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Chrysler Supports Detroit By Sponsoring the Detroit Jazz Festival

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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?

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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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2013.5 Chrysler 200S Special Edition to be Debuted at New York Auto Show

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2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special EditionChrysler is bringing a new 200 with them to the New York Auto Show.

According to Automotives.com, the 2013.5 Chrysler 200S Special Edition will be introduced at the auto event. The new vehicle is the result of a partnership between Chrysler and Carhartt. Currently Carhartt handles the clothing line that Chrysler has featuring the slogan of “Imported from Detroit.”

Saad Chehab, the President and CEO of Chrysler Brand, said in a statement, “The 2013.5 Chrysler 200S Special Edition celebrates a never-say-die attitude and the value of hard work with a car unlike any other in the marketplace. The 200S Special Edition makes the statement that world-class qualify and craftsmanship can be designed and developed in the Motor City, and embraced by consumers everywhere.”

On the outside, the 200S features a gloss black mesh grille that is emphasized by a platinum chrome grille collar. The color of the front bumper is platinum black and the fog lights have a platinum chrome surround.

Inside, it’s clear that Carhartt helped Crhysler with the design. The seating has their triple stitching on black water-resistant fabric. This same style with the triple stitch continues to the steering wheel, armrests, and center console.

Mark Valade, the CEO of Carhartt, spoke about the partnership that lead to the creation of this new Chrysler 200S in a statement, “Our design teams were able to work collaboratively to reflect the heritage of both brands, first with the ‘Imported from Detroit’ line of apparel and now with the Chrysler 200S Special Edition. The vehicle is understated in its levels of sophistication which authentically mirrors our brand.”

The rest of the details will be released when it’s shown off at the New York Auto Show. The 2013.5 Chrysler 200S Special Edition will have a starting MSRP of $28,870.

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