The country’s largest motor show has already opened its doors and the public is once again treated to a wide display of amazing concept vehicles and production vehicles. One of the redesigned production vehicles for the 2008 model year is the Jeep Liberty.

The mid-size sport utility vehicle was introduced back in the year 2002 and this year marks its first redesign. The upgrades in the 2008 Jeep Liberty are made to further enhance the off-road driving capability of the nimble Jeep Liberty.

The 2008 installment of the Jeep Liberty is equipped with a new independent front suspension which gives it the ability to tackle rough terrain without sacrificing the comfort of its occupants. A five-link rear suspension is also part of the enhancements made to the Jeep Liberty. Handling is also refined with the inclusion of a power rack-and-pinion steering gear. The combination of the suspension and steering system gives the Jeep Liberty one of the best off-road driving capabilities found in its class.

The 2008 model year version of the Jeep Liberty can also come with either a Selec-Trac II or a Command-Trac drive system. The Selec-Trac is a full-time four wheel drive configuration while the Command-Trac is a part-time four wheel drive system. Consumers can choose between the two for their choice of wheel drive systems which would suit their needs or driving preferences.

The power of the 2008 Jeep Liberty comes from a 3.7-liter single overhead cam V6 engine. The powerplant produces 210 units of horsepower at 5,200 revs per minute and produces torque of 235 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm. To transfer that power from the engine to the wheels, two choices of gear boxes are available. Consumers can either opt for a six-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission. Both of which are energy efficient just like the Jeep window motors that powers the vehicle’s power windows. The smooth gear changes facilitated by either of the two transmissions improve the fuel efficiency of the vehicle.

The 2008 Jeep Liberty has an EPA gas mileage rating of 23 miles per gallon which is truly an improvement over the previous versions of the Liberty.

Aside from the changes in its performance parts, the Jeep Liberty also received improvements in its exterior and interior design. The redesigned Liberty is characterized by rugged looks found in its ancestors. One of the most notable features of the 2008 Jeep Liberty is its Sky Slide™ technology. It is essentially a canvass roof that fully opens to give that “Only in a Jeep” open air feel.

The interior of the vehicle is also upgraded to give the vehicle better versatility. Storage capacity is increased compared to the previous version of the vehicle. The seats are also improved to provide better comfort to consumers even on extended road trips.

When it comes to safety, the Jeep Liberty boasts of a lot of advanced safety features which are designed to avoid accidents or reduce dramatically the risk of sustaining severe injuries. The Jeep Liberty is equipped with an Electronic Stability Program which allows it to make tight turns without the risk of rolling over. Aside from that, the new Jeep Liberty also features Electronic Roll Mitigation, All-speed Traction Control, and Brake Assists. Standard features for the vehicle also include anti-lock braking systems, rain sensing wipers, tire pressure monitors, and a complete lineup of airbags.

The 2008 Jeep Liberty will be hitting showrooms in the United States by the third quarter of this year.

Katie Jones writes for a local newspaper and her beat involves the latest updates in the automotive industry. She is also working on her book on cars during her spare time.

The “N” word is out. The “F” word is out. “Ho” is out. “Scr..” is out. “Inte…….” is out.
“Dag.” is out. “Di..” is out. “Qu…” is out. “Spi..” is out. I could go on all night long.
Lo.. is in. Pea….. is in.

Even Ezine will not allow the use of anything questionable. So much for freedom of the press or free speech, it no longer exists!

I wrote about this last year. About 40 years ago, the Smother’s Brother’s Comedy Hour
TV Show shared a song they had written;”Chocolate.” “I fell into a vat of choc, I fell …….
And what did you do when you fell……? I yelled Fire! Why did you yell fire? Cause when
I yelled chocolate, no one came!”

George Carlin, the comic, even entertained an entire show’s audience, where he discussed the words that were/are considered nasty, offensive or synonyms for body activities.

I keep wondering…PRESUMING that courts still believe in the first amendment and also presuming that the churches of America do not represent legislation for and of language, thus, what or who are the judges of “Proper” language.

One judge was quoted, decades ago, regarding pornography “I know it when I see it”, but no one has determined absolutely what may and may not be spoken with invulnerability!

While some entities dislike this word and that word, I have my share of words I dislike;
avocado, broccoli and spinach.

Do you know that the more “Radical” an entertainer is in his/her appearance, singing or acting style, the more “Fans” that entertainer “Creates!”

The United States has included, in its reasons for going to war, the defense of language and
equality for all. Thousands of people, when they see a politician, entertainer or other person on TV, that they do not like, all do the same thing; change the channel. They do not work
energetically to stop the language or the entertainer from “Entertaining.”

When my friends wish to taunt or tease me; the Black friends call me “Whitey”, my Blind friends, call me “Sighty”, my tall friends, “Short stuff .”

I feel calling a Black women’s basketball team “Gimpy Hos” to be stupid, absurd, and colorful.
Is it intolerable? Why is calling anyone, anything, intolerable? Over the last few years,
the term “Politically incorrect” has entered the American English lexicon; how absurd!
If the constitution does state “Freedom of expression”, then politically incorrect has
no purpose existing!

While I do agree that morals and laws evolve as society needs such, I cannot figure out
how or why we need to evolve to “Nicer, cleaner” language.

Sony Ericsson has been manufacturing some of coolest combination phones in recent times. We have seen W950i from the same manufacturer that has earlier integrated business applications in a Walkman phone to gain a lot of accolades of the users. Another endeavour from the manufacturers is Sony Ericsson W710i that is quite an innovation in itself. This is a sports device which has been clubbed with Walkman features. And needless to add, it is also mounting the popularity charts at an amazing speed.

This sports mobile device called Sony Ericsson W710i is an interesting gadget. It comes with feature as Pedometer, calorie counter and other fitness applications, making it a real sports gizmo. So when you are jogging in the park, you can listen to its Walkman player. While you are working on to cut that extra flab, Sony Ericsson W710i will even indicate the number of calories that you burnt. This whole activity will turn into an absolute fun with its integrated Walkman player to keep you grooving to your favourite music.

Coming to the other specifications of Nokia W710i, this phone is a Quad-Band GSM that is also introduced in the American market in the same make. Its connectivity is also boosted through features like GPRS and EDGE. You can even do web browsing through this device and also check your e-mails through it. A powerful 2 Mega Pixels camera is also present in this handset that clicks and captures videos with utmost clarity. We already know about the music player of this device which produces great quality music. And it has a colossal memory space, its retail pack comes bundled with 512 MB memory card that can also be expanded with the help of memory stick M2 in this gadget. So you don’t need to worry about the memory space in this device. You can as well update yourself with the latest information around the world that you can listen to through its integrated FM radio.

Hence Sony Ericsson W710i is the first sports Walkman combination that has received admiration of all the mobile phone users around the world since its launch. We can hope to see more of such innovations in the recent times by the manufacturers. For the time being, let us enjoy this Walkman phone!

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Cranky Boomer men really do need to chill! I came across an article in the Santa Barbara Independent by Dr. Michael O.L. Seabaugh. He’s a licensed clinical psychologist in Santa Barbara. It was titled Men of an Uncertain Age and I could swear he was talking about me. Okay, maybe me and a couple of million other Boomers my age (58).

You know that old men’s saying “Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em”? Well Dr. Michael wondered what the women who live with those men might say, “Can’t live with ‘em and can’t imagine putting up with this until he’s ninety!”.

Now, one theory is that we’re suffering from Irritable Male Syndrome. Yes, some in the medical profession really believe that men go through a form of “male menopause,” generally between the ages of 40 and 55. Okay, so I’m a little late. Or maybe, I’ve been having it since I was 40 and never realized it. One psychotherapist of 35 years claims to “have seen too many men destroy their own lives and the lives of those they love because they didn’t understand the inevitable changes that go on in a man’s body, mind, and spirit at mid-life.”

According to Jed Diamond in his book, Mid-Life Men: What Families Should Know, more than 25 million men in the U.S. are now going through male menopause and emotional symptoms that include irritability, worry, indecisiveness, and depression. Physical symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, short-term memory loss, and sleep disturbances. And there’s plenty of stuff about sex and those dysfunctions we see on television commercials. Sounds like me. I thought this is just the norm for men our age.

Now, I don’t dismiss any of this. I have another theory. We male Boomers came of age balancing the stereotypes of men passed on by our fathers and society and the new image demanded by the sixties and seventies and women who didn’t take any B.S. Somewhere along
the way, we had to or decided on our own that it was both wise and prudent to make a choice. We, along with some help from our female friends (women, girlfriends, wives, and sometimes mothers), evolved into some higher male being where we could feel lust for women, while at the same time, respecting them and championing their equality.

Now add to that volatile mixture (read, confusion) a refusal for many of us men to “act our age”. I don’t know about you, but while I’ve heard this for most of my life, I still don’t understand what it means. That’s mainly because, in my heart, I know that no one has ever been our age before, this particular way, in this time, in our place in history.

My father may have been a member of the Greatest Generation but we are the Baddest Generation. We challenged all the norms, changed history, the rules, the game, hell, we just said “no” to so many things. Don’t you remember? We were the petulant spoiled generation that wanted what we wanted when we wanted it.

So what makes you think that just because we’re getting older, we’re going to simply accept the old rules (no pun intended. okay, maybe just a little). No, we realized some time ago that there are no rules. Most of us really are making this up as we go along.

The generation of my father saw life more clearly. There was school, marriage and many kids, a job for 20, 30, maybe even 40 years and then you retired and either bored yourself to death or were lucky enough to travel the world and live high on the hog. Well, scratch that for us.

I’ve been married three times, gone through several life changes and had too many jobs to remember, been around the block more times than people have been alive and I’m just 58. Now, I’m looking for my next act, juggling ten prospective projects at once that may or may not result in a paycheck and still trying to maintain a twenty year old marriage and you want to know why I’m a proud member of Cranky Boomer Men ?

As I said earlier, Cranky Boomer Men just need to chill. We know the solutions don’t rest alone in a pill that we’ll need to take or the trip to the gym we refuse to make and the acceptance that we Cranky Boomer Men don’t need to suffer alone or in silence.

We need to stop acting like all this is the end of the world just because it seems like the end of the world. Take a deep breath and remember we’re making up the rules as we go along because there are no rules. So, if you can just make a rule that you really are in charge of your life and that you don’t have to be a Cranky Boomer Man, then that’s the rule.

Okay, it’s not that easy. But it can be. I take solace in some wisdom I found in a website called man-o-pause (www.man-o-pause.com) which bills itself as providing midlife men a place to breathe. In one entry, Dennis Gaskill, the creator and owner of BoogieJack.com, a popular webmasters resource site, elaborates on the difference between self-image, self-worth and self esteem. In his seven keys to self-worth, he waxes eloquently (visit http://www.man-o-pause.com/manopause/ for more details):

1) Self-acceptance.

2) Self-responsibility: We must own our thoughts, actions, and emotions and be responsible for them. We cannot blame our parents, family, friends or others; nor can we blame our location, education, environment, childhood, race, gender, or any other external factors for who’ve we’ve become, who we are becoming, or what we’ve done in the past. It’s accepting that no one else is responsible for your happiness and no one is here to live up to your expectations for them.

3) Self-justification: It is your right to exist. You are not here to live up to anyone else’s expectations. Your life does not belong to another. You exist, and that is the only justification you need to be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to tell you who you should be.

4) Self-reflection: Without self-reflection we cannot make personal value judgments about our behavior and character.

5) Sense of Purpose.

6) Personal Integrity.

7) Selflessness.

Nicely put. Read it, absorb it and for one moment, imagine yourself as a Cranky- less Boomer Man.

Antonio Pedro Ruiz earned his Hollywood reputation as a seasoned executive producer of Live Events for E! Entertainment Television; building a pop culture icon, the Red Carpet. Then one day, that great corner office was up for sale, the regular paycheck cane to a screeching halt and he was digging through 18 year old memos while he packed his career into a box. Still trudging through Hollywood, Ruiz now is also building a website for Baby Boomers looking for their next acts in life, http://www.aboomersnextact.com

Despite the crisis that Chrysler maker of quality Jeep multi rib belt is facing it has been able to come up with best-selling models such as the Jeep Liberty. The Jeep Liberty is one of those Chrysler’s creations that have remained a leader in the mid-size sport utility SUV market since its initial introduction in the year 2002. The Jeep Liberty as its name suggest provides off-road enthusiasts and car owners with the liberty or freedom as well as capability that only Jeep can provide.

The Jeep Liberty from the ground up exudes its true legendary 4×4 heritage by providing two Jeep Trail Rate® four-wheel-drive systems-Command-Trac® and the all-new Selec-Trac® II. The Liberty’s on-road ride and handling have also been improved and refined with the new independent front suspension, new five-link rear suspension and rack-and-pinion steering.

The exterior of the Liberty has been redesigned to give it a more rugged, classic Jeep look that will surely captivate the attention of current Jeep Liberty owners as well as those other Jeep fanatics. Inside the Liberty is a cargo and storage space that has been made even more spacious. The seats were also made even more comfortable. The new Sky Slider™ full-open canvas roof which is an industry-exclusive will make its debut as part of the Jeep Liberty.

The Liberty also features remote start, rain-sensing wipers, memory seats and mirrors, and express up/down windows are added to the vehicle’s ever growing list of options. There are two models of the Liberty being offered—the Jeep Liberty Sport and the Jeep Liberty Limited.

The new Jeep Liberty is designed for those who do not only want the Jeep 4×4 capability but are also looking for comfort and convenience. The Liberty is also ideal for young couples, families, professionals, single men and women who are between 30 and 40 years old. The new Liberty can help balance day-to-day activities and at the same time functions well when extreme outdoor performance is called for. Jeep Liberty is scheduled to hit dealerships beginning the third quarter of this year.

Jeep Liberty Features

The all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty provides a balance of on-road refinement and off-road capability. It has an independent front suspension, a power rack-and-pinion steering system, all new five link rear suspension, two four-wheel-drive systems (all-new Selec-Trac II, full time four wheel drive system and Command-Trac, a part-time four wheel drive system—both are Jeep Trail Rated). The liberty is powered by a 3.7 liter SOHC V6 engine that revs up 210 hp (157 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 235 lb-ft (319 Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm. Fuel economy has also been improved now reaching only 16 mpg for city driving and 22 mpg on highway.

There are also two transmissions offered for the Jeep Liberty in the United States and that is a six-speed manual transmission and a four speed automatic transmission. The 2008 Jeep Liberty was designed and engineered under the CDS or the Chrysler Development System which is a comprehensive, coordinated and disciplined product creation process that boost quality and production while reducing costs and encouraging practical innovation in new products.

In terms of safety and security features the 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a full range of active and passive safety systems such as the Electronic Stability Program, Brake Assist, Electronic Roll Mitigation, advanced anti-lock brakes, All-speed Traction Control, tire pressure monitoring, rain sensing wipers, and side curtain air bags.

The 2008 Jeep Liberty will also feature the MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System™ and SIRIUS Satellite Radio which provides customers throughout the US with 130 channels, including 100 percent commercial-free music, news, sports, entertainment, talk, traffic, and weather. The 2008 Jeep Liberty will also have the UConnect® hands-free communication system that uses Bluetooth Technology which enables wireless communication between the car owner’s mobile phone and the vehicle’s on-board receiver.

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Lisa Ziegler is a 29-year old native of Waldport, Oregon and is currently working as a senior research analyst in a top Automotive Research Consultancy firm.

The ongoing New York International Auto Show is hosting some of the most captivating concept vehicles. The country’s largest motor show is the best place to unveil concept vehicles which are designed to be loaded with advanced features that will be integrated to production vehicles in the near future.

Car manufacturers have gathered at the event to showcase their developed concept vehicles. One of the major brands in the U.S. auto scene has even unveiled not just one but three concept minicar concepts at the said event.

Chevrolet, the most popular and the best selling marque of General Motors, has unveiled three minicar concepts at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). These three are the Chevrolet Beat, the Chevrolet Groove, and the Chevrolet Trax. All of these three concepts are characterized by good-looking exteriors which are designed to be coupled with a good fuel economy. These three vehicles were designed at General Motors’ design studio located in Inchon, South Korea. The said facility is known for designing small cars and has been tapped to provide a concept vehicle that may soon hit the U.S. auto market.

Ed Welburn, the Vice President of GM Global Design, has this to say during the unveiling of the three concept minicars: “The Chevrolet Beat, Groove and Trax concepts highlight the strength and diversity of GM’s Global Design capabilities, as well as the ability of our Global Product Development team to anticipate and quickly meet the evolving needs of our diverse markets around the world.” The diversity of GM’s Global Design is exhibited in the fact that while the three vehicles were designed in South Korea, the Beat was built in India while the Groove and the Trax are built in Michigan.

Welburn also emphasized on the design team’s zeal to provide fun minicars in urban centers around the world. “The design team was so enthused about being given the assignment to develop the perfect small car for urban commuters that they created not one, but three interpretations of how this car may be developed for Chevrolet customers around the world,” says Welburn.

While these vehicles have one common aim, they are being pitted against one another in a poll by Chevrolet. The car manufacturer urges consumers to vote for their favorite concept minicar at the web site www.vote4chevrolet.com. The result of the poll will help the company determine which features they will include in a future production minicar for the United States.

The Chevrolet Beat is a micro import tuner designed for fun-loving individuals. It has a front wheel drive configuration. The Beat is a three-door hatchback loaded with entertainment and technology features. It features a state-of-the-art navigation system and top of the line stereo system. The Beat is powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine coupled to an automatic transmission designed to give smooth gear changes. It is also equipped with amenities found in other Chevrolet production vehicles like power windows powered by Chevy window motors.

The Chevrolet Groove on the other hand is designed to look “aggressive”, bordering on “sinister” even. Its dark finish gives the Groove concept that luxury vehicle look. Its short hood and extended cabin makes it look longer than it really is although it gives adequate interior space. Its power comes from a 1-liter diesel engine. It is one of the best choices for those who are looking for a cool looking vehicle without sacrificing fuel efficiency although interested consumers will have to wait if General Motors will indeed put the Groove into production.

The third concept minicar is the Chevy Trax and it is designed for tough driving conditions. The crossover concept is equipped with features that allow it to handle off-road terrains quite respectably. The Trax looks strong enough to tackle harsh terrains due to the fact that it employs design concepts one can find in a full size SUV like the Trax’s one-piece bumper. Just like large SUVs, the Trax concept also features a rear-mounted spare tire and a roof rack. The Trax’s power comes from a relatively small 1-liter gasoline engine.

Katie Jones writes for a local newspaper and her beat involves the latest updates in the automotive industry. She is also working on her book on cars during her spare time.

DaimlerChrysler Canada distributor of all Chrysler’s products including Jeep components like Jeep muffler has recently reported a total of 21,011 vehicles sold last month, including 4,779 cars and 16,232 trucks. Comparing this figure to what the automaker has obtained last March 2006 where it sold 19,330 units, sales for last month are up by 8.7 percent. The year-to-date sales through March are up by 3.5 percent.

For the year 2007, DaimlerChrysler Canada is offering three different four-cylinder engine compact car and SUV models which includes Dodge Caliber, Jeep® Compass and Jeep Patriot, which are carving out an increasingly larger share of these important segments. The total number of compact cars and SUVs sold for the month of March are 3,258 units up by 154 percent from the company’s March sales in the same segment last year. On a year-to-date basis, the Chrysler Group sale in these segments is up by 281 percent or 8,092 units sold. The growth in the Chrysler’s Group compact vehicle segment is enlarging the segment and at the same time is obtaining market share from traditional leaders.

The pickup trucks segment of DaimlerChrysler Canada is also doing pretty well. Both Dodge Ram and Dodge Dakota obtained positive sales results in March increasing by up to 22 percent and 25.6 percent respectively. The year-to-date result through March also shows that Dodge Ram which is Chrysler Group’s second highest volume product is up by 19.8 percent. For the past years, Dodge has brought to market various upgrades to the Ram lineup including the Mega Cab and expanded heavy duty 2500 and 3500 models.

The sales growth last March was also aided by the incremental sales of new nameplates, including 925 units of Dodge Nitro, 610 units of Dodge Avenger and 148 units of Chrysler Aspen. The Jeep brand sales increase by 133 percent brought about by the strength of its new nameplates—-the Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has also experience growth by up to 27.6 percent while the Jeep Wrangler sales increased by 239 percent over TJ.

The three Chrysler products that really help the Group to obtain its 3.5 percent increase for the quarter and secure its position as the second best-selling product lineup in Canada are the following: Dodge Caliber with 425 percent increase, Jeep Wrangler with 206 percent and the Dodge Charger with 14.3 percent increase.

For this month of April, DaimlerChrysler Canada’s consumer promotion “Canada’s Choice” will be extended to offer a choice of added value to consumers on top of other price and financing incentives. Canada’s Choice gives eligible car buyers the option of choosing one of the three following purchase rewards which area s follows:

 Up to $1,500 in Mopar Accessories to customize their vehicle any way they desire,

 Up to $1,000 in free gas or

 Up to $750 in a Bonus Cash Rebate.

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Lisa Ziegler is a 29-year old native of Waldport, Oregon and is currently working as a senior research analyst in a top Automotive Research Consultancy firm.

I give credit to every real estate agent who makes an effort to keep in contact with current and past clients. They understand something important, which is that regardless of how much our clients like us, life gets in the way and we can’t just assume they’ll remember to call us in 3, 5 or 7 years, when it’s time to sell that home.

(Not to mention send us their referrals along the way, which really takes front of mind presence.)

So I feel especially bad when I run into agents who understand the concept, but are spending good money on efforts that send an ineffective message. They’ve almost got it right! But they’re not benefiting from it, and usually neither are their clients.

Case in point:
I just ran into an agent who sends out postcards to her previous clients every 3 months, of the pastoral scene or seasonal/patriotic motif variety. Each one has a short inscription on the back that’s in poem form, reminding the recipients to call her for their real estate needs.

Now, I’m not saying this to be mean - and in fact, I have no right to, because I have sent out some stinkers myself.

(What rushes immediately to mind is a long-ago Thanksgiving season mailing, prepared by me, that inexplicably recounted the history of turkeys, Thanksgiving, turkey trivia and heaven knows what else. I do know I managed to throw in a quote from Benjamin Franklin, the number for a Turkey Baking Disaster Hotline, and a few other items equally strongly associated with Seattle-area real estate.)

To use a Dave Barry line, kind of makes you want to lie down on the couch and yell for someone to bring you a cold beer, doesn’t it?

Anyway, back to someone else…
The problem with the postcard example I gave is that effectively the message she’s sending is this: “Hello, still alive, and still in real estate.”

That’s fine if you combine this type of marketing with something substantial that meets your clients’ needs to maximize their real estate investments. But if this is all or most of what you do don’t be surprised if they look elsewhere when it comes time for a serious transaction.

It’s not that they don’t care about you. But consider this. What do you think is the one common denominator of nearly every real estate client, in absolutely every market?

Across the board, the number one common denominator is a shortage of time.

The less time we have, the more we are forced to concentrate our attention on items at the top of our priority heap. And items at the top of your clients’ heap will always be those that are about them, not you.

If you want your message to hit home, make it about them! Yes, they need to know you’re a good person, but that only helps them if you’re also an expert in real estate. That’s the priority message.

So find ways to show them that you know your stuff, by helping them to maximize the value, safety and enjoyment they get from their current or future homes. Good examples are market reports, remodeling trend updates, how-to tips, and home safety information.

When you provide this type of information consistently, you become your clients’ expert resource – the obvious go-to person for all of their real estate needs.

By the way, if you want to send something that’s not industry-related but still useful and about them, try looking up local events online and sending your clients a list of your top picks each month. If you send a postcard you can have the events on one side and a short housing market update on the back. (See, you’re nice and an expert!)

When you handle your marketing this way, everybody gets a good return on their investment: You, on the time and expense you put into your sending your message, and your clients on the time they spend reading it.

Seattle area agents Irene Dorang and Michelle Blue publish “Agent Straight Talk,” a bi-weekly e-zine for real estate agents who want results, not theory. Their Agent Ezines real estate newsletter service provides agents with high quality email newsletters targeted to homeowners’ needs. Get more tips on great real estate marketing tools and read articles on smart home staging techniques from The Agent Guide.

DaimlerChrysler AG’s Chrysler Group division, the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles has recently reported a 5 percent decline on their March 2007 sales compared to the sales output last March 2006.

Although the overall total sales were down by 5 percent, the company’s Jeep brand has successfully increased its March 2007 sales up to 4 percent with a total of 45,335 individual units sold. The Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited proved their reign as the most popular Jeep brand with a sales increase of 64 percent compared to March 2006. Dealers have sold 13,397 units of the Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited in March 2007, which has significantly contributed for the overall sales of the Jeep brand. According to Chrysler Group,” March 2007 marks the best month ever in the Jeep Wrangler’s history”. In addition, the Jeep Compass compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) equipped with Jeep PS hose sold 3,802 units, while the Jeep Patriot concluded the March 2007 sales report with 2,109 units sold.

For Dodge models, the Dodge Nitro, which was recently introduced in the US market last October 2006 ended the month of March 2007 with a total sales of 7,532 units, marking its strongest month ever. The all-new Dodge Avenger sold 9,026 units in March 2007. Other Dodge models have gained sales increase compared to March 2006 sales. The Dodge Caliber compact car obtained a sales increase of about 32 percent with a total of 8,634 units sold. The Dodge Charger full size sedan sold 12,707 units in March 2007, a 41 percent sales increase compared to last year’s 9,023 units. Finally, the Dodge Ram light duty pick-up truck gained s sales increase up to 15 percent.

Overall for March 2007, Chrysler Group’s vehicle inventory was significantly reduced by approximately 107,000 units or 18 percent, with 499,771 units of inventory compared to March 2006 with 606,734 units.

Acording to Tom LaSorda President and CEO of Chrysler Group:
“We continue to deliver on our promise to spend more time with our dealers, and make their profitability a priority. One important achievement in the month of March was that our vehicle inventory was down by more than 100,000 units compared to the previous year – in-line with the guidance we gave earlier.”

Meanwhile, for the month of April 2007, Chrysler Group is offering new marketing incentive called the With ‘National Minivan Month’. Here is what Michael Manley, Vice President, Sales and Dealer Operations of Chrysler Group has to say about the ‘National Minivan Month’:
“Combined with a competitive vehicle pricing, we will feature a no-extra-charge DVD system for our Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans.”

“The Minivan Month follows a successful ‘National Truck Month’ in which our no-extra-charge HEMI engine upgrade contributed to another 15 percent gain in sales for the Dodge Ram light duty pick-up truck – following two already strong months in 2007.” he added.

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Lisa Ziegler is a 29-year old native of Waldport, Oregon and is currently working as a senior research analyst in a top Automotive Research Consultancy firm.

Like many brides, you may be overwhelmed by all of money it cost to simply say “I Do”. Fortunately, there are ways to bring down the cost without substituting quality and elegance. Giving wedding presents has become a timeless way to thank wedding guest for their love and commitment. Making them yourself can do a great deal to keep you under budget. Although wedding favors are usually relatively inexpensive, when multiplied by the number of guests, the cost can easily go over budget.

An easy memento to make for your party guests is a unique candle. You can buy simple unscented candles for any craft store and personalize them buy purchasing one of a kind ribbons to go around them. These ribbons can be are ordered to include your names and the wedding date. To cut down the price further, purchase the ribbon on a reel instead of pre-cut. Another unique wedding favor idea is to give packets of flower seeds. These are surprisingly inexpensive as well and can be given in an attractive presentation which will not break the bank. The easiest way to package them is to stack various flower packets together and tie them with a sheer or satin ribbon. If you’re looking for something a little more chic, put a seed in a small pot along with a note. This is a gift that symbolized your blossoming love. Small pots are cheap and can be purchased at a craft store for as little as ten cents.

If you’re interested in saving money and time, there are many discount wedding favors available online on sites like MyLoveWeddingFavors.com. They offer discount prices, quantity discounts along with a discount club for further savings. Whether you choose to purchase your wedding favors or make them it is important to be creative and have fun. They should represent your unfailing love and marital bliss.

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