Chrysler Reports Net Profits for the First Time Since Emerging from Bankruptcy

On Monday, the Chrysler Group LLC reported its first quarter gains since exiting bankruptcy almost two years ago in June 2009. The Auburn Hills-based automaker, which is now operated by Fiat S.p.A., said net income totaled $116 million in the first quarter of 2011 compared to a net loss of $197 million in the same period last year.

At the same time, the company’s revenues grew 35 percent from $9.7 billion in Q1 2010 to $13.1 billion in Q1 2011. In addition, the automaker said it had $9.9 billion in cash reserves at the end of the first quarter compares to 2.5 billion in December 31, 2010.

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Chrysler Group to Repay $7.5 Billion of Government Loans by the End of June

In order to pave the way for Fiat to reach 51 percent ownership of the Chrysler Group, the Auburn Hills-based automaker announced today that it intends to repay in full the loans provided by the U.S. and Canadian governments back in 2009 ($7.53 billion in total).

The Chrysler Group said it plans to complete the repayment during the second quarter of 2011 (ending in June). The company will use money from a new term loan facility plus a new issue of debt securities that will be sold to institutional investors in a private offering along with proceeds from Fiat’s recent cash infusion to increase its stake in Chrysler.

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Jeep Betting on Three New SUVs to Boost European Sales Five-Times by 2014

Jeep has disclosed plans to increase European sales from 25,000 units this year to 125,000 units by 2014. Europe will play a key role in Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne’s plans to double the brand’s global sales from 420,000 units last year to 800,000 units in 2014.

"Our plans for Europe are ambitious but doable. Europe for Jeep is an incredibly important market. We have been here for 30 years and half of our international sales historically were in Europe," Jeep CEO Mike Manley told Autonews Europe.

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2009 Jeep Commander Interior cars specification and prices

2009 Jeep Commander Interior cars specification and prices
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New Footage of Jeep’s Build-it-Yourself Wrangler JK8 Independence Pickup Truck

Earlier this month, the Chrysler Group’s Mopar division unveiled a new do-it-yourself pickup conversion kit for the latest generation of the Wrangler modeled after the 1980’s Scrambler CJ-8. Called the JK-8 Independence, the kit allows the transformation of a four-door 2007-2011 Wrangler Unlimited into a two-door, two-seater pickup truck with a 50-inch long cargo bed.

Now, the Detroit automaker has released new running footage of the JK-8 Independence pickup conversion shot at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, as well as a walkaround clip with Steve Hautman, a Mopar Performance Offroad Team engineer, providing us a brief explanation on the build. You can watch both clips right after the break.

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2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Performance and Features with wallpapers

2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Performance and Features with wallpapers
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2011 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 2005 cars preview and specification

2011 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 2005 cars preview and specification
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2011 NYIAS: Jeep Launches New Wrangler Mojave with Bespoke Features

The refined 2011 Wrangler has only been a few months into its U.S. market introduction but Jeep is already rolling out a special editions of its rugged 4x4. The latest addition to the Wrangler range is the Mojave, which is named after the western desert Mojave Trail, and comes with unique features inside and out, including an aggressive wheel and tire package. Read more »

465 Horses Make the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 the Fastest Jeep Ever

Jeep has given the SRT treatment to its flagship Grand Cherokee and the result is the creation of the firm’s fastest and most potent production model ever. How does a 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) acceleration of 4.8 seconds or a quarter mile time in the mid-13 second range sound? This is what the Grand Cherokee SRT8 is capable of, and the reason for these figures lies under the SUV's bonnet.

The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology division (SRT for short) equipped the performance SUV with an all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine that delivers 465 horsepower and 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque.

Compared to the outgoing model powered by the 6.1-liter HEMI V8 unit, the new Grand Cherokee SRT8 has an extra 45HP and 45 lb-ft (61 Nm) of torque. About 90 percent of peak torque is available between 2,800 and 6,000 rpm. The Grand Cherokee SRT8 can do 0-100-0 mph in the mid-16 second range and has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

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2011 Jeep Patriot 2010 cars wallpapers and specification with prices

2011 Jeep Patriot 2010 cars wallpapers and specification with prices
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Customize your 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Mopar

Mopar has 60 accessories for customizing the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. To the outside tires are available from 17 to 20 inches with black wheels, polished, chrome, etc. ... The chrome parts (exhaust, fog), roof rails, carriages, and other protections. For the interior, the catalog offers a stainless steel pedals, integrated screens, a doggie bed or leather seats from Katzkin. What do you make a Jeep that will not like the neighbor attantion but the final price.

2007-08 JEEP WRNGLER JK 2 DOOR RED (NO AIR BAGS) NEOPRENE SEAT COVERS

THEY ARE DESIGNED TO FIT PERFECTLY AND TO ALLOW THE COMPLETE USE OF ALL SEAT FEATURES. EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED SUCH AS HEADRESTS AND MAP POCKETS. THIS MODEL IS FOR THE VEHICLE WITH NO AIR BAGS.

Features

* THESE JEEP WRANGLER SEAT COVERS ARE CUSTOM
* TAILORED AND MADE TO ORDER FOR THE EXACT
* MODEL OF SEATS IN YOUR 2007-08 JEEP WRANGLER.
* BEST FITTING SEAT COVERS ON THE MARKET!! KEEPS COOL IN THE SUMMER, WARM IN THE WINTER AND KEEPS YOUR SEATS DRY. A MUST FOR WATERSPORT FANATICS, PET OWNERS, & OFF ROAD ENTHUSIASTS. MADE FROM EXTRA THICK 3 MM WETSUIT NEOPRENE.

2006-2009 Jeep Commander E&G CLASSICS® Heavy Metal Mesh Grille

Up Your Ride with the ultimate yet affordable luxury grille by E & G Classics. Every grille adds elegance and sophistication to any vehicle. E & G Classics is known for the best craftsmanship available on the market today. Only the finest materials are used and advanced computer assembly produces a truly superior product. Comes complete with detailed installation instructions and all required mounting hardware. Stand out from the crowd!

Features

* This is a one piece replacement grille and requires the removal of the factory grille.
* The center section contains chrome mesh surrounded by a mirror finish bezel.
* Comes with 2 emblems, "Classic" and "Limited"
* Easy to install

2008 Jeep Commander

Manik Grille Guard for 2006 - 2006 Jeep Commander

Product Description
FRONT BAR, BRUSH GUARD, STAINLESS POLISHED -- MADE FROM 1.5' COLD-ROLLED STEEL TUBING, GIVES YOUR VEHICLE THAT UNIQUE LOOK, INCLUDES REMOVABLE STAINLESS FRONT LIGHT GUARDS, VINYL POWDER DIPPED MOUNTING BRACKETS, PRE-DRILLED HOLES TO MOUNT LIGHTS, LIGHT MOUNTING BAR MADE FROM STAINLESS STEEL FOR MAXIMUM RUST RESISTANCE, EASY INSTALLATION

2009 Jeep Commander

Model strengths:
Rugged Jeep styling; seating for seven passengers; off-road & towing capability

About This Model
Three different trim levels and three engines are offered on the 2009 Jeep Commander, along with rear-wheel drive or one of three different four-wheel-drive systems, each of which can equip the Commander for a wide range of performance requirements and budgets. A 210-horsepower, 3.7L V6 is standard on the base Sport model.

Sunshade for JEEP WRANGLER 2007 2008 2009 2010 HEATSHIELD Windshield Custom-fit Sunshade

Special metalized polyester film-laminated to a thin layer of closed-cell foam, with clear polyester film back. then sewn around the edge with cloth binding plus Velcro strap for storage.

Product Features

* Custom-fit sunshade
* Rolls up with a velcro tie when not in use
* No logos or graphics