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The Jeep Liberty is a vehicle that is able to handle driving on many terrains and can even handle off-roading. It was built with many features that allow it to handle such conditions, such as traction, maneuverability, and ground clearance.

What is traction? Traction allows the transfer of engine power into forward motion. Between the part-time Command-Trac tube or the full-time Selec-Trac systems, the Jeep Liberty gives the driver maximum traction in most any condition. One of the other features of the Jeep Liberty is the brake lock differential which uses the brake pressure to redistribute torque when it is needed.

• Steady driving
• Stay relaxed when behind the wheel
• Stay relaxed and steady on the throttle when experiencing surfaces such as [...]

One of the most prominent features of the 2012 Dodge Journey is the 8.4 inch Uconnect touchscreen media hub. According to Pieter Hogeveen, Dodge Brand Manager, it is an “infotainment system” that you can stream music through your Bluetooth while seeing the album art on the screen while you are listening to your tunes. The climate controls are adjusted through the infotainment center as well. You can even check movie times and gas prices. He explains that they try to feed as much useful information to the driver as they need through this center.

According to Hogeveen, phone pairing is easy to do through the Uconnect voice function, which has operable buttons on the steering wheel. Now that texting while driving is against the Ohio State Law, you can just simply press the Uconnect voice function on the wheel, speak [...]

In 2011, Chrysler published a video of the results of comparison tests that they performed with the Chrysler Town & Country against the Toyota Sienna LE V6. While both would commonly be considered to be comparable minivans, the outcomes proved to distinguish them as very different. Take a look:

This was one of the most obvious differences as the handling of the Sienna was not as adequate as the Town & Country. The suspension in the Sienna is soft which makes the van feel uncomfortable in any handling situations.

The Town & Country had superior handling qualities, especially in situations like emergency handling.

The Town & Country ABS worked well with adequate pedal feedback and feel while having short stopping distances with minimal brake time.

Although the Sienna felt powerful at the acceleration, the Town & Country’s [...]

When the Dodge experts sat down and designed the 2011 DodgeDurango, they were designing it as if they would be driving it themselves. They wanted it to be a car that they would want to drive.

Jack Dolan, Chief Engineer of the 2011 Dodge Durango understood that the owners want the utmost quality in their new Dodge. According to Dolan, this is the most tested Dodge Durango in the history of the line, which is proven by the 13.5 million miles of quality testing that was performed. It was tested in many conditions, even including the hot climate of the Arizona desert, mountains, and the coldest regions in the North. This was all done to ensure that the Durango was equipped to handle any task, in any climate.

The quality testers implemented a new level of daily testing procedures in their [...]

In the automotive industry, there are trends that come and go just as in the fashion industry where clothes come in and out of style each season. Buying a car is a long-term decision and purchasing based on current trends may be a questionable choice. However, some of the currently popular trends seem to be here to stay, which may be helpful to keep in mind during your search for your new vehicle.

Some of the latest trends in the automotive industry include:

• Comfort and convenience of vehicle controls
• Driver assistance
• Information/entertainment communication systems

One of the vehicles that stand out because it features all three of these trends is the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart. This groundbreaking compact sedan is a vehicle with state of the art features, high quality performance, and modern and luxury style.

As [...]

Last year, Chrysler conducted a comparison study on the Chrysler 200 Limited versus the Toyota Camry SE. Who do you think emerged as the “winner”? Well, here are some key points from what Vehicle Evaluation Specialist, Paul Gerrard had to say:

• Thanks to the 283P Pentastar V6 engine, the Chrysler 200 is able to keep the weight evenly distributed upon acceleration
• The Toyota Camry gets a lot of wheel spin which is due to the weight shifted off the front tires toward the back of the vehicle

Successful evasive maneuvering: Chrysler 200 displayed poise and performance
Toyota Camry has a lot of body shifting and a fair amount of understeer, which requires immediate attention from the stability control system, which in turn basically shuts the car down
Interior Sound Level, highway speeds

Negotiation of money can be an uncomfortable situation for anyone, regardless if it is for a house, a job salary, or a car. You don’t want to be judged for throwing out a low price but you don’t want to suggest a high dollar figure in fear of getting ripped off. Buying a new or used car is an investment and can be intimidating in itself. On top of that, car salesmen often have the stigma of being pushy. So what are some things you can keep in mind when negotiating with a car dealership?

1. First, let’s debunk some myths. Not all car salesmen are pushy. Not all car salesmen are dishonest. And not all car salesmen dislike working with people. Professionals, such as those at Paul Sherry Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-RAM, are honest people who want to find you your perfect car, regardless of the price tag. The association of car salesmen with the word “pushy” [...]

Check out some of these apps to help you when searching for a buying a vehicle:
CarBUZZ: This app has car news, reviews on cars, and relevant information for car shopping. Some of this information is fuel efficiency of cars and base prices.

Car Calc Pro: this app helps you with financial information. It can help calculate monthly payments based on the loan amount you input, the number of years, and the rate. It can give you the cost of your car after everything is factored in. It will also let you compare buying and leasing.

Cars.com: For those who are shopping around for cars, the user can choose models and makes, search by location, and set a maximum price. This app will limit the [...]

Shopping for a Chrysler 200 can be broken down into a few simple steps. There are many reasons you may be attracted to Chrysler’s hottest car, but sorting through which model may be confusing if you are not aware of the differences. Follow these simple steps and you will be on the road in no time.

1. Congratulations, you have made the decision to buy a brand new car. You are probably excited and can’t wait to start enjoying that new car smell that you dream about. But before you drive to the closest Chrysler dealership and sign on the dotted line, choosing which dealership to go to can be the largest and overlooked factor. As you may have already noticed, every car dealer claims they have the lowest price. But how can that be? Someone must be lying…. To tell the truth, every Chrysler dealer near Troy, Ohio gets Chrysler 200’s at the same [...]

FUN FACT: A 1″ rainfall equals 22,651 gallons of water per acre, weighing over 100 tons.

Whether in a smaller sedan like your new 2012 Dodge Journey or 2012 Dodge Avenger, or a larger vehicle like a 2012 Dodge RAM truck or a 2012 Jeep Liberty, it is important to stay safe when driving in rainy conditions.

To start, ensure that you have the following:

• Quality tires and windshield wipers
• Rain dispersant
• Awareness of driving conditions
• Patience

In a down pour, the pavement often becomes slippery and visibility becomes reduced. Use these tips to help:

Be prepared:

• Check your tires and windshield wipers for wearing on them. Keep your tires in proper condition.
• Replace your windshield wipers every year
• Buy new tires when tread grooves reach less than 2/32″ deep
• Treat your windshield with a rain dispersant
• Pay attention to changes in driving conditions during rainy conditions, as traction and visibility will [...]