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Emil R. Cain Graduates from NADA Academy, Honored at National Automobile Dealers Association Headquarters

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Emil R. Cain, of Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep – dealer Stewart M. Benjamin, graduated from the prestigious NADA Dealer Candidate Academy in McLean, VA on December 16.  Emil was honored at a graduation ceremony held at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna, VA. 

            The Academy is the premier management education and training center in the U.S. for current and future automobile and truck dealers and managers.  Led by NADA University, a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), it is designed to build business performance, leadership skills and customer service in all areas of the dealership. 

Emil was among a select group of 25 dealers and managers nationwide to graduate from the Academy in this class, following 11 months of intensive classroom and in-dealership training.    

            “Attending the NADA Academy was very beneficial to my career and keeping myself current on all the aspects of an ever changing car business.  I am especially excited that I can take everything that I have learned and help grow our business at Donavee Chrysler Jeep of Orange County,” said Emil Cain.

            Emil Cain has been in the car business for over 20 years in the Southern California area.  As the General Sales Manager of Donavee Chrysler Jeep for the last year the store has seen an increase in sales and efficiency.

 

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ABOUT NADA:

The National Automobile Dealers Association, founded in 1917, represents about 16,000 new-car and truck dealers with about 34,700 franchises both domestic and international. For more information, visit www.NADA.org.

 

ABOUT NADA UNIVERSITY: 

NADA University equips dealers and their teams to get results – with the right knowledge, information, coaching, and resources to develop both skills and confidence.  Visit www.NADAUniversity.com for more details.

 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee V-6 Limited vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner

Used to be, when it came to any kind of truck, we would advise friends and family to pay another $1500 for the optional V-8. The resale value was better, fuel cost was not a big factor, and the V-6 was a dog anyway.

These days, unless you tow, a V-6 really is the way to go. Today's V-6 engines are making V-8 horsepower and are backed by modern transmissions that mean there's no waiting when you ask for power. Gas prices are bouncing all over the place, but they never stay low for long, so a V-6 can bring significant relief in operating costs. The two V-6s in this test are very different vehicles, both successful in achieving different goals.

Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition
Our 2010 4Runner is Toyota's Trail Edition, the most trail-ready model Toyota offers. It's loaded with features aimed at the experienced outdoor recreational enthusiast, and is also the only way you can buy a 4Runner with Toyota's Multi-terrain Select system.

The Trail Edition is set up to see a lot of dirt, plain and simple. The truck-based Trail is the real deal, filling a niche largely abandoned by other manufacturers. There's nothing frilly or overly sophisticated: It's based on a sturdy steel frame, with an equipment package aimed at enhanced trail utility, including a part-time 4WD system actuated not by pushbutton, but by a lever. There's active traction control, plus a locking rear differential -- solid insurance in a really slippery environment. Inside is a conspicuous absence of luxury cues like wood or leather. The dash material is textured hard plastic. Seats are made from a water-resistant fabric. (Opting for a Limited model instead will provide a cabin much more in line with the luxury of the Grand Cherokee, but lacking many of the off-road features of the Trail.) Even the roof rack is more heavily built, and more conspicuous, than on typical SUVs.

The 4Runner suspension uses a live axle in the rear, located by a long-travel four-link arrangement, with independent control arms in front and rather stiff Bilstein shocks at both ends. Ride quality is not stellar. The suspension shrugs off impacts, like speed bumps and potholes -- in fact, the harder they hit, the better it feels. But it rides very firmly at low speeds on a rugged dirt road, where the stiff damping allows vibrations to come through. On pavement, the brakes are strong enough and certain, but hard braking yields an unusual amount of front-end dive. In the corners, there's enough body roll to require the driver to concentrate on selecting consistent lines and allowing time for the chassis take a set and return to neutral. Such are the tradeoffs that come with a long-travel off-road suspension. We got used to it, but during our testing most of us chose to take downhill sections of challenging mountain roads at lower speeds in the Trail Edition.

The 4Runner's 4.0-literV-6 actually makes 10 horsepower more than the V-8 that was available in the prior model, allowing Toyota to drop the V-8 option altogether, as well as the four-cylinder engine for the 4Runner. Towing capacity is now limited to 5000 pounds, but otherwise the new V-6 is an entirely satisfactory powerplant, more than adequate to drive around town and an easy highway cruiser. We got 7.6 seconds, 0-to-60, and 15.8 in the quarter mile, good numbers for any V-6, and not all that far behind the V-8s in this test.

The Toyota is EPA rated at 17/22 city/highway mpg. Our actual mileage numbers for this test are far lower across the board, because we spent so much time on the trail, operating in 4-Lo, with the air-conditioning blasting. In the 4Runner, we averaged 14.3 mpg overall; your mileage would probably be better.

As an everyday commuter and grocery getter, the Trail Edition 4Runner is less at home in suburban sprawl than out on a rocky trail, where it becomes a thing of beauty and a tool of rare strength.

Jeep Grand Cherokee V-6 Limited
The Grand Cherokee is a luxury sport/utility based on the idea that a remarkably big slice of off-road capability can successfully be included in a comfortable, modern, highly sophisticated package. It's designed with the gentleman rancher in mind.

When it comes to refinement, Jeep  has made great strides with the new Grand Cherokee. It's well appointed, with an interior that exudes quality. Materials tend toward leather and wood; there's minimal use of plastic. Anything that looks like metal actually is.The design is well conceived and executed, with a clean center stack, thin accents of chrome, and an elegant interior lighting scheme. Our test unit had perforated inserts that allow for warm and cool seat ventilation. The steering wheel is heated, with audio controls on the back side of the wheel, and power adjustable. The power liftgate operates via the key fob or a button. Unlike the 4Runner, practically everything is powered, and there's a highly finished, design-driven element to the interior's appeal. The exterior appears sculpted and athletic, with 20-inch wheels, integrated foglamps, and power heated multifunction mirrors.

The Quadra-Trac II 4WD    has an excellent low-range ratio of 2.72:1, and an electronic throttle adjustment feature to prevent tire slip and surging while operating in low range. Quadra-Trac II is convenient, takes up very little dash space, and is unintimidating for novice off-roaders.

Selec-Terrain, Jeep's tunable traction control system, has separate settings for Sand/Mud, Snow, and Rock, plus an Auto setting that allows the traction electronics to adapt to terrain without need for human judgment. There's even a Sport setting for enthusiastic on-road driving.

While Jeep offers an air suspension, the standard suspension on our V-6 Limited 4x4 is highly competent. We were impressed when it came to on-road handling, and surprised to note excellent ride quality off-road as well. It has a shorter range of travel than the 4Runner, but is better controlled, with less tendency to rebound. It makes for flatter cornering, with less roll in the corners and virtually no front-end dive or side-to-side head toss. Off-road, especially at lower speeds, the multilink/coil independent suspension damped out annoying thumps and bumps from rocky sections of trail and dirt road.

The Jeep needed more traction-control assist in situations where the 4Runner did not need it at all. But in terms of being able to negotiate the occasional rugged section of a rocky road without getting stuck, there is no big difference. The Grand Cherokee delivers a huge advantage in handling and ride comfort, on road and off.

By relying on electronic traction control, Jeep engineers could concentrate on tuning the suspension and chassis for superior on-road performance. The better-controlled chassis allows for more secure steering. The Grand Cherokee's steering feel is outstanding, with impeccable turn-in, nice on-center feel, and easy side-to-side transitioning. It makes the Grand a pleasure to operate on winding roads, and easy to control on the highway. Brake feel is equally confident and progressive, as the chassis limits disconcerting front-end dive or uncertain lines through diminishing-radius corners.

But we're less impressed with the 3.6-liter, 290-horsepower V-6. It's tuned to make more horsepower than torque -- the opposite of the Toyota V-6 -- and it's being asked to move around an SUV that weighs 4887 pounds. Don't get us wrong -- with the 3.6, the Grand is perfectly driveable, and it's a sweet, smooth-revving, modern engine. But there are moments when it's necessary to use the higher end of the rev range a little longer, and a little more often, than what we see with the 4Runner's larger, torque-first V-6, which powers a vehicle that's lighter by 180 pounds. That might be why we averaged 12.8 mpg in the Grand Cherokee, 1.6 less than the 4Runner, even though the 3.6 V-6 is smaller. But it's in the heavier vehicle, so it has to work harder around town. It's also a tick slower to 60 than the 4Runner. A six-speed automatic's narrower gear ratios and the intelligent shift logic, could make the 3.6 really sing. As it is, it hums.

Toyota should get a round of applause for the Trail Edition. If you require a locking rear differential or have so much gear to carry that you need a real roof rack, you'll want to be in the 4Runner. The rest of the time you'll want to be in the Grand Cherokee. If you had both in your garage, you'd drive the Grand Cherokee most of the time and pull out the Trail Edition on weekends.

Our suspicion is that, among $40,000-plus SUVs, most people would rather have a more versatile coach that they can enjoy driving every day, knowing that, if there's a camping vacation in the future, they can still pull it off. If we're talking about versatility, and a choice between these two, it's the Jeep that comes out on top.

1st Place: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Great daily driver, with an elegant cabin and easy-to-use four-wheel drive. Short of crossing obstacles where you'd need a locking rear diff, it will take you just about anywhere.

2nd Place: Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition
Fantastic off-road, but old-school -- it's too specialized to be as much fun day to day. A Limited brings more lux, but you can't get all the 4WD gizmos.

**  Courtesy of Motor Trend

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Chrysler 200, 300 and Town and Country Named as IIHS Top Safety Picks

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The list of winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award is longer than ever this year, with vehicles in nearly every size category the Institute evaluates earning accolades. From minicars to sedans to pickups, consumers have a record number of choices among 2012 models.

In all, 69 cars, 38 SUVs, 5 minivans, and 3 pickups earn Top Safety Pick. The award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes based on ratings in Institute evaluations. The ratings, which cover all 4 of the most common kinds of crashes, help shoppers pick vehicles that offer the highest levels of crash protection. Because the federal government now requires all 2012 and later passenger vehicles to have electronic stability control to help drivers avoid loss-of-control crashes, ESC no longer is a requirement to win as it was in prior years.

The winners' circle includes 18 new recipients for 2012, while 97 models that previously qualified for the 2011 award carry over to 2012.

"For the second year running a record number of models qualify," says Institute president Adrian Lund. "It's tough to win, and we commend auto manufacturers for making safety a top priority."

That commitment to protecting people in crashes is evident in the fast pace of design improvements automakers have made during the past year. Initially 66 vehicles qualified for last year's award as less-than-perfect rollover ratings held back many contenders. Later the number climbed to 100 as manufacturers redesigned roofs to make them stronger or introduced new models to win. The Institute's rolling test schedule allows for recognition of additional winners throughout the year, so many 2012 models qualified for a 2011 Top Safety Pick.

About the award: The Institute awarded the first Top Safety Pick to 2006 models and then raised the bar the next year by requiring good rear test results and ESC as either standard or optional equipment. In 2010, the Institute toughened criteria by adding a requirement that all qualifiers must earn a good rating for performance in a roof strength test to assess protection in a rollover crash.

The Institute groups winners according to vehicle type and size. Lund advises consumers to keep in mind that size and weight influence crashworthiness. Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford better occupant protection in serious crashes than smaller, lighter ones. Even with a Top Safety Pick, a small car isn't as crashworthy as a bigger one.

How vehicles are evaluated: The Institute's frontal crashworthiness evaluations are based on results of 40 mph frontal offset crash tests. Each vehicle's overall evaluation is based on measurements of intrusion into the occupant compartment, injury measures recorded on a 50th percentile male Hybrid III dummy in the driver seat, and analysis of slow-motion film to assess how well the restraint system controlled dummy movement during the test.

Side evaluations are based on performance in a crash test in which the side of a vehicle is struck by a barrier moving at 31 mph. The barrier represents the front end of a pickup or SUV. Ratings reflect injury measures recorded on 2 instrumented SID-IIs dummies representing a 5th percentile woman, assessment of head protection countermeasures, and the vehicle's structural performance during the impact.

In the roof strength test, a metal plate is pushed against 1 side of a roof at a displacement rate of 0.2 inch per second. To earn a good rating for rollover protection, the roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush. This is called a strength-to-weight ratio.

Rear crash protection is rated according to a 2-step procedure. Starting points for the ratings are measurements of head restraint geometry — the height of a restraint and its horizontal distance behind the back of the head of an average-size man.

Seat/head restraints with good or acceptable geometry are tested dynamically using a dummy that measures forces on the neck. This test simulates a collision in which a stationary vehicle is struck in the rear at 20 mph. Seats without good or acceptable geometry are rated poor overall because they can't be positioned to protect many people.

2012 winners include:

Chrysler 200 4-door, Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

 

**  Courtesy of IIHS News

 

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Rugged Jeep Wrangler Popular Again

Taming America's sport utility vehicles and turning them into new-day minivans for mainstream buyers took a toll on most classic SUVs. But the iconic Jeep Wrangler escaped the trend.

Today, the Wrangler — with new, more powerful engine and a five-speed automatic transmission added for 2012 — stands out in the wilderness and the marketplace.

With rugged styling derived from Jeep's World War II heritage, the immensely off-road-capable Wrangler has posted a 28 percent increase in U.S. sales this year. Sales are up over 100,000 and top those of some other SUVs — off-road ready or not — like the Toyota FJ Cruiser, 4Runner and Highlander.

The Wrangler is the only mass-produced SUV with removable doors. The roof, which can be soft top or hardtop, can come off, too, for close-to-nature travel. And, the 2012 Wrangler comes only with four-wheel drive. No two-wheel drive is offered.

With a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, of $22,845, the 2012 Wrangler arguably packs the most off-road SUV capability for the price. The starting price is for a base, 2012 Wrangler Sport 4X4 with 285-horsepower V-6 and six-speed manual transmission.

In comparison, Hyundai's lowest-priced SUV, the Tucson, has a starting retail price of $23,845 for a more on-road-inclined, all-wheel drive model that has 165-horsepower four-cylinder engine. All-wheel drive Tucsons come only with automatic transmissions. The 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser starts at $27,930 with 260-horsepower V-6, four-wheel drive and manual transmission.

Time was when the jaunty ride of a Jeep was part of the unique experience of these vehicles, when people expected and even relished the ride as a memorable treat not to be missed.

Too many auto critics spending too much time in today's soft-riding SUVs have led to complaints about the Wrangler's ride, which, because of the vehicle's short wheelbase of 95.4 inches, can feel a bit choppy, especially over highway segments with prominent concrete expansion cracks. There can be a tippy sensation, too, in turns because of the vehicle's high center of gravity.

But anyone who dislikes a numbing ride and who believes in really piloting an SUV, rather than merely going along for an insulated, sublime ride, will find the Wrangler, especially in Rubicon dress, a satisfying, one-of-a-kind experience.

With the new 3.6-liter, double overhead cam, Pentastar V-6, the test 2012 Wrangler Rubicon had ample power to merge, pass and amble easily with other traffic on roadways. It's a major difference from the previous Wranglers that seemed to strain to deliver sufficient power for on-road travel.

The new engine, by the way, delivers a significant 83 more horsepower than last year's 3.8-liter V-6, is the same one used in the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and is winning lots of praise from Wrangler enthusiasts.

The test Wrangler Rubicon responded readily when I pressed the accelerator, and while not ripping forward in sport car fashion, the 4,100-pound vehicle felt all-around sprightly. Zero-to-60 mph time has improved to 8.3 seconds.

Torque peaks at 260 foot-pounds at 4,800 rpm, which is 10 foot-pounds more than last year.

While a six-speed manual still is the base Wrangler transmission, Jeep officials upgraded the automatic for 2012. It's now the five-speed from the Grand Cherokee and makes more efficient use of engine power and gasoline. I liked how well timed the shifts were and how smoothly they occurred in the test Wrangler.

Also, with lower first gear ratio than last year's four-speed auto, the new automatic provides a lower overall crawl ratio for off-roading.

Fuel mileage is increased, officially, to 17 miles per gallon in city driving and 21 mpg on the highway from last year's 15/19 mpg. During the test Wrangler with gusto, I averaged just 16 mpg in combined city/highway travel.

Fillups can be pricey, requiring some $65 to load the 18.6-gallon tank with unleaded regular. The gas tank warning light came on in the test Wrangler well before I had traveled 300 miles.

There's no quiet ride in the Wrangler. Even with the hardtop on, I readily heard nearby vehicles, and road noise from the off-road-ready tires was present all the time.

No adults were eager to climb into the back two seats of the test, two-door Wrangler.

For one thing, they had to lift themselves up off the pavement while squeezing past the front seats, which is not easy to do. Some groused about no running boards, but that would be nearly blasphemous for a perfectly good Wrangler Rubicon.

Once settled in back, passengers found their knees resting upward because the bench seat cushion was positioned near the floor. At least they had good headroom — a full 40.3 inches, which is just 1 inch shy of what front-seat passengers have. Legroom in the rear seat is 35.6 inches but it can expand to 37.2 inches in the Wrangler Unlimited, which is the larger Wrangler model with four doors, not the typical two.

Overall, the Wrangler is a quirky vehicle that is loved for its authenticity and its quirks, such as the soft and hard tops that can be difficult to remove and put back on, with many steps and sometimes frustrating instructions.

The Wrangler windshield is one of the few that sits so upright that it doesn't take a lot of travel in summer before bug "splats" make cleaning a necessity.

Seats, even the optional leather-trimmed in the test Wrangler, aren't form-fitting, but they give good views out above traffic and off-road obstacles.

And the little turning circle of 34.9 feet provides for amazing agility on- and off-road.

 

**  Courtesy of Associated Press

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New 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon Captures Prestigious 'Four Wheeler of the Year' Award from Four Wheeler Magazine

• More fuel-efficient, more powerful and more capable Jeep® Wrangler recognized with esteemed award from leading off-road enthusiast magazine
• “Four Wheeler of the Year” is Jeep Wrangler’s 8th award in recent weeks
• Jeep Wrangler boasts dramatically improved on-road performance and even more off-road prowess for 2012
• New 3.6-liter V-6 engine improves Wrangler’s fuel efficiency – up to 21 miles per gallon – with a 40-percent increase in horsepower and a 10-percent increase in torque
• Wrangler succeeds Jeep Grand Cherokee as “Four Wheeler of the Year
• Jeep Wrangler sales up 29 percent for the year; November marked sixth consecutive monthly sales record 

 The new 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon – the most capable production vehicle on the planet – has been named “Four Wheeler of the Year” by Four Wheeler magazine. The award is given annually by the editors of the opinion-leading off-road enthusiast magazine.

“The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon owned nearly all aspects of off-road testing during our annual ‘Four Wheeler of the Year’ competition,” said Four Wheeler Editor John Cappa. “The grueling 1,000-mile trek put each contending vehicle through its paces in several on- and off-road environments, including high-speed graded roads, jagged rocks, shifting sand dunes, and more. The universal do-all capability of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon allowed it to outperform the other competing 4x4s, making it our 2012 Four Wheeler of the Year award winner.”

To qualify for the competition, entries had to be entirely new or have substantial mechanical revisions from a previous model year. Testing was conducted over more than a thousand miles on a variety of terrain, including pavement, gravel, dirt, sand, rocks and mud, at elevations ranging from sea level to more than 9,000 feet.

“By earning the respected ‘Four Wheeler of the Year’ award, consumers – and particularly the most die-hard off-road enthusiasts – can be assured that the new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has established an even higher level of unmatched capability,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “We are delighted the influential editors of ‘Four Wheeler’ magazine have recognized Wrangler’s new level of capability, along with its improved power, torque and fuel efficiency.”

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon “Four Wheeler of the Year” award comes a year after the Jeep Grand Cherokee – the premium icon of the brand – captured the award, and less than two years after the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon was named the Best 4x4 vehicle of the 2000-2009 decade by Four Wheeler magazine.

The “Four Wheeler of the Year” award is the latest in a list of awards the new 2012 Jeep Wrangler has received since its introduction in September. Other recent Wrangler accolades include:

• 4x4 of the Year, Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine
• Mid-size SUV of Texas, Texas Auto Writers Association
• Best Value Off-Road, Active Lifestyle Vehicle (ALV) award
• Hottest 4x4 SUV, Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) award
• ALG Residual Value Award – Best Compact Utility Vehicle
• Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Resale Value Award, Compact Utility Vehicle
• Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Resale Value Award, Top-10 Cars

For the 2011 calendar year, Jeep Wrangler sales are up 29 percent in the U.S. November marked Wrangler’s sixth consecutive year-over-year monthly sales record.

 

**  Courtesy of Chrysler Media

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Chrysler Foundation Announces $50,000 Grant to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Chrysler Foundation has announced that it will provide a $50,000 grant to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the nation’s largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students. The grant, which will support Hispanic students that pursue a course of study that focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, also continues a longstanding relationship between The Chrysler Foundation and the HSF which began in 1986. Since that time, HSF has received 25 grants from the Foundation totaling more than $750,000.

The latest grant was announced by Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer - Chrysler de Mexico and Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC during his keynote presentation at the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fiesta Hispana Gala in Dearborn, Mich. Friday evening.

“The future of our country, indeed, the future of Chrysler Group, more and more demands that we take an active role in supporting the development of highly motivated, highly trained technical leaders with diverse backgrounds,” Diaz said.“Chrysler is committed to ensuring that a diverse group of leaders drive the next era of innovation which fuels the country’s economic growth.”

Historically, Chrysler Group  has been recognized as a leader in promoting diversity throughout its enterprise. Its numerous achievements include being named to Hispanic Business magazine's annual Diversity Elite 60 for implementing strategies to reach more Hispanic customers and pursue more business with minority- and Hispanic-owned suppliers - a distinction the company has earned every year since 2009. 

In March 2011, the editors of DiversityInc magazine named Chrysler Group to the magazine's 2011 list of "Top 50 Companies for Diversity." This coveted annual benchmark is comprised of companies the magazine's editors believe are diversity-management leaders. This was the fifth year since the list was established in 2001 that Chrysler has been included. 

More recently, Chrysler Group was named among nation's "Top Supporters" of Engineering Programs of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, recognizing the Company's efforts in developing, recruiting and hiring talented students pursuing technical careers at the nation's minority-serving institutions.

 

**  Courtesy of Chrysler Media

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Chrysler, Mopar Win Baja 1000 With New V-10 Race Engine

Just two-and-a-half weeks after Mopar® introduced the new 800 horsepower V-10 Competition Race Engine for drag racing at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, the off-road racing derivative of the crate engine made its debut in the 44th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, Nov. 18–19, powering Kent Kroeker and Alan Roach to the Class 8 win in the famed event.

Kroeker, owner of Kroeker Off-Road Engineering (KORE), shared the driving duties of the Ram 1500 with the Mopar V-10 Competition Off-Road Race Engine under the hood, with Roach, who hails from Escondido, Calif. The pair covered the distance of nearly 700 miles through the rugged desert of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula in just over 20 hours to record the Class 8 victory. Kroeker began the race and drove through the San Felipe loop, with Roach then taking the wheel for the remainder of the distance.

“What an amazing debut for the Mopar V-10 Competition Off-Road Race Engine to win at Baja,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “Our off-road engineers have been working very hard on this engine and it certainly passed its first test with flying colors.”

The 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 drew a total of 278 starters from 34 states and 16 different countries, in more than 30 different classes. The Class 8 division that Kroeker and Roach competed in with the Mopar V-10 Competition Off-Road Race Engine is comprised of full-size, two-wheel drive trucks.

“Winning the Baja 1000 means laser-focused excellence that can’t be demonstrated any other way,” said Kroeker. “The performance of the new Mopar V-10 was superb. We were the only vehicle in the Baja 1000 using Mopar power. Mopar engineers sculpted its characteristics around my description of what is needed to win in long-distance desert racing.”

Kroeker and his team put the Ram 1500 for Baja together in six weeks, as both the truck and the Mopar V-10 Competition Off-Road Race Engine made their competitive debut at what is considered the most grueling event in off-road racing.

Kroeker and KORE were instrumental in the development and creation of the Mopar Ram Runner, which was introduced at the 2010 Moab Jeep® Safari. The Mopar Ram Runner served as the Official Pace Truck of the Traxxas TORC (The Off-Road Championship) Series this season, where Mopar-powered Ram Truck drivers dominated, winning 27 total races and claiming the championship in all three PRO classes. With the debut of the Mopar V-10 Competition Off-Road Race Engine, the evolution of the Mopar off-road racing program continues.

The 800 horsepower Mopar V-10 Competition Off-Road Race Engine is hand assembled to exacting standards by race engine builders and features an aluminum block with aluminum cylinder heads. The Mopar V-10 Competition Engine is designed for the rigors of off-road racing and pulls 695 lb. ft. of torque with an operating range of up to 7,000 rpm. The race-calibrated engine includes a forged steel crankshaft with forged steel connecting rods and forged aluminum pistons with a compression ratio of 12.5:1. All rotating components have been balanced for maximum performance.

 

**  Courtesy of Chrysler Media

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Wins Residual Value Award from ALG

The new 2012 Jeep® Wrangler has received the Residual Value Award in the “Compact Utility” category from ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data.

The annual ALG Residual Value Awards recognize vehicles that are predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a conventional three-year period.

“The Wrangler is iconic among SUVs, and Jeep has continued to build its status by pairing its famous rock crawling abilities with fresh features, improved powertrain, and a refined interior,” said Raj Sundaram for ALG. “Regularly updated editions stoke demand, helping it jump to the top of the Compact Utility segment.”

ALG Residual Value Award winners are determined through careful study of the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends. Vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand, pricing and marketing strategies remain the key factors that affect ALG’s residual value forecasts.

“We are delighted that ALG has recognized our new Jeep Wrangler with its Residual Value Award,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Consumers continue to aspire to own the unique Jeep Wrangler. By offering Wrangler in two- and four-door models, with a variety of open-air top options and an array of limited-edition models, Wrangler has continued to generate significant demand. With a more fuel efficient and powerful powertrain for 2012, we expect that demand to continue.”

The ALG award is the latest in a wave of prestigious awards for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, including Petersen’s 4 Wheel & Off-Road’s “4x4 Of The Year,” the Texas Auto Writers Association’s “Mid-Size SUV of Texas,” the 2011 SEMA Show’s “Hottest 4x4 SUV,” Active Lifestyle Vehicle’s “Best Value Off-Road,” and Kelley Blue Book’s “Best Resale Value Awards: ‘Top 10’ and ‘Compact Utility Vehicle.’”

2012 Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Wrangler – the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world – becomes even more capable both on- and off-road for 2012, courtesy of an all-new, more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine, and a new five-speed automatic transmission – both of which it shares with the award-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Chrysler Group’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine – winner of the prestigious Ward’s 10 Best Engines award – delivers 285 horsepower (209 kW) and 260 (353 N•m) lb.-ft. of torque, while delivering up to 21 miles per gallon highway in the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The improvement, when compared to the previous 3.8-liter V-6 engine, is 40 percent in horsepower and 10 percent in torque.

Jeep continues to refine the successful Wrangler formula by combining legendary, benchmark capability with an interior that delivers rich styling with significantly upgraded touch surfaces, occupant comfort and versatility, and a premium appearance courtesy of a body color hard top for the popular Sahara and Rubicon models.

 

**  Courtesy of Chrysler Newsroom

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Eight Different Chrysler Vehicles Named 2012 "Best Buys"

It looks like the Chrysler Group’s recent wave of new products is cresting at the right time: Eight of the automaker’s vehicles—including at least one from every brand—were named 2012 “Best Buys” in a recent evaluation from industry watchdog Consumers Digest.

Among them were:

Chrysler 300—Now offering the only eight-speed automatic transmission in its segment, along with the driver’s choice of up to 363 hp or 31 mpg highway

Chrysler Town & Country—Which introduces further value—and premium content—for 2012 with standard leather seating and a standard rear-seat DVD system for all models

Jeep Grand Cherokee—Adding more hardware to a trophy case that also welcomed “SUV of Texas,” “Luxury SUV of Texas,” and “Active Lifestyle Vehicle” awards in just the past two weeks

“It’s a tremendous honor to have so many vehicles named as ‘Best Buys’ by Consumers Digest,” said Doug Betts, the Chrysler Group’s senior vice president for quality. “We have gone to great lengths to enhance the craftsmanship and quality of all of our vehicles. These awards are evidence that we’re producing cars, trucks, crossovers, minivans and SUVs that customers—and critics—appreciate.”

 

**  Courtesy of Chrysler in the News

Accessorize Your Jeep Today!

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Our Comprehensive New Inventory Listing Has All The Information You Need

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Turns Heads, Wins Awards at SEMA Show in Las Vegas

The second annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Award was presented to the 2012 Jeep Wrangler for the “Hottest 4×4-SUV” at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The award recognizes vehicles that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization in four categories: Hottest Car, Hottest Sport Compact Car, Hottest Truck, and Hottest 4×4-SUV. 

“The Jeep Wrangler has an incredible enthusiast following, and with hundreds of Mopar parts and accessories available for it, it is clearly one of our most customized vehicles,” said Mopar President and CEO Pietro Gorlier.

The award is the forth that the new 2012 Jeep Wrangler has received in the last 10 days. Last week, it was given the prestigious “4×4 of the Year” crown from Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine, the “Mid-size SUV of Texas” award by the Texas Auto Writers Association, and “Best Off-Road Value” in the Active Lifestyle Vehicle awards competition.

“With an avid following of enthusiasts, Jeep Wrangler has long been the most customized SUV in the marketplace,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Wrangler owners love to modify their vehicles, often at purchase with dealer-installed Mopar parts, and throughout their ownership experience. For 2012, Jeep Wrangler is an even better customization platform, with more fuel efficiency, power and capability than ever before.”

 

** Courtesy of Jeep In The News

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The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Is Named 4X4 of the Year From Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine

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The competition for the title of top dog in from Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine isn’t quite like that for ordinary automotive “best of” rankings—but that’s okay, because the publication’s highest honor, “4X4 of the Year,” didn’t go to an ordinary vehicle: It was bestowed on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, the hardest of Jeep’s hardcore rock crawlers.

Now packing the Chrysler Group’s advanced Pentastar V6 mated to a rugged six-speed manual transmission, next-gen front and rear axles from Dana, and Jeep’s Command-Trac “shift-on-the-fly” four-wheel-drive system, the Wrangler Rubicon bested all rivals in the Petersen’s evaluations, which included a thousand miles of trail driving across some of the toughest terrain in the world.

“The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is the most competent 4×4 ever produced,” said Rick Péwé, editor-in-chief of Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road. “The Rubicon gives you complete confidence in its terrain tackling abilities. It allows you to take the trail less traveled without worrying about the journey. And it does so while leaving a smile on your face. This is one fun ride.”

And the latest award comes hot on the wheels of two other recent honors for the Wrangler. It also was named “Mid-Size SUV of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association and “Best Off-Road Value” in the 2012 Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards.

“No one puts a vehicle to the test more thoroughly than the editors of Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road, so Jeep is especially proud to win this prestigious award,” said Mike Manley, Jeep’s president and CEO. “Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has long been the most capable vehicle on the planet. With a completely new powertrain for 2012, it has reset the capability benchmark, while simultaneously offering consumers more fuel efficiency, horsepower, and on-road performance in every-day driving.”

 **Courtesy of Jeep News.com; for more information please visit Jeep In The News.com

Donavee Jeep Orange County FOOD TRUCK OR TREAT Event Was A Success!!

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended our FOOD TRUCK OR TREAT event on Saturday October 29th for lunch with the Pogi Boy, BaconMania, and 95.9 The Fish at our new car lot!   We also would like to say a big thank you to both food trucks and 95.9 The Fish's street team for all their help as well. A lot of parties were involved with our event and we are very happy that everything went perfect!

We had a wonderful turn out and after a last minute decision by management our owner Stewart Benjamin decided to pay for all the food served to our loyal customers until 2:30 pm.  Stewart decided to run with the 'No Trick, Just Treats' mantra for everyone in attendance. From foot long lumpia egg rolls cooked up by Pogi Boy to pulled pork and bacon covered fries courtesy of BaconMania those who were here at 777 W Orangethorpe Ave in Placentia, CA got one awesome free meal!  Make sure you thank Stewart Benjamin if you get a chance to see him at the dealership for the free food.  Don't forget that our FOOD TRUCK OR TREAT event is an annual one so if you did not get a chance to make it this year be sure to Like Us on Facebook and book mark our blog for more details!  We are always looking for new and exciting ways to plan events in the community for everyone to enjoy in Orange County.

Here are a few pictures of the quality food served to our friends in the community by the Pogi Boy Truck, the BaconMania! truck, and a tasty cake from Rockwell Bakery at Donavee Jeep. If you are ever in an area where these trucks are at this should entice you to purchase some fantastic food.  In order below we have the Pogi Boy Pork Sliders with Fries, BaconMania's Pulled Pork and Bacon BBQ

Fries, BaconMania's top notch BLT with a creamy chiptole sauce, and a large strawberry frosting cake from Rockwell Bakery.

Not only was food  provided by Donavee Chrysler Jeep Orange County but a raffle was put on that included free concert tickets and a brand new tablet computer.  Special congratulations to the winner of the Acer Windows 7 tablet see here with The Fish personality Big Wave Dave! The raffle was put on by Donavee Chrysler Jeep Orange County and 95.9 The Fish. She looks like a happy camper doesn't she?  Wouldn't you be if you just won one of Acer's brand new Windows 7 touch screen tablets?

About Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep:
Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep is proud to serve Orange County with quality Jeep and Chrysler vehicles. Models such as the Liberty, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler Unlimited, Town & Country and 300, we have something for every taste and need.  Donavee Jeep is also well equipped to service and modify your own Jeep vehicle that you may have.   Come visit us at 777 West Orangethorpe Ave in the city of Placentia to see our vehicles and take one for a test drive!

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Don't Miss Our Food Truck or Treat Event at Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep This Weekend!

Fans! This weekend, get ready to enjoy some of the best gourmet food from the Pogi Boy and Bacon Mania food trucks this Saturday, October 29th, from noon to 3 p.m. during our FOOD TRUCK OR TREAT event. Bring your family and friends in to join us for food, fun, and tailgating at: 777 W Orangethorpe Ave in Placentia, CA. We look forward to seeing everyone!

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Is Named the "SUV of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association

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Already the most-awarded sport-utility vehicle in history, Jeep Grand Cherokee has been named “SUV of Texas” – for the second consecutive year – by nearly 60 journalists representing the opinion-leading Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). The award was one of three captured by Jeep vehicles during the annual TAWA Rodeo – a two-day test of the industry’s newest SUV and truck lineup over a variety of on-road and rugged off-road terrain – held last Friday and Saturday at the Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, Texas, near San Antonio.

The new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited – with more fuel efficiency, power and torque for 2012 – was named “Mid-size SUV of Texas,” and the ultra-premium Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit was named “Luxury SUV of Texas.”

“We are delighted that the influential journalists representing the Texas Auto Writers Association have once again recognized Jeep vehicles with several awards, and particularly the Jeep Grand Cherokee as the ‘SUV of Texas,’” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Winning this award last year started a string of Grand Cherokee accolades that made it the most-awarded SUV of all-time. More importantly, we know that these TAWA awards translate directly into sales. Through September of this year, Grand Cherokee sales are up 78 percent in the U.S. In the same time period in Texas, sales are up nearly 200 percent.

“We thank the TAWA journalists for recognizing that Jeep is providing consumers a lineup of SUVs that deliver an unmatched combination of capability, refinement, craftsmanship and value,” Manley added.

Fifty-seven TAWA members were given two days of on- and off-road evaluation time with Jeep vehicles and their competitors. Consideration was given to everything from exterior styling and off-road capability, to the vehicles’ overall utility, value and fuel efficiency.

"Jeep Grand Cherokee has once again demonstrated its superior levels of performance, quality, interior craftsmanship, and reliability that make it an award-winning SUV,” said Mike Herzing, TAWA President. "Grand Cherokee is a tremendous value for consumers, and is clearly the 'SUV of Texas.'"

This year’s TAWA Rodeo marks the second consecutive year that Jeep Wrangler captured the “Mid-size SUV of Texas” award.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit captured the “Luxury of SUV of Texas” award in its first year of competition at the TAWA rodeo, beating vehicles from several luxury/premium brands.

**Courtesy of Media Chrysler.com

On October 29th Head to Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep For Our 'Food Truck or Treat Event'

Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep is excited to team up with local radio station, The Fish, on Saturday, October 29th for our 'Food Truck or Treat Event'. The event includes delicious food trucks including the POGI Boy and Bacon Mania trucks featured in our pre-owned lot, along with raffle prizes and more! We look forward to seeing everyone!

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Chrysler Focuses On Sustainability Goals

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While a lot of focus in the early goings of Chrysler Group LLC (officially formed June 9, 2009) has been on our vehicles and manufacturing, we're still keeping a close eye on Mother Earth and fellow citizens.

“We believe that economic and environmental success are not mutually exclusive,” said Chairman/CEO Sergio Marchionne. “We have made a choice not only to build up our own organization, but also to positively impact the environment and the communities where we live and work.

 

"And we will judge ourselves not only by our profitability, but also by how we achieve it.”

For some highlights, we pulled several facts from the report on what the company has already accomplished in its first full year:

• The Milwaukee (Wis.) Parts Distribution Center reduced landfill waste by more than 1.3 million kilograms per year at an annual cost savings of $39,000, a significant amount for a relatively small operation.
• Chrysler Group  has been recognized for its diversity leadership by organizations such as DiversityInc magazine, Hispanic Business magazine, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, to name a few.

• Trenton (Mich.) South earned LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification status, the first engine plant in the world to earn this distinction. The plant reduced its CO2 emissions by more than 12,000 metric tons, compared with a traditionally constructed engine plant of similar size. This is equivalent to the annual CO2 output of 1,000 homes.
• The Warren (Mich.) Stamping Plant reduced its chemical usage to treat water for cooling industrial processes by $16,000 annually. A 100-gallon aquarium (pictured above) in the plant is continuously fed with filtered cooling water from this process, demonstrating that it is clean enough to support a variety of fish.
• To reduce fuel consumption and emissions, Chrysler Group is focusing on four key areas: powertrain systems; vehicle energy demand; driveline and axle design; and alternatively fueled powertrains, such as flex-fuel, compressed natural gas, hybrid and fully electrified vehicles
• The Windsor (Ont.) Assembly Plant reduced its energy footprint by partnering with a Canadian energy company that generates electricity for the grid via natural gas boilers and steam turbines. The plant purchases the energy company’s excess steam for use in general heating and production processes. This allows the Windsor Assembly Plant to substantially reduce its natural gas consumption by reusing waste by-products of electricity production, with the added benefits of decreasing the region’s air emissions and minimizing costs.
• The Toledo (Ohio) North Assembly Plant paint shop replaced 100% outside fresh air with mainly recycled ambient plant air as the input to the paint spray booths. The “cascading air” innovation results in an annual energy and water savings of $1.1 million, averting approximately 10,000 metric tons of air pollutants through direct and indirect energy reduction. Additionally, this feature reduces water use by more than 7,500 cubic meters.

**Courtesy of Blog Chrysler.com by Mike Driehorst

Jeep Wrangler JK8 Conversion Off Road In Borrego Springs, CA

Check out the video of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK8 Pickup Conversion vehicle out at the 2011 Jeep Jamboree in Borrego Springs, California over this past weekend.  The only OFF ROAD tested Jeep Wrangler JK8 in the country!