Dick Huvaere's Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

September 9, 2011

RICHMOND MI - Dick Huvaere, President of Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, has announced that the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), sponsored by NAIAS LLC, an association of Detroit area auto dealers, today launched the annual poster contest in connection with the NAIAS next January. The contest was established to engage the creative minds of Michigan's students and encourage careers in automotive design while recognizing local art communities for their talents. In 2011, NAIAS received 740 entries from 79 high schools.

The 24th annual NAIAS Poster Contest is open to all Michigan residents enrolled in grades 10 through 12. An independent panel of recognized representatives from the local art community will judge the contest. Past judges have included the NAIAS Chairmen, General Motors Automotive Designers, and College for Creative Studies instructors. This year, the judges will choose winners in 16 categories.

"We are extremely excited to announce this year's creative competition," said Dick Huvaere, President of Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. "This once a year opportunity encourages students to pursue a career in not only the graphic design industry, but the automotive industry as well."

Winning posters will be displayed at the 2012 NAIAS and reproduced in the official NAIAS program, which is available to the public. Winning posters may also be displayed on the official NAIAS website, www.naias.com.

Posters must be original artwork, 25" x 21" in size, two-dimensional and camera ready. The poster theme must be automotive related, and any mixed media suitable for reproduction as a poster is allowed, including computer-generated graphics. All subject matter must be in good taste.

Posters must contain all of the following copy: "North American International Auto Show 2012, Detroit, and Cobo Center." The entry deadline is November 22, 2011.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
Chairmen's Award $1,000
State Farm Insurance Award $1,000
Designer's Best Show - Digital $500
Designer's Best Show - Traditional $500
Best Theme $250
Best Use of Color $250
Most Creative $250
1st Place, 10th Grade Award $500
1st Place, 11th Grade Award $500
1st Place, 12th Grade Award $500
2nd Place, 10th Grade Award $250
2nd Place, 11th Grade Award $250
2nd Place, 12th Grade Award $250
3rd Place, 10th Grade Award $100
3rd Place, 11th Grade Award $100
3rd Place, 12th Grade Award $100

To view official rules or gain more information, please visit NAIAS at http://www.naias.com/ .

September 6, 2011

Richmond MI - Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM is proud and excited to announce that the Chrysler brand has been named the Most Ideal Popular Brand in AutoPacific's 2011 Ideal Vehicle Awards based on owners' ratings of their 2011 cars and trucks.
"We're extremely proud and honored to be part of such a recognized organization. Having all 4 brands under one roof makes it that much easier for our customers to find the vehicle that's right for them," said Dick Huvaere, President of Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM.
Additionally, three Chrysler Group vehicles, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler Town & Country, were named Most Ideal Sports Car, Most Ideal Mid-size SUV and Most Ideal Minivan in their respective classes.
"It's an honor for the Chrysler brand to be recognized by AutoPacific," said Olivier Francois, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler Brand. "Recognition by the customers who buy and evaluate our vehicles proves we take consumer input very seriously in all the vehicles we design and build at Chrysler."
The Ideal Vehicle Awards are based on owner ratings of 15 key attributes of their 2011 vehicles. Measures evaluated by customers include power and acceleration, ride and handling, interior roominess and cargo space. More than 72,000 vehicle owners were surveyed by AutoPacific and were asked if they would change characteristics of their vehicles.
Cars and trucks with the least amount of changes are recognized as most ideal.
"Ideal Vehicle Award winners deliver the most of what consumers are really looking for in their vehicles," said George Peterson, President of AutoPacific. "Shoppers can use the Ideal Vehicle Awards as a benchmark for vehicles that are designed and built with customers in mind."
Buyers of the 2011 Dodge Challenger, which took top honors as the Ideal Vehicle for Sporty Cars, won with owners liking its exterior size, cargo room and seat comfort. Challenger, equipped with a new Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine that pushes out 305 horsepower, is a favorite among the sporty group, which lists power among the top attributes they want in sporty vehicles. For 2011, Challenger also includes a 5.7- or 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine.
Jeep Grand Cherokee, also new for 2011, claimed top honors with owners complimenting the seat comfort, ride, exterior size and exterior styling. The newest Jeep Grand Cherokee features an all-new Quadra-Lift air suspension system and a new Selec-Terrain system, which enables the driver to choose the drive system that best matches on- or off-road driving conditions.
Chrysler Town & Country, the most Ideal Minivan in the study, benefitted in 2011 with a brand new interior, new powertrain with available all-wheel drive and more than 40 standard safety features, including ParkView rear back-up camera, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection. For passengers, Uconnect Web transforms the minivan into a hot spot for Internet access, making the Town & Country the ultimate family vehicle.

September 1, 2011

Richmond, Mich. - Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM this fall will be sponsoring a Buckpole Contest Nov. 15th, 16th & 17th 2011. There will be a daily cash prize, additional prizes, plus a grand prize for the biggest buck, both adult & youth. Michigan Out of Doors T.V. will be on site for the grand prize award. During the event there will be a kids hunting simulator sponsored by Michigan DNR,  deer processing will be available by Country Smoke House, Taxidermy by Brian Werner, and Firearms by VF Sporting Goods. The Buckpole Contest is open to Michigan residents 18 years of age and older.
Test drive a 2012 Ram Truck and receive a free gas card! Entry form athttp://www.driveenvy.com or stop in at 67567 S. Main, Richmond, MI to pick up a copy. Additional info on the contest is available by calling (586) 727-7577.

July 19, 2011

Richmond, Mich. -  Dick Huvaere's Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM (www.DriveEnvy.com) today was the site of filmed interviews asking showroom visitors their opinions of Chrysler brand products. The interviews were conducted by Natalie Simon of Tonic, and are to be shown at the upcoming Chrysler Town Hall meetings. In addition, the filmed interviews would be viewed by Chrysler management as well as assembly plant workers, giving them a better understanding of how the general public feels about the Chrysler brand. In all, 6 individuals were interviewed.  There were asked questions such as why they purchased a Chrysler product and which model, what their likes and dislikes were, and what they would tell the assembly plant workers about the Chrysler products if they had the opportunity.
Richmond Chrysler Dodge celebrated their 33rd anniversary this year, with the combination of all operations producing over 45,000 vehicle sales and 1/2 billion dollars in sales volume.

November 11, 2010

Richmond, Michigan  Dick Huvaere and Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM (www.DriveEnvy.com) were recognized  this week by the Troy, Michiagn Police Department and the city of Troy MI for their assistance in the recovery of  over 500 stolen in-dash navigation units, as well as being instrumental in the arrest of several individuals involved in the thefts. ?We are thrilled to be recognized for our part in helping the investigation,? Dick Huvaere, president of Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, said last week. ?The Troy police came to us with an offer to insert a tracking device inside a navigation unit. We donated an in-dash unit, which was then modified and placed in a bait car. When the unit was stolen, Troy police were able to track the unit and make the arrests.?  The suspects that were stealing the actual units were being paid $250.00 -$400.00 per unit from the fences.  The fences were selling the items on E-Bay, Craigslist, and to auto parts stores at prices ranging from $600.00 to $1200.00. Insurance companies were being billed $1300.00 to 2000.00 for each unit replaced. The cost to the insurance and automotive industries because of these thefts was in excess of 3 million dollars in Michigan alone.

Richmond Chrysler Dodge celebrated their 31th anniversary this year, with the combination of all operations producing over 45,000 vehicle sales and 1/2 billion dollars in sales volume.

May 14, 2010

Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep has in their showroom for immediate delivery the new 2010 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. Why is this important? Anyone can go out and start buying aftermarket parts and accessories for their Jeep, and some of them might even work as intended. But how does a Jeep owner know what's really best for his vehicle? One simple way is with the new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited that Mopar, the performance parts group at Chrysler, has made available. Modifications chosen specifically to enhance the off-road abilities, as well as resale value, include The American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) front bumper ($1,620) with its integrated Warn winch ($1,375). Not only does the bumper provide the look, protection and clearance needed for extreme off-roading, it integrates with the Jeep's crash sensors so the airbags that protect the driver and front-seat passenger in the event of a mishap still function properly. According to Mopar, "Anytime we put anything on a vehicle that can influence the result of an accident, we have to go through the same frontal and side impact collision tests as on a new car," explained Jim Sassorossi, Mopar's director of sales and marketing.
Other modifications to this very special Jeep include: a front skid plate ($299); off-road lights ($125); Mopar off-road rear bumper ($558); 2-inch lift kit ($1,510); front and rear differential covers ($79 each); locking fuel cap ($22); black door-entry guards ($40); two-tone leather seats ($774) with heaters ($291); slush  floor mats ($76); grab handle kit ($33); a Kicker 10-inch subwoofer with 200-watt amplifier ($630); and a Mopar exhaust tip ($55).

Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep not only features the normal departments such as Sales and Service, but also has a huge selection of vehicles, an on-site cafe', a Health and Fitness Center (for associates and customers alike), a high tech body and paint shop, and an accessory boutique. Explained Dick Huvaere, President of Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep, "People arrive here and can't believe all the energy that this store, located so far out in the country, generates. "I tell everyone that when they are driving here they will pass cows and cornfields on the way," Huvaere added. "We tell them to spend the day and have lunch at one of our towns 10 specialty restaurants, while we get their new vehicle ready to go home and enjoy for years to come".

Dick Huvaere's Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep employs over 90 local associates.

May 11, 2010

Guess where the largest 2010 Chrysler Dealership in the world is located! Well, you might think California, Idaho, or Texas, but wouldn't you be surprised to find that it's right here in Richmond Michigan? That's right, Richmond Michigan. A small town in Southeastern Michigan with over 4900 residents is the home to Dick Huvaere's Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Last year Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep sold nearly 3000 new cars, all one at a time, to folks who have come from near and far for the past thirty years. For the second time in 2010, they've earned the distinction of being the largest Chrysler dealership in the world by total sales. "We are selling to third generation buyers now," stated Dick Huvaere in a recent interview. "Our reputation has grown to let folks know that they can get a great no nonsense deal, plus great service with small town charm".

Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep not only features the normal departments such as Sales and Service, but also has a huge selection of vehicles, an on-site cafe', a Health and Fitness Center (for associates and customers alike), a high tech body and paint shop, and an accessory boutique. People arrive here and can't believe all the energy that this store, located so far out in the country, generates. "I tell everyone that when they are driving here they will pass cows and cornfields on the way," Huvaere added. "We tell them to spend the day and have lunch at one of our towns 10 specialty restaurants, while we get their new vehicle ready to go home and enjoy for years to come.

Dick Huvaere's Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep employs over 90 local associates.