Jeep Patriot leads Chrysler revival

After a difficult 2009, Chrysler has enjoyed an encouraging start to the new-year with more sales success during the month of March.Led by the Jeep Patriot, the company racked up 986 new vehicles registered – that’s a 12 per cent increase compared to the same month last year and represents an overall rise in volume of 18.3 per cent during the year to date.The Jeep Patriot itself sold 329 models during the month, with the Dodge Journey and Chrysler Grand Voyager the next in line. The Jeep...

New Dodge Journey now with low CO2 and extra kit

Chrysler UK Ltd is pleased to announce that the new 2010 Dodge Journey models are now on sale in the UK.This popular ‘stand out from the crowd’ seven-seat vehicle has a huge amount of interior space, high levels of equipment as standard and offers customers exceptional value for money.Available in three derivatives, the SE, SXT and R/T, the front-wheel drive Dodge Journey comes with a manual or Getrag dual-clutch automatic gearbox and a choice of two engines; a 2.0-litre turbo diesel...

New Dodge Journey cuts emissions

As consumers become more environmentally conscious, more vehicle manufacturers are making efforts to ensure they keep a tight grip on emission levels.The latest example comes in the form of the new Dodge Journey, which is now available in three derivatives – the SE, SXT and R/T. The 2.0litre manual diesel version has decreased emissions by five grams per kilometre, moving it from tax band H to G and saving £25 on vehicle excise duty. Furthermore, the 2.0litre diesel automatic model has...

Test drive and win with Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge

To celebrate Jeep becoming the official vehicle supplier for Horse of the Year Show, anyone who test drives a Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle this winter will be entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic trekking holiday for two in Arizona, USA.The prize draw competition is open to anyone that registers and takes a test drive at their local Chrysler dealership before the end of December, 2009.The lucky winner will enjoy an all-inclusive seven night stay at the Tanque Verde resort in...

Alfa, Hyundai and Dodge- bright sparks among dull April car sales

Against a backdrop of falling new car sales in Britain, and a UK market 28.5 per cent down on 2008 year-to-date, Italian sporting car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, is bucking the trend by posting buoyant sales results in the past two consecutive months.According to March and April’s new registration statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Alfa Romeo has recorded a positive percentage change in its new car sales, with industry-leading results in each month, and a massive...