The History of Chrysler

The Chrysler Group LLC has a lot of proud “firsts” and we want to share some of them with you. The Chrysler Group’s leadership and innovation earned the label as Detroit’s “engineering company”. Take a look at some of the automotive firsts from Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.

Here are a few of Chrysler Group’s proud “firsts”:

1946 Willys Jeep Station Wagon With All-Steel Body

• Automatic overdrive: 1934
• Power-assisted convertible tops: 1939
• Safety rim wheels: 1941
• All steel body station wagon: 1946
• Key operated combination ignition and starter: 1949
• Power windows: 1950
• Power steering: 1951
• Cruise control: 1958
• Alternator: 1960
• Mating of four-wheel-drive and automatic transmission: 1963
• Front-wheel-drive minivan: 1984
• Airbag as standard: 1988
• Integrated child seat: 1992

The Chrysler Group is continuing on with their mainstream ideas and innovations with an extensive overhaul of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge’s new lineup of vehicles including the 2011 Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible, 2012 Chrysler 300, 2011 Dodge Durango, 2011 Dodge Journey, 2011 Dodge Charger, 2011 Dodge Challenger, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2011 Jeep Liberty, 2011 Jeep Patriot, and the 2011 Jeep Wrangler.

 Come on out on this gorgeous day and take a peek what’s on Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge‘s lot on the mile of cars in Norman. For a map to this location please visit our map online. If you are interested in owning a new or used Chrysler, Jeep, Ram or Dodge vehicle, visit us today.