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Chrysler Town & Country Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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overview_03The minivan is a staple of American roadways all over.  The class have come to represent many things, but chief among them is the chariot of the family.  The styling has come a long way and Chrysler is looking to celebrate just how far the class has come in such a short time.

The first Chrysler Town & Country minivan was made in November of 1983.  That means it’s the 30th anniversary not only for the Town & Country itself, but for the minivan class.  What better way to commemorate the achievement than by moving forward with a special 30th anniversary edition of the Town & Country?

“The Chrysler Group is well-known as the creator of the minivan, and these 30th Anniversary Editions are the perfect way to celebrate their leadership and longevity in the marketplace,” said Ben Winter, vice president of Vehicle Engineering.

The 30th Anniversary Edition of the Town & Country will be based on the Touring-L model.  To make sure people who take a look will recognize it as a special edition Town & Country, there will be unique markings inside and out.  The 30th Anniversary Edition will also come equipped with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission.

For more information on the Chrysler Town & Country minivan or any Chrysler product, contact a sales rep at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We will work with you to find the perfect match of a new or used car for your lifestyle.  We love to say yes!

Chrysler Invests $52 Million In Michigan Plants

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Dodge Dart - 01The news coming out of Michigan has been bleak of late. The looming bankruptcy and the freefall the state has been in for years have been headline news for so long. That’s why it’s such a refreshing moment to see the opposite of that, some good news about a company investing into the Michigan economy.

That company is Chrysler and that investment is $52 million into two of their plants in Michigan. The reason is to meet the increase of demand being placed on their four-cylinder engines.

The engine is the Tigershark, the one currently being used in the Dodge Dart and will probably be used in upcoming Chrysler vehicles.

$40.5 million goes to the factory in Dundee to convert the assembly line to make it capable of producing cranks, heads, and engine blocks for the Tigershark engine.

The rest of the money, the $11.5 remaining of the total sum, is for the Trenton North plant and will increase the plants workforce by 298 jobs. This new influx of workers will make increased production possible.

The Dart has been picking up popularity since it was first unveiled last summer. Chrysler seems to be getting ready for not only more and more Darts to be wanted by the driving public, but also for the engine to see use in many of their upcoming catalouge. One step closer to seeing what they have planned.

For more information on the Dodge Dart and other Chrysler products, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We operate in the Bayside Queens area of New York. Be sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see more Chrysler news!

2013 Chrysler Town & Country is the “Highest Ranked Minivan in Initial Quality”

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overview_21J.D. Power has something known as the US Initial Quality Study, or the IQS. The IQS is a study that is assembled from the responses of more than 83,442 auto owners who have one thing in common, that their vehicle is a 2013 model-year.

They are asked about what they think about the vehicle, are there any defects worth noting? Is there any design issues? J.D. Power is looking to find out their overall perception of the vehicle’s quality.

The reason I bring this up is because the list for 2013 has been released and the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country is the “Highest Ranked Minivan in Initial Quality.”

Hard not to see why, it’s one of the best selling minivans ever.  The 2013 model of the Town & Country includes leather seating to provide everyone from driver to rider with a comfortable drive.  There’s also the “Stow ‘n Go” seating that helps families by having more storage space.  Another key feature to aid families, The Town & Country earned the 2012 IIHS Top Safety pick for its plethora of safety features.

For more information on the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country, visit Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge online.  We have the full Chrysler show-room available for viewing.  Our new and used inventory is on our website as well.  Like the dealership on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to get all our monthly specials and offerings.