AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ --

• Company is one of 190 leading employers to achieve a perfect score in the 2012 report
• Index rates major employers based on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workplace policies and benefits defining the best -in- class practices for LGBT inclusion in the workplace
• Company has achieved a perfect score six times since the index was established in 2002

According to a report released last week by the Human Rights Commission (HRC), Chrysler Group was one of 190 leading employers to achieve a perfect score of 100 percent on HRC's 2012 Corporate…

Chrysler's Town & Country minivan returns with a few new standard features this year, and last year's renovation from nose to tail is holding up well--as is its reputation for safety.

With better styling and a smoother powertrain than in the recent past, the Town & Country still is a near-twin to the Dodge Grand Caravan. The differences come primarily in pricing and features. The Grand Caravan is the minivan value leader, with prices as low as $22,000. The Town & Country goes upscale to places its name implies, up and above the $30,000 barrier to a niche where "luxury" and "minivan" don't sound so mutually exclusive.

That said, there's not enough distinction between the looks of the Grand Caravan and this Town & Country to make for much cocktail-party talk. It's more refined than before, for sure, but the Town & Country remains an upright, square-jawed vehicle, one that stands out as the elder statesman in a crowd of Siennas, Quests and Odysseys. It's gussied up with Chrysler's latest winged logo and the grille is a bit more discreet, and its taillamps are lit by LEDs. It's inside where the differences from the Dodge minivan are a little more striking: the dimensions are shared but the finishes and styling are nicer, with more chrome bangles circling major controls and none of the pervasive cheapness of the pre-2011 Chrysler vans. It's pretty rich inside the T&C, right down to the analog clock that mimics the shape of the grille.

The Chrysler minivan shares its powertrain with the Dodge, which means a 283-horsepower V-6, a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive--there's no all-wheel-drive option as the Sienna still offers. Chrysler's "Pentastar" powertrain is fine for lugging a full family around from mall to mall, and the steering's a bit quicker to respond than before, but the Chrysler vans' handling is softly tuned, and the suspension bounds more than the fairly responsive Odyssey and Sienna. The V-6 delivers better acceleration by a wide margin, but fuel economy is flat against the Town & Country's pre-2011 numbers.

With standard Stow 'N Go seating system, the Chrysler minivans lead the minivan pack in flexibility. Stow 'N Go means the two rearmost rows of seats can be folded into the floor. The former Swivel 'N Go picnic table package is no longer available for reservations, however. This year, all Chrysler minivans have standard leather upholstery--and a Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS.

The Town & Country is offered in Touring, Touring-L and Limited trims. Most of the features offered as options on the Dodge are standard on the Chrysler, including power windows for front and side doors; power locks and mirrors; power side doors, tailgate and pedals; automatic headlights; garage door opener; a 115-volt outlet; Stow 'N Go; and a power driver seat. Bluetooth and a USB port are standard. A safety option package includes parking sensors, rearview camera, and blind-spot monitors. Options include a sunroof; leather seats; a navigation system; BackseatTV; a DVD entertainment system; and pushbutton start.
Given its closeness to the new Grand Caravan, our editors are leaving those driving impressions with the high-volume Dodge. For more information, steer over to TheCarConnection's 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan page--and for a more in-depth look at this minivan, see FamilyCarGuide's first drive of the 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

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    2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country top competitors in rollover ratings
    Minivans Join Nine Other Chrysler Group models recently named Top Safety Picks
    New Chrysler Group models unsurpassed with 11 Top Safety Picks in past year


The newest Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivan models have been named Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for 2012. In addition to receiving top scores in rollover tests, both minivans achieved Good ratings…

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From: Motor Trend, Oct. 12
The Dodge Durango is a new breed of crossover - one whose metamorphosis from body-on-frame to unitized construction has brought an increase in the mainstream V-6's towing capacity from 3750 to 6200 pounds, Motor Trend said. Even better news: A 19 percent reduction in aero drag and the Pentastar V-6's quantum efficiency improvement help boost EPA ratings to 16/23 mpg, the magazine said. (V-8s also eke out an extra highway mpg, the article said.). This Durango feels solid, and our judges had near-unanimous acclaim for the steering, the article said. Design takes a…

Today you the customers have access to an abundance of knowledge. Even, right here on this website.

You can get on your computer or smart phone and see everything about a vehicle.

You can get up to 10 or more values of your own trade.

You can see what the lowest interest rates are.

You can do side by side comparisons with vehicles you are looking at.

You can check for the vehicles safety and reliability. We have a free CarFax link on all our vehicles.

You can check how much insurance costs will be.

You can pretty much check on ANYTHING and EVERYTHING about the transaction!

Customers CAN, and in most cases DO, come armed with a LOT of knowledge before you enter the showroom floor.

BUT???You are still scared!

What are you scared of?

You are scared that You will still pay too much for the vehicle, not get enough for your trade, pay too high a payment, pay too high of an interest rate and most of all?you are scared that you bought the wrong vehicle! How couldn't you be with so many conflicting opinions?

You see, even armed with this abundance of advice, there will always be some doubt that you are making the correct decision.

THIS is why over 100,000 car buyers have come to Papa's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. It's our professional Sales Consultants, they make a difference!

"They make the difference in the sales transaction!! Most of our consultants have been with Papa's for 10 years and one has been here for 30!!!

You want to deal with someone that is knowledgeable, professional, and courteous?? and most of all??LIKE-ABLE!!!

So what do we do to make us more "like-able" then the other guys??
The formula is rather simple.

Ready???

We ask questions??.

That's it??we ask questions?and a lot of them!

It's called LISTENING to the customer!!!!

Some time people think we are asking too many questions and then that fearfulness kicks up again. When we ask questions, we get a better perspective of what your wants and needs are.

We get a better perspective of how you are going to use your vehicle.

We get a better perspective of what you "have to have' and what you would "like to have".

We get a better perspective of the information that is important to you.

This is where; a Papa's Professional Sales Consultant makes the difference!

We have to have extensive product knowledge of not just our own product, but the competitions product as well.

We know all of the 3rd party websites that are giving you information! Websites such as, Edmunds, Truecar, NADA, KBB, NHTSA, IIHS, Consumer Reports, TheCarConnection, CarData, CarInfo, DealerNet?..the list goes on and on?..

So when we ask a lot of questions it is not to be nosey: it is to help you get your best deal.

The NUMBER ONE complaint of all customers in regards to the Sales experience is;

 "The Salesperson wasted my time!"

The reason you the customer feels that the Salesperson wasted your time was that the Salesperson didn't listen to your wants and needs.

The Salesperson didn't know the product.

The Salesperson didn't give a good demonstration.

The Salesperson was not trustworthy.

 As a Professional Sales Consultant, our goal is to make you, the customer feel comfortable and confident about your decision to do business with us here at Papa's!

The ONLY way we can make you feel this way is by becoming the very best at what we do! Properly coaching you through a big decision.

You are armed with a lot of knowledge, yet you are still scared!

Let us make the difference and take your fears away.

That what the professionals at Papa's do.

It why families have bought cars and trucks from us through multiple generations.

100,000 car buys can't all be wrong.

Late last month, Parts Manager Bill Vetre was asked to take on the responsibility of managing the Service Department along with the Parts Department in an effort to grow both departments, increase communications and improve customer satisfaction at Papa's Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram.    Bill agreed to take on the challenging position and as Director of Service and Parts he will undoubtedly accomplish all of the objectives set. Bills first objective will be to merge?

Due to the threat of Hurricane Irene Dream Cruise and Dream Ride 2011 has been postponed. The decision needed to be made early because we have such a large amount of local Police, State Police, Fire, EMS and other emergency personnel who needed to be made available to their departments. Please read the letters from Dom Papa and Mike Bozzuto.

 

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