Jeep Sales Posts Best First Quarter in Years

Posted on April 2, 2014 by baysideadmin

As the first quarter of 2014 wraps up, Jeep is posting record sales for the month of March and setting up the brand for its strongest sales in recent years.

In March, the Jeep brand posted a 41 percent sales increase compared to March in 2013, selling a reported 5,081 units. The sales numbers for the first quarter of 2014 came out to 12,800 units sold by the Jeep Brand, the best first quarter ever recorded by Jeep brand.

Sales for the Jeep brand were propelled by the Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and Wrangler, the brand’s top three vehicles. The Jeep Wrangler alone had an 11 percent sales increase compared to March 2013.

The full 2014 Jeep brand line-up is available for viewing on Bayside’s online showroom, so go to www.baysidechryslerjeepdodge.net for an up-close look at the Cherokee, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, and Wrangler Unlimited. You can also connect with Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Chrysler Hires 1,000 New Employees for Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee Demand

Posted on March 12, 2014 by baysideadmin

Demand for the Jeep Wrangler and new Jeep Cherokee has been pushing employees at the Jeep plant in Toledo to work longer weeks, and rather than burn out their good full-time employees, Jeep has decided to hire as many as 1,000 new part-time employees at the plant.

This year, Chrysler has already hired 380 temporary part-time employees, but 50 of those employees have been upgraded to full-time status. To keep up with the production needs, however, the Toledo branch needs to bring on even more part-time help. Once these part-time employees are hired, many of the full-time employees who have been working 60-hour weeks will be able to work less, take more time off, and avoid burn-out.

Part-time hires at the Toledo plant will get up to 30 hours a week and will be paid $15.78 per hour plus some benefits including health insurance.

Toledo plant manager Chuck Padden praised his employees’ collective work ethic, saying, “Our people have been working a tremendous amount of hours. To get them more time off is important to us, to make sure they’re refreshed, and can work safely.”

Check out the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Cherokee online to see the Toledo plant’s hard work, and for Bayside’s full new and used inventory, visit Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge online at www.baysidechryslerjeepdodge.net. You can also connect with Bayside on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Top 5 Reasons to Love the 2015 Jeep Renegade

Posted on March 5, 2014 by baysideadmin

On Tuesday, Jeep released its first extensive look at the upcoming 2015 Jeep Renegade, including a rundown of all the SUV’s specs, features, and interior/exterior design. What were the top 5 reasons to keep an eye out for the Renegade? Read on to find out.

First Small SUV from Jeep – The 2015 Jeep Renegade is the first small SUV from Jeep with the power and features of a larger SUV.
2 My Sky Open-Air Roof Systems – Passengers in the front and back seat can take in the fresh air and sunshine with two sunroofs.
16 Fuel-Efficient Powertrain Combinations – The Jeep Renegade offers 16 different powertrain combinations for different markets around the world, and it has the distinction of offering the world’s first nine-speed automatic transmission in the small SUV class.
Best-in-Class 4×4 Trail Rated Capability – Buyers who opt for the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Model will get 4×4 technology that is also available in the new Jeep Cherokee. This new 4×4 system has a disconnecting rear axle and power take-off unit, giving the Renegade better fuel economy and a 20:1 crawl ratio.
Uconnect Access, Uconnect Touchscreen Radios, and Full-Color Instrument Cluster – Chrysler’s Uconnect system will be available in the Jeep Renegade, giving drivers access to their favorite features like Pandora, roadside assistance, voice texting, Yelp, and remote door lock/unlock. Drivers can also make their vehicle a WiFi hotspot for an additional subscription fee.

For more information on Jeep’s line-up, contact a sales rep at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and check out the full new and used inventory online. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see our monthly specials.