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Media Relations Weekly News and Activities Update

Week of 2/17/12

A sample of news articles, Feb. 13-17, 2012:

Monday, Feb. 13

? Common sense: When Cars Meet Politics, a Clash, New York Times

? Citizenship matters: Tom Walsh Sees Similarities In Eastwood, Marchionne Remarks, Detroit Free Press

? Take it from Clint, we?e better if we work together on crises, The Olympian (Olympia, Washington)

? SNL spoofs Eastwood?s Chrysler Super Bowl spot, CBS Sports

? Saturday Night Live Spoofs Eastwood Chrysler Spot, Wall Street Journal

? SNL Lets Clint Extend His "alftime in America?Ad for... It? Chrysler, Right? Spot Isn? a Political Conspiracy, But Possibly Promotes Little Caesars, AdAge.com, http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/saturday-night-live/232707/

? Behind the scenes in the Clint Eastwood ad, Atlanta Journal Constitution

? Eastwood? Chrysler ad is political football, Abilene Reporter-News (Texas)

? Do Chrysler?s TV Sermons Really Sell Any Cars?, Forbes

? Eastwood advert makes Chrysler? day, Sunday Star Times (Fairfax, New Zealand)

? It? Chrysler vs. Chevy in the battle for post-Super Bowl buzz, Automotive News

? Eastwood Calls Criticism Of Chrysler Ad "aydreaming,?CBS WWJ Radio (Detroit)

? Chrysler President: "If It? Political To Say I'm Proud To Be American, So Be It," Chicago Tribune

? Chrysler Super Bowl ad wasn? political ploy, Detroit News

? Ad reaction surprises Eastwood, Detroit Free Press

? 2012 Dodge Journey SXT: "Mature, stylish, and remarkably comfortable," Automobile Magazine

? Review: 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: "Wrangler continues to be a unique vehicle in a class all to its own," The Truth About Cars

? The Truth ? and Translation ? Behind the Fiat 500 Super Bowl Ad, WalksofItaly.com

? Fiat 500 guaranteed to make you smile So nerdy, it?s cool ? Fiat 500 guaranteed to make you smile, Winnipeg Free Press (Canada)

? Walter P. Chrysler Museum Introduces New Web Site, Entertainment Close-Up

? Chrysler? Mopar continues to earn respect, Postmedia News

? 2012 Fiat 500 Stinger unleashes its sting in Chicago, Rushlane.com

? The Return of Mopar: Parts division aims to become synonymous with Chrysler once again, MSN Autos

? Mopar Jeep 2012 - Truly magnificent unveiled in Chicago, Rushlane.com

? Mopar drives for exceptional after-sale experience, Oakland Press (Michigan)

? Building a Brand on Hemi Brawn, New York Times

? A Full-Size Upgrade From Dodge at No Additional Charge: "A pretty sweet car," New York Times

? Car dealers see sunshine in their busier showrooms, Washington Times

? Car dealers see "ood year? The number of sales per dealer was up in 2011, and analysts expect the number to jump again in 2012, The Register-Guard, (Eugene, Ore.)

? Affiliation with Ally praised, Detroit Free Press

? "alftime?flap: Rove knows that Chrysler owes us nothing, Automotive News

? Marchionne thanks dealers, demands more from them, Automotive News

? Chrysler dealers cheer Eastwood? pep talk, Automotive News

? Dodge Chief Talks 40-MPG Darts, Reliability, KickingTires.com

? Chrysler: Lots mo?Mopar models coming, Automotive News

? Chrysler mulls its minivan plan, Automotive News

Tuesday, Feb. 14

? Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit Edition: "Classy and comfortable interior, improved road manners, credible powertrain, extensive features list and options," Fenceviewer.com

? 2012 Pickup Truck Of The Year, Ford F-150 FX4 vs. Ram Power Wagon vs. Ram 2500 (Ram Power Wagon wins), Four Wheeler

? 2012 Dodge Charger, Kia Sportage Earn Five-Star Safety Rating, Chicago Tribune

? 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger Both Top Safety Picks, Autoguide.com

? 2012 Chrysler 300, 2012 Dodge Charger Awarded Five-Star Safety Ratings, Automobile Magazine

? Big news for 2012 Jeep Wrangler is under the hood, BizJournals.com (Charlotte, N.C.)

? Chrysler launches luxury model of Ram Truck, CarPages.ca

? Kellie Pickler and Ram Truck Brand Team Up to Present "oad To The RAM Jam,?Examiner.com

? CEO Sergio Marchionne Confirms 2012 Production of Electric Fiat 500, PlugInCars.com

? Fiat will start building battery-electric 500 this year, CEO tweets, Autoblog.com

? Fiat 500 EV coming soon, Rushlane.com

? Valentine? Day Car Picks From AOL Autos (Includes 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio), AOL Autos

? 2012 Fiat 500: Most Memorable Super Bowl Ad Award Goes To..., Edmunds Inside Line

? "NL?parodies Chrysler's Clint Eastwood ad, USA Today

? Saturday Night Live spoofs Chrysler Super Bowl Commercial, Torque News

Wednesday, Feb. 15

? T+L Design Awards 2012: Best Car - Fiat 500, Travel + Leisure Magazine

? Chrysler Exec Is New Chair of Minority Supplier Development Council, Hispanic Business

? 2013 SRT Viper "tryker?Badge Revealed, The Motor Report (Australia)

? New 2013 SRT Viper Logo: Stryker, Motor Authority

? First look at the 2013 SRT Viper logo, egmCarTech.com

? Dodge offers behind-the-scenes look at new "tryker?Viper logo, Autoblog.com

? Ram Introduces New Luxury Model, AutoSphere.ca (Canada)

? Chrysler 300, Charger earn 5 Stars, Windsor Star

? 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Review, A distinctly American muscle sedan, without the usual drawbacks, Autoguide.com

? 2012 Dodge Durango Citadel: Review notes, The hiatus did the Durango a lot of good, AutoWeek

? 2012 Jeep JK-8 Pickup "ed Jacket Edition?Visits Jay Leno?s Garage: Video, Motor Authority

? 2012 Jeep Patriot: Best priced SUV in America, "In these tight economic times, the Jeep Patriot fits in well," Examiner.com

? Class Room: 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew, "Grand Caravan remains a front row choice in the class that they created," TimesUnion.com (Albany, N.Y.)

? Test Drive: 2012 Jeep Compass North 4X4, "Compass is still a great deal," Autos.ca

? 2012 Valentine? Day Car Picks From AOL Autos (Includes 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio), AOL Autos

? 2012 Fiat 500/500C: Fiat 500 speaks the language of love, Toronto Globe and Mail

? Fiat dealership headed to North Charleston, Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.)

Thursday, Feb. 16

? SRT unveils Stryker logo for redesigned Viper, AutoWeek

? Dodge Viper? return comes with new "Stryker" logo, TopSpeed.com

? A look at the history of the Dodge Viper logo, Torque News

? 2013 SRT Viper Gets New Snake Logo: Stryker, Autoevolution.com

? Next Dodge Viper gets a new badge, Say hello to Stryker, the latest snake to ride on the bonnet of a Viper, TopGear.com

? New 2013 SRT Viper Logo Revealed, Carbuzz.com

? Stryker logo gives 2013 SRT Viper some venom, WorldCarFans.com

? 2013 SRT Viper Stryker Logo Revealed, Motorward.com

? The 2013 Dodge Dart exposed at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, TFLCar.com

? Toronto Auto Show: Chrysler fun to drive, and it? fuel efficient (2013 Dodge Dart), National Post

? Off On A 3-Month Journey: A driver can only learn so much from a week-long test drive. What will the Dodge Journey reveal about itself in 12 weeks?, The Virginian-Pilot

? Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit: "This Jeep acts more like a luxury car than a rugged off-road transporter," Hartford Courant

? Photos: 2012 Ram Cargo Van, FleetOwner.com

? 2012 Mopar 300 - 2012 Chicago Auto Show, This Chrysler 300 gets the full Mopar treatment, Road & Track

? New 2012 Fiat 500 Named "Best Car" in Travel + Leisure's Annual Design Awards Issue, Sacramento Bee

? 2012 Fiat 500 named best car in Travel + Leisure, Examiner.com

Friday, Feb. 17

? SRT Introduces New Viper Logo, GTSpirit.com

? Dark Side of Ram: More Swimsuit Models (Video), Autoevolution.com, http://www.autoevolution.com/news/dark-side-of-ram-more-swimsuit-models-video-42679.html

? 2012 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Ram Laramie Limited, Ram Dresses Up its Truck with 2012 Laramie Limited Model, Truck Trend

? Yearbook for the Chicago Auto Show Class of 2012 (Includes Chrysler ?2 300, Dodge Dart GTS 210, Fiat 500 Stinger), CarBuzzard.com

? Chrysler ends bid for U.S. loans, Retooling for more fuel-efficient autos to be funded in-house, Detroit News

? Corporate News: Chrysler Pulls Loan Request ? Auto Maker Withdraws Bid for $3.5 Billion From U.S. for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles, Wall Street Journal

? Responding to Tough Terms, Chrysler Withdraws Bid for U.S. Loans, New York Times

? Chrysler Launches Enhanced SRT Website, Road & Track

? SRT launches new website, Allpar.com

? Fiat 500 takes prestigious design award, Oakland Press

? Fiat 500 Scoops Another Industry Accolade, 3D-Car-Shows.com

? Is new Barracuda Chrysler's next retro muscle car?, Automotive News

Chrysler Group Weekly News Update sent via Dmail on Friday, Feb. 17.

Upcoming PR Activities through Feb. 24:

? Ralph Gilles, President and Chief Executive Officer ? SRT Brand and Motorsports, and Senior Vice President of Product Design, provides the keynote address at the Alfred L. Edwards 36th Annual Black Business Students Association Conference, Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan ? Feb. 18

? Four waves of journalists will participate in the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth media ride and drive, Las Vegas ? Feb. 26-March 3

Blog Report for Week of Feb. 17 (each link will take you to that day's posts)

Feb. 11

Strong Emotions Flow from Chrysler Group Dealers After "Halftime?Ad Preview

http://blog.chryslerllc.com/blog.do?p=entry&id=1702

Feb. 13

Penske: Sponsors in Place for 2012 NASCAR Season

http://blog.chryslerllc.com/blog.do?id=1703&p=entry

Feb. 15

AutoWeek America Winners Receive Their Prize

http://blog.chryslerllc.com/blog.do?p=entry&id=1697

Feb. 16

Woman Pays Tribute in Song to Her Jeep Wrangler

http://blog.chryslerllc.com/blog.do?id=1704&p=entry

Feb. 17

Under the Pentastar: Five-star safety ratings; Fiat 500 ? Best Car in Travel + Leisure magazine; Dan Knott to chair Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, and Brad Keselowski will be behind the wheel of the Blue Deuce once again

http://media.chrysler.com/homepage.do?mid=1

Tools to stay up-to-date:

Chrysler Media Website: www.media.chrysler.com

Video (only) can be downloaded from the media site by dealers. Cannot be used for advertising, but can be used in dealerships. Video tab is on the right hand side of the main page, under "images". Click on "Under the Pentastar"

Under the Pentastar: http://blog.chryslergroupllc.com/blog.do?p=home

Corporate Blog with videos and a weekly wrap up

PR/Communications Channels:

Follow Chrysler news and video on: Chrysler Connect blog: http://blog.chryslergroupllc.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chryslercom and www.twitter.com/chrysler

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/pentastarvideo Streetfire: http://members.streetfire.net/profile/ChryslerVideo.htm

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