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06-15-2006, 09:44 AM
2007 Jeep Compass Goes Into Production
The Daily Auto Insider
Friday, June 2, 2006
June 2006
The Chrysler Group announced the manufacturing launch of the all-new Jeep Compass at its Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant, which was extensively retooled in 2005, according to a news release.
"Belvidere Assembly is running on all cylinders," said Kurt Kavajecz, the plant's manager. "In the first half of 2006, we added a second shift and started production of the Jeep Compass and Dodge Caliber. In addition, we're getting ready to launch the Jeep Patriot in a few months and have recently announced the addition of a third shift, approximately 1,000 new jobs."
The 2007 Jeep Compass is an all-new vehicle that carries a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $15,985, including a $560 destination charge.
source (http://www.caranddriver.com/dailyautoinsider/11196/2007-jeep-compass-goes-into-production.html)
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The Daily Auto Insider
Friday, June 2, 2006
June 2006
The Chrysler Group announced the manufacturing launch of the all-new Jeep Compass at its Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant, which was extensively retooled in 2005, according to a news release.
"Belvidere Assembly is running on all cylinders," said Kurt Kavajecz, the plant's manager. "In the first half of 2006, we added a second shift and started production of the Jeep Compass and Dodge Caliber. In addition, we're getting ready to launch the Jeep Patriot in a few months and have recently announced the addition of a third shift, approximately 1,000 new jobs."
The 2007 Jeep Compass is an all-new vehicle that carries a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $15,985, including a $560 destination charge.
source (http://www.caranddriver.com/dailyautoinsider/11196/2007-jeep-compass-goes-into-production.html)
I added the color for emphasis