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Dick Towers Remembered
We are saddened to report that renowned Mopar drag car expert Dick Towers succumbed to a lengthy battle with cancer on October 23, 2009.

New Performance Appearance Package For Challenger
Mopar is giving Dodge Challenger even more of a muscular appearance.

New Ramchargers Book Now Available
The exclusive story behind the Ramchargers—a team of young engineers who forever changed the course of drag racing—is told for the first time in a new book

Ram Heavy Duty is Motor Trend “Truck of the Year”
The editors of Motor Trend named the all-new 2010 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups the magazine’s “2010 Truck of the Year” and the All-new 2010 Ram 2500 Power Wagon was Named Four Wheeler “Pickup Truck of the Year” by Four Wheeler magazine.

Mopar® Magazine Q&A:
Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO, Mopar Service, Parts and Customer Care, Chrysler Group LLC.

Mopar® Mourns Loss of Former Team Member Shaun Carlson
Mopar® Mourns Loss of Former Team Member Shaun Carlson

Mopar® Magazine Contributor Shepard Inducted into Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame
The crop of 2009 inductees into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame included a name Mopar Magazine readers are very familiar with: MM Performance Writer Larry Shepard.

Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge Return to Leasing; Offer Consumers More Financing Options
Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge Return to Leasing; Offer Consumers More Financing Options

Chrysler Group LLC is First Automaker to Provide Digital Owners’ Manuals
Chrysler Group LLC is First Automaker to Provide Digital Owners’ Manuals

Walter P. Chrysler Museum Launches New Web Site at New Web Address
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Launches New Web Site at New Web Address

Dodge Ram is Mopar’s Most-Accessorized Vehicle
And the most popular accessory for the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram is … a brand new set of Mopar tubular side steps.

Gorlier Takes Helm of Mopar® Service, Parts and Customer Care
In June, Pietro Gorlier was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer – Mopar Service, Parts and Customer Care.

Chrysler Group Sells Out of Many Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge Models in August
Chrysler Group Sells Out of Many Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge Models in August

Car Care Council: 80% of Vehicles Need Parts & Service
Car Care Council: 80% of Vehicles Need Parts & Service

Chrysler Celebrates Earth Day by Revealing All-New Electric Minivan Concepts to U.S. Postal Service
Chrysler Celebrates Earth Day by Revealing All-New Electric Minivan Concepts to U.S. Postal Service

‘Set Your Pace Vacation Sweepstakes’ Winner Announced
Dodge Motorsports partners with Wyndham Hotels, Richard Petty Driving Experience and Mopar® to deliver one-of-a-kind prize.

Chrysler Goes to Washington
The newest members of Chrysler LLC’s ENVI electric-vehicle lineup made the political rounds at the Washington Auto Show Public Policy Day.

All-New Dodge Ram 1500 Continues to Rack up Accolades with MotorWeek Award
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Also Receive MotorWeek Nods

If You Can Dream it, You Can Build it with Mopar®
Mopar® offers more than 400 new accessories and performance parts in 2009.

New Year Sees Fuel Economy Improvements
Nearly 75 percent of Chrysler LLC models feature improved fuel economy for 2009.

Dodge Challenger Earns Top Safety Rating
More than 25 safety and security features on the all-new 2009 Challlenger

Mopar Offers Chrome Grille for Jeep® Wrangler Models
Mopar Offers Chrome Grille for Jeep® Wrangler Models

Of Note
… Unperformed Maintenance Up in 2006… Street-Performance Market Red Hot

HEMI Hybrids on the Way
Full size SUVs deliver nearly 40 percent better fuel economy in the city thanks to an advanced two-mode hybrid system

Dodge Dominates Daytona
Dodge Captures Six of First Eight Positions in NASCAR Classic!

Chrysler Expands Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program
Popular CPOV program now available to all qualifying dealers.

Entire Challenger Lineup Unveiled in the Big Apple
Chrysler LLC officials used the stage of the New York International Auto Show to unveil the entire 2009 Dodge Challenger lineup in March.

Accessorize!
Mopar® offers a full line of authentic Dodge accessories for the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram

Of Note
… Study Suggests Higher Gas Prices are Driving Better Maintenance… ASA Creates New Automotive Service & Repair Week

Soldier Fighting for Liberty Gets a Liberty
Army specialist finds keys to a 2008 Jeep® Liberty in Operation Gratitude’s 300,000th care package.

Of Note
EPA Updates Refrigerant Recovery Standards... MAP Adds Maintenance Recommendation for Power Steering Fluid

All-New 2009 Dodge Ram Hits the Road
With Chrysler employees, UAW members and local dignitaries on hand, Chrysler officials last fall officially launched production of the all-new Dodge Ram at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Warren, Mich.

GEM Introduces Peapod Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV). No Gas. No Emissions.
GreenEcoMobility creates a “GEM” of an electric vehicle.

25 Years and Still Going Strong
Chrysler’s segment-creating minivan hits the quarter century mark.

States Can’t Set Fuel Economy Standards, Says Michigan Lawmaker
Such a move would threaten the existence of U.S. automakers, said Rep. John Dingell (D-MI).

Dodge Caliber Goes International
The All-New Caliber SRT4® Launches in Markets Outside North America.

In Memoriam: Al Eckstrand the Lawman
Elton “Al” Eckstrand, a former Chrysler Corporation lawyer who drove for both the Ramchargers and the Golden Commandos, died May 10 in Naples, Fla., after a short illness.

What a Rush!
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon to be D.A.R.E. support vehicle at Mount Rushmore.

Victory Junction Gang Scores a Win Thanks to Chrysler
The Chrysler Foundation announced recently a donation of $50,000 to the Victory Junction Gang Children’s Camp to honor Richard Petty and his 50-year motorsports career in NASCAR as a driver and team owner.

Plenty of Fun...On The Cheap
Edmunds.com calls the Jeep Patriot the least expensive sport utility vehicle to own.

Another Mopar for Leno’s Collection
Over the summer Leno took delivery of his new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8®.

Be Car Care Aware
Campaign Trail Includes Automotive Maintenance.

Hit the Off-Road with Confidence
New Authentic Mopar® Performance Parts are now available for Jeep® vehicles and Dodge trucks.

Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance
Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance