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Leading into the Fourth of July holiday, the Jeep® brand has been recognized for the 19th consecutive year as America's "Most Patriotic Brand" in the annual Brand Keys 50 Most Patriotic Brands survey, in which nearly 6,000 Americans participated. "The Jeep community is like no other," said Olivier Francois, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Stellantis. "With the Jeep brand's recognition as America's 'Most Patriotic Brand,' we see that there is no other automotive brand that is so instantly recognizable and none whose freedom proposition is cemented into the history of its home nation like the Jeep brand, and protected with such passion by its owners and enthusiasts not only in America but around the world." "Independence Day is an appropriate time to acknowledge the history and value of patriotism," said Robert Passikoff, President of Brand Keys. "And those who have contributed to it. 'Patriotism' is one of the most powerful values a brand can own, and the Jeep brand has led the brand patriotism-parade since the Most Patriotic Brand in America survey was created. A brand like Jeep that can literally own a value as strong as patriotism is able to emotionally differentiate themselves from the competition and engage customers. The Jeep brand track record proves that, and we are proud to congratulate them again this year for their extraordinary accomplishment." "It was 80 years ago this year that the Jeep brand first forged its reputation of American might during World War II," said Jim Morrison, Vice President, Jeep Brand North America. The brand's recognition as 'America's Most Patriotic Brand' for the 19th consecutive year is both a testament to the Jeep community and to the people who since 1941 have dedicated themselves to building iconic SUVs known around the world for outdoor adventure, freedom and off-road capability." As a tribute to U.S. military members, the Jeep brand offers special-edition Freedom models across the entire lineup for the 2021 model year. These Jeep brand Freedom models feature military-themed exterior and interior design cues, such as the large "Oscar Mike" military star decal on the hood, matte black/Satin Carbon wheels and accents and an American flag decal along the side of each vehicle. For Wrangler and Gladiator, this also includes an "Oscar Mike" decal on the rear tailgate. As part of its long-standing relationship with the United Service Organizations, the Jeep brand will make a $250 donation to the USO with every 2021 Freedom edition sold. All active and recently retired service members also qualify for $500 Military Bonus Cash across the Jeep 4x4 lineup. Additionally, as the Jeep brand prepares for the arrival of the all-new 2021 Grand Cherokee L and the all-new 2022 Grand Wagoneer, both of which include the American flag on their flanks, the brand will show off the 2022 Grand Wagoneer on the exterior of the company's tower at the Auburn Hills, Michigan, complex. Source Article: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=22828&mid=

Jeep® offers a full lineup of Freedom special editions, with military-themed exterior and interior design cues, to honor servicemen and servicewoman Jeep brand will make a $250 donation to the USO with every Freedom edition sold Jeep Wave® customer service program comes standard with all new Jeep models and includes premium benefits such as worry-free maintenance, same-day vehicle rentals, 24/7 roadside assistance and dedicated owner support The Jeep® brand is expanding the Freedom edition to every vehicle in its iconic 4x4 lineup. The 2021 Freedom editions are a tribute to U.S. military members, with military-themed exterior and interior design cues. The Jeep brand will make a $250 donation to the United Service Organizations (USO) with every Freedom edition sold. “At the Jeep brand, we are proud of our military heritage, with origins that date back to 1941, and the Freedom special editions are a tribute to all who have served and continue to serve,” said Jim Morrison, Vice President, Jeep Brand – North America. “This Memorial Day, we honor those who have made the greatest sacrifice for their country and support those who continue to serve through these special editions.” The Freedom special-edition vehicles include unique exterior features, such as the large “Oscar Mike” military star decal on the hood, matte black/Satin Carbon wheels and accents and an American flag decal along the side of each vehicle. For Wrangler and Gladiator, this also includes an “Oscar Mike” decal on the rear tailgate. All active and recently retired service members also qualify for the $500 Military Bonus Cash across the Jeep 4x4 lineup. Source Article: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=22717&mid=4

2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab, powered by the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 paired with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, features select Mopar Custom Shop accessories and graphics for exclusive performance appearance Mopar Custom Shop factory-trained technicians provide superior craftsmanship with installation of specific components and details immediately following factory production Only 250 units of the Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 will be assembled, 210 for the United States and 40 for Canada, with a choice of four colors: Billet Silver, Bright White, Flame Red and Hydro Blue Each truck includes a Mopar ’21 owner kit that features a custom-made, personalized metal certificate of authenticity with serialized vehicle-build number and a special rendering of the truck by the Mopar Design team U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the exclusive Mopar ’21 Special Edition Package is $8,500 Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 Special Edition trucks will arrive in select dealerships in the U.S. and Canada this summer April 15, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Today in North America, Stellantis announced a new, limited-production vehicle built with a package of unique performance parts and accessories from the Mopar Custom Shop – the new Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 Special Edition. Available exclusively on the 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab 4x4, the new Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 adds a variety of Mopar accessories to set it apart and reinforce the no-compromise, benchmark styling of the most awarded light-duty truck in America. Only 250 Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 units will be assembled, 210 for the United States and 40 for Canada, with a choice of four colors: Billet Silver, Bright White, Flame Red and Hydro Blue. “The Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 is a head-turning, factory-backed rig straight from our custom shop,” said Mark Bosanac, North America Vice President, Mopar Service, Parts & Customer Care. “Across the entire Ram lineup, Mopar offers more than 600 quality-tested, factory-backed parts and accessories.” The new 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab 4x4 is well-equipped from the factory with 20-inch black wheels riding on 275/55R20 all-season tires; black grille badges; body-color bumper, door handles and fender flares; black-painted mirrors; a Mopar bed step and much more. The Mopar ’21 Special Edition Package (sales code AYD) adds the following content: Package-exclusive items: Black exterior decals Gloss-black grille surround Black exhaust tips Serialized Mopar ’21 instrument-panel badge with build-sequence number Premium cloth seats feature Light Diesel Gray stitching, embroidered Mopar logo in seatbacks and Molle bags on back sides Mopar ’21 owner kit Mopar black off-road style running boards Spray-in bedliner Adjustable tie downs Tow hooks Dual-trailer camera prep Body-color, one-piece tonneau cover All-weather floor mats As with previous limited-production, special-edition Mopar vehicles, the new Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 includes an exclusive owner kit packaged in a custom box. The kit features a custom-made, personalized metal certificate of authenticity with serialized vehicle-build number and a special rendering of the truck by the Mopar Design team. Powered by the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 paired with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 will be available at select Ram dealerships in both the United States and Canada this summer. The U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the exclusive Mopar ’21 Special Edition Package is $8,500. Source Article: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=22647&mid=1

Automotive research group AutoPacific announced today that FCA brands have won six awards in its 24th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), including two for Ram. Dodge Challenger again outmuscled the competition, winning the VSA for Sports/Sporty Car for the fourth year in a row. Based on results from AutoPacific’s New Vehicle Satisfaction Survey, which measures owner satisfaction via 27 individual vehicle attributes, the Vehicle Satisfaction Awards recognize the most satisfying cars, SUVs and light trucks on the market. For 2020, AutoPacific’s most satisfying vehicles include the Chrysler 300 (Large Car), Dodge Challenger (Sports/Sporty Car) and Ram 1500 (Full-Size Pickup). The Ram brand earns the prestigious title of Highest Satisfaction Popular Brand. “AutoPacific VSAs give consumers true, unbiased insight into which vehicles are providing their owners with the most satisfying experience,” AutoPacific President George Peterson said. An industry benchmark for measuring how satisfied owners are with their new vehicles, AutoPacific’s VSAs are based on survey responses from more than 73,000 new-vehicle owners. Ram Truck The Ram 1500, for the second straight year, captures the Full-Size Pickup VSA from AutoPacific. The benchmark for light-duty full-size trucks, the Ram 1500 received high marks in the New Vehicle Satisfaction Survey for interior styling and storage, driver's seat ingress/egress and innovative storage solutions. For 2021, the Ram 1500 has no intentions of slowing down — literally — with the introduction of the 702-horsepower Ram 1500 TRX, the quickest, fastest and most powerful mass-produced truck in the world. Further, the Ram 1500 strengthens its robust lineup for the new model year with the additions of the Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition and Limited Night Edition. Building not only on the strength of the Ram 1500, but also its entire lineup of trucks and vans, Ram Truck earns the distinction of AutoPacific’s Highest Satisfaction Popular Brand, reflecting the portfolio’s top-rated performance in the following attributes: exterior and interior design, driver's seat visibility, front-seat comfort, passenger roominess, safety features, fun to drive, braking, handling, ride, power and acceleration. Dodge Challenger For the fourth year in a row, the Dodge Challenger has won the AutoPacific VSA for the Sports/Sporty Car segment, this year securing high scores in 17 of 27 satisfaction attributes. Most notable among these attributes were Challenger’s power, acceleration and braking, fun-to-drive character, passenger roominess and exterior design. Earlier this year, Dodge launched its newest drag-racing machine — the 807-horsepower 2020 Challenger SRT Super Stock, the quickest and most powerful muscle car. For the 2021 model year, Dodge brings added performance to the Challenger’s naturally aspirated 6.4-liter “392” HEMI® lineup with the Widebody Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker and T/A 392. Offering a combination of heritage appointments and improved performance, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker Widebody comes with the legendary cold-air grabbing Shaker, which extends from the engine compartment and directs cooler air into the 392 HEMI V-8 engine. Meanwhile, the Challenger T/A 392 Widebody builds on the T/A legacy with painted Satin Black hood, Satin Black wrap roof and deck lid, roof and deck-lid graphics paired to the T/A body-side stripes and “Air Catcher” headlamps with LED-illuminated T/A logos. Chrysler 300 Loaded with segment-exclusive features and advanced technology, including a standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, available all-wheel drive with front-axle disconnect and the award-winning Uconnect 4C system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and largest-in-class 8.4-inch touchscreen, the Chrysler 300 overshadowed all competitors to win this year’s Large Car VSA. According to AutoPacific, the 300 received top marks for cargo access and capacity, cargo area lighting, driver's seat ingress/egress, exterior design, interior quietness, cruising range, and wheel size and style. For 2021, the Chrysler 300 boasts additional standard content, including ParkSense front and rear park assist system, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection for Touring L and 300S. A new Popular Equipment Package is available, featuring a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Uconnect 4C Navigation with 8.4-inch display, five-year SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link service and nine-speaker surround sound system with trunk-mounted subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier. Source Article: https://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=22176&mid=1