Showing posts with label Chrysler 300C. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chrysler 300C. Show all posts

Chrysler Pays Tribute to the Sounds of Motown with Special Edition 300 and New Campaign


Chrysler has revealed a new special edition version of its 300 sedan dedicated and named after Detroit's Motown record label, in advance of its world premiere at next month's 2013 North American International Auto Show. Read more »

You've Been Donked: Watch Florida Cops Surround this Pink Chrysler 300


Some people lower their cars and dress them up in absurd aero parts to mimic the feel and look of racecars, while others prefer to leave their rides just the way their makers envisioned them, and then there are those who just can't live without a hefty dose of bling, ridiculous sound systems and huge spinners. To each his own, we guess.

Those owners who take the extra step or two it when it comes to customizing their rides, undeniably do it to draw attention upon themselves, though, sometimes, the attention may come from the wrong people.

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Drop Top Customs Does its Thing on Latest Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger Sedans


The tuning industry never fails to deliver when it comes to creating unique projects, even if that means chopping off the roof from a perfectly good car like the latest iterations of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans. If that's what clients want, that's what they're going to get. Read more »

Hennessey Launches Supercharger Kits for 2011-2013 Chrysler Group SRT-8 Models


John Hennessey and his Hennessey Performance Engineering tuning outfit have prepared a little something for owners of Chrysler Group SRT-8 cars and SUVs from the 2011 to 2013 model years fitted with the brand's 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine.

These include the SRT-8 editions of the Dodge Challenger and Charger, Chrysler 300C and Jeep Grand Cherokee models, with Hennessey offering a supercharger kit in two states of tune.

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Oh, SEMA…Chrysler 300 Sedan Puts On its Chevrolet Camaro Face


Unless Hurricane Sandy unleashes its devastating fury on the East Coast over the next 24 hours, for most automotive sites, tomorrow will be all about the 2012 edition of the SEMA aftermarket show.

Just to get you in the mood on some of the things that one should expect to see driving through to the Las Vegas Convention Center, here is a picture of one of those tunes (yes, the ones you will be rolling your eyes about) released by the folks from SEMA.

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Mopar Gives Chrysler 300 a More Premium Feel with "Luxury" Study


Among the broad range of customized models that Mopar will roll out for the SEMA show in Las Vegas at the end of this month is the new Chrysler 300 "Luxury" concept.

Said to take the 300's premium feel to "another level", the study is finished in a unique True Blue Pearl Coat exterior paint and features a platinum mesh grille with a colored surround, 20-inch satin carbon wheels with black brake calipers, and chrome exhaust trims.

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Mopar Gives Chrysler 300 a More Premium Feel with "Luxury" Study


Among the broad range of customized models that Mopar will roll out for the SEMA show in Las Vegas at the end of this month is the new Chrysler 300 "Luxury" concept.

Said to take the 300's premium feel to "another level", the study is finished in a unique True Blue Pearl Coat exterior paint and features a platinum mesh grille with a colored surround, 20-inch satin carbon wheels with black brake calipers, and chrome exhaust trims.

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Chrysler Joins Forces with Designer John Varvatos to Create a Pair of Special Edition 300C Sedans


The love affair between Chrysler and Detroit-born fashion designer John Varvatos remains undimmed.

Following the release of a TV Spot and the creation of a one-off customized 300S sedan that went up for auction earlier this year, Varvatos has now worked together with Chrysler's designers for the creation of two special edition versions of the 300 that bear his name.

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Watch this Week's Unlimited 500 Racing Showdown


If you are in the mood for high-horsepower duels, we have a little something for you from this week's Unlimited 500 drag race events in Moscow.

We'll get straight to the point and introduce you to the competitors starting with the first video in which we see a monstrous Chrysler 300C SRT8 with a 950hp 7.0-liter supercharged V8 (NOS) taking on a Cadillac CTS-V sporting a stock 556hp supercharged V8 and then a BMW M6 ESS VT3 cranking out 900-ponies.

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Chrysler Enters the World of The Dark Knight with Imported from Gotham City TV Spot


To celebrate its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures on the upcoming blockbuster film, "The Dark Knight Rises", which will conclude Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, Chrysler has released a 30-second, co-branded television spot entitled "Imported from Gotham City". Read more »

Watch Some 9,600 Tuned Ponies Unleashed on the Moscow Drag Strip


With most tuned cars participating in the most recent races at the Moscow Unlimited 500+ event either approaching or in some cases, even surpassing the €1.3 / US$1.7 million Bugatti Veyron in power, things are bound to get interesting.

In the first video we have a Porsche 911 Turbo by Switzer rated at 950hp racing against a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 with a 1,100hp 7.2-liter supercharged V8, a Volkswagen Touareg TDI V10 (or W12) with 1,200-horses under its hood and another Grand Cherokee SRT-8, this time with a twin-turbocharged 7.2-lit V8 producing 1,200hp.

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Close to 120,000 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger Sedans Recalled in the States


The Chrysler Group has posted a voluntary safety recall of 119,700 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans from the 2011 and 2012 model years because of a potential problem with the power distribution center that could overheat causing the anti-locking braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) to fail. Read more »

New Chrysler 300C Priced in the UK, Available Only with a Diesel Engine


While in mainland Europe Chrysler models wear the Lancia badge on their bonnets, in Britain, the American automaker decided to stick to its own brand name.

Making its debut in the UK this June is Chrysler's flagship model, the second generation of the 300C executive saloon that will become available in two diesel-powered versions.

Both models are motivated by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine churning out 236bhp and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque, with the new 300C returning a combined fuel economy of 39.8 mpg UK (33.1mpg US or 7.1lt/100km) and a corresponding CO2 figure of 185-191g/km, depending on wheel size.

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Chrysler 300C Ruyi Design Concept Debuts at Beijing Auto Show


The Chrysler brand is marking its return to China with the presentation of a concept version of the 300C sedan called Ruyi at the at 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.

In Chinese, ruyi means “as one wishes” and the purpose of the concept model is exactly that; to demonstrate the brand's ability to adapt the design of the 300C to match the tastes of Chinese consumers.

Chrysler says that the 300C Ruyi blends "modern American design and technology with tradition-rich Chinese symbols".

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Ward's Automotive Names the 10 Best Car Interiors in the 2012 Class


It's that time of the year again when Ward's Automotive announces its annual 10 Best Interiors list. For 2012, the magazine's editorial staff evaluated 40 vehicles with new or significantly improved interiors for the 2012 or 2013 model years and came up with 10 winners regardless of price (see last year's winners here).

"We saw a tremendously diverse group of interiors this year, and it's obvious to us that auto makers are pushing their design staffs harder than ever for interiors that are beautifully appointed, well equipped and extremely comfortable," commented WardsAuto World Editor-in-Chief Drew Winter.

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Chrysler to Celebrate Return to China with 300C and Jeep Wrangler Concepts at the Beijing Auto Show


One of the main goals for the Fiat-Chrysler Alliance is to increase its presence in the hugely important Chinese market. And today, the alliance is making another step in this direction by announcing the return of the Chrysler Group return to China at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 23, 2012.

The celebrate the occasion, the Detroit-based automaker will present two special edition models at the Beijing motor show.

These include a Chrysler 300C design concept created specifically with Chinese elements in mind and a Jeep Wrangler study inspired by the Year of the Dragon, which the company says, "showcases the opportunity for special editions that might be available for Chinese customers in the near future".

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One-Off 2012 Chrysler 300S Customized by John Varvatos goes up for Auction


One of the stars in Chrysler's 'Imported from Detroit' campaign has rejoined forces with the Detroit automaker, albeit for a different cause.

John Varvatos, the Detroit born, high-fashion menswear designer, teamed up with Chrysler to create a one-off version of the 2012 300S that was announced at the John Varvatos ninth annual Stuart House Benefit that supports children and which took place this past Sunday on March 11 in Los Angeles.

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New Chrysler 300S Spot Grooves to the Beats of 'will.i.am'


Rapper William James Adams, Jr., better known by his stage name "will.i.am", is the new face of Chrysler's latest campaign for the 300 sedan called.

The commercial is called "The Hardest Ever" and shows will.i.am driving a customized 300S to promote its Beats audio system. Nothing special but if you insist, you can watch the 30 second clip in the video that follows after the break.

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Chrysler Reintroduces Brand in the UK with £10 Million “Different Is What We Do” Campaign


A 60-second spot that aired during the break in Sky TV’s Super Bowl coverage last Sunday was the opening shot in Chrysler’s new advertising campaign with which it re-launches the brand in the United Kingdom.

The commercial shows the 300C sedan cruising through Detroit and then emerging through a tunnel in the streets of London, where it is joined by the rest of the brand's UK line-up. It is very similar to this ad only now we see Chrysler's re-badged Lancia models as well.

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New Mopar '12 Chrysler 300 Special to go on Sale in this Summer, Only 500 will be Made


As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, Mopar revealed a new limited edition version of the Chrysler 300 that will go on display at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show from February 10-19 before it arrives in dealerships this summer with a starting price of $49,700, which includes $825 for destination.

The Mopar '12 300 will be built in a limited run of 500 units, all of which are painted in a black exterior finish with bespoke Mopar appointments such as the black chrome grille and accents, tinted lights, blue pin stripes on the profile and hood, plus “Mopar 75” fender badges and a set of color matching 20-inch forged alloy wheels.

The Chrysler division's tuning and performance arm also made changes to the interior that features black leather with blue accent stitching on the seats and steering wheel, a unique Mopar shifter handle, special sill plates and badges, and matte carbon hydrographic accents on the instrument panel and center console sections.

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