A major plant that provides Chrysler with over 100,000 parts was honored by the automaker.

The TI Automotive Plant was presented with the 2013 Chrysler Quality Supplier of the Year award.  According to Hillsdale.net, the plant has been operating at amazing levels since Paula Miller took over as plant manager three years ago.  When she arrived, the plant only had 20 employees on a single shift.  Now the shifts have increased to three shifts and the plant is supplying the parts to the Chrysler 200 and Jeep Cherokee.

Miller accepted the award for the whole plant and thanked the workers.  "This is really a special day for us," she said.  She told the employees that it was their hard work and dedication that made it all possible.

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Chrysler Group Wins Big at Texas Auto Roundup

At the recent Texas Auto Roundup in Fort Worth, Chrysler Group walked away with a total of six awards for their Dodge, SRT, and Chrysler brands.

The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) gave away a total of 19 awards at the Texas Auto Roundup, so with six awards, Chrysler took home nearly a third of the available awards and more awards than any other manufacturer. The 2014 Dodge Dart won Compact Car of Texas. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee SRT won Performance Utility Vehicle of Texas. Chrysler took the most with the 2015 Chrysler 200 winning Mid-size Sedan of Texas, the 2014 Town & Country winning Minivan of Texas, the 2014 Chrysler 300 winning Full-size Sedan of Texas, and 2014 Town & Country winning Family Car of Texas.

Michael Marrs, President of TAWA, explained why the Texas Auto Roundup was a great venue for the vehicles, saying, “This event allows us to experience manufacturers’ products in a first-hand comparison. The design, capability and versatility of Chrysler Group products really stood out among the competition.”

Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales at Chrysler Group, thanked TAWA for the honor, calling the six wins “a testament to our hard work this year.”

“We continue to improve our vehicle lineup,” Bigland stated, “and we’re pleased that TAWA gave our brands their vote of confidence once again.”

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11.1 Percent Sales Rise Estimated for Chrysler in March

March is wrapping up, and even before the final sales numbers are announced, it seems that Chrysler will be celebrating a very good month.

Edmunds is estimating that Chrysler will have an 11.1 percent sales rise in March 2014 compared to March 2013, and the unit sales for Chrysler are estimated to reach 190,684. While other automakers have struggled for a 1 percent or 4 percent gain, Chrysler is one of the few automakers to get a double-digit sales percentage rise.

It is especially surprising that Chrysler has performed this month, considering that March 2014 only had 26 selling days, and March 2013 had 27 selling days.

The sales numbers for the month of March put Chrysler in close competition with Toyota who sold 207,531 units. Unlike Chrysler, however, Toyota did not have a substantial rise in sales compared to March 2013, only a 1.1 percent rise compared to Chrysler’s 11.1 percent rise.

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Chrysler Has Best Sales for 2013 Since Bailout

2009 was a dark year for Chrysler company. Things were bleak and it was looking like one of the biggest American auto manufacturers was about to go under. Declaring bankruptcy seemed like the end until the government stepped in and get the auto maker alive by providing a much needed bailout. While controversial for the time, and still is to others, the bailout did provide Chrysler the time it needed to turn things around. In just a few short years, Chrysler had managed to increase their sales and is looking a lot better than those darker times. In fact, 2013 was the strongest year for Chrysler sales since the bailout.


Chrysler thanked the strong US sales of their Ram pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokee for the added boost. Both vehicles have been met with much popularity and in particular the Ram 1500, which was recently named the 'Truck of Texas.' While it's too soon to tell, the newly revamped and re released Jeep Cherokee also provided much help as drivers have taken a strong liking to the new design and reliability found only in Jeep products.



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Chrysler Donates to Aid Colorado Flooding Response Efforts

The real measure of a person is not only asking for charity and help, but what you do in response to someone asking the same of you.  A few years ago, Chrysler declared bankruptcy and turned to the American people for aid and help was given.  Since then, the auto company has been turning their business around.  However, communities all across the country are in dire need of help for various reason.  One such place is in Colorado where the recent flooding has wrecked havoc.  Chrysler is giving back by providing support to the hard working teams struggling to cope in Colorado.

Chrysler Foundation, the charity arm of Chrysler LLC, donated $50,000 to the First Response Team of America.  The group is a non-profit disaster relief organization that is currently engaged in Colorado to help clear and rebuild destroyed roads.  This donation will allow the work they are doing to continue for more weeks to come.

"Helping communities hard hit by natural disasters is the social responsibility that we embrace as a brand," said Jason Stoicevich, Head of FIAT Brand for North America, Chrysler Group LLC. "We hope that The Chrysler Foundation's support will help to bring prompter relief to the affected areas in Colorado and to the families that call the Centennial State home."

Chrysler and the First Response Team of America have a long relationship together.  This past May, when Oklahoma was struck by the devastating tornadoes, it was the First Response Team of America that lent aid to the state.  Chrysler, in turn, helped the group by donating $100,000 to their cause.

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Chrysler Sales Strong in March Thanks to Strong Truck Demand

There comes a time every month to wonder if Chrysler still has it in them to enjoy another good month of sales. It got to the point where instead of wondering how well the company had done, it was now a question of when the floor would drop out. Well, looks like March is not that month.

Thanks to a big demand for trucks, Chrysler had a great March. In fact, the US auto sales had their highest monthly total since August 2007.

Now, March tends to be a pretty good month for the auto industry. This is because people are starting to get their tax refunds back and use the extra money as a down payment. Also, the Japanese fiscal year ends in March and they tend to give out some great deals to end on a high note.

March also had many factors as to why people would be out and buying. Many businesses simply needed to replace aging models as they head into the spring time. Americans seeking unemployment fell to a five-year low in March. Not only that, but interest rates are still low while home values are starting to rise.

All of these went into making sure that Chrysler keeps their smile for the month of March.  If you're in the market for a truck, need something to shuttle the family back and forth, or a means to get to work, stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge in the Queens area.  We offer top-notch customer service.  We love to say yes!  Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter to view our monthly service and parts specials.

John Varvatos' Chrysler 300 Comes to Life on Sidewalk!

Fashion Week seems like an odd time to have car news come out, but Chrysler has figured out a way to take advantage of one of the biggest events of the year to claim the headlines. The reason why is because they tapped infamous fashion designer John Varvatos to create a Chrysler 300 unlike any other. In order to get the word out about this special edition Chrysler, the company went an extra step and took to the streets to advertise, literally on the sidewalk.

A sidewalk in New York now has a 3-D image of John Varvatos' Chrysler 300. It's currently located outside of his Soho neighborhood studio in Manhattan. The image was brought to life by Tracy Lee Stum, a 3-D chalk artist and one of the world's foremost interactive 3-D street painters. She's renowned for her amazing work and has plenty of awards and commissions to prove her popularity.

The picture itself has already gained plenty of infamy with people stopping by to gaze and play around on it. Take a look at the creation process for yourself in a wonderful time-lapse video that was made to accompany the project.

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Chrysler CEO Predicts 2012 Profits Will Surpass $3 Billion

2012 is a little over halfway done, and looking at the numbers, it is expected that Chrysler will post $3 billion in profits this year.

Auto sales overall have been exceptionally strong this year, particularly the past few months, and Chrysler has produced 928,748 trucks, SUVs, and mini-vans, as well as 298,472 cars. Plants have had to work harder to keep up with demand. Four of their plants did not have their typical two-week shutdowns, and other plants shortened their shutdowns from two weeks to one week. In a recent interview, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne was very optimistic, saying, “ The objective of $3 billion is close at hand. We could overshoot it.”

What has been driving demand for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram vehicles? Well, besides the overall increase in auto sales, there has been a lot of attention on Chrysler lately. The Dodge Dart is already a runaway hit, and their line-up has been getting stellar reviews from critics and drivers alike. Now more than ever, any driver can find what they are looking for in the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram line-up, whether if they are looking for American-made luxury, a rough-and-tumble truck, or a reliable family car.

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New Chrysler LLC Board of Directors Appointees Bring Fresh Perspective

Some recent changes to the Chrysler Group board of directors earlier this month had people talking with the board's newest members include a United Auto Workers strategist and the president of Brown University.

Erickson N. Perkins and Ruth J. Simmons were appointed to the board of directors as former Michigan Governor James Blanchard stepped down. Prior to being appointed, Perkins was part of the UAW's negotiations team during the 2011 contract negotiations, and Simmons was president at Brown Universtiy and Smith College and a variety of other administrative roles at Princeton University, California State University, and the University of New Orleans.

Together, Perkins and Simmons bring something different and fresh to the Chrysler Group board of directors. Aside from Ronald L. Thompson, Simmons is the only member of the board with substantial background working in academics, and having worked side-by-side with auto unions, Perkins will bring a unique perspective to the table. Looking over their impressive resumes, it isn't hard to see why Chrysler appointed them to the board of directors.

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Chrysler's “Imported from Detroit” Wins Grand Effie Award

After taking home an Emmy and numerous other prestigious awards, Chrysler's 2011 “Imported from Detroit” Super Bowl commercial is still winning in 2012.

Last Saturday, the Grand Effie award for effective advertising went to Chrysler's now-famous “Imported from Detroit” commercial. The commercial featured many real Detroit residents including a local choir, a professional football player, a champion ice skater, and rapper Eminem. Audiences responded well to the commercial because of its strong tie-in to the Chrysler brand and its uplifting message of hope and pride in Detroit.

Grand Effie jury members praised Chrysler and the ad campaign, calling it a stand-out amongst the finalists “that sold the product the category and the city.” One jury member went so far as to say that the ad “gave [Chrysler] its soul back.”

The “Imported from Detroit” campaign joins other memorable campaigns from Old Spice, Apple Inc., and Microsoft Xbox's “Halo 3.” To see a full list of past Grand Effie winners, click here.

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Chrysler Awards FIRST Grants

Chrysler Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2011-2012 For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) and First Lego League (FLL) grants. Each FIRST team will get a grant of $6,625 while the FLL teams will get grants of $500. In total, Chrysler will be handing out $133,000 to 22 teams all across the country. These grants will go a long way to offset the costs that are associated with items such as parts and materials, registration fees, and team apparel. There will be additional funding awarded for teams that qualify for and are attending the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship or FIRST Lego League World Festival.

Jody Trapasso, the Foundation President had strong words to say about the grants. “The Chrysler Foundation and Chrysler Group are proud to play a role in encouraging students to explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.” In the past 16 years, the Chrysler Foundation has given over $1.7 million in support of FIRST robotics program. Mark Chernoby, head of Vehicle Engineering and Vice President of Chrysler Group, was proud of the work and money given to the FIRST Program. “Bright and talented engineers are vital to our industry's future and the FIRST program is an ideal platform for developing a student's interest and skills in science and engineering.”

Chrysler has made a name for themselves in providing the funding necessary to keeping many of the great engineering programs alive. This is just the next step in showing how much they care for the future engineers that could come work for Chrysler in constructing the next generation of great automobiles.

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