The Jeep brand has undergone many changes in recent years. When Daimler and Chrysler were still happily bonded with one another, it became evident that the Jeep brand was ready for expansion as the brand only had the Wrangler, Liberty, and Grand Cherokee to offer. But with the addition of new models, the Jeep brand has faced many new changes, and challenges.
But despite of updates and additions at Jeep, including new crossovers which are generally popular sellers right now Waterbury Jeep, sales continue to fall short. The drop in Jeep sales has already claimed one victim, the Jeep Commander. Although the Commander has only a just a couple years, it already has met its demise.
The Jeep Compass is another Jeep model that is struggling. While Chrysler’s new strategy is about trimming the fat and eliminating models that are redundant across Chrysler’s various brands, the Compass could also end up in the same situation as the Commander. For now Jeep’s Patriot seems to be holding its own, selling slightly stronger than the Compass and embodying the Jeep character plus offering good gas mileage which has appealed to many crossover shoppers at Birmingham Chrysler.
Perhaps the unlikeliest success in the Jeep lineup is the Wrangler. While other models have been seen as diluting the Jeep brand, the Wrangler continues to be a favorite among off-roads and Jeep-lovers among St Louis Chrysler Jeep dealers. In addition, the current Wrangler, which was redesigned for 2007, has shown strong sales despite its truck credentials and relatively poor fuel economy. The fact is that the Wrangler still maintains its unique attitude and has no peer when it comes to buyers who want to have open air fun in the outdoors.Volvo Dives into Plug-in Hybrid Technology
Volvo has been struggling amid slumping global sales, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from diving into research and development. One such as product of its R&D efforts is a new plug-in hybrid that will be due by 2012. Volvo has committed itself to producing a high mileage diesel-electric plug-in hybrid, but it has yet to confirm its plans to sell the vehicle in the U.S.Lexus ES Still Critical to Luxury Brand Lineup
As one Lexus’ most popular models, there will be plenty of drivers that will be happy to see a revamped Lexus ES 350 coming to showrooms later this month. While it may not be a full redesign, the updating certainly brings needed enhancements.Euro Civic Type-R Teases U.S. Consumers
In the U.S., Honda is mostly known for producing somewhat conservative, economical cars. However, the image of Honda outside of the States is far more performance oriented. This is attributed to a range of models that can be had overseas, but remain unavailable here.