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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Dodge Journey, Mexico to go their separate ways]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/02/dodge-journey-mexico-to-go-their-separate-ways-sterling-heights/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/02/dodge-journey-mexico-to-go-their-separate-ways-sterling-heights/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/02/dodge-journey-mexico-to-go-their-separate-ways-sterling-heights/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/plants-manufacturing/" rel="tag">Plants/Manufacturing</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-journey-quick-spin/"><img alt="2011 Dodge Journey - front three-quarter view" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/05/2011-dodge-journey-628.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 417px; " /></a><br />
According to an <a href="http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130529/OEM01/130529894/dodge-journey-to-move-from-mexico-to-michigan-in-2016-report-says#axzz2UoDkPd9Y"><em>Automotive News</em> report</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/">Chrysler Group</a> is saying <em>adios</em> to <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/toluca/">Toluca</a>, Mexico, and moving production of its next-generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/journey/">Dodge Journey</a> to Detroit, Michigan, when the model is replaced in 2016. The change of venue, discovered through sources at suppliers, would mean the mid-size crossover would be built alongside the next-generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/200/">Chrysler 200</a> sedan, due in 2014, at the automaker's <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/sterling+heights+assembly+plant/">Sterling Heights Assembly Plant</a>. It would also leave the Toluca plant without a product after 2016.<br />
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Chrysler has been assembling its Journey in Mexico to facilitate exporting to Europe and South America (where it's rebadged as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/">Fiat</a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/freemont/"> Freemont</a>). However, shifting production to the States would allow for higher sticker prices in those markets, according to current trade agreements. In addition, the move would consolidate the automaker's CUSW-platform vehicles (e.g. Dodge Journey, Chrysler 200, Dodge <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/dart/">Dart</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/jeep/cherokee/">Jeep Cherokee</a>) to three assembly plants, all geographically close, easing supply chains and lowering costs. Chrysler has not commented on the report.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/02/dodge-journey-mexico-to-go-their-separate-ways-sterling-heights/">Dodge Journey, Mexico to go their separate ways</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/02/dodge-journey-mexico-to-go-their-separate-ways-sterling-heights/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20593803/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/02/dodge-journey-mexico-to-go-their-separate-ways-sterling-heights/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>dodge journey</category><category>dodge journey production</category><category>dodge mexico assembly</category><category>sterling heights</category><category>toluca</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Harley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Autoblog Podcast #317]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/23/autoblog-podcast-317/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/23/autoblog-podcast-317/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/23/autoblog-podcast-317/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/podcasts/" rel="tag">Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/honda/" rel="tag">Honda</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/hyundai/" rel="tag">Hyundai</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/mitsubishi/" rel="tag">Mitsubishi</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/" rel="tag">Nissan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/toyota/" rel="tag">Toyota</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/volvo/" rel="tag">Volvo</a></p><em><big>Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota thinks of beefing up US production, Marchionne on Alfa, Dart and minivans, Ford Atlas concept, Honda Gear concept </big></em><a href="/2013/01/23/autoblog-podcast-317/#continued"><img alt="autoblog podcast logo" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/podcastlivev2stamp.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px 0px; width: 628px; height: 305px;" /></a><br />
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Episode #317 of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/podcasts/">Autoblog Podcast</a> is here, and this week, Dan Roth, Jeff Ross and Michael Harley bookend the other podcast topics with a pair from the Montreal Auto Show, the Mitsubishi Mirage and Honda Gear concept, and in between we talk about Toyota building all its US-market cars stateside, Hyundai building a Nurburgring test facility, Sergio Marchionne's latest words about Alfa Romeo, Dodge Dart powertrains and the future of Chrysler vans. Some chatter about the Ford Atlas concept finishes up the meat of the 'cast and then we wrap with your questions. For those of you who hung with us live on our <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/autoblog-podcast">UStream channel</a>, thanks for taking the time. <a href="/2013/01/23/autoblog-podcast-317/#continued">Keep reading</a> for our Q&amp;A module for you to scroll through and follow along, too. Thanks for listening!<br />
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<b><strong>Autoblog Podcast #317:</strong></b><br />
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<strong>Topics:</strong><br />
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/20/mitsubishi-mirage-bows-in-montreal-without-a-name-canadian-sale/">Mitsubishi Mirage</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/20/toyota-exec-sees-future-where-all-cars-sold-in-us-are-built-here/">Toyota Executive wants to build all US-market cars here</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/20/hyundai-to-build-test-facility-at-nurburgring/">Hyundai to build Nurburgring test facility</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/18/marchionne-on-alfas-us-return-dodge-darts-powertrain-weakness/">The return of Alfa (again), Dart powertrain, the future of Chrysler vans</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/15/ford-atlas-concept-detroit-2013/">Ford Atlas Concept</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/17/honda-surprises-with-gear-concept-in-montreal/">Honda Gear Concept</a></li>
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<i><big><strong>In the Autoblog Garage</strong></big></i>:<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/volvo/c30/">2013 Volvo C30</a><br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/journey/">2013 Dodge Journey</a><br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/altima/">2013 Nissan Altima</a><br />
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<b><strong>Hosts: </strong></b><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/dan-roth">Dan Roth</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/chris-paukert/">J</a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/jeffrey-n-ross/">eff Ross</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/michael-harley/">Michael Harley</a><br />
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<a href="http://autoblog.com/chrysler/">Chrysler</a> has gotten on pretty well in the post-bankruptcy world, with a big assist from its newest master. But while Chrysler has seen dramatic improvement thanks to refreshes and a few new models, the next couple years could be very exciting.<br />
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<em>Automobile Magazine</em> recently got the chance to talk cars with CEO Sergio Marchionne, and the charismatic leader apparently had plenty to say. Among the top headlines are the reported upcoming death of the <a href="http://autoblog.com/dodge/avenger/">Dodge Avenger</a> in 2014 and <a href="http://autoblog.com/dodge/durango/">Dodge Durango</a> in 2016. We're thinking nobody will miss the Avenger, but the Durango sounds like a bit of a bummer.<br />
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That's until we see that the Durango will be replaced by a <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/wagoneer/">Jeep Wagoneer</a>; a rehash of an old name based on the same platform and engine choices of the Dodge three-row utility. The Durango platform will also spawn the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/26/maserati-retiring-kubang-concept-ahead-of-production-debut-at-20/">Maserati Kubang</a> (which will likely be named something else), a move that should go a long way toward helping <a href="http://autoblog.com/maserati">Maserati</a> hit 50,000 units per year.<br />
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The Wagoneer is just the tipping point for new Jeeps on the way. Among the other models expected are an all-new <a href="http://autoblog.com/jeep/liberty">Liberty</a> in 2013 followed by a new <a href="http://autoblog.com/jeep/patriot">Patriot</a> in 2014 and a Fiat 500-based subcompact crossover tentatively named Jeepster.<br />
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The Chrysler brand should also look a bit more interesting as the 200 gets re-imagined for 2013 and the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/town+and+country/">Town &amp; Country</a> morphs into a crossover in 2015. The Chrysler brand will reportedly also get a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/dart/">Dodge Dart</a>-based 100 compact, but not until 2016 or later, which seems like a long way off.<br />
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Among the other interesting vehicles expected to bow are as many as six <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/alfa-romeo/">Alfa Romeo</a> models including the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/alfa+romeo+4c/">4C Coupe</a>, the next <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/mito/">MiTo</a>, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/Giulietta/">Giulietta</a> and an unnamed crossover. And then there will be a smattering of new <a href="http://autoblog.com/fiat/500">Fiat 500</a> models including the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/500L/">500L</a> and the XL, which will reportedly feature seating for up to seven.<br />
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The SRT lineup will also be getting a sheetmetal injection with the addition of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/31/dodge-working-on-300-hp-dart-srt4/">Dart SRT4</a> and the Journey SRT6. Now if Sergio Marchionne can make the <a href="http://autoblog.com/dodge/journey">Journey</a> exciting, he'll be up for auto executive of the decade.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/05/dodge-durango-avenger-models-will-be-discontinued-srt-model-fo/">Dodge Durango, Avenger models will be discontinued, SRT model for Journey planned</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/05/dodge-durango-avenger-models-will-be-discontinued-srt-model-fo/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20251372/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/05/dodge-durango-avenger-models-will-be-discontinued-srt-model-fo/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>alfa romeo</category><category>chrysler</category><category>dodge</category><category>durango</category><category>fiat</category><category>jeep</category><category>journey</category><category>marchionne</category><category>srt</category><category>wagoneer</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Shunk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/">Fiat</a>, in an attempt to make its purchase of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/">Chrysler</a> more profitable, has been marketing rebadged <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/">Dodge</a> and Chrysler models in Europe with <a href="http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120518/COPY01/305189868/1193">mixed results</a>.<br />
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Europeans apparently love the Fiat <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/fiat+freemont/">Freemont</a>, known as a Dodge <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/journey/">Journey</a> here in the States. Fiat sold almost 6,500 of the crossovers over there in the first quarter and hopes to move 30,000 by year's end. Sales were helped by Fiat's large European dealer network as well as an MSRP lower than the model it replaced. Since the Journey is built in Mexico, it can be imported into Europe tariff-free, which helps keep the sticker price lower.<br />
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On the other hand, sales of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/lancia%20thema/">Lancia Thema</a> (<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/300/">Chrysler 300</a>) and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/2012%20lancia%20voyager/">Lancia Voyager</a> (<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/grand+caravan/">Dodge Grand Caravan</a>) are not doing so well due to several factors. One is the limited reach of the Lancia brand outside Italy. Then there's the 10 percent import tariff since they're both built in Canada, a <em>yearly</em> 500 euro luxury tax (about $630 USD) on the Thema, and a limited advertising budget for the two cars.<br />
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Only 1,342 Voyagers were sold in Europe in the first quarter of this year, which means the 11,000 unit goal for the year will probably be missed. Lancia sold only 480 Themas during the same period, well short of the 2,500 Fiat had hoped to sell.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/rebadged-dodge-chrysler-model-sales-a-mixed-bag-in-europe/">Rebadged Dodge, Chrysler model sales a mixed bag in Europe</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 18 May 2012 15:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/rebadged-dodge-chrysler-model-sales-a-mixed-bag-in-europe/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20240693/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/18/rebadged-dodge-chrysler-model-sales-a-mixed-bag-in-europe/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>300</category><category>chrysler</category><category>chrysler+europe</category><category>chryslereurope</category><category>dodge</category><category>europe</category><category>fiat</category><category>fiat freemont</category><category>grand caravan</category><category>journey</category><category>lancia</category><category>lancia thema</category><category>lancia voyager</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Tutor]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 15:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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<a href="http://autoblog.com/chrysler">Chrysler</a> has issued a recall affecting a small number of <a href="http://autoblog.com/dodge/journey">2012 Dodge Journey</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/fiat/500">2012 Fiat 500</a> models built between October 24 and 26 of this year. These models - about 340 in total - are being recalled due to contaminated brake fluid that was put in during the vehicles' assembly. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles "may experience a degradation of the sealing components within the brake system."<br />
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To solve the problem, Chrysler dealers will replace all of the vehicle's components that come in contact with the hydraulic braking fluid. Of course, this service will be done free of charge, and the official safety recall is expected to begin during the month of December. <a href="/2011/11/28/2012-dodge-journey-fiat-500-recalled-over-contaminated-brake-fl/#continued">Follow the jump</a> for NHTSA's official release.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/28/2012-dodge-journey-fiat-500-recalled-over-contaminated-brake-fl/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>2012 Dodge Journey, Fiat 500 recalled over contaminated brake fluid</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/28/2012-dodge-journey-fiat-500-recalled-over-contaminated-brake-fl/">2012 Dodge Journey, Fiat 500 recalled over contaminated brake fluid</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:45:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/28/2012-dodge-journey-fiat-500-recalled-over-contaminated-brake-fl/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20116022/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/28/2012-dodge-journey-fiat-500-recalled-over-contaminated-brake-fl/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012 dodge journey</category><category>2012 fiat 500</category><category>500</category><category>dodge</category><category>fiat</category><category>journey</category><category>national highway traffic safety administration</category><category>nhtsa</category><category>recall</category><category>safety</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Finder of second Dodge Journey not keeping vehicle amidst contest controversy]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/finder-of-second-dodge-journey-not-keeping-vehicle-amidst-contes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/finder-of-second-dodge-journey-not-keeping-vehicle-amidst-contes/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/finder-of-second-dodge-journey-not-keeping-vehicle-amidst-contes/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/" rel="tag">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a></p><a href="https://blogs.automotive.com/breaking-second-dodge-journey-found-winner-declines-contest-prize-57177.html"><img alt="Automotive" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/2012-dodge-journey-giveaway.jpg" style="margin: 4px 0px; width: 628px; height: 349px; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" /></a><br />
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Can't an automaker hide three crossovers in the wilderness in an effort to give them away without any problems? Apparently not, as Chrysler's contest to give away three <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/journey/">Dodge Journey</a> models randomly placed around the U.S. has been met with controversy. The winner of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/20/only-one-free-dodge-journey-left-in-you-find-it-you-win-it-ma/">second Journey</a>, found in Oklahoma, is one Brad Neidy, who happens to be a Troop Leader for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.<br />
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The controversy sprung up after followers of the contest pointed out that, as a highway patrolman, Neidy may have had an unfair advantage in finding the crossover prize. <em>Automotive</em> reports that the reason given was that the OHP may have coordinated road closures for filming purposes.<br />
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Neither <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/chrysler/">Chrysler</a> or the OHP are going into details at this point, but Neidy has reportedly decided that receiving the new Journey isn't worth the hassle. The officer has evidently informed Chrysler that he will not accept the free vehicle in spite of the fact that he found it.<br />
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Chrysler did release a statement about the matter, stating that the second Journey winner declined the prize, adding "Dodge is reviewing program rules and will provide updates soon."<br />
<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/finder-of-second-dodge-journey-not-keeping-vehicle-amidst-contes/">Finder of second Dodge Journey not keeping vehicle amidst contest controversy</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/finder-of-second-dodge-journey-not-keeping-vehicle-amidst-contes/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20049032/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/finder-of-second-dodge-journey-not-keeping-vehicle-amidst-contes/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012 dodge journey</category><category>brad neidy</category><category>dodge</category><category>highway patrol</category><category>journey</category><category>neidy</category><category>ohp</category><category>oklahoma</category><category>oklahoma highway patrol</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Shunk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/">Dodge</a> is giving its customers a chance to win a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/journey/">2012 Journey</a> - one of three, actually - provided they're able to go out and find it. The automaker's new marketing campaign calls the Journey a "Search engine for the real world," and this new take on the traditional car giveaway relies heavily <a href="http://www.youtube.com/Dodge">on YouTube</a> for broadcasting clues on the whereabouts of each Journey.<br />
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As you might have heard already from some of Dodge's new television commercials, two of the three Journeys have already been found - one outside of San Francisco near Lake Tahoe and the second near Cheyenne, Oklahoma. The third will be parked somewhere in the eastern part of the United States, and Dodge will begin publishing clues to its location this Saturday, June 24.<br />
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If you want to participate, you'll need to visit Dodge's YouTube channel at that time (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/Dodge">www.youtube.com/Dodge</a>) and watch the 24/7 live feed of the last Journey just sitting there. Dodge will release clues over the live feed, as well as a number of additional video clues that should get you closer and closer to figuring out the final Journey's location where it's just sitting there parked, waiting for you to find it.<br />
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We've included Dodge's the aforementioned commercials <a href="/2011/09/20/only-one-free-dodge-journey-left-in-you-find-it-you-win-it-ma/#continued">after the jump</a> along with the official press release. If you're really going try to find the final Journey, you may want to look over the rules a little more closely.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/20/only-one-free-dodge-journey-left-in-you-find-it-you-win-it-ma/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Only one free Dodge Journey left in "You find it, you win it" marketing stunt</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/20/only-one-free-dodge-journey-left-in-you-find-it-you-win-it-ma/">Only one free Dodge Journey left in "You find it, you win it" marketing stunt</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:33:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/20/only-one-free-dodge-journey-left-in-you-find-it-you-win-it-ma/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20045544/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/20/only-one-free-dodge-journey-left-in-you-find-it-you-win-it-ma/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012 dodge journey</category><category>chrysler</category><category>dodge</category><category>dodge advertising</category><category>dodge commercial</category><category>dodge journey giveaway</category><category>journey</category><category>search engine</category><category>video</category><category>youtube</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aaron Richardson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/16/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-base-price-plummets-by-over-3-000/">Jeep Grand Cherokee</a> isn't the only Chrysler model receiving a price cut next year, as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/journey">2012 Dodge Journey</a> is set to get significantly less expensive, as well. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler">Chrysler</a> has cut the price on the people-mover by $3,250 starting next year. That puts the vehicle's MSRP at $18,995 before the $750 delivery fee is tacked onto the bottom line. The American Value Package offers a five-seat configuration for that stack of cash along with a push-button ignition, satellite radio, seven air bags and a touch-screen media interface. Unfortunately, AVP trim is only available with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic. The excellent 3.6-liter V6 is still available on other models, however.<br />
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Those who need a little extra space can add a third row for an extra $1,000. Even so, that still gives the Journey the honor of being the least-expensive seven-passenger vehicle on the American market at the moment. While we're glad to see Dodge cutting its prices, we're more ecstatic about the news that the automaker has finally ditched its confusing tangle of trim monikers for a slightly more comprehensible system. Moving forward, all <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge">Dodge</a> models will fall under AVP, SE, SXT, Crew and R/T designations. <a href="/2011/09/01/2012-dodge-journey-also-gets-3-000-price-slash/#continued">Hit the jump</a> to check the full press blast.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/2012-dodge-journey-also-gets-3-000-price-slash/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>2012 Dodge Journey also gets $3,000 price slash</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/2012-dodge-journey-also-gets-3-000-price-slash/">2012 Dodge Journey also gets $3,000 price slash</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:31:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/2012-dodge-journey-also-gets-3-000-price-slash/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20032783/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/2012-dodge-journey-also-gets-3-000-price-slash/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012</category><category>2012 dodge journey</category><category>2012 dodge journey pricing</category><category>dodge</category><category>dodge journey</category><category>dodge journey pricing</category><category>journey</category><category>journey pricing</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Bowman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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If you've just purchased a new <a href="http://autoblog.com/jeep/grand+cherokee">2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee</a>, you have our sincere congratulations, but you also might not want to read this post any further.<br />
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The 2012 Grand Cherokee, which goes on sale next month, will reportedly benefit from a $3,220 price decrease versus the 2011 model. This means that the base Laredo trim level with two-wheel drive will now carry an MSRP of $26,995. It also means that the resale value of your 2011 model has likely just taken a pretty severe whack.<br />
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<a href="http://autoblog.com/jeep">Jeep</a> introduced the all-new Grand Cherokee for the 2011 model year, and thus, only minor changes have been made for the 2012 model. The 5.7-liter V8 is now mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, rather than the aging five-speed, and models equipped with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 will now come with electro-hydraulic power-assisted steering. These enhancements are good for very minor increases in fuel economy - likely no more than a single mpg here or there.<br />
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The folks at Kicking Tires point out that the lower base price may be a reflection of higher price points for option packages and the removal of once-standard equipment. For example, the 2011 Grand Cherokee Laredo came standard with an eight-way power seat, whereas the 2012 model does not. What's more, the Laredo's leather seating package now costs a whopping $5,300 instead of $4,000.<br />
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Elsewhere in the <a href="http://autoblog.com/chrysler">Chrysler</a> lineup, the <a href="http://autoblog.com/dodge/avenger">2012 Dodge Avenger</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/chrysler/200">Chrysler 200</a> receive price decreases of $250, and the <a href="http://autoblog.com/dodge/journey">2012 Dodge Journey</a> costs a substantial $1,450 less than the 2011 model.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/16/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-base-price-plummets-by-over-3-000/">2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee base price plummets by over $3,000</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/16/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-base-price-plummets-by-over-3-000/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20019253/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/16/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-base-price-plummets-by-over-3-000/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012 jeep grand cherokee</category><category>avenger</category><category>dodge</category><category>dodge avenger</category><category>dodge journey</category><category>grand cherokee</category><category>jeep</category><category>jeep pricing</category><category>journey</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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In the wholly owned <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat">Fiat</a> stable are its eponymous brand, along with <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/lancia">Lancia</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/abarth">Abarth</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/maserati">Maserati</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/alfa+romeo">Alfa Romeo</a> - plus, as of relatively recently, all of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler">Chrysler</a> brands. According to Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, of all of those brands, the one with the greatest global cachet is <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/jeep">Jeep</a>. Marchionne believes that Alfa had global chops as well, but Jeep remains "first and foremost."<br />
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And while Marchionne remains keen on creating global production synergies with his expanding automotive empire, there is at least one sacred cow. According to a new <em>Ward's Auto</em> report, the compulsively sweater-clad CEO has a few words that will make builders of the Jeep Wrangler in Toledo happy - he thinks the legendary SUV's American heritage is too important to risk assembling it in any other country. This is heartening news, as <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/24/growing-international-demand-for-jeep-wrangler-straining-toledo/">recent chatter</a> had referred to growing global demand putting a strain on the Ohio plant, leading some to think that a satellite production facility could be established elsewhere in the world.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-insists-jeep-wrangler-to-stay-american-made/">Marchionne insists Jeep Wrangler to stay American-made</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:31:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-insists-jeep-wrangler-to-stay-american-made/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20001581/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-insists-jeep-wrangler-to-stay-american-made/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>jeep</category><category>journey</category><category>sergio marchionne</category><category>toledo</category><category>toledo ohio</category><category>wrangler</category><category>wrangler unlimited</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrysler recalling 11,000 new vehicles over steering concern *UPDATE]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/chrysler-recalling-11-000-new-vehicles-over-steering-concern/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/chrysler-recalling-11-000-new-vehicles-over-steering-concern/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/chrysler-recalling-11-000-new-vehicles-over-steering-concern/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/recalls-tsbs/" rel="tag">Recalls</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/safety/" rel="tag">Safety</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chevrolet/" rel="tag">Chevrolet</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/jeep/" rel="tag">Jeep</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/recall-for-2011-chrysler-models/" target="_blank"><img alt="2011 chrysler 200" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/000-2011-chrysler-200-1308233470.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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	Chrysler's recalled vehicles for 2011 steering defect - Click above for high-res image gallery</div>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/chrysler/">Chrysler</a> has issued a recall that spans across its family lines. A missing or incorrectly installed rivet on the steering column could result in a loss of control.<br />
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The recall affects the following 2011 model year vehicles:<br />
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/200">Chrysler 200</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/Town+and+Country">Chrysler Town and Country</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/avenger">Dodge Avenger</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/caliber">Dodge Caliber</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/grand+caravan">Dodge Grand Caravan</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/journey">Dodge Journey</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/nitro">Dodge Nitro</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/jeep/compass">Jeep Compass</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/liberty">Jeep Liberty</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/jeep/patriot">Jeep Patriot</a></li>
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		<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/jeep/wrangler">Jeep Wrangler</a></li>
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In total, 11,351 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles need to be inspected by a dealer. Affected vehicles will have their steering column inspected and adjusted as needed, at no cost to owners. The recall will begin this month. <a href="/2011/06/16/chrysler-recalling-11-000-new-vehicles-over-steering-concern/#continued">Click past the jump</a> for the full National Highway Traffic Safety Administration bulletin.<br />
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<strong>*UPDATE</strong>: <em>Chrysler has corrected NHTSA on the effect of the missing or incorrectly installed rivet. This issue has no affect on a vehicle's steering ability, but could cause the steering column to improperly bear the driver's weight in the event of a front-end crash</em>.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/chrysler-recalling-11-000-new-vehicles-over-steering-concern/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Chrysler recalling 11,000 new vehicles over steering concern *UPDATE</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/chrysler-recalling-11-000-new-vehicles-over-steering-concern/">Chrysler recalling 11,000 new vehicles over steering concern *UPDATE</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/chrysler-recalling-11-000-new-vehicles-over-steering-concern/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19968654/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/16/chrysler-recalling-11-000-new-vehicles-over-steering-concern/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>200</category><category>200 convertible</category><category>avenger</category><category>caliber</category><category>chevrolet</category><category>chrysler</category><category>chrysler recall</category><category>compass</category><category>dodge</category><category>dodge recall</category><category>grand caravan</category><category>jeep</category><category>jeep compass</category><category>jeep recall</category><category>journey</category><category>liberty</category><category>nhtsa</category><category>nitro</category><category>patriot</category><category>recall</category><category>recalls</category><category>town and country</category><category>wrangler</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Glucker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiat Freemont (Italy's Dodge Journey) configurator now online]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/10/fiat-freemont-italys-dodge-journey-configurator-now-online/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/10/fiat-freemont-italys-dodge-journey-configurator-now-online/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/10/fiat-freemont-italys-dodge-journey-configurator-now-online/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" rel="tag">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/" rel="tag">Fiat</a></p><a href="http://www.freemont.fiat.it/it/freemont_home"><img alt="Fiat Freemont website"  src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/fiat-freemont-website.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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We saw the <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/fiat freemont">Fiat Freemont</a> first at this past March's <a href="http://autoblog.com/geneva-motor-show">Geneva Motor Show</a>, and the newly pleasant people carrier's configurator has just hit the intertubes in Italian. An English-language version for the UK market isn't happening yet, so you'll have to have fun seeing what Europe can get on its <a href="http://autoblog.com/dodge/journey">Dodge Journey</a> that we can't, and vice-versa by <a href="http://www.freemont.fiat.it/it/freemont_home">clicking here</a>.<br />
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Deliveries start this month (June 2011) with a front-wheel driver with six-speed manual shifter (i.e. fun!). The initial engines available for the Freemont will be two variants of the four-cylinder 2.0-liter MultiJet II direct-injected turbodiesel from <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/fiat">Fiat</a> Powertrain Technologies. A 138-horsepower version with 258 pound-feet of torque between 1,750 and 2,000 rpm (with at least 220 lb-ft on tap throughout the idle-to-4,000 rpm usable rev range) has a base price of &euro;25,700 ($37,300), and in special Urban trim hits &euro;27,200 ($39,500), both with all Italian taxes included. The 168-hp tune with the same torque peaking from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm starts at &euro;27,200 ($39,500) and in Urban garb, it commands &euro;28,700 ($41,700). Knock around 20 percent off all those prices, and you'd have what the approximate U.S. showroom price would be.<br />
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Later in the year, an all-wheel-drive version carrying buyers' choice of either the 168-hp MultiJet diesel or a top-of-the-line 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with 272 hp will be available, but pricing hasn't been revealed yet. An automatic transmission is also expected to join the options sheet at that time.<br />
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While the Freemont moniker (perhaps named after the new Fiat of Fremont dealership in California?) and sales potential in the European context very much confuse us, we still like the Journey as it is adapted <em>all'italiana</em>. The Dodge-in-drag's campaign tagline translates to "All the Cars You Want," meaning essentially "Whatever car you'd like it to be." Could that come across as "good at many things, great at none"? We hope not.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/10/fiat-freemont-italys-dodge-journey-configurator-now-online/">Fiat Freemont (Italy's Dodge Journey) configurator now online</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:27:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/10/fiat-freemont-italys-dodge-journey-configurator-now-online/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19958256/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/10/fiat-freemont-italys-dodge-journey-configurator-now-online/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>configure</category><category>dodge</category><category>dodge journey</category><category>fiat freemont</category><category>fremont</category><category>geneva</category><category>journey</category><category>online</category><category>pricing</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Davis]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Fiat to up stake in Chrysler to 30 percent]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/06/report-fiat-to-up-stake-in-chrysler-to-30-percent/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/06/report-fiat-to-up-stake-in-chrysler-to-30-percent/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/06/report-fiat-to-up-stake-in-chrysler-to-30-percent/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/" rel="tag">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/earnings-financials/" rel="tag">Earnings/Financials</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/" rel="tag">Fiat</a></p><img alt="Fiat badged Dodge Journey" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/chrysler-badged-fiat.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; margin: 4px 0px;" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/fiat/">Fiat</a> currently owns 25 percent of <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, but that stake will reportedly jump to 30 percent in the next couple weeks. <em>Automotive News</em> reports that the Italian automaker is weeks away from satisfying additional requirements needed to bump the ownership stake by another five percent.<br />
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Unnamed sources claim that Fiat has already met a requirement that states that Chrysler receives $1.5 billion of its revenue outside of North America. The next step is to offer Chrysler vehicles to 90 percent of Fiat's Latin American dealers. Fiat will reportedly meet that goal by rebadging Chrysler vehicles as Fiats at Latin American dealerships. One vehicle that will reportedly receive the rebadge treatment is the <a href="http://autoblog.com/dodge/journey/">Dodge Journey</a>, which will be built in Mexico and renamed the Fiat Freemont. Fiat currently holds the largest share of the emerging Brazil market, with a substantial 22.3 percent share.<br />
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Fiat will receive another five percent of Chrysler by building a Fiat-based product in the U.S. that hits 40 miles per gallon or better. If Fiat wants to increase its share to an absolute majority of 51 percent, the automaker will need to fork over $1.14 billion by the end of the year. If the automaker waits until 2012, that number will jump to $1.37 billion.<br />
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[Source: <a href="http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110405/COPY01/304059846/1193">Automotive News</a> - sub. req.]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/06/report-fiat-to-up-stake-in-chrysler-to-30-percent/">Report: Fiat to up stake in Chrysler to 30 percent</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:32:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110405/COPY01/304059846/1193>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/06/report-fiat-to-up-stake-in-chrysler-to-30-percent/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19904550/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/06/report-fiat-to-up-stake-in-chrysler-to-30-percent/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2011 dodge journey</category><category>chrysler</category><category>dodge journey</category><category>fiat</category><category>fiat chrysler</category><category>fiat chrysler ownership stake</category><category>fiat freemont</category><category>journey</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Shunk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:32:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrysler recalls nearly 250,000 minivans and crossovers over ignition key woes]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/chrysler-recalls-nearly-250-000-minivans-and-crossovers-over-ign/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/chrysler-recalls-nearly-250-000-minivans-and-crossovers-over-ign/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/chrysler-recalls-nearly-250-000-minivans-and-crossovers-over-ign/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/minivans/" rel="tag">Minivan/Van</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/government-legal/" rel="tag">Government/Legal</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/recalls-tsbs/" rel="tag">Recalls</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/safety/" rel="tag">Safety</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/" rel="tag">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan/"><img alt="2010 Dodge Grand Caravan" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-630.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-dodge-journey/#3942583"><img alt="2010 Dodge Journey" class="right border" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/02-250.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px; float: right;" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/chrysler/">Chrysler</a> and the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/national highway traffic safety administration">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</a> have announced that the Auburn Hills automaker is recalling 248,437 vehicles due to potentially faulty ignition systems. According to the company, certain 2010 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/town and country">Chrysler Town and Country</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/grand caravan">Dodge Grand Caravan</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/journey">Dodge Journey </a>vehicles were built with ignitions that could accidently switch from the "run" position to "accessory," thereby causing the engine to shut off.<br />
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Both the company and NHTSA are concerned that the issue could cause an accident. As such, Chrysler will replace the ignition modules free of charge beginning in April of this year.<br />
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The recall includes vehicles manufactured between August 3, 2009 and June 17, 2010, and owners can contact Chrysler for more information. Click past the jump for the full recall notice.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan">2010 Dodge Grand Caravan</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/04_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/05_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
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[Source: <a href="http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=11V139000&amp;searchtype=quicksearch&amp;summary=true&amp;refurl=rss">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</a>]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/chrysler-recalls-nearly-250-000-minivans-and-crossovers-over-ign/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Chrysler recalls nearly 250,000 minivans and crossovers over ignition key woes</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/chrysler-recalls-nearly-250-000-minivans-and-crossovers-over-ign/">Chrysler recalls nearly 250,000 minivans and crossovers over ignition key woes</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:21:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/chrysler-recalls-nearly-250-000-minivans-and-crossovers-over-ign/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19866678/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/chrysler-recalls-nearly-250-000-minivans-and-crossovers-over-ign/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2010 chrysler town and country</category><category>2010 dodge grand caravan</category><category>2010 dodge journey</category><category>chrysler recall</category><category>dodge journey</category><category>dodge recall</category><category>journey</category><category>national highway traffic safety administration</category><category>nhtsa</category><category>recall</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Bowman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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	All-wheel drive is available in the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/charger">2011 Dodge Charger</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/journey">Journey</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/durango">Durango</a>, and with all of the widespread snow this winter, Chrysler is hoping you'll want every edge you can get.<br />
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	To get the word out about its all-wheel drive lineup, Dodge is running a new TV commercial that pokes fun at the typically panicked behavior that ensues whenever the weather report calls for snow. After the local grocery stores have been stripped bare of milk and bread, you're going to have to go out of your way to restock anyway, so you might as well have a secure, confident way to do it, right? Dodge thinks its AWD offerings turn epic winter weather into little more than flurries. Does Auburn Hills have another hit on our hands from a seemingly reinvigorated Chrysler advertising effort, or is this one a dud? Check it out <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/10/video-dodge-commercial-pokes-fun-at-snowpocalypse/#continued">after the jump</a>, then let us know in 'Comments.'</div>
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	[Source: <a href="http://blog.chryslerllc.com/blog.do?id=1311&amp;p=entry">Chrysler</a>]</div><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/10/video-dodge-commercial-pokes-fun-at-snowpocalypse/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Video: Dodge commercial pokes fun at Snowpocalypse</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/10/video-dodge-commercial-pokes-fun-at-snowpocalypse/">Video: Dodge commercial pokes fun at Snowpocalypse</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:57:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/08/video-dodge-commercial-pokes-fun-at-snowpocalypse/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/10/video-dodge-commercial-pokes-fun-at-snowpocalypse/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19835725/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/10/video-dodge-commercial-pokes-fun-at-snowpocalypse/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2011 dodge charger</category><category>2011 dodge durango</category><category>2011 dodge journey</category><category>all wheel drive dodge commercial</category><category>all-wheel drive</category><category>charger</category><category>dodge all wheel drive</category><category>dodge all wheel drive commercial</category><category>dodge commercial</category><category>durango</category><category>journey</category><category>snowpocalypse</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Roth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:57:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago 2011: Dodge gives Grand Caravan, Journey the R/T treatment for 2011]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/09/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt-2011-dodge-journey-rt-chicago-2011/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/09/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt-2011-dodge-journey-rt-chicago-2011/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/09/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt-2011-dodge-journey-rt-chicago-2011/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/minivans/" rel="tag">Minivan/Van</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-r-t/"><img alt="2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/lead-2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a>
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	2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T - Click above for high-res image gallery</div>
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As part of <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/chrysler">Chrysler</a>'s giant product onslaught for the 2011 model year, The Pentastar has released new R/T trim levels of both the <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/grand+caravan">Dodge Grand Caravan</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/dodge/journey">Journey</a> crossover. Both models make their debut at the <a href="http://autoblog.com/chicago-auto-show">Chicago Auto Show</a> this week, and while there aren't any big power boosts, the spruced up exterior and interior designs speak of sportiness.<br />
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Both the Grand Caravan and Journey R/T use Chrysler's 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, pumping out 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission. The minivan is only available with front-wheel drive, though an all-wheel-drive variant of the Journey R/T is available.<br />
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Outside, the Grand Caravan R/T gets new appearance tweaks like a "dipped" body-colored grille, body-colored side moldings and a new set of 17-inch alloy wheels. Likewise, the Journey R/T features the same sort of exterior treatment, but rides on larger 19-inch aluminum wheels with a satin carbon finish. Inside, both vehicles benefit from upgrades like black seats with red contrast stitching throughout, as well as the latest in Chrysler connectivity and infotainment.<br />
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The 2011 Grand Caravan R/T and Journey R/T will arrive at dealerships this Spring, priced from $30,595 and $28,995, respectively. Opting for the all-wheel-drive Journey R/T will set you back $30,695, and you can read the full suite of details in the automaker's press release, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/09/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt-2011-dodge-journey-rt-chicago-2011/#continued">after the jump</a>.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-r-t">2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-r-t/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/01-2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T" title="2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-r-t/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/02-2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T" title="2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-r-t/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/03-2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T" title="2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T" /></a></div><br />
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[Source: Chrysler]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/09/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt-2011-dodge-journey-rt-chicago-2011/">Chicago 2011: Dodge gives Grand Caravan, Journey the R/T treatment for 2011</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:31:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/09/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt-2011-dodge-journey-rt-chicago-2011/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19835793/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/09/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-rt-2011-dodge-journey-rt-chicago-2011/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2011 chicago auto show</category><category>2011 dodge grand caravan rt</category><category>2011 dodge journey rt</category><category>chicago</category><category>chicago 2011</category><category>chicago auto show</category><category>dodge</category><category>grand caravan</category><category>grand caravan rt</category><category>journey</category><category>journey rt</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven J. Ewing]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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	2012 Fiat Freemont - Click above for high-res image gallery</div>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/chrysler">Chrysler</a> has had plenty of partnerships over the years, and as odd as it may have seemed in the beginning, the tie-in with <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/fiat">Fiat</a> arguably makes more sense than any of those past pairings. Chrysler doesn't have much of a presence overseas, and Fiat doesn't in North America. Putting them together, then, could be the perfect formula for global success. The Fiat 500 is coming to North America, and while we've been hearing about Chrysler vehicles being sent to Europe for quite some time now, this is the first actual proof.<br />
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The vehicle you see here will be unveiled at the upcoming <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/geneva-motor-show">Geneva Motor Show</a> as the Fiat Freemont. Look familiar? That's because it's essentially the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/journey">Dodge Journey</a> with a different badge on the nose. Otherwise it's essentially the same vehicle, produced alongside the Journey at the same plant in Toluca, Mexico.<br />
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The only major difference to speak of is under the hood, where Fiat's own 2.0-liter MultiJet turbo diesel engines (with 140 or 170 horsepower) will be offered with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox initially. All-wheel drive, an automatic transmission and Chrysler's 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 will be offered shorly after the initial launch. The full details are available in the press release after the break, and see the Journey-come-Fiat for yourself in the high-res gallery below.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-fiat-freemont">2012 Fiat Freemont</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-fiat-freemont/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/fiat-freemont-7_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-fiat-freemont/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/fiat-freemont-4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-fiat-freemont/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/fiat-freemont-5_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-fiat-freemont/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/fiat-freemont-6_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-fiat-freemont/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/fiat-freemont-9_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: Fiat]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/24/2012-fiat-freemont-makes-its-journey-to-geneva/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Dodge Journey-based Fiat Freemont will debut in Geneva</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/24/2012-fiat-freemont-makes-its-journey-to-geneva/">Dodge Journey-based Fiat Freemont will debut in Geneva</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:29:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/24/2012-fiat-freemont-makes-its-journey-to-geneva/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19812156/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/24/2012-fiat-freemont-makes-its-journey-to-geneva/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2012 fiat freemont</category><category>dodge</category><category>fiat</category><category>freemont</category><category>geneva</category><category>geneva 2011</category><category>geneva motor show</category><category>journey</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Joseph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:29:00 EST</pubDate>
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</item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Dodge Journey to be rebadged a Fiat in Europe]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/27/report-dodge-journey-to-be-rebadged-a-fiat-in-europe/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/27/report-dodge-journey-to-be-rebadged-a-fiat-in-europe/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/27/report-dodge-journey-to-be-rebadged-a-fiat-in-europe/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/" rel="tag">Fiat</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-journey-quick-spin/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="0" alt="2011 Dodge Journey" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/lead-2011-dodge-journey-qs.jpg" /></a>
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The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/journey/">Dodge Journey</a> has been given a much-needed makeover for 2011, with a new V6 and a significantly improved interior. That's good news for <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/dodge/">Dodge</a> dealers here in the States, but according to <em>Autoweek</em> it isn't such a great deal for Dodge dealerships overseas. <br />
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That's because the Journey will no longer be sold with the Ram badge, as Sergio Marchionne and company have reportedly decided it would fare better as a Fiat-branded crossover. The CUV will reportedly be given the Freemont moniker, and it will be the first Chrysler-based vehicle to be given a Fiat engine - a diesel in this case. The 2.0-liter oilburner is capable of 170 horsepower - 30 more than the <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/vw/">VW</a>-sourced diesel currently employed in the Journey overseas.<br />
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The move to sell the Journey as a Fiat may also make sense given Fiat's massive 5,000 store retail network. If Fiat dealers can surpass the meager sales of the Journey, it could help Chrysler increase output at the Toluca, Mexico plant where the CUV is built along side the Fiat 500. AW claims the Freemont will be unveiled in Geneva, with sales beginning in June 2011. <br />
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[Source: <a href="http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101227/CARNEWS/101229933">Auto Week</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/27/report-dodge-journey-to-be-rebadged-a-fiat-in-europe/">Report: Dodge Journey to be rebadged a Fiat in Europe</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:02:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101227/CARNEWS/101229933>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/27/report-dodge-journey-to-be-rebadged-a-fiat-in-europe/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19778145/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/27/report-dodge-journey-to-be-rebadged-a-fiat-in-europe/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>dodge journey</category><category>dodge journey europe sales</category><category>fiat freemont</category><category>sergio marchionne fiat freemont</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Shunk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:02:00 EST</pubDate>
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With all of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/chrysler">Chrysler</a> models receiving updates both significant and otherwise, it's understandable if you've gotten a little lost in the fray. Here's what you need to know: One of the most surprising bright lights to come out of the company's refresh bender is the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/journey">2011 Dodge Journey</a>. While the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/charger">2011 Dodge Charger</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/durango">Durango</a> may have stolen the spotlight with their new sheetmetal, the Journey has transmogrified into a small family hauler that offers plenty of horsepower, acceptable fuel economy and a massively updated interior. There's even one of the quickest and largest touchscreens of any vehicle we've come across nestled in the dash. <br />
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Given Chrysler's recently discovered love of installing much-improved interiors in its vehicles, the newfound goodies indoors should come as no surprise. But the company's engineers seem to have spent just as much time tweaking the crossover's driving character, resulting in a complete package that has turned it from being a washed-up never-was into a competitor almost overnight. <br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/03/2011-dodge-journey-quick-spin-review-road-test/#continued">Continue reading</a>...<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-journey-quick-spin">2011 Dodge Journey: Quick Spin</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-journey-quick-spin/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/01-2011-dodge-journey-qs_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Dodge Journey" title="2011 Dodge Journey" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-journey-quick-spin/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/02-2011-dodge-journey-qs_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Dodge Journey" title="2011 Dodge Journey" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-journey-quick-spin/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/03-2011-dodge-journey-qs_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Dodge Journey" title="2011 Dodge Journey" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-journey-quick-spin/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/04-2011-dodge-journey-qs_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Dodge Journey" title="2011 Dodge Journey" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-dodge-journey-quick-spin/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/05-2011-dodge-journey-qs_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Dodge Journey" title="2011 Dodge Journey" /></a></div><br />
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