Edmunds Roundup: October 6, 2009

The latest highlights from Edmunds.com and its blogosphere.

IL News: Ram Brand Is Born, as Chrysler Purges Ranks and Elevates Designer Gilles
As part of its new brand focused strategy, Chrysler has announced that the Ram brand will break off from Dodge and become its own truck and SUV label. Meanwhile, a similar change in direction is occurring in the corporate ranks, with new executives being hired and others resigning.

Green Car Advisor: Nissan Leaf Video Campaign Launches to Promote New Electric Car
Nissan kicked off the first in a series of informative videos that promote its new electric vehicle. This minute-long video establishes the history that Nissan has in producing electric vehicles powered by lithium Ion batteries. The Nissan Leaf is expected to launch in selected U.S. cities next year.

Auto Observer: Make Mercedes Payment through iPhone App
Need to a way to make your car payment over the phone? Like the commercial says, "There's an app for that." With this new application, you can check your loan balance, make a payment, or locate your nearest Mercedes dealership. The application is free to download, and will work on iPhones and the iPod Touch.

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Ron Montoya October 6, 2009, 2:00 AM

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