Make Dad's Car a Star this Father's Day: Mopar® Announces Top 10 Gift Ideas

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget the tie, accessorize his ride this Father's Day.

"Make dad's day by upgrading his vehicle with live, mobile TV or a cat-back exhaust system," said Jim Sassorossi, Director of Mopar Sales and Marketing, Chrysler Group LLC. "With more than 280,000 parts and accessories, Mopar has something for every father's Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram Truck vehicle. And for sons and daughters who may be time constrained, many of our parts and accessories are available online at the Mopar eStore."

Following are Mopar's Top 10 gift ideas for Dad:

Uconnect™ Web: Make his car a wireless hot spot. Uconnect Web's in-car router receives 3G broadband internet, allowing passengers to surf the Web, social network, look up directions, check e-mail, play online games or download music. The system works with any Wi-Fi enabled device. No cell cards or software required. Subscription required and sold separately. (MSRP: $499.00, Part No. 82211856AB)

Roadside Safety Kit: Safety kit includes flashlight, fleece blanket, six-gauge jumper cables, safety triangle, screwdrivers, pliers, two bungee cords and gloves. (MSRP: $100.00, Part No. 82211983)

Winch Recovery Gear and Bag: This off-road recovery gear kit is a must for any Jeep owner. Kit includes heavy-duty snatch block pulley, 30-foot recovery strap, tree-trunk protector, a pair of D-rings, winch line and recovery gloves. The kit also includes a durable bag, complete with the Jeep logo, in order to keep all gear neatly organized. (MSRP: $169.99, Part No. 510RR425)

Cold-air Intake Kit: Give him a boost in horsepower and torque with a cold-air intake kit. With an aggressive sound, these intakes provide performance you can hear and feel. Cold-air intake kits include all necessary mounting hardware. (MSRP ranges from $300 - $500, depending on vehicle and part application)

Cat-back Exhaust System: Mopar cat-back exhaust systems feature aircraft-quality T304 stainless steel construction with mandrel bent tubing, stainless band clamps and polished tips. These free-flow systems provide horsepower and torque gains, along with a deeper exhaust tone. (MSRP ranges from $400 – $1,800, depending on vehicle and part application)

572 Cubic-inch HEMI V-8 Engine: With 650 horsepower and 660 lb.-ft. of torque, this new monster engine is the centerpiece of Mopar's crate engine program and will give him more power at the pedal. It continues the heritage of the 1960's HEMI engines made popular in vehicles including the Plymouth "HEMI 'Cuda", Plymouth Satellite and Dodge Charger. (MSRP: $18,300, Part No. P5155431)

Live, Mobile TV: Give him the remote. Chrysler Group LLC is the first automaker in the United States to offer live, mobile TV. Content includes programming from ABC, ABC Entertainment, ABC Family, ABC News, Adult Swim Mobile, CBS, CBS College Sports, CBS News, CNBC, CNN Mobile, ESPNEWS, ESPN 2, FOX, FOX News Channel, FOX Sports, Fuel TV, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, NBC2Go, NBC News, NBC Sports, Nickelodeon, Playhouse Disney, SOAPNet and Speed. (MSRP: $629, plus installation. Includes one-year subscription)

Mopar Portable Navigation System: This Garmin nuvi® 1490T premium system packs a ton of features into a slim design with a 5-inch screen. The system includes lane assist with junction view, pre-loaded maps, pedestrian navigation options, traffic alerts, ecoRoute™ to calculate a more fuel-efficient route, integrated hands-free Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, integrated FM traffic receiver, and free lifetime traffic updates. (MSRP: $309.00, Part No. 82212211)

Kicker® Premium Audio Systems: Upgrade kits include speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers designed for easy installation, no cutting or soldering required. Contact your local Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram Truck dealership for more information.

Katzkin Leather Interiors: Katzkin offers premium leather-trimmed packages with embroideries, piping, two tones, suede and much more in many different colors. Contact your local Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram Truck dealership for more information.

About Mopar

Mopar is Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand.

Mopar distributes approximately 280,000 parts and accessories in more than 90 countries and is the source for all original-equipment parts for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Truck vehicles. Mopar parts are unique in that they are engineered with the same teams that create factory-authorized vehicle specifications for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Truck vehicles, a direct connection that no other aftermarket parts company can provide.

When Chrysler bought Dodge in 1928, the need for a dedicated parts manufacturer, supplier and distribution system to support the growing enterprise led to the formation of the Chrysler Motor Parts Corporation (CMPC) in 1929.

Mopar (a simple contraction of the words Motor and PARts) was trademarked for a line of antifreeze products in 1937. It also was widely used as a moniker for the CMPC. The Mopar brand made its mark in the 1960s – the muscle-car era. The former Chrysler Corporation built race-ready Dodge and Plymouth "package cars" equipped with special high-performance parts. Mopar carried a line of "special parts" for super stock drag racers and developed its racing parts division, called Mopar Performance Parts, in order to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use.

SOURCE Chrysler Group LLC