Chrysler Supports Detroit By Sponsoring the Detroit Jazz Festival

Detroit Jazz FestivalChrysler has always been proud of their Detroit lineage.  The ‘Imported from Detroit’ campaign was created to celebrate that history.  The auto company is clear in their support of the great auto-city.  That’s why they are sponsoring the Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest free jazz festival.

This is the second year in a row that Chrysler will be the presenting sponsor for the Festival.  They will be bringing their Detroit-inspired cars as well.  The 2013 Chrysler 300 Motown Edition, the 2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition, and the 2013 Chrysler 300 John Varvatos Limited Edition.

This will be the second year in a row that Chrysler has been the sponsor for the Festival.  It’s all in step with the “Imported from Detroit” campaign.  The Jazz Festival is a huge money-maker for the city.  Thousands come in to attend from all across.  25.8 percent of the audience comes in from out of state.

“Not only is the Detroit Jazz Festival a world-class arts and education contributor, it’s an economic booster for the city and one of the many beautiful stories that continues to be ’Imported from Detroit,’ said Saad Chehab, President and CEO of Chrysler Brand.  “The Detroit Jazz Festival spreads the message about the beauty of Detroit and provides an enriching cultural experience for jazz and music lovers across the country. The people and the commitment behind these events is what continue to inspire the Chrysler brand’s ‘Imported from Detroit’ campaign.”

The festival is glad to have Chrysler back.  “Support from companies like the Chrysler brand, who are committed to helping this city,” said Gretchen Valade, chair of the Foundation Board of Directors, Detroit Jazz Festival.  “Assist the Detroit Jazz Festival in continuing to stay the largest free jazz festival in the world and helps us to continue to offer these unique cultural experiences.”

The line-up hasn’t been released yet and looks to be sometime later this month.   The Festival is known for bringing in big name talent, such as Sonny Rollins and Wynton Marsalis, who were there last year.

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Will the Chrysler 300 Get a Diesel Engine?

exterior_112If there is one thing that I’ve been reading a lot of in the news recently concerning Chrysler, it’s the word diesel.  Much has been said about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee having an EcoDiesel engine, which hasn’t been offered since 2009.  The new Ram 1500 will be getting diesel as well.  I picture an Oprah-like scene at their headquarters, “You get a diesel, you get a diesel; everyone gets a diesel!!”

The next possibility is the Chrysler 300.  Ward’s Auto asked Saad Chehab, Chrysler President, if the 300 will be getting a diesel engine.  He said that it’s still being considered and may be awhile before any official announcement.  What Chrysler is trying to figure out is if it’s even worth the money to make this happen.

“It’s a matter of how much the customer is willing to pay for that premium.  That’s the only issue with it.”  Chehab said.

What may help the 300 get this new engine is that the 2014 Chrysler 200 is rumored to have a diesel engine with its new redesign.

We’ll just have to wait and see what happens.

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2013 Chrysler 300 Motown Edition: A Treat for the Ears

2013 Chrysler 300 MotownThe 2013 Chrysler 300 Motown Edition was already a fusion between Chrysler and the musical coming soon to Broadway, Motown: The Musical.

The car designers at Chrysler have brought on Motown founder Berry Gordy to make sure that the features on the Chrysler 300 Motown Edition are worthy of the pedigree of the Motown spirit.  That means the new vehicle has to do more than just look appeasing to the eyes, but also has to appeal to the ears.  To do that, a preloaded USB drive will come with the vehicle and already preloaded will be 100 of the best of the Motown classics.

All of this is meaningless, of course, unless you have a sound system worth bragging about.  Such is the case with a 10 speaker Beats Audio system with 12-channel amplifier and proprietary Beats Audio algorithm.

The vehicle will have 4 different exterior paint colors, Bright White, Gloss Black, Deep Cherry Red, and Jazz Blue.  The colors will complement the two-tone interior seats that are embossed with an “M” logo for Motown.  All the equipment inside of the Chrysler 300 Motown Edition stand out as unique and detailed thanks to the use of Piano Black for the instrument panel and surrounding parts of the interior.

For fans who appreciate a quality sound system in their choice of vehicle, this seems tailor made.  Anyone who is looking to blow people away (almost literal) when they put on music may have just found their new favorite Chrysler.  For more Chrysler vehicles, both new and pre-owned, go online to our website at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more news and monthly specials.