7 Fuel-Saving Tips That Actually Work

As the old saying goes, there are lies, damned lies, and statistics. Even worse than stats are carmakers’ fuel consumption claims, which sometimes seem laughably optimistic.

Car manufacturers don’t actually intend to fib (much) when it comes to quoting fuel consumption figures. In the real world it’s hard to achieve the numbers on the economy label mainly because cars are tested in a lab and under fairly unrealistic conditions, like having all ancillary loads like the lights, air-conditioner and so on switched off.

Manufacturers can also optimise their cars specifically to excel in the tests by setting gearbox shift points accordingly, or introducing features like Start-Stop engines, which drivers here may not always use.

Ultimately, good fuel consumption claims are like high PSLE scores â€" they don’t necessarily translate into success, but can be a strong predictor of it.

Take the new Toyota Corolla Altis. It's supposed to be able to reach 100km on 6.5 litres of petrol.

On a 50km-test drive around Singapore â€" taking in all manner of conditions from congested town traffic to a suburban run dotted with traffic lights to a jaunt on expressways â€" we failed to achieve that claimed mileage.

Instead, by driving carefully and in realistic conditions (we kept the air-con on at all times, for instance, and even kept the engine running while we made a quick stop at a durian stall in town) we saw 5.4L/100km on the Toyota's trip computer.

In other words, we consumed 17 percent less fuel than Toyota said we would.

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The Corolla Altis’ fundamental frugality helped us to squeeze out plenty of mileage, but an efficient car is only half the battle. These tips are the other half. Try them for yourself and watch those fuel bills shrink.

1) Keep your car in good shape with regular servicing

Clogged filters, fouled plugs, misaligned wheels… they all mess up fuel consumption. They’re all picked up and sorted during servicing.

2) Keep it stock

For the love of all that’s decent, adding a wing to your car does not make it go faster or look better. It’s just daft. And it adds wasteful drag. Same with wide tyres. Don’t bother.

3) Keep your tyres properly inflated

Speaking of those round, black things, always keep them properly inflated (check every other time you stop for fuel, at least). Flat tyres create extra rolling resistance (and increase fuel burn), wear out faster and offer lousy grip.

4) Look into the future

Behind the wheel, cultivate a sense of anticipation. If you train yourself to look much further ahead than usual, you can build up a mental map of what’s going on with the car around you… and what’s about to happen. By steering smoothly around these upcoming hazards you’ll be able to keep your momentum going.

5) Back off

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Try keeping a much larger distance between yourself and the car in front of you than you're used to. You'll be surprised how much the extra buffer space will let you keep going at a smooth pace while the car ahead speeds up and slows down with the rest of traffic. It gives you a better view ahead, too, which helps with anticipation.

6) Keep it steady

You don't have to drive like a granny. Accelerate smartly to cruising speeds if you want, but the main goal is to hit a steady speed and then use the throttle sparingly to keep gliding along. It’s easier with enough of a buffer between your car and the one in front, so remember the two-second rule and use it.

7) Coast to coast

Many drivers only ever have their right foot on the accelerator or the brake pedal at any given time, but if you leave your foot completely off the pedals and let the car coast along, you'll be surprised how long its momentum will keep it going. Give it a go and you’ll wonder why you never did it before.

From Issue 219 of CarBuyer magazine

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Official: Citroën C4 Cactus production model keeps it weird and bumpy [w/video]

This is the new Citroën C4 Cactus, and it's what you get when you combine the designs of a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and a Jeep Cherokee with a hint of woodie wagon. This is a fascinating and thoughtful little package, even if you aren't attracted by its appearance.

The Airbump system (those funny bumps on the doors designed to protect the sheetmetal from dings), which was originally shown on the Cactus Concept, is back for the production model, and will be available in four different colors. Citroën is pushing the customization angle as well, offering ten paint options matched with three different interior treatments.

Citroën isn't yet offering any information on what engines will be available, besides stating that start-stop-equipped PureTech gas engines and BlueHDi diesel will be featured, but it does offer some interesting metrics. Fuel economy and emissions for the diesel model sits at 91.1 miles per gallon on the European cycle and 82 grams of CO2 per kilometer, making it both exceptionally clean and fuel efficient. The gas engine, meanwhile, promises under 100 grams of CO2 per klick. While there's no doubting that this is down to a thrifty powertrain, Citroën's focus on weight reduction plays a big role as well.

Compared to the last C4, this car is 440 pounds lighter, tipping the scales at a scarcely believable 2,127 pounds. That is ridiculously light for any modern car, let alone a five-place crossover. Citroën cites a lightweight platform, an aluminum hood and other weight-saving tricks as contributing factors to this impressive figure. This is not some microcar, either â€" with a 102.3-inch wheelbase, its axles are only two inches closer together than a Ford Focus, though it's nearly seven inches shorter than the Blue Oval's hatchback overall. Key rivals are expected to include the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur.

There's much more on the Citroën C4 Cactus in the video and press release below. Have a look at those and the full gallery up top, and then hop into Comments and let us know what you think of this interesting offering from France.

CITROËN C4 CACTUS: NEW WORLD, NEW IDEAS

The New Citroën C4 Cactus offers more of what really counts
With simple design & smart functionality, C4 Cactus is comfortable, practical & stylish
Overall running costs are almost 20% less than the benchmark in the compact hatchback segment
200kg lighter than the Citroën C4 & powered by latest-generation Euro 6 engines
Fuel consumption of just 91.1mpg with CO2 from 82g/km
Reduced cost of ownership, with a range of innovative purchase schemes
The New Citroën C4 Cactus delivers a futuristic blend of form, function & low running costs, offering a bold response to the demands of today's motorists
Our world is changing and customer expectations are evolving at an increasingly rapid rate, which means ever greater demands on today's products and services. With the New C4 Cactus, Citroën has acknowledged these new customer requirements, offering a real alternative to the traditional compact hatchback.

Boasting a striking design, the New Citroën C4 Cactus stands out from its rivals in the competitive C segment, offering a unique style that is both functional and attractive. In doing so, Citroën meets a specific challenge â€" bringing customers more of what really counts.

The Citroën C4 Cactus heralds a new approach to automotive design, offering:

More design
Greater comfort
More useful technology
...with a reduced cost of ownership.
MORE DESIGN

The New Citroën C4 Cactus reconciles the characteristics of good looks and functionality, with unique styling that is both memorable and easily identifiable. This is a design that features:

Pure, smooth surfaces
Flowing lines, free of harsh edges
Floating quarter-lights & a floating roof
A high-tech light signature with daytime-running LED lights & headlights built into the Airbump® protection at the front
Visual features that each highlight a given function â€" from Airbump® & wheel arch protection to the strong useable roof bars and the large panoramic glazed roof with its advanced heat protection.
Airbump®: A Citroën Exclusive

Airbump® technology neatly sums up the fundamental purpose of design, to combine style and practicality.

Fitted to the sides of the car and the bumpers, Airbump® adds a graphic structure to the pure, smooth bodylines of the New Citroën C4 Cactus. Available in four colours (Black, Grey, Dune & Chocolate), they can be matched with the ten body colours and three choices of interior trim (Stone Grey Ambiance, Habana Highlight & Purple Highlight) to offer a wide range of customisation options.

Above all they provide real day-to-day protection, as the supple TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) skin comprises air capsules to absorb impacts. Airbump® requires no specific maintenance and directly contributes to cutting vehicle repair costs.

The result is an attractive, functional innovation that makes city driving a more relaxing experience.

Dimensions

The proportions of the New Citroën C4 Cactus are optimised for attractive styling, space and driving comfort, boasting:

A 2.60m wheelbase (equivalent to a Citroën C4) placing the emphasis on space
The dimensions of a compact hatchback (length: 4.16m, width: 1.73m)
An ideal profile in terms of styling with 1/3 glazed areas & 2/3 side panels
Optimised height of just 1.48m for improved aerodynamics
Shorter overhangs placing the wheels in the four corners.
GREATER COMFORT

The first way to provide greater comfort is to create more space for the driver and passengers, and to de-clutter the cabin to provide a friendlier, more relaxing environment.

The low dashboard, with its horizontal lines, creates more space for the front passenger and offers generous and easily accessible storage. This result was achieved by adopting a fully-digital interface and optimising the dashboard layout:

'Airbag In Roof' technology â€" transferring the passenger airbag to the roof & deploying it over the windscreen, rather than positioning it in the dashboard
Conventional control buttons replaced by a 7-inch touchscreen, grouping together all the main vehicle functions (including the air conditioning, media, navigation, vehicle settings, telephone, connectivity & driving aids)
The traditional instrument cluster replaced by a digital screen
On Efficient Tronic Gearbox (ETG) versions, the gear lever is replaced by an 'Easy Push' system.
This simplified function comprises a 'Drive, Neutral, Reverse' (D,N,R) selection control on the lower fascia and steering wheel paddles to allow the driver to change gears manually.

The driver and front passenger both gain from this new interior architecture. The wide front seats are designed in the style of a sofa, to create a more comfortable and user-friendly ambience in the cabin.

In the rear, passenger legroom is similar to that of the Citroën C4. With an equivalent wheelbase, New C4 Cactus provides the same amount of space, but with more compact exterior dimensions. At just 4.16m long â€" for easy driving and handling in the city â€" the New Citroën C4 Cactus also provides generous boot capacity of 358-litres.

The second way to enhance comfort is through the on-board environment, which should be both relaxed and elegant. The clean design lines of the cabin underpin the interior styling, while the overall effect evokes the theme of travel, with a nod to the world of luggage design, including:

Door handles that take the form of luggage inspired leather straps
A storage compartment on the top part of the dashboard, with hinge fittings & a relief pattern
Seat upholstery, door trim & dashboard in a choice of three colours; Stone Grey, Purple Highlight & Habana Highlight

MORE USEFUL TECHNOLOGY

With a focus on ease of use, connectivity and accessibility, the technologies featured on the New Citroën C4 Cactus focus on the real needs of today's motorists.

A fully digital & intuitive touchscreen interface

Fitted as standard, a 7-inch touchscreen featuring seven main control buttons gives access to a full range of modern vehicle functions, including:

Automatic air conditioning
Media (digital radio, audio streaming, connection of mobile devices & functions to store music or display photos)
Navigation (speed limit display, traffic updates & efficient route options)
Driving aids (reversing camera, Park Assist, programmable speed limiter & cruise control)
Telephone (hands-free function via Bluetooth®, phonebook access, display of profile photos & double call management)
Connected services (Citroën Multicity Connect portal via a 3G connection)
Parameter settings (including an interactive on-board manual).
All these controls are grouped on a single screen, ensuring they are always easily accessible.

Amongst the useful technologies is the Citroën Multicity Connect application portal. Controlled from the 7-inch touchscreen, this portal offers a range of apps designed to making life easier for all occupants. Applications include:

'Fuel' app, allowing motorists to find the nearest and/or cheapest service station
'Yellow Pages' & 'Trip Advisor' apps, which help to locate hotels & restaurants
'Michelin Traffic' app, providing live traffic information
'Coyote' app, providing alerts on high-risk roads
All applications are fully integrated with the driving interface, taking account of all vehicle-related information (position, speed, route, fuel level, etc.), to provide the right information at the right time and anticipating driver needs in all circumstances.

100% useful driving aids

For a more relaxed drive, the New Citroën C4 Cactus features a range of driving aids to make life easier:

Park Assist carries out parking manoeuvres automatically when a suitable space has been identified.
The driver only needs to operate the accelerator & brake
A reversing camera makes light work of parking manoeuvres with the image displayed on the touchscreen, providing greater visibility
Hill-Start Assist keeps the vehicle stationary for two seconds on a slope, allowing the driver to easily proceed on gradients of over 3% without the vehicle dropping back when the brake pedal is released
Static cornering lights provide an additional beam of light to illuminate the inside of bends, improving visibility & safety at corners & junctions
The Citroën eTouch service includes a localised emergency & assistance call system, depending on the country. These two 24/7 services are free for the life of the vehicle and feature an integrated SIM card. In the event of an incident or accident, they ensure that the emergency services can locate & reach the vehicle promptly.
Technological Innovations for increased comfort

The New Citroën C4 Cactus boasts a large panoramic sunroof featuring advanced heat protection (the best available on the market), designed to filter light and reflect heat. With protection equivalent to category-4 sunglasses, the sunroof provides effective protection from UV rays, while excellent light, heat and acoustic protection eliminates the need to fit a sunblind. As a result, vehicle weight is reduced by 6kg and weight distribution is also improved â€" the centre of gravity is lowered for a more balanced ride.

Driving comfort is further enhanced, thanks to 'Smart Wash' â€" a simple, ingenious innovation, removing visibility issues caused by washing the windscreen. With this technology, windscreen washer nozzles are built into the tips of the wipers and release just a small amount of fluid. This helps to maintain visibility and also halves the amount of fluid required compared to a conventional system.

REDUCED COST OF OWNERSHIP

While delivering more of what really counts for customers, the ownership proposition with the New C4 Cactus needed to be one that remained affordable. A vehicle budget includes not only the purchase price, but also the running costs (fuel, servicing, etc.) and Citroën's objective was to deliver an all-round cost-effective solution.

Supporting customers from purchase through to resale

Adopting an approach similar to mobile phone price plans, Citroën brings New C4 Cactus customers a range of funding options in the form of a monthly flat-rate or mileage-based payment, depending on the country.

This innovative service covers all expenditure, excluding fuel, during the period of the agreement: finance, insurance and servicing. For a fixed monthly payment, customers can select their preferred trim level (equipment, engine, etc.) and the level of service they require (type of cover, all-in or mileage based, etc.) without exceeding their budget.

Cutting fuel consumption

To reduce fuel consumption it is important to increase efficiency and to do away with the superfluous. By making the vehicle lighter, Citroën has been able to adopt smaller latest-generation engines, which reduce fuel consumption whilst maximising driveability.

The New Citroën C4 Cactus weighs just 965kg, 200kg less overall compared with a Citroën C4, a reduction achieved thanks to:

A compact, lightweight platform
Small latest-generation engines meeting the future Euro 6 standard (PureTech petrol & BlueHDi diesel with Stop & Start)
High-performance materials including very high yield-strength steel & aluminium front & rear beams
Weight-reducing features such as an aluminium bonnet, pop-out rear windows (-11kg) & a single-piece folding rear bench (-6kg)
As a result, the New Citroën C4 Cactus is available with a petrol version emitting less than 100g/km of CO2 and a diesel version emitting just 82g/km with impressive fuel consumption of 91.1mpg.
Breakthrough reductions in cost of ownership

Looking beyond fuel consumption, Citroën has reduced the overall running costs of the New C4 Cactus by almost 20% compared with the benchmark in the compact hatchback segment. As a result of the efforts made to optimise weight, the need to replace wear parts due to normal wear and tear has been significantly reduced. Repair costs are also considerably lower, thanks to Citroën's Airbump® technology.

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3OYS REAL ESTATE: Tips guaranteed to get your mortgage denied

PHOENIX -- Buying a house?  Then forget zero down; those days are gone. Now, you pretty much have to have a down payment.

But that's the first problem. Lenders want to know exactly where your down payment came from.

"I don't care what the reason is," says Diane Gerdes, a Realtor here in the Valley. "If you had it in a jar in the back yard. If your 'baby daddy' owed you the money and you put it in the account cash, it doesn't matter,"  Gerdes says.

If you can't document where the money came from, it's one of the reasons your mortgage can and will be denied. "If you're planning on buying a home, you need to put it in the bank now and make sure it stays there for at least 90 days," Gerdes advises.

Another reason your mortgage might be denied is a career change right before you apply for a loan. "If you want to get your loan declined, then go quit your job and go find another one," Gerdes says.

Gerdes says even if you changed jobs, just be up-front, and tell them. "Be honest," she says, "If you had a job gap, quit your job, stayed home for a couple of months or lay on the couch and watched TV, that's fine. You just need to let your loan officer know."

Here's another way to get denied. Don't provide all the paperwork. If they want your tax returns from 2010, for example, cough them up. "If they've asked you for something, and you're like, 'No, my cousin George didn't have to provide that, why should I?' Then, you're not going to get a loan," she says.

And finally, do you really want your mortgage denied?  Have shoddy credit and and don't pay your bills on time. "If you're a sloppy payer, you haven't paid your credit cards or your car, it's going to be difficult for you to get a home loan," Gerdes says. 

She says we now live in a new era. It's one where lenders are stricter, and where consumers need to cooperate more.  "If you want to make sure you don't get your home loan, these are the tips you need to follow," Gerdes jokingly says.
 

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Experts offer winter car care tips

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) - A car goes through a lot in the winter, first by driving through snow and ice and now the frigid temperatures.

Mechanics at Christmas Automotive Repair in Boardman said winter is taking a toll on cars.

"I do fuel pumps mostly almost every day," Tom Christmas said.

Christmas said when it's this cold out, motorists should not run their gas tank down to E and should have at least a quarter tank.

"The pumps run and they get very hot and then you go put gas in it and it cools it down real fast and that's what ruins the pumps. Then you're talking $500, $600 to put a fuel pump in," Christmas said.

People also should check their antifreeze level, which should be done when the oil is changed.

"If your antifreeze is weak, it gets down below zero, it freezes. And when it freezes, it expands and when it expands, it cracks blocks," Christmas said.

The service shop at  Sweeney Chevrolet in Boardman is seeing a lot of cars come in with low tire pressure.

"The sensors in the tires are very sensitive. Like if they go down maybe just 2 pounds, it will kick a light on. It's not like there's anything wrong with it. Just the cool weather will make it fluctuate," said Anthony Valiquette of Sweeney Chevrolet.

The dealership said to always check the car's battery and fluids.

"Fluid exchanges. Those are very common as well cause the fluids will weaken over time and it's always a good idea to get them changed at the due mileage," Valiquette said.

Before driving, motorists should let the car warm up a bit so the oil and fluids can lubricate everything.

If the windshield wipers are frozen to the window, tap them loose with a snow scraper.

"Cause the first thing you do, you jump in your car and turn the wipers on. If they're frozen to the window, it breaks the wiper arms and the wiper motors," Christmas said. 

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Video: Jeep Cherokee appears in Chrysler's second Super Bowl spot

The second of three spots produced by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for this year's Super Bowl featured the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee. Aired during the game's half time show, the minute-long ad didn't strike as anything new or innovative from an automaker with a reputation for above average Super Bowl spots, but it did show the controversially styled Cherokee in the best light possible.

Called Restless, the commercial shows young, adventurous types doing the sorts of things that young, adventurous types do: surfing, skateboarding, cliff jumping, staring off into the sky with a pensive expression, etc. Scroll down to watch Restless for yourself and let us know in Comments if Jeep managed to hold your attention during half time.

Chrysler and Jeep® Brands Air Videos "America's Import" and "Restlessness" During Super Bowl XLVIII

- Chrysler brand commercial features iconic American singer/songwriter Bob Dylan, who narrates apologue that celebrates "America's Import"
- Chrysler brand commercial introduces "America's Import" tagline specific to the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 #AmericasImport
- Jeep® brand debuts "Restlessness" for all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee; commercial speaks to the global human spirit and desire to "Go. Run. Act. Find. Dare." #StayRestless

February 2, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Today, the Chrysler and Jeep® brands each introduced new commercials during Super Bowl XLVIII. The commercials appeared during halftime (Jeep brand) and third quarter (Chrysler brand) of the game.

Chrysler Brand's "America's Import"
The two-minute commercial reveals the new "America's Import" tagline for the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200. It features legendary American musician/singer/songwriter Bob Dylan â€" who in a collaborative first for the artist â€" not only appears in the commercial and provided one of his tracks, "Things Have Changed," but also narrates the apologue that celebrates "America's Import."

The commercial features gritty, industrial imagery from Detroit, providing glimpses of the men and women from past and present committed to building world class automobiles â€" including footage at Chrysler Group's renovated Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) â€" interspersed with bold American imagery covering the nation's most iconic paved roads, beaches, diners and other well-known personalities including Dylan himself (past and present), James Dean, Julius Erving and Marilyn Monroe.

The spot also features footage of Dylan filmed in the greater Los Angeles area, in the new Chrysler 200, and in iconic surroundings suggested by the songwriter, including the Bradbury Building (the city's oldest landmarked building).

In the commercial, Dylan echoes an honest, pure and poetic recant of America's can-do spirit, admiring, and celebrating the role the automobile and those who make it have played in its history. Narration includes the following:

"America's Import"
Is there anything more American than America?
'Cause you can't import original.
You can't fake true cool.
You can't duplicate legacy.
Because what Detroit created was a first
and became an inspiration to the... rest of the world.
Yeah...Detroit made cars. And cars made America.
Making the best, making the finest, takes conviction.
And you can't import, the heart and soul, of every man and woman working on the line.
You can search the world over for the finer things,
but you won't find a match for the American road
and the creatures that live on it.
Because we believe in the zoom,
and the roar, and the thrust.
And when it's made here, it's made with the one thing
you can't import from anywhere else. American...Pride.
So let Germany brew your beer,
Let Switzerland make your watch,
Let Asia assemble your phone.
We...will build...your car.

Viewers can keep up with the excitement by following #AmericasImport on Twitter and Instagram. The broadcast commercial can be viewed at the Chrysler brand's official YouTube site.

The Chrysler brand's "America's Import" was created in partnership with Global Hue's offices in both New York and Detroit.

Jeep Brand's "Restlessness"
The sixty-second "Restlessness" continues the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee launch and the brand's "Built Free" advertising campaign which launched in October 2013. Dimensionalized through the lens of those who embrace a restless spirit, coveting what life has to offer in a continuous pursuit of adventure, the commercial furthers the story of those who refuse to sit still. Set to breathtaking footage, the commercial captures the Jeep Cherokee as it is juxtaposed with vibrant images of humanity that illustrates the simple yet impactful moments that the restless seek. The narration begins with:

Are you among the restless many?
Each tick of the old clock,
a reminder, that stillness is what actually kills us.
When the walls close in, do you climb out?
When the road ends, do you go on?
Restlessness starts with an itch.
And ends in progress.
It is your ambition refusing to be bottled up.
Begging for a little blue sky time.
Genetics have a voice that you can only deny so long.
They scream "GO. RUN. ACT. FIND. DARE."
Where you go when you have the itch is free will.
How you get there, is why we made the new Cherokee.

The Jeep brand, in creating a conversation with consumers, reiterates an important question from the spot, are you among the restless many? It invites them to celebrate their "Restless" spirit through their stories, their journeys and their discoveries through Twitter at #StayRestless. The broadcast spot can be viewed at the Jeep brand's official YouTube site.

The Jeep brand's "Restlessness" was created in partnership with Dallas-based The Richards Group.

2015 Chrysler 200
The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 competes in the mid-size sedan segment, one of the largest segments in North America, with more than 2 million sales annually. Roughly one of every six new vehicles sold in the United States is a mid-size sedan. The 2015 Chrysler 200 is available in four different models in the United States and will arrive in volume in dealer showrooms in the second quarter, 2014. Customers can choose from the 2015 Chrysler 200 LX model, Chrysler Limited model, Chrysler 200S model and the premium Chrysler 200C.

The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan will offer consumers 11 different exterior color choices from which to choose: Velvet Red Pearl Coat, Lunar White Pearl Tri-coat, Phantom Black Pearl Tri-coat (late availability), Vivid Blue Pearl Coat, Crystal Blue Pearl Coat, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Luxury Brown Pearl Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Black Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat and Ceramic Blue Clear Coat (late availability).

The 2015 Chrysler 200 is designed, engineered and built with pride in Michigan.

Chrysler Brand
The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, intuitive innovation and technology all at an extraordinary value since the company was founded in 1926.

Whether it is the groundbreaking, bold design of the Chrysler 300 or the family room on wheels functionality of the Chrysler Town & Country, Chrysler brand vehicles reward the passion, creativity and sense of accomplishment of its owners. Beyond just exceptionally designed vehicles, the Chrysler brand has incorporated thoughtful features into all of its products, such as the Stow 'n Go® seating and storage system on the Chrysler Town & Country and the fuel-saving Fuel Saver Technology in the Chrysler 300.

The Chrysler brand's succession of innovative product introductions continues to solidify the brand's standing as the leader in design, engineering and value. The premium for the Chrysler brand is in the product, not the price.

About the 2014 Jeep Cherokee
The all-new 2014 Jeep® Cherokee completely redefines the mid-size SUV segment, delivering legendary Jeep 4x4 capability, a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission, fuel economy improvements of more than 45 percent (versus the outgoing Liberty model), superior on-road ride and handling, a cutting-edge, revolutionary design, world-class craftsmanship, class-exclusive technology and more than 70 advanced safety and security features. The Jeep Cherokee is set to delight consumers both on the road and on the trail.

Jeep Brand
Built on more than 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.

The Jeep vehicle lineup includes Cherokee, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models are sold outside North America â€" and all are available in right-hand-drive versions and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in approximately 120 countries around the world.

About Chrysler Group LLC
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, SRT, FIAT and Mopar vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler Group's culture of innovation, first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925, and Fiat's complementary technology that dates back to its founding in 1899.

Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300 and Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Dart, Ram 1500, SRT Viper and Fiat 500. Fiat contributes world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.

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