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Jeep News Archives for May 2008

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May 2008

12 hrs ago | The Clarion-Ledger

Body may be missing banker

Authorities will use dental records to determine if a body found in a wooded area north of Bolton on Sunday is that of missing Byram banker Mark Ginn.

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Related Topix: Clinton, MS, Byram, MS, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hinds County, MS

Monday | Motor Trend

Chrysler refuels gas guarantee promotion for another month

Chrysler's $2.99 gas guarantee program may have met with some controversy early on, but customers are apparently paying attention.

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Related Topix: Chrysler, Chrysler Crossfire, Dodge, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Sprinter

Monday | The Clarion-Ledger

Unidentified body, missing banker's vehicle found near Edwards

The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee belonging to missing 52-year-old banker Mark Ginn and an unidentified body were found today in a wooded area near Edwards, Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin said in a news ...

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Related Topix: Edwards, MS, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hinds County, MS, Byram, MS

Saturday May 17 | Rocky Mount Telegram

School board does not pick Witherspoon

Edgecombe County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon was not chosen for the head job at Richland County School District 1. A unanimous vote Friday morning by the Richland 1 Board of School ...

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Related Topix: Edgecombe County, NC, Jeep Wrangler, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai, Honda Accord, Honda, Buick, Buick LeSabre

Thursday May 15 | Deseret Morning News

SUV owners try to unload their guzzlers

“The SUV craze was a bubble and now it is bursting”

After paying $75 to fill his black Dodge Ram pickup truck for the third time in a week, Douglas Chrystall couldn't take it anymore. via Deseret Morning News

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Related Topix: Wellesley, MA, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Auto Dealers

Tuesday May 13 | Futureoftheunion.com

Chrysler Alters Plan To Outsource Jeep Seats

“I'm hearing they want to bring these jobs in at $8.50 an hour.”

Part of work to stay local; India firm seeks Toledo site. Workers at Johnson Controls Inc.'s factory in Northwood learned in February that their jobs building seats for the Jeep Wrangler were being outsourced ... via Futureoftheunion.com

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Related Topix: Jeep Liberty, Outsourcing, Jeep Wrangler, Johnson Controls, Manufacturing, Automakers, Textiles

Monday May 12 | News10.net

Steps to Take To Better Gas Mileage

“Anytime the engine isn't running efficiently, fuel mileage is going to be affected”

Filling up his Jeep Wrangler in downtown Sacramento, Richard Steffan reached an all-time high on Monday. via News10.net

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Related Topix: Jeep Wrangler

Saturday May 10 | Edmunds.com News

How Many People Can You Stuff Inside a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?

“We recommend you don't try this at home.”

LODZ, Poland - It seems like a throwback to the silly fads of the 1920s, except this time the participants weren't eating goldfish, stuffing phone booths or sitting on flagpoles. via Edmunds.com News

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Related Topix: Poland, World News, Jeep Wrangler

Thursday May 8 | Buffalo News

Chrysler offers gasoline incentive

“The expense from Chrysler's perspective may not be as sizable as compared to, say, an actual cash rebate”

Chrysler LLC announced a new incentive program that will allow customers to lock in the price of gasoline at $2.99 a gallon for three years when purchasing or leasing most of the automaker's new vehicles. via Buffalo News

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Related Topix: Dodge, Dodge Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee

Tuesday May 6 | ClickOnDetroit.com

Chrysler Tries To Buy Your Love For $2.99 A Gallon

“Today we are proud to introduce an unprecedented program to help put customers' minds at ease and do something to help working people who are worried about the volatility of fuel prices and vehicle cost of ownership”

Chrysler announced Tuesday a plan could have an impact on how much money drivers spend on gas. via ClickOnDetroit.com

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Related Topix: Chrysler, Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Avenger

Tuesday May 6 | Peak Oil

Frustrated owners try to unload their guzzlers

“It's an irrational vehicle. It'll never come back.”

After paying $75 to fill his black Dodge Ram pickup truck for the third time in a week, Douglas Chrystall couldn't take it anymore. via Peak Oil

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Related Topix: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Monday May 5 | The Jersey Journal

Continue reading "Chrysler offers gas cards"

Chrysler LLC said tonight it will provide gift cards to customers so they can buy gas for three years at $2.99 a gallon if they buy certain new Chrysler vehicles. via The Jersey Journal

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Related Topix: Auburn Hills, MI, Chrysler, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Jeep Grand Cherokee

Sunday May 4 | The Grand Junction Sentinel

Expansion in moderation

The sewer service area in the Grand Valley is expanding, but not nearly as much as was contemplated earlier this year. via The Grand Junction Sentinel

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Related Topix: Mesa County, CO, Grand Junction Metro, Grand Junction, CO, Jeep Liberty, Ford Freestyle, Ford, Opinion

Friday May 2 | Post and Courier

Gas prices drive many to ditch cars, ride bus

“That's when we said enough is enough”

Chara Williams stepped out of her 1996 Mitsubishi Galant early Thursday morning and watched her husband drive off, leaving her to wait for an Express bus to arrive at the Super Kmart in North Charleston. via Post and Courier

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Related Topix: North Charleston, SC, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi, Charleston Metro, Jeep Liberty

Thursday May 1 | WPVI-TV Philadelphia

It's painful at the pumps these days, unless you're filling up one of these motorcycles.

“It's definitely a result of fuel prices. Even myself, I ride my bike and just leave the car in the garage. It's just too expensive”

"It's definitely a result of fuel prices. Even myself, I ride my bike and just leave the car in the garage. via WPVI-TV Philadelphia

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Related Topix: New Castle, DE, Jeep Grand Cherokee

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