Chrysler 300 News
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First he starred in one of Chrysler’s Imported From Detroit commercials, then he helped design a one-off Chrysler 300 for charity, now fashion designer John Varvatos, a self-made Detroiter, has developed two special edition 300 sedans to be introduced for the 2013 model year. Combining bespoke design elements from his eponymous fashion label, the special sedans are ideal for those looking for understated luxury. They come in two distinct flavors, one inspired by industry, the Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition, and the other steeped in luxury, the Chrysler 300C John Varvatos...
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2013 Chrysler 300 Gets Upscale Trim, New Glacier EditionIf you’re looking for a sedan with amenities like Poltrona Frau leather, hand-sanded matte wood trim, a powered rear sunscreen, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-path detection and an eight-speed automatic transmission, chances are good you’re shopping only European brands. For 2013...
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Chrysler Releases ‘Imported From Gotham’ Ad For The 300: Video
The 2012 Chrysler 300S gets the Batmobile treatment in Chrysler's 'Imported From Gotham City advertisement.
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Chrysler Teams With 'The Dark Knight Rises' For Video Contest
Chrysler has teamed with the latest Batman movie to market the 2012 Chrysler 300.
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2011-12 Chrysler 300 And Dodge Charger Recalled
Chrysler has issued a recall on its Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans from the 2011 and 2012 model years due to a potential brake overheating issue. According to Chrysler, performance of the electronic stability control (ESC) and anti-lock braking system (ABS) on the aforementioned models may...
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Chrysler Returns To China With Jeep Wrangler And Chrysler 300 Concepts
To mark the return of Chrysler to the Chinese market, the automaker is showing two design concepts built specifically for the Chinese market at this week’s Beijing Auto Show. Named for a symbol of prosperity, the Chrysler 300 Ruyi Design Concept is sprayed in Maximum Steel and trimmed with a...
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Nissan is preparing to debut the all-new 2013 Altima mid-size sedan at the 2012 New York Auto Show in a few weeks. Yesterday it released the third teaser video of the new sedan featuring a glimpse at the rear end styling. The first teaser gave a hint of the car's overall proportions, while the second teaser gave a quick look at the front end design. We look forward to checking out the new 2013 Altima in a few weeks. Until then, we'll have to continue to live off of the teasers Nissan provides us. What's better than looking at pictures of the 2013 Audi RS5? How about ten minutes of video...
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Fashion Icon John Varvatos Designs One-Off Chrysler 300S For Charity
American fashion designer John Varvatos has partnered with Chrysler once again, this time to design a special 2012 Chrysler 300S that will be auctioned to help raise funds for the charity organization Stuart House. Varvatos previously starred in one of Chrysler’s Imported From Detroit...
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Mopar '12 300 Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Another of Mopar's 75th anniversary special-editions, the Mopar '12 300 is based on the 2012 Chrysler 300, glossed up and tweaked to satisfy all your murder-sedan needs. Wearing a sinister coat of gloss black paint, accented by Mopar blue pinstripes and black chrome trim, the '12 300 looks stealth...
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Obama's Chrysler 300C Gets No Bids At $1 Million eBay Starting Price
An eBay seller looking to capitalize on President Barack Obama's former ownership of a 2005 Chrysler 300C with a starting price on the car's auction of $1 million has ended up with nothing to show for it but a healthy spate of media coverage. The car's auction history shows no one bid on the car...
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Mopar Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Four Custom Vehicles
Mopar is turning 75 this year, and to celebrate, it's showing custom versions of the Chrysler 300, the Fiat 500, the Jeep Compass and the Dodge Dart.
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Chrysler Looking To Race 300 In Australia’s V8 Supercars
Chrysler’s 300 sedan could be lining up alongside the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon in Australia’s V8 Supercars race series from 2013 onwards. New regulations dubbed “Car of the Future” make it easier for other manufacturers to potentially enter the series, and this could...
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It's not often you get to sit in the same seat once used by a United States President. Statistically, you're pretty unlikely to find yourself behind the desk in the oval office, but there are other ways of getting that presidential feeling. Like buying a car once leased by 44th U.S. President Barack Obama, for example. The gray 2005 Chrysler 300C, brought to our attention by Automotive News, is currently up on eBay with a starting bid of $1 million. You'd certainly have to be a fan of celebrity-owned merchandise to take the plunge. According to the seller, who has the car's original Illinois...
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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8 Models Recalled
Chrysler has announced a voluntary safety recall to reprogram the tire pressure monitoring system on certain 2012 model year Chrysler 300SRT8 and Dodge Charger SRT8 vehicles.
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2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series Preview
Chrysler has expanded its 300 sedan lineup with a new model targeted at blue bloods with a green conscience. The new model is the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series, one the automaker touts as its most luxurious and fuel-efficient flagship ever. Starting with the luxury, the special 300 sedan gets...
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Chrysler Gets Poetic With Latest Imported From Detroit Ad
The latest ad starring the 2012 Chrysler 300 features some prose from Michigan Poet Laureate Edgar A. Guest.
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New Chrysler Hybrids And Diesels Coming Due To CAFE, Says Marchionne
Hybrid vehicles may still not sell in high volumes but automakers will be forced to offer more of the electrically-aided vehicles in order to meet tough new CAFE standards proposed for 2025. Additionally, the tougher regulations will also see the introduction of more diesel vehicles in the U.S...
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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8: The Executive's Muscle Car
Photos by Alex Bellus Say you have a family of four plus a dog, a job downtown as a mid-level executive, and you are a proud American. What do you drive? While you'd love to have a muscle car, your wife says a two-door just isn't practical right now. Well, let me introduce you to the new 2012...
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Every once in a while we get a vehicle in the MotorAuthority Garage that is just begging us to lay some rubber down. The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is just such a vehicle, and we are more than happy to oblige. A quick refresher on the latest SRT8 to sport the Chrysler badge: Powered by a 6.4-liter V-8, the SRT8 is rated at 470-horsepower and 470 lb-ft. The power is sent to the rear-wheels through a five-speed automatic, though metal paddles do allow you to shift for yourself. While all this is fine and dandy, we know what you want: video of the burning rubber.
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2012 Chrysler 300, Charger V-6 Models Get 31 MPG With 8-Speed: Marchionne
Just yesterday we tempted you with our exclusive news of a supercharged Challenger and Charger from SRT, both sporting eight-speed transmissions. Today, Sergio Marchionne says the 2012 Charger and Chrysler 300 V-6 models, when equipped with the eight-speed, will achieve 31 mpg. That's not quite as...
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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Priced From $47,995
The $47,995 sticker on the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 gets you a healthy 465 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque.
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Demand For 8-Speed Prompts Chrysler To Stop Pre-Orders On 2012 Charger, 300: Report
Availability of the new ZF-built transmission could be holding back sales of Chrysler's newest sedans.
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Dr. Dre Stars In New 2012 Chrysler 300S Commercial: Video
Chrysler has released a new television commercial in its ever-expanding ‘Imported From Detroit’ campaign, but while the previous ads all featured celebrities with a major connection with Detroit, the latest one treads a slightly different path. It stars rapper and music producer Dr. Dre...
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