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Highlighted by a special offer to move 2011 Ram 1500 pickup trucks, Chrysler Group rolled out a series of special financing incentives to run this month.

The automaker announced qualified consumers who purchase a Ram 1500 Regular, Quad or Crew Cab pickup truck may be eligible for zero percent financing for up to 60 months and $1,000 in Ally Bonus Cash.

Other new incentives on 2011 models in June include:

Ram Truck

In lieu of the special financing promotion, brand officials indicated qualified buyers who purchase a Ram pickup truck may be eligible for Consumer Cash up to $3,250 on the Ram 1500, $2,000 on a Heavy Duty pickup equipped with a gas engine, and $2,500 on a Heavy Duty pickup equipped with a diesel engine.

In lieu of the Consumer Cash, Ram added eligible purchasers may opt for attractive financing rates.

Jeep

The nameplate is offering a $299 a month “Sign and Drive” lease through June on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport and for $349 a month on the four-door 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport.

Officials said eligible consumers can lease these Jeep models for 39 months with no down payment and nothing due at signing.

“Attractive lease rates are offered on all other Jeep brand models,” brand executives stressed.

Dodge

The brand mentioned qualified buyers who purchase a 2011 Dodge Journey are eligible for attractive financing as low as zero percent for 36 months, up to 4.9 percent for 72 months, or $750 in Consumer Cash.

In addition, Dodge said shoppers who pick the 2011 Journey are eligible for $1,000 in Ally Bonus Cash.

Officials went on to note attractive lease rates and Lease Bonus Cash are offered on most 2011 Dodge models.

Chrysler

Finally, Chrysler highlighted that qualified buyers who purchase a 2011 Chrysler 200 sedan or convertible may be eligible for attractive financing as low as zero percent for 36 months.

Officials wrapped up the incentive rundown stating, “Attractive lease rates and Lease Bonus Cash are offered on most 2011 Chrysler models.”

Chrysler Foundation Donates $50,000 to AmeriCares to Support Disaster Relief Efforts

In other company news, Chrysler’s philanthropic arm, the Chrysler Foundation, on Thursday announced a donation of $50,000 to aid families displaced from their homes as a result of the large number of recent natural disasters hitting many states across the country.

Officials indicated the donation will support AmeriCares U.S. Disaster Relief Fund, which provides medical aid, bottled water, hygiene products and relief supplies to survivors of tornadoes, hurricanes and other disasters.

“The enormity of the devastation to communities throughout the South and America’s Heartland is heartbreaking,” acknowledged Jody Trapasso, president of the Chrysler Foundation.

“AmeriCares is already on the ground helping the many people impacted by the floods and tornadoes and the foundation donation offers a means to expand their efforts,” Trapasso continued.

The automaker noted AmeriCares is a nonprofit global health and disaster relief organization that delivers medicines, medical supplies and aid to people in need around the world and across the United States. Historically, for each $100 donated, the company said AmeriCares can deliver more than $3,500 in emergency relief and humanitarian aid, including medicines, medical supplies and nutritional supplements.

The OEM went on to highlight that the Chrysler Foundation has a long history of providing humanitarian aid throughout the United States and the world.
In the past year, the foundation has made cash donations to support earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan, tornado relief efforts in Dundee, Mich., and Perrysburg, Ohio, and earthquake relief in Haiti.

The foundation also supported flood relief and cleanup programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2008, wildfire disaster relief in San Diego in 2007 and Hurricane Katrina aid in 2005.

“Many of these initiatives also involved volunteers and in-kind support from Chrysler Group employees, retirees and dealers,” Chrysler officials maintained.

The company also mentioned that within days of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a $10 million Help the Children Fund was established for the children of victims. Chrysler employees, retirees and dealers raised another $400,000 for the scholarship fund and many employees worked at the recovery site or collected donations of supplies.