Chrysler Group wants to erase its reputation of building gas-guzzling vehicles and is now taking the first steps to retool its powertrain lineup and improve fuel economy by 25% by 2014. Of course, Chrysler also wants to conform to stiffer US fuel economy standards.
At the North American International Auto Show, make sure to take a look at Chrysler’s new engines and transmissions. Chrysler’s new engines will incorporate technology from Fiat S.p.A., which took control of Chrysler management after the US carmaker emerged from bankruptcy on June 10. The first engine is the Pentastar V-6, which replaces six Chrysler six-cylinder engines.
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