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Jeep brand has recently announced that it will include a new Grand Cherokee model with performance enhancements from Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and K&N Engineering. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will have a monstrous 6.1-liter engine under its hood.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is also enhanced by high-flow air intake system (63-1555) from K&N Engineering. The K&N high-flow air intake system allows the 6.1-liter engine of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 to have an additional 12horsepower obtained at 5000 RPM. According to K&N Engineering, they have "removed the OE air box and intake and built a larger, by diameter, intake tube to open up the breathing capacity necessary for the 6.1 liter engine to get the full amount of air it needs."

Other enhancements done by K&N Engineering include:

- K&N’s air intake design to provide excellent air filtration and lower restriction
- Large chrome top K&N high flow air filter (RF-1042) installed
- Heat shield assembly is installed into the engine bay
- K&N used one of the largest filters in stock to allow unrestricted air flow and increased dirt capacity
- K&N also incorporated a radius adapter at the entrance to the intake tube
- K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty

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The collaboration between Chrysler LLC’s Jeep brand and couples Tim McGraw and Faith Hill was a success. The "Jeep presents Soul2Soul Tour 2007."
was selected as the winner of the recent inaugural Billboard Concert Marketing & Promotion award. The award was a part of the 2007 Billboard Touring Conference and recognizes individuals in the entertainment industry and other professionals.
 
John Plecha, Director - Jeep Brand Marketing and Global Communications commented: "Tim and Faith’s personal story about how the Jeep brand has been part of their lives made this partnership a natural for us. It made perfect sense to find ways to extend the relationship to our owners. It has been our pleasure to be associated with these two very talented artists."

The "Jeep presents Soul2Soul Tour 2007" posted 44 concerts in 37 cities all over the United States and Canada starting from June until August 2007. The "Jeep presents Soul2Soul Tour 2007 also featured other country artists like Halfway to Hazard, Lance Miller, Lori McKenna and Taylor Swift.

Chrysler LLC has recently announced that it is expanding the diesel engine variants for the different model trim levels of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. For the 2008 model year, Jeep will add the monstrous 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engine on the powertrain lineup. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz (maker of Mercedes oxygen sensor), the 3.0-liter V6 diesel is capable of pumping out 215 hp (160 kW) at 3,800 rpm and pulls out 376 lb. ft. torque (510 Nm) rotating from 1,600 to 2,800 rpm. Towing capacity is at 7,400 pounds.

According to John Plecha, Director - Jeep Brand Marketing and Global Communications: "The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel offers class-leading torque and driving range as well as outstanding towing capacity. By expanding engine availability and reducing existing prices we hope that more consumers will be encouraged to take advantage of this clean, renewable fuel. Chrysler believes that clean diesel technology can and should be a part of the national energy solution and we will continue to build upon our diesel leadership."

The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel variants will roll out in the market available in three model trim levels: Grand Cherokee Laredo, Grand Cherokee Overland, and Grand Cherokee Limited:

Check out the features and the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of these models below.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Diesel (X Package) includes
- 17-inch aluminum wheels
- Quadra- Trac II
- Sirius Satellite Radio
- engine block heater
- automatic headlamps
- power eight-way driver and four-way passenger seats
- automatic dimming rearview mirror
- leather-trimmed heated front seats
- power adjustable pedals, remote start
- power sun roof

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2: $35,685
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4: $38,305

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Diesel include:
- 17- inch aluminum wheels
- memory system (seats, mirrors, pedals, etc.)
- air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature control
- rain sensitive windshield wipers
- premium leather seats
- SmartBeam headlamps
- tire pressure monitor
- engine block heater
- MyGIG(TM) Multimedia Infotainment System

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2: $38,315
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4: $40,905

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Diesel
- Quadra-Drive II
- 18-inch chrome clad wheels
- ParkView(R) rear back-up camera
- ParkSense(R) rear back-up system
- skid plates
- trailer tow package
- Sirius Satellite Radio
- MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System
- UConnect(R) hands-free communication system

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2: $41,710
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4: $45,145

Chrysler LLC’s Jeep brand continued its success outside the U.S. and North American market. The company has recently reported that it earned a 15% growth in sales in North America and 14% increase for the company’s international sales for the month of October 2007. These markets include Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, China, Brazil and Russia.

Michael Manley, Executive Vice President - International Sales, Marketing and Business Development commented: "It is important to recognize opportunities outside North America to balance the impact any one region can have on the business. Our focus on growth is not only to increase sales internationally, but also to ensure that the growth is balanced among the Company’s three brands. Our continued focus must be on developing great products that are appropriate for our markets, world-class quality and the development of the most competitive distribution channels."

Thomas Hausch, Vice President - International Sales also commented:
"The expanded portfolio for the Jeep brand has resulted in a sales increase of more than 10,000 units so far this year, and established it as the Company’s highest volume brand outside North America. Replacements for existing models, such as Grand Cherokee and Wrangler have been very well received; and this month in Morocco, we are launching the all-new Jeep Cherokee to International markets, which we believe will help the brand grow its global presence even further. Overall, with 197,000 units sold year to date, we have already surpassed the total calendar year sales for 2005, and Jeep has contributed significantly to this accomplishment."

Jeep posted 79,520 units sold outside North America, which include the new Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee as the leading vehicle models.

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Dana Corporation, a design, engineering, and manufacturing company of automotive products and systems has recently announced today that it has started to supply Chrysler LLC with Spicer drive train components like front and rear propshafts and front suspension modules. These technical products will be exclusively installed in the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty SUV model. Dana Corporation has been supplying these type of drive train components for Jeep models for about five years now.

According to Michael J. Burns, Chairman and CEO of Dana Corporation:
"Dana has been supplying products for Jeep vehicles since they were first produced and is honored to be selected as an important supplier for 2008 Jeep Liberty. This vehicle program is another example of how Dana provides innovative solutions designed to exceed our customers’ expectations."

The Spicer Life Series front and rear propshafts reduces noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels of Jeep models. Other features and benefits include:

- Staked-and-centered cardan universal joints
- Reduced run-out for less rotational variance
- Improves crash performance
- Eliminates unwanted looseness
- Provides a smoother high-speed dynamic performance

In addition, Dana Corporation also supplies other powertrain equipment for Jeep models, which include Victor Reinz cylinder-head covers, and Victor Reinz exhaust manifold gaskets.