Classic of Denton Christmas Drive

December 23, 2011 - Classic of Denton customers, vendors, and employees donated cash and gifts to provide for local families for Christmas.  Richard Allen, Dealer Principal gladly matched all contributions.  Deliveries were made throughout Denton today to over 60 children and many families.
A convoy of trucks made their way to the local families, and even the old St. Nick himself was on hand to surprise the children.  Mr. Allen has been supporting those in need at Christmas time for a decade and his whole team embraces the spirit of the season.

Hats off to a great community effort and spreading Christmas cheer and goodwill.  A very special THANK YOU to all that participated. 

One Child + One Toy = Hours of Priceless Smiles

 

"This holiday season, Chrysler Group LLC employees and The Chrysler Foundation teamed up to deliver toys and hours of priceless smiles to children in need throughout Southeast Michigan.

Between Dec. 5 and Dec. 15., Chrysler Group employees, located throughout the company’s Auburn Hills and Trenton facilities, donated new, unwrapped toys to benefit local charities in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. In total, 1,200 toys were distributed to children through Focus: HOPE Detroit, The Salvation Army of Macomb County, the Baldwin Center in Pontiac and Lighthouse of Oakland County.

“At Chrysler, we believe it's our duty to invest in the health and welfare of the communities in which we live and work,"  said Jody Trapasso, President – The Chrysler Foundation. “This holiday season, we hope to spread holiday cheer to children and their families in Southeast Michigan -- one child, one toy at a time to create hours of priceless smiles."

Wayne County: The Chrysler Group sleigh made its first stop Dec. 15 at Focus: HOPE in Detroit, where approximately 125 children enrolled in the agency’s pre-school and afterschool programs attended a Chrysler Group-sponsored Winterfest Holiday Party. During the party, each child received a gift from their wish list and photo with Santa Claus. The event  also featured a visit from "Belle," a 1-and-a-half-year-old reindeer, cookie & cupcake decorating, face painting, games and a free car seat and bike helmet fitting and giveaway.  " [Continue reading...]

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Under the Pentastar

Chrysler Plans Classy Interior for New Dodge Dart

 

"Chrysler Group's Dodge compact car is promising a "driver-centric" dashboard layout when the new Dart makes its debut at the big auto show in Detroit next month. 

That means controls within easy reach of the driver, customizable instrument-panel displays, an eight-inch center console display and lighted piping around them all. The center console display alone will be the largest in its class, Dodge vows. 

There will also be ambient lighting for the door handles, map pockets, foot wells, glove box and storage bin. There will be illuminated cup holders." [Continue reading...]

Chrysler Pentastar V-6 Engine Repeats with '10 Best Engines' From Ward’s Auto

"Chrysler Group’s Pentastar 3.6 – liter V-6 engine once again has been recognized by the editors of Ward’s Automotive as one of the “10 Best Engines”.

“Every year, Ward’s Auto recognizes the industry leaders in engine technology,” said Drew Winter, editor at Ward’s Auto. “Chrysler has successfully demonstrated the breadth of this engine and how it delivers on all fronts including fuel economy, lower emissions and power."

Named to the exclusive group of engines last year after its introduction in the 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, the Pentastar V-6 engine is now standard or available on Chrysler 200, 300 and Town & Country; Dodge Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Durango, Journey and Caravan. For 2012, the Pentastar 3.6-liter engine also is now standard on the new Jeep Wrangler.

Editors tested the 2012 Jeep Wrangler and the Chrysler 300 in this year’s shootout. 

Designed to meet a variety of requirements across both front-and rear-drive models, the Pentastar V-6 also is the exclusive engine used with the new eight-speed automatic transmission on Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 models. The engine and transmission combination deliver 31 miles-per-gallon (mpg) on the highway. 

On Jeep Wrangler, the 3.6-liter engine improved fuel efficiency to 21 mpg on the highway while delivering 285 horsepower and 260 lb. ft. of torque, improvement s of 40 and 10 percent, respectively." [Continue reading...]

Dodge Hits the Mark With the All-new 2013 Dodge Dart Compact Car

 

"Dodge redefines performance in the compact car segment with an all-new, state-of-the-art four-door sedan delivering class-leading aerodynamics – the 2013 Dodge Dart. 

With Alfa Romeo DNA and Dodge’s passion for performance at its core, the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that’s fuel-efficient, beautifully designed and crafted, agile and brings fun back to driving in the segment. 

Similar to the Dodge Dart of the late 1960s, the 2013 Dart offers a special blend of style, performance and innovation. The Dodge brand leveraged its nearly 100-year history of passion for building high-quality, innovative vehicles that stand apart in performance and style, as well as from its partner Fiat’s global compact car expertise, to develop the all-new Dodge Dart. 

ALFA ROMEO DNAThe all-new Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle based upon a Fiat architecture – adapted from the award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The Giulietta is renowned for satisfying the most demanding customers in terms of road-holding, agility and safety, with exceptional driving dynamics. The Dart leverages all of these attributes within a lengthened and widened platform delivering segment-leading levels of interior roominess. 

The all-new Compact U.S. Wide (CUSW) architecture underpinning the Dart is a state-of-the-art architecture with an industry-leading 68 percent of the body composed of high-strength steel, resulting in a very strong and rigid structure. Combined with responsive steering, four-wheel independent suspension, and available 18-inch wheels, the Dart brings fun back to driving in the compact car segment.

UNMISTAKABLE STYLEThe all-new 2013 Dart marks the Dodge brand’s re-entry into the compact sedan segment, hitting the bulls-eye with a modern, unmistakable Dodge design that builds upon its performance heritage while evoking emotion, efficiency and fluidity of movement. 

Eye-catching exterior proportions are set off from every angle by dynamic lines and curves, along with advanced technology, to deliver class-leading aerodynamic performance. The personality-packed front view is instantly recognizable as an all-new Dodge with its tailored split-crosshair grille, projector headlamps and fog lamps and accentuated fenders. Signature Dodge full-width LED ‘racetrack’ tail lamps and class-exclusive integrated dual exhaust – both inspired by Dodge Charger – accentuate the athletic and muscular stance of this dynamic and passionate new design. 

THREE SOPHISTICATED, FUEL-EFFICIENT & POWERFUL ENGINESThe 2013 Dodge Dart will be powered by three fuel-efficient, powerful, state-of-the-art four-cylinder engines that add to Dart’s fun-to-drive quotient.

Drivers can select from a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.0-liter engine, a 16-valve 1.4-liter MultiAir Intercooled Turbo engine, and a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.4-liter MultiAir four cylinder engine. These three engines, combined with three transmission choices, combine to redefine performance by providing the most diverse powertrain lineup in its class.

MultiAir technology delivers optimum combustion at any speed under all driving conditions by allowing direct and dynamic control of air intake and combustion. The result is up to a 15 percent increase in low engine rpm torque, a 7.5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 10 percent reduction in C02 emissions. " [Continue reading...]

Chrysler Group: Under the Pentastar