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Chrysler LLC Introduces All-new Pentastar V6 Engine

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
All-new flexible fuel 3.6-liter V6 engine
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New York — Chrysler LLC introduced today an all-new line of V6 engines that will improve fuel efficiency across the Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge lineup by 8 percent on average compared with previous Chrysler V6 engines. This more refined and fuel-efficient V6 engine will ultimately replace seven current Chrysler V6 engines.

The new 3.6-liter V6 engine — named Pentastar — is part of the company's overall $3 billion powertrain offensive. It will first be offered in the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, unveiled today at the New York International Auto Show and at the Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. (more…)

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Jeep J8 Production Begins at Arab American Vehicles Company

Thursday, November 13th, 2008
Jeep J8 Production Begins at Arab American Vehicles Company
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Cairo, Egypt — Chrysler LLC and the Arab American Vehicles Company (AAV) today officially announced the manufacturing launch of the Jeep J8 multipurpose vehicle at AAV's Cairo assembly plant.

“We're pleased to recognize this important milestone and the role of both Chrysler and the Arab Organization for Industrialization,” said Hussein Mustafa Mohamed, Chairman, Arab American Vehicles Co. “The launch of the incredibly versatile Jeep J8 and the anticipated demand for its export is an economically significant event for Egypt.”

The Jeep J8 marks the Jeep brand's return to commercial and military vehicle production (more…)

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