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Below is a sample of news articles about Chrysler Group for Oct. 12, 2010. Today's report includes reports on the successful Grand Cherokee launch and the Ram?s two new niche models, Dodge Charger and Durango first-look reviews and a report on future fuel-saving technology. New Jeep ® Grand Cherokee Launch Proceeding Flawlessly, Chrysler Exec Says, WardsAuto.com, Oct 11 o Chrysler Group LLC?s preparatory production work is paying off in the 2011 Jeep ® Grand Cherokee?s sales launch, with some 20,000 units rapidly moving off dealer lots since the all-new model was launched in late June, WardsAuto.com said. Sales of ?11 Jeep Grand Cherokee premium models better than expected, the website said. ?We're very close to full production,? Jeep marketing chief Jim Morrison told Ward's. What's especially gratifying is that sales of the two top trim levels, the Overland and Limited, have exceeded company expectations, Morrison said in the report. Customers of the new Grand Cherokee nearly are split between returning Chrysler owners and conquest buyers - ?we've even taken in a couple of Ferraris in trade,? Morrison said in the article. Ram Truck Brand steps up its game with new niche players, Houston Chronicle, Oct. 10 o Taking the Ram Truck Brand to a higher level has been a mission, addressed with bold, new generation 1500, 2500 and 3500 design and engineering upgrades, and the company is further polishing its image with new specially outfitted models, the Houston Chronicle said. The Laramie Longhorn edition, available on 1500 (as well as the 2500 HD and 3500 HD models) was a stunner, dressed in an eye-grabbing two-tone paint scheme, the Chronicle said. This ?most luxurious Ram Truck ever? is "ready to go from the dirt to sophisticated downtown with ease,? Fred Diaz, CEO of Ram Truck Brand, said. The Ram Outdoorsman is outfitted to be at home in the wilds, transporting hunters, fishermen, campers and boaters to their destinations, the paper said. Report: Gasoline engine has big bang for mpg buck, Automotive News, Oct. 11 o A government report says improving the gasoline engine will yield huge gains for the consumer and the environment as automakers consider ways to improve fuel economy over the next 14 years, Automotive News reported. The pathway resulting in the lowest consumer price and the highest consumer savings over the life of a vehicle relied least on hybrids and electrics, the report said. Said John Casesa, an industry analyst in New York: "The big opportunity to reduce the car's carbon footprint is through advances in conventional technology. It's more cost-effective and less risky." 2011 Dodge Durango interior, Carsession.com, Oct. 11 o The first interior photo of the 2011 Dodge Durango has recently been released, and a long list of improvements has been made, said Carsession.com. The 2011 Dodge Durango interior received higher quality materials, with an overall design that resembles the one in the new 2011 Jeep Cherokee, the website said. First Look: 2011 Dodge Charger, Examiner.com, Oct. 10 o The Dodge Charger is an iconic marquee that brings back memories of the ?60s and ?70s high-performance coupe, said Examiner.com.

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