Last 203 Series C-Class Sedan Rolls off Assembly Line in Sindelfingen

* Approximately 630,000 C-Class sedans produced at Sindelfingen plant

* Best-selling Mercedes-Benz C-Class in company’s history

Stuttgart/Sindelfingen, Dec 14, 2006
With only a few weeks left to go until the world premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the last 203 series sedan is rolling off the assembly line today at the Sindelfingen plant. The milestone vehicle, an iridium silver C 230 sedan, is destined for a customer in the U.S. The production of the last car of the series provided Vice President and Manager of the DaimlerChrysler plant in Sindelfingen: “Since the series was launched in 2000, the employees at the Sindelfingen plant have produced about 630,000 units of the sedan for customers all over the world,” he said. “Every single vehicle is an expression of their expertise and their attention to detail. I would like to thank all of the employees for making the C-Class what it is today: one of the most popular automobiles in the upper mid-range segment.”

As the successor of the 202 Series, the W 203 sedan continued the success story of its predecessor by becoming the best-selling C-Class in the company’s history.

Shenandoah Police Department Now Backed by More Muscle and Safety Features

* Shenandoah Police Department will now have superior handling characteristics and modern muscle available for street patrol
* Dodge HEMI® V-8 engine puts 340 horses under the good guys’ hoods
* Cars equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) are 35 percent less likely to be involved in a collision, says the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Houston, Dec 11, 2006 –

Bad guys beware: criminals will now have more trouble eluding law enforcement officers since Shenandoah City Police Department recently made the addition of four rear-wheel-drive 2006 Dodge Chargers to its patrol fleet. Three more are on order and scheduled for delivery in early 2007.

“The Shenandoah Police Department is proud to join local law enforcement departments across the country in adding Dodge Charger police vehicles to our patrol lineup,” said Shenandoah Chief of Police John Chancellor. “With the latest equipment and advances in technology, Shenandoah police will be more capable than ever patrolling our streets and protecting our citizens.”

At the very beginning of the Dodge police vehicle development, specific law enforcement vehicle features and functionality standards were integrated into the design of the Dodge Charger to allow easier installation of aftermarket upfits and additions.

Breakthrough 2007 Jeep® Patriot Delivers Classic Jeep Styling, Best-in-class Capability All at an Entry-level Price Point of $14,985

Breakthrough 2007 Jeep_® Patriot Delivers Classic Jeep Styling, Best-in-class Capability All at an Entry-level Price Point of $14,985  

• Jeep_® Patriot combines packaging and functionality of a sport-utility vehicle (SUV) with the performance, handling, fuel economy (30 mpg) and price of a compact car or small pickup 
• Classic Jeep styling and affordable price appeals to enthusiasts who have always wanted a Jeep 
• Standard equipment includes Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) with rough-road detection, Brake Traction Control and Electronic Roll Mitigation 
• Patriot completes Jeep brand’s expansion from three to seven sport-utility vehicles in just two years

 

Auburn Hills, Mich.,

Dec 13, 2006
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Chrysler Group today announced that the U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for its all-new 2007 Jeep_® Patriot is $14,985 (including $560 destination). The Jeep Patriot is a classic-styled Jeep that delivers best-in-class capability, 30 miles per gallon (mpg) fuel economy, safety and interior flexibility.

“With Patriot, Jeep continues to expand globally by offering a fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient and affordably priced Jeep vehicle designed to appeal to youthful customers and people with active lifestyles who may have always wanted a Jeep vehicle but, until now, may not have been able to afford one,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Marketing, Chrysler Group. “Patriot has all the credibility and cachet of the Jeep brand at a very affordable price.”

Jeep Patriot will compete in the compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment, which is expected to grow considerably in the next decade, giving the Jeep brand the opportunity to grow with it. Annual compact SUV volume in the United States for the 2005 calendar year was 368,000 units, up from 297,000 units in 2004. The compact SUV segment is expected to almost double to approximately 600,000 units by 2010 and almost triple to more than 814,000 units by 2016.

The 2007 Jeep Patriot Sport and Jeep Patriot Limited models became available in U.S. dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2006 and will be available in global volume markets in both left- and right-hand drive starting in the first half of 2007.

Most Capable Vehicle in its Class
Jeep Patriot is available in three drive-train configurations. In addition to the standard front-wheel-drive system, Jeep Patriot also is available with Freedom Drive I™ and the Freedom Drive II™ Off-road Package.

Freedom Drive I is an available full-time, active four-wheel-drive system with Lock mode designed to give drivers year-round assurance with the ability to handle rough weather and low-traction conditions. This active four-wheel-drive system is recommended for daily use, including slick conditions that come with rain and light snow. Freedom Drive I also features a lockable center coupling, giving drivers the ability to put the Jeep Patriot in four-wheel-drive Lock mode when navigating deep snow, sand and other low-traction surfaces.