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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group LLC's Uconnect Access system has been nominated for AOL Autos' Technology of the Year Award in the category of connectivity. The system is launching in the new 2013 SRT Viper supercar and the revamped 2013 Ram 1500 full-size pickup. "We are most honored to be nominated in this, the inaugural year of AOL Autos' Technology of the Year competition," says Marios Zenios, Vice President, Uconnect Systems and Services. "It...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Company earned a spot on the 2012 Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces list Sergio Marchionne awarded in the Top Workplace Standouts list for Leadership Annual list is the result of a workplace satisfaction survey administered by an independent research firm Chrysler Group LLC has earned a spot on the Detroit Free Press' fifth annual list of the Top Workplaces in the state of Michigan. The Company was named among Top Workplaces in...

CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This Thanksgiving Day, Chrysler Group vehicles will drive dignitaries, floats and even Santa down State Street as part of the 79th McDonald's® Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Chicago. The parade officially runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, November 22. "Getting the opportunity to share in this time-honored Thanksgiving Day tradition is a real privilege for the Chrysler Group," said Jeff Kommor, Chrysler Midwest Business Center...

REDCLIFFE, Australia, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Northstar Chrysler Jeep Brisbane has the brand-new Chrysler 300 SRT8 sedan in stock and available for purchase. This luxury sedan combines the best features of its predecessor, the Chrysler 300, with the power and performance of a 6.4L HEMI V8 engine. The 300 was widely recognised for its stylish exterior, plush and luxurious interior, powerful engine and great value. Now consumers have their choice of three engine options in...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 50 million people in America face hunger. That's 1 in 6 of the U.S. population - including more than 1 in 5 children. Chrysler Group's Thanksgiving Food Drive helps local food pantries restock for Thanksgiving Employees' efforts continue fight to eliminate hunger in their communities With Thanksgiving approaching, Chrysler Group LLC employees across the Midwest are taking time out from building cars and trucks to...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group LLC, in its continuing effort to build relationships with key trade associations, has formed partnerships with the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). These new partnerships bring to four the number of agreements that Chrysler Group has struck in its ongoing commitment to grow commercial vehicle business through its Chrysler Commercial Vehicles...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Company is one of 252 leading employers to achieve a perfect score in the 2013 Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Annual Corporate Equality Index Index rates major employers based on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workplace policies and benefits, defining the best-in-class practices for LGBT inclusion in the workplace Chrysler Group has achieved a perfect score seven times since the index was established in 2002...

ELKRIDGE, Md., Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group LLC's Mid-Atlantic Business Center (MABC) and more than 250 of its dealers are joining forces with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to make this holiday season happier for many families. "We value our strong connection to the local community, so this is a heartfelt way for us to give back to the people who support us year round," said Carlos Jimenez, Director, Chrysler Group LLC's Mid-Atlantic Business Center. "Toys...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group LLC honored as "Manufacturer of the Year" at this year's Ruedas ESPN Awards in Miami "Truck of the Year" awarded to the new 2013 Ram 1500 The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart recognized as "Best Sedan" The leading Spanish-language automotive radio show, Ruedas ESPN, has named Chrysler Group LLC "Manufacturer of the Year" at the 2012 Ruedas ESPN Awards in Miami, while "Truck of the Year" was awarded to the new 2013 Ram 1500...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Production of all-new 2013 SRT Viper begins next month Mopar performance parts and accessories available at Mopar.com Owners of the heart-pounding all-new SRT Viper will have more than 50 Mopar performance parts and accessories from which to choose. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121031/DE99437-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121031/DE99437-b ) (Photo:...