2015 Montreal Auto Show Each year, vehicle enthusiasts from around Canada, and the world really, gather in Montreal to drool over all of the new makes and models revealed for the new year. The Montreal Auto Show already wrapped up for 2014, but the 2015 Montreal Auto Show dates were announced and are coming up already in January! The 2015 Montreal Auto Show dates will kick off January 16, 2015 and run through January 25, 2015, and the preparation has already started. Admission fees have not yet been announces, but these details will likely be coming around soon! We’re super excited for this auto show because it’s one that’s specific to Canada. We know that sometimes there are different model releases and dates for Canadian models versus American models, but we love the Montreal show because it’s right in our backyard. Read More

Chrysler dealership Edmonton AB All in all, we’d say it’s pretty safe to say Chrysler is having a good year. Last month (July 2014) marked the 56th consecutive month of year-over-year growth in sales. This is the largest and longest streak of sales like this in the worldwide auto manufacturer’s history. Read More

New Chrysler 200 Edmonton AB While we know what great vehicles Chryslers are, we’re glad the rest of the country is starting to recognize it as well. According to a press release from Chrysler Canada, Canadians purchased more than 175,000 Chrysler vehicles in June, beating its record for best June sales month ever. A few of the popular Chrysler vehicles that helped the vehicle manufacturer skyrocket into the first-class category of new vehicle sales include Ram pickup trucks, the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, any and all Jeeps, and especially the new Chrysler 200 Edmonton AB. Read More

New Chrysler Edmonton AB Chrysler announced earlier this month that it will be making some major changes to the brand, as well as its sub-brands: Dodge, Jeep and Ram. One of the main changes will be furthering the brand recognition of each vehicle make. For example, Dodge will be producing and focusing on sportier vehicles as it drops its long-time model, the Grand Caravan this year. The Grand Caravan has been around since 1984. Dodge will also take over the SRT performance lineup, including the Viper. Chrysler will aim for a more “family-oriented mainstream vehicle” reputation with the Town and Country minivan and its 200 and 300 models. The vehicle maker is looking to double its sales in 2018 from those in its core brand. Chrysler is expected to unveil the 100 in 2016, according to industry news, which will be a compact sedan that will compete against cars such as the Civic and Corolla. Read More

New Jeep Edmonton AB It could be the fact that Jeep revealed a never-before-seen model of its 2015 Jeep Renegade at the 2014 New York Auto Show last month, but we’re willing to bet it’s just Jeep’s well-known reputation for durability, reliability and versatility that helped the automaker creep up in sales for 2014. Jeep Canada and Ram Canada both had their best sales month on record in April 2014, meaning Edmonton residents are loving Jeep and Ram. Those looking for a new Jeep Edmonton AB will be pleased to see our selection here at Great West Chrysler. While we don’t quite have the 2015 Jeep Renegade yet, you can rest assured as soon as it is available, we will be carrying it. Read More

Heartbleed bug Yet another breach in Internet security was founded last week with the Heartbleed bug. Although the name sounds like a deadly physical virus, it is actually a software defect that was created to affect nearly two dozen networking devices including routers, phones, video cameras, switches and servers. This defect has been dubbed one of the biggest internet security breaches ever. Because so many people were potentially affected by this bug, including those who made phone calls on a smartphone, sent emails or uploaded content to the web, it is suggested that users of certain websites, such as Facebook and Gmail, change their passwords. Read More

Chrysler Jeep recall Chrysler recalled more than 800,000 vehicles worldwide last week due to a brake defect. Recalled vehicles were 2011 to 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s and Dodge Durango’s. Dealers, including us, will inspect and replace the appropriate parts that are affected. Vehicles that were made after September 2013 received a new part that fixes the brake problem in other models. Chrysler will begin notifying affected owners of the newest Chrysler Jeep recall next month. The recall began with pedal pressure complaints and it was found that some brake parts were being exposed to water, causing corrosion. In addition to the most recent recall, the go-ahead was given to fix the more 1.56 million Jeeps that were recalled due to a rear-mounted gas tank, which poses a fire hazard in the case of a crash. Read More

Smart Car in Edmonton Those crazy Americans are always up to something. Apparently, rather than tipping cows like they do in the Midwest, San Franciscans have taken to tipping over Smart Cars. This recent string of vandalism has left at least four vehicles tipped over in the bay-area, causing an average of $13,000 USD in damage per vehicle (which is often times the average cost one). A Smart Car in Edmonton can cost you anywhere between $8,000 USD and $20,000 USD, depending on the model and optional features included. Interestingly enough, the tipping of Smart Cars was a trend that was first noticed in 2005 right in our lovely town of Edmonton. Smart Cars are often targeted because of their lightweight body, and have been reported over the years tipped on their sides, headlights, taillights and even dumped into rivers. It is unknown why these vehicles are the target of such vandalism, but it could be just the result of a group in a drunken stupor. Read More