Chrysler 200C EV Concept

By Wes Siler The Detroit Auto Show

Chrysler has unveiled a surprise new member to the ENVI lineup in Detroit. It's called the Chrysler 200C EV Concept and it’s surprisingly good-looking.

The Chrysler 200C EV Concept is a rolling test bed for Chrysler’s future uconnect in-car computer and communication device. It also connects directly to an iPhone, allowing you to preprogram the temperature, lock the doors, allow you to view an in-car camera remotely (pervy parents rejoice) and track the car’s location live via GPS – all straight from the iPhone.
Underneath the hood, Chrysler says the 200C could use either the ENVI EV extended range powertrain or the new Phoenix V6. the concept is rear wheel drive, but they say it could easily be adapted to a front wheel drive production car, which seems a more likely prospect. Of all the Chrysler products revealed at the show, this is the most likely to reach production.

My check engine light is on, now what?

My check engine light is on, now what?

Check engine light problems are becoming a common occurance. The main reason for this occurance is because todays vehicles are computer controlled and monitored by numerous sensors; which work hard keep the vehicle fuel efficient and safe.
So what does it mean if your check engine light is on?
Well it could be something as simple as a gas cap being loose or something more difficult to diagnose like a loose or shorted wire. Either way if your check engine light is on, it is a good idea to take the vechicle to an automotive repair facility that has the equipment to properly diagnose the problem.
What if the vehicle is running just fine?
It still may be worthwhile to have the problem properly diagnosed. I have seen many vehicles that appear to run just fine, however they become less fuel efficient. Eventually, the cost of fuel could out-weigh the cost of the repair. Also, cities that have emmisions standards may require you to have the vehicle repaired at your next inspection.

Can I have my car checked out by my local garage?

Sure, however, all they will give is a trouble code. These trouble codes can state something like “O2 Sensor Lean” or “Bank 1 Sensor 2 Rich” which means that one of the oxygen sensors is reading rich or lean. This doesn’t mean that the oxygen sensor is necessarily bad. It could mean that the vehicle really is running rich or lean. This could be due to the failure of another sensor, switch, or other mechanical problem. I have seen many do-it-yourselfers without proper diagnostic equipment replace part after part after part and still not fix their problem. Your best bet is to take your vehicle to your local dealer and let them diagnose the problem.

Thanks to everythingautomotivenm.com for the article!

Deal of the Week: Jeep Grand Cherokee

From: Edmunds Daily
Posted by Lee Scott August 6, 2009
There was a time when the mention of an SUV congered up images of Ford Explorers, Chevy Blazers, Nissan Pathfinders and Toyota 4Runners. These were vehicles that could tow, travel off the beaten path and have the ability to carry the entire family and a lot of their stuff. Thanks to factors such as rising gas prices and consumer's desire for a more compliant ride, SUV's have given way to CUV's like the Ford Flex, Chevy Traverse, Nissan Murano and Toyota Highlander.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly in the SUV camp, exemplified by its unmatched off-road capability. While it may not have the fuel economy or car-like ride of its CUV cousins, where the Grand Cherokee can go (or tow), those CUV's can't follow. That capability, along with its choices of four different powertrains and handsome styling, means that for some consumers, their needs can be satisfied "only in a Jeep."

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Back to the Beach: Packing sand in the Dodge Grand Caravan

Posted by By Laura Ricks, Automotive Editor July 15, 2009 4:08PM

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Categories: Dodge

There are bad rituals and there are good ones.

Bad rituals: Paying taxes, forgetting to bring a hat to Jazzfest, eating too much at Thanksgiving.

Good rituals: Tailgating at Saints games, eating seafood on Fridays and getting a minivan to go to the beach.

So here it is folks, my annual back-to-the-beach minivan report. Fortunately, like last year, I got a Dodge Grand Caravan SXT to take and I couldn't have been more delighted. Ditto for my passengers.Loading Up
Three rows of seats, a cargo area that expands up to 83 cubic feet and a choice of three seating/storage configurations make for a lot of options when it comes to loading up people, beach towels and a vast array of junk food. Read the rest of the story: http://bit.ly/SmWSd

Jeep show draws enthusiasts from across the U.S.

Jeep show draws enthusiasts from across the U.S.Jeep owners said it is, indeed, 'a Jeep thing.'By KEVIN HORANDaily Record/Sunday NewsUpdated: 07/20/2009 10:24:43 AM EDT

The center hosted PA Jeeps' annual All Breeds Jeep Show, an event that feels like a carnival celebrating all things Jeep. The event attracts visitors from all over the country, PA Jeep president Wayne Fish said.
An enormous inflatable Jeep hovered over hundreds of revelers, many with cameras hanging from their necks, oohing and ahhing at rows of the souped-up 4x4s.
Vendors selling Jeep goodies such as kick panels, transmissions and tires set up shop along the edge of the center. Heavy-metal music blared from the back of one Jeep as its tires crunched along the gravel.
The obstacle course set up in the middle was the biggest attraction. A steady line of Jeep drivers forged over mountainous dirt pathways and gigantic boulders while spectators packed metal bleachers.
Mastering the course is what makes Jeeps special, said Brian DeBusk, of Elkton, Md. It also convinced DeBusk that the money he spent on recent upgrades, like a long-arm suspension system and locking differential, was worth it. Read the rest of the story here: http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_12872249

Glory Days of Dodge Profiled in New Book

LONDON - July 20, 2009: Dodge Challenger & Plymouth Barracuda
Special thanks to the AutoChannel

Chrysler's Potent Pony Cars, a brand new book by Dodge specialist Peter Grist is an in-depth look at the highly collectable and much sought after cars that captured the imagination in the 1960s and 1970s when they featured as stars of both the big screen and drag strip. A Dodge Challenger R/T was famously used in Vanishing Point - the 1971 action-road movie starring Barry Newman.

Published by Veloce at £29.99 ($59.95 USA) in hardcover, and written in Peter's easy to follow and unpretentious style, this new book follows a chronological journey through the development of pony cars from the 1960 Valiant onwards. Fascinating design concepts and evolution are incorporated, featuring all sub-series and models. The book boasts 375 mainly colour pictures, including fresh new photos of original vehicles and rarely seen archive pictures and period adverts.

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2008 Jeep Wrangler X, Right Hand Drive!

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