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Aaron covers Chrysler for WardsAuto.

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Ram Unveils Refreshed 2500, 3500 Pickups
In addition to the new pickups, Chrysler will expand its commercial offerings with the upcoming Ram ProMaster van, which it hopes will draw Dodge Sprinter owners back to its showrooms.
Mercedes Eyes More Diesels, Smaller Engines
The auto maker brings another diesel, the GLK250 CUV, from Europe as the market in the U.S. continues to grow.
'14 Mercedes Sprinter Adds Second Diesel, Could Go Electric 
The van gets a significant refresh that makes it look more like a Mercedes but retains all its commercial capability.
Daimler Growing Outside Germany to Stabilize at Home 
With the economic situation in Europe still volatile, the auto maker must boost investments in the U.S. and China to cycle back to German operations.
Mercedes Beats BMW’s April Sales by 410 Units
Though BMW had the best-selling luxury model last month, Mercedes-Benz was the overall sales leader and outpaced both BMW and Lexus for the year.
Chrysler Posts Best April in Six Years
Most Chrysler models recorded positive results, but sales of the 300 sedan have been declining for most of the year.
Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Redefines Premium Pickups
With saddle-brown leather and burled walnut trim, the up-level pickup is one of a handful of entries to receive near-perfect scores from WardsAuto jurors.
Marchionne Still in Pursuit of Full Chrysler Ownership 
Fiat’s CEO says the auto maker still is negotiating to purchase VEBA’s 41.5% stake in Chrysler, which will lead to an IPO in New York.
’14 Grand Cherokee’s Split Personality Embraces Luxury, But Ready to Rock 2
The Grand Cherokee hasn’t always been identified as a premium vehicle; rather, it has evolved from its window-shattering days at the North American International Auto Show to attracting today’s luxury buyers.
Marchionne Won’t Be ‘Strong-Armed’ Into EVs
The Fiat-Chrysler CEO predicts $10,000 in losses for every electric vehicle the auto maker will sell in the coming weeks.
Engineers Look for Ways to Cut Energy Waste
Auto makers have the added task of balancing fuel efficiency with reducing emissions, but both can be compromised as electronic systems become more complicated.
New Chrysler Minivan to Woo ‘Supermom,’ Designer Says
There still is no confirmation of whether Chrysler’s next minivan lives on as a Caravan or Town & Country, but it will emphasize function regardless of badging.
Execs Say Predicting Customer Needs a Challenge
Auto makers differ on techniques to anticipate buyers’ needs, but agree technology and exterior design are keys to winning and keeping their attention.
Automatic Transmission Coming to Fiat 500 Abarth 1
The hot hatches traditionally have used manual gearboxes, but the marque’s top North American executive believes offering an automatic will attract more women buyers.
Plush Viper GTS Sales Surprise for SRT 2
Orders for the upscale model, which pays closer attention to interior detail than the base version, are exceeding expectations for Chrysler’s high-performance brand.

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