cars recently and left the unibody, front-wheel drive Taurus in its wake – the same has happened at Chevrolet with the Impala. Chrysler stands alone with its full-size, rear-wheel drive sedan. The 300 has a formula that resonates with a lot of people.

In about 2004/2005, among the American automakers it was the Chrysler Group (then under the ownership of Daimler) that had serious momentum. That was primarily do to a due of hit products: the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger. The brash, rear-wheel drive 300 sedan in particular captured America’s attention, and it sailed over the six-figure sales mark. Sales petered after a while, as it lost its hit product. That left Chrysler free to focus on fixing what needed to be improved.

At the time of its introduction many noticed elements of the car that needed fixing: the interior’s design and quality, for instance, were substandard. Fast forward to today and Chrysler is back on the upswing, after a bankruptcy process that resulted in a partnership with Fiat. The 300 is perhaps the best example of what the company is capable of.

When looking at the 2012 300, you can’t help but get the impression that it is from a different era – and we say that in the most positive light, as the 300 is thoroughly modern in every aspect. The type of luxury it gives off is a feeling of optimistic, flamboyant Americana. Art Deco comes to mind – the stunning shade of brown and two-tone combination of tester’s interior played a big part in that.

When images of the new 300 first surfaced a while back, reaction on the internet wasn’t enthusiastic to say the least. That’s because 300 wasn’t considered a revolutionary change. Many thought that some of the swagger of the previous car was taken out. However, photos didn’t (and don’t) do this car justice. Leave it to skilled designers to know what we want before we want it. In person and on the road the 300 has an incredible presence. We’ll admit to never being huge fans of the previous 300, inside or out. Its main redeeming quality (to us) was the fact that it was driven by the rear wheels. The previous generation 300 looks downright crude and unsophisticated in comparison to the new model. It’s amazing what a reworking of a sound overall shape can do. From the day we saw the new 300 in person it made an impression.

Another thing that doesn’t quite come across in pictures is just how big the 300 is. It is a large car, with a heft that you can feel from behind the wheel. Space is abundant – look behind you and there is ample room for rear seat passengers, look ahead and the long hood stretches out before you. Our tester was equipped with an array of sensors that made parking a snap.

On the road, the 300′s suspension is properly tuned for its mission – comfortable, quiet cruising. There is some body roll at speed but things are pretty tight and well controlled. It’s a road trip vehicle we’d pick in a heartbeat, and rear seat passengers would concur. The length of the car enables a gentle rake of the rear seatback – a detail you don’t notice as much until get in a smaller car where space is a luxury.

The centerpiece of the 300 lineup (for most anyway) is the 300C with a 363 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V-8. To our ears, there is no doubt what is under the hood. Step on the accelerator and the 300 shoots forward with a roar, reaching 60 mph in under seconds. Loaded up with every option in the book, our tester rang in at about $47,000.

The current 300 has moved up to a whole new level versus the previous car. It is playing in a luxury arena, and the price tag is there to match. Chrysler has responded to the sales data it sees, determining that the mix is skewing toward loaded models. High-end Executive Edition models and other special edition trims have been trotted out to take advantage of this. For years Chrysler has tried to pitch the idea that it is a luxury brand, and it has largely fallen on deaf ears.

With the 300 at least, the claim can be taken seriously. The fact that there are still decidedly mainstream models in the stable though, such as the 200, means that there is a lot of work left to do. To move forward as a brand, Chrysler has to figure out exactly what it wants to be. We’ll leave that to the brand experts to figure out though. The bottom line is this: if Chrysler’s upcoming models (next-generation 200 we’re looking at you) are anything up to the standard set by the 300, we’re looking forward to the brand’s future.

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Dodge Dart named “safest reissue” car by IIHS

The Dodge Darts of old were sturdy, dependable, and good-looking, and Americans bought enough of them to make the badge a minor legend until the last one rolled off the assembly line in 1976.

But like almost every car of that era, they had no seat belts, air bags, crumple zones, ABS brakes or stability systems, though that doesn’t mean the company completely ignored safety. On the 1960-62 Darts, for instance, you could purchase optional "Child Guard" vacuum-powered door locks that operated from an instrument panel switch. But mostly, if you smacked up a Dart, it didn’t turn out well for you or your passengers.

That’s all changed with the introduction of the new Dart, which recently scored maximum possible ratings in every IIHS Top Safety Pick test. It’s got more than 60 available safety and security features, including 10 standard-equipment air bags.The first product born of Chrysler Group LLC’s alliance with Fiat S.p.A. recorded the maximum possible rating in each of the four crash tests used by the IIHS to evaluate occupant protection, the primary attribute of a Top Safety Pick. The 2013 Dart achieved a score of “good” in tests that simulate rollover, rear, side and moderate-overlap frontal impacts.

The IIHS rating scale comprises grades of good, acceptable, marginal and poor, and the Top Safety Pick is the highest safety honor bestowed by the IIHS. “Winners afford buyers the best overall protection in four of the most common kinds of crashes, and help them avoid crashes altogether with electronic stability control,” says IIHS President Adrian Lund. The Dart’s safety story starts with a solid structure: high-strength-steel comprises 68 percent of the car’s body, one of the highest ratios in the industry. Ten standard-equipment, advanced-design air bags further improve occupant protection. Every Dodge Dart comes equipped with:

• Dual-stage, adaptive, venting air bags for the driver and front-seat passenger,
• Front-seat-mounted pelvic and thorax air bags for driver and passenger,
• Two rear-seat-mounted pelvic air bags,
• Knee air bags for driver and front-seat passenger,
• Two curtain air bags designed to protect front and rear passengers on both sides of the car

Equally important are Dart technologies that deliver accident-avoidance capability, such as Electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, traction control, standard four-wheel, four-channel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection and more.

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DIY car maintenance moves for fall: Check and top off fluids

"Many electrical issues and ignition problems stem from loose or corroded battery connections," says Travers. "If you notice corrosion on the posts or cable connectors, use an appropriate brush ($4 per brush.) This is a very inexpensive, yet handy tool that you can get at any auto parts store. And clean both (posts) completely, and then reconnect everything snuggly and securely."

As part of regular car maintenance, and for safety, make sure all of the car's lights are working; it's important for you to see, as well as be seen, during autumn's longer and darker nights, adds Molla. "Replacement bulbs will typically cost a dollar or two, with the exception of headlight bulbs, of course. They're considerably more expensive, but you can replace them all quite easily on your own without tools and save yourself a hefty labor charge in the process."

Headlight bulbs range in price from $14 to $27 for a single bulb to $25 to $50 for a dual pack

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2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition NYC Chalk Art Tribute

Chrysler teases a handful of their 2012 SEMA Show vehicles

The Chrysler Group routinely has one of the largest and most engaging displays at the SEMA Show each year and with under a month left until the huge automotive convention begins at the Las Vegas Convention Center – the folks from the Mopar division have offered up a very brief glimpse at five of the vehicles that will be in the massive Mopar display.

 We know that Chrysler plans to have more than 20 vehicles in their large display that will likely be equipped and surrounded by an array of high performance goodies (and probably some race vehicles) from the Chrysler Group. This being the 75th anniversary of Mopar leads me to expect that this could be an especially exciting year for the Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, SRT and Fiat brands heading into the huge show that focuses on high performance and customization.

“At Mopar, we always look forward to the SEMA season,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “The show is an opportunity for us to inspire owners to customize their vehicles, and it’s the perfect place to showcase our vast portfolio of quality-tested performance parts and accessories.”

The small collection of tightly cropped artists’ renderings of the first five vehicles headed to the 2012 SEMA Mopar include a Fiat 500, a Jeep Wrangler, a 2013 Dodge Charger R/T, a Ram 1500 pickup and a 2013 Dodge Dart that features enough physical changes that it is tough to guess what trimline this might be. Chrysler didn’t offer any information on these sketches but we can make some assumptions of what we might expect at the 2012 SEMA Show.

The Fiat 500 shown has a unique hood with louvers along with some brushed silver trim on both sides of the Fiat nose badge. The fact that this model wears the normal “Fiat” logo tells us that it isn’t a high performance Abarth model but with the recent debut of the Fiat 500 Turbo – I would bet that this is a new Turbo model with some unique dress-up items and possibly more performance from the Mopar catalog.

Next is a 2013 Dodge Charger with a unique hood featuring a front mounted hood scoop but the Dodge badging in the grille suggests that this is more likely a Charger R/T than a high performance SRT8 model. It also looks like it is packing some massive wheels and a firey paint job. This model will likely be used to show off a bunch of Mopar goodies for the top selling 5.7L Hemi-powered Charger sedan.

Next up is a 2013 Jeep Wrangler featuring a Warn winch, and elaborate front grille guard/bumper, some massive off roading tires and a stance that would suggest that this vehicle is equipped with a lift kit. Considering the popularity of the Mopar off-road goodies, I would expect that this show vehicle with take a production Wrangler and turn it into a super-mudder…or something of the sort.

The 2013 Dodge Dart is sure to be a popular model both inside and outside of the Mopar display at the 2012 SEMA Show and the white, black and red Dart shown in the gallery on the right and in the large image at the top of the page is likely just a Dart Turbo powered by the 1.4L Fiat engine with a ton of Mopar items to make it even sportier. Things like the lower front fascia “chin” spoiler and the carbon fiber hood are items that Mopar has shown off on other show models like the Dart GTS 210 Tribute so we can expect that this model will show off production-ready accessories that are available from the Mopar Performance catalog. Hopefully this Dart will also feature some go-fast goodies that are also available from Mopar.

Last and certainly not least is the interesting picture of what appears to be a 2013 Ram 1500 pickup sporting a black paint job and a blue driver’s stripe. While this picture technically shows less than the other drawings, with a power bulge hood that is already available to Ram 1500 owners, this picture could be of a truck that is more than just another SEMA show vehicle. For the last three years, the Mopar division has offered their own customized vehicles based on production Chrysler Group models beginning with the Dodge Challenger in 2010, the Dodge Charger in 2011 and the Chrysler 300C in 2012. That has long been speculation (since before the 2012 Moparized Chrysler 300C was introduced) that Mopar would feature a Ram 1500 as the “Mopar vehicle”. This picture and the show vehicle that goes with it could be offering us a look at the truck that could become the “Mopar 13” as it wears the same black and blue paint scheme, dark wheels and dark headlights that we see on all of the Mopar vehicles from the past three years. That is only speculation and the truck in question could simply be another run of the mill 1-off vehicle that will never be any more than that…or 2012 SEMA show-goers could be the first people to see the Mopar 13 based on the revised 2013 Ram 1500.

Check out the gallery on the right for a closer look at all five of the 2012 SEMA Show Chrysler vehicles introduced thus far and stay tuned to TorqueNews.com for all of your SEMA previews along with first hand coverage of the massive Vegas automotive convention.

Courtesy of Torque News

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