Archive for February 2012

Find the 2012 Dodge Journey at Steamboat Motors

February 9, 2012 Dodge Journey No comments

2012 Dodge Journey As a 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick and featuring plenty of outstanding options, there is a lot to like about the 2012 Dodge Journey. Even better, Steamboat Motors is pleased to announce that the 2012 Journey is now at its dealership.

Some model highlights include automatic headlights, keyless ignition, a touch-screen interface, USB port, auto-dimming rearview mirror, under the seat storage, and Bluetooth.

The 2012 Dodge Journey is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 283-horsepower and 260 lb-lf of torque, Fuel economy is a competitive 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.

Come to Steamboat Motors to get your 2012 Dodge Journey! Find out more on their website as well.

Chrysler Celebrates its One Millionth V6 engine

February 2, 2012 Chrysler News No comments

Chrysler Group LLC has recently produced its 1,000,000th Pentastar V6 engine.  On Friday January 27th, Chrysler completed this milestone engine at its Trenton, Michigan assembly plant.

“To build one million of anything, and in an impressively short amount of time, is a significant achievement,” said Brian Harlow, Chrysler vice president and head of Powertrain Manufacturing. “But to do it with such a high degree of quality is a testament to our skilled and dedicated workforce at both Trenton South and Saltillo engine plants.”

The automaker’s 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee was the original recipient of this all-aluminum engine, but now it is offered in almost a dozen different models, including the Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Jeep Wrangler. The 2012 3.6-liter V6 provides 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque.

Come to Steamboat Motors to get your next Chrysler car! You can be rest assured that a quality engine is at work under the hood.