In what is perhaps another effort to jack up car sales and entice customer interest, Chrysler has announced the return of their leasing options for all 2010 models of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge through their long-time ally and preferred lender GMAC financial services. With the additional financing options now back in harness, potential car buyers can now look forwards to broader options as far as buying new cars under the Chrysler brand.

Leasing will start on September 17 for all the 2010 Chrysler models. Among the featured vehicles for lease up to September 30 include:

• Chrysler Town & Country
• Dodge Grand Caravan, Ram 1500 and Journey
• Jeep Wrangler and Liberty

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Chrysler may have filed for bankruptcy but that doesn’t mean they are leaving thousands of dealers on the air. Chrysler LLC announced new May incentives that appeal to what consumers want, and reflect in the bottom line price of a new vehicle.

“Chrysler LLC is building a new car company, and we are asking consumers to come see what we are building for you as we begin a vibrant new phase of our company,” said Steven Landry, Executive Vice President North American Sales and Marketing, Global Service and Parts – Chrysler LLC. “Consumers are telling us that the net purchase price of the vehicle is the most important factor right now, so we are pleased to introduce incentives that address what the consumer is looking for.”

Beginning May 6, Chrysler LLC will offer up to $4,000 Consumer Cash on 2009 model vehicles, $1,000 Owner Loyalty for current Chrysler LLC vehicle owners that is good towards most 2008 and 2009 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles and up to $1,000 Credit Union Bonus Cash for qualified members who finance their new vehicle purchase through a participating Credit Union. These incentives are valid through June 1, 2009.

More than 1,500 credit union, representing 40 million credit union members in all 50 states, are participating in the “Invest in America” program, which offers low-rate financing on new vehicle purchases for approved members, and the additional bonus cash of up to $1,000 mentioned above is available.

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An all-new engine from Chrysler is set to debut once the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee hits the market. Chrysler LLC introduced today an all-new line of V-6 engines that will improve fuel efficiency across the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge lineup by 8 percent on average compared with previous Chrysler V-6 engines. This more refined and fuel-efficient V-6 engine will ultimately replace seven current Chrysler V-6 engines.

The new 3.6-liter V-6 engine, named Pentastar, is part of the company’s overall $3 billion powertrain offensive. It will first be offered in the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, unveiled today at the New York International Auto Show and at the Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah.

The Pentastar is an all-new design, featuring double-overhead camshafts (DOHC) and a high-pressure die-cast aluminum cylinder block in a 60-degree configuration.

In the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the all-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine will deliver 280 horsepower (209 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. (353 N*m) of torque at 4,800 rpm — an increase of 33 percent in horsepower and 11 percent in torque over its predecessor — while providing an 11 percent fuel economy improvement.

Chrysler’s all-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine design features a double-overhead cam (DOHC), narrow included valve angle, cylinder head and high-flow intake and exhaust ports. This design, combined with dual independent cam phasing, allows optimum volumetric and combustion efficiency over the full speed and load range, resulting in an exceptional, flat torque curve along with high specific power — the engine’s torque exceeds 90 percent of its peak value from 1,600 to 6,400 rpm — which will provide customers with outstanding drivability and responsiveness, without the need for premium fuel.

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Chrysler Jeep will be giving away gifts to families of children burdened with Leukemia. This gif-giving event will be presented during the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan’s (CLFM) first annual telethon.

The 18-hour telethon will air from 5:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19 on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 to raise money and awareness about the Foundation and its work. It will be hosted by Channel 7 News Sports Anchor Vic Faust and Reporter JoAnne Purtan.

“Chrysler Jeep Superstores is proud to be a $10,000 Gold Sponsor of The Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan telethon,” said Clarkston Chrysler Jeep Superstore President and Owner Chuck Fortinberry. “The Foundation really provides a home for Michigan families battling leukemia and lymphoma. This telethon, and other fundraising efforts like it, helps give these families the resources they need.”

“Chrysler Jeep Superstores have a long history of hometown community support, and helping to raise funds and awareness for an issue that affects so many families in our region and beyond is directly in line with that history,” Fortinberry said.

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