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Chrysler Group Posts Best February in 7 Years

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Despite the freezing cold and late snow, Chrysler Group had its best February in 7 years.

According to Automotive News, Chrysler Group sold 154,866 units in February, an 11 percent sales boost for the company. The Jeep and Ram brands are being credited for the best February sales since 2007, and looking at the numbers, it is hard to argue with that assessment. Jeep sales were up 47 percent and Ram sales were up 26 percent from February 2013, and sales on the Ram 1500 alone were up 30 percent.

Why have the Jeep and Ram brands been so popular? There has been severe winter weather all across the country, especially in regions that never had to worry about this kind of weather before. Drivers need to have cars that can handle snow, ice, and whatever else is thrown at them, and they want to rely on a trusted brand like Jeep or Ram. The success of the Ram 1500 can also be attributed to the recent awards including Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year.

If you’re looking for a new or used Chrysler model to get you through whatever 2014 will bring, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. It doesn’t matter if you have bad credit, we’ll work with you to find the right vehicle for your lifestyle. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more news and monthly specials.

Small Business Drives Van Sales Up, Chrysler Answering Demand with More Choice

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Vans are going through a sales surge thanks to increased interest from small businesses.

When the recession hit, small businesses were hit the hardest.  They learned quickly that into order to keep the doors open, cuts were needed to be made.  A major one for most was in vehicles.  They had to keep their vans and other larger vehicles going for as long as possible due to the cost of getting a newer one.  This has lead to some being held together both literally and metaphorically with duct tape and rubber-bands.

The economy is coming back and many of these same small businesses are on the rebound.  With cash to finally spend to encourage growth in their companies, many of the owners are using that to simply get a new van.

2012 and 2013 saw a consistent and steady growth in the full-size van market.  According to USA Today, van sales have increased a whopping 40 percent since 2010.

Auto companies have not been ignorant of this growth.  It is one of the primary reasons why automakers like Chrysler have been taking advantage of the heightened demand and are producing new full-sized vans.  For example, the brand new Ram ProMaster is one such way that Chrysler is attempting to bring in additional business.

For more information on Chrysler vans or other products, be sure to contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more auto news and monthly specials.

2015 Chrysler 200 Revealed!

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It’s been teased for a while and even been spotted while out for test-drives, but it is finally here.  The long awaited, and much anticipated, 2015 Chrysler 200 is making it debut.

Chrysler made the announcement at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.  And this is one new model that many auto critics have been wanting for a long time.  While the 200 had a following with fans, it has been in need of a new update to get people really talking about it again.

The 200 name is about the only thing this new model of the 200 has in common with its predecessors.  Chrysler opted to do a rebuild of the vehicle rather than just update a few features.  From the inside and out, the 2015 Chrysler 200 is a whole new beast than the previous years.

All of the latest and greatest features of Chrysler are included in the new 200 such as nine-speed transmission and even an option all-wheel drive.  The popular and award-winning Uconnect system is also included with a 8.4-inch touchscreen.

For the engine, the 200 comes with two options.  One is the 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir II four-cylinder engine with 184-horsepower.  The other is the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with 295-horsepower.

The 2015 Chrysler 200 is set to be available in late spring and the base price starts at $22,695.  For more information on how to get one when it goes on sale, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  Be sure to like us on Facebook as well as follow us on Twitter to see our monthly offers on parts and new and pre-owned vehicles.