1 AutoWeek/Automotive News Specialty Vehicle Forum Las Vegas November 1, 2004 Rich Rae Director, Mopar
2 Taking Mopar to the Next Level…
3 Evolution of Accessories One part at a time... Power Running Boards Chrome Grille Insert Stainless Steel Tubular Side Steps Chrome Wheels
4 Evolution of Accessories Packages … Appearance Package Chrome Accent Package Work Truck Package MSRP $1,849 MSRP $1,465 MSRP $2,335
5 Upfitting The Evolution Continues…
6 Why Upfitting? Appearance Enhancement Mass Customization Adding Value/Content Process Optimization
Dodge Ram Thunder Road and Hemi Express
8 Thunder Road/HEMI Express Plant: Warren Truck Upfitter: Decoma Roseville, MI Roseville, MI Contents and Suppliers: Tonneau Cover Tonneau Cover Penda Penda Molded Running Boards Molded Running Boards Algonquin Automotive Algonquin Automotive Accent Kit Accent Kit Algonquin Automotive Algonquin Automotive Fuel Filler Door Fuel Filler Door AMP AMP Chrome Exhaust Tip Chrome Exhaust Tip Borla Borla Production Run: March-June ‘03 Production Run: March-June ‘03 Production Volume: 4,000 units Production Volume: 4,000 units Sales Region: Southeast & West Sales Region: Southeast & West MSRP: $3,025 MSRP: $3,025
Jeep Wrangler Tomb Raider
Jeep Wrangler Tomb Raider Upfitter: MSX International Auburn Hills, MI Auburn Hills, MI Contents and Suppliers: Bumper fascia Bumper fascia J-Mark J-Mark Light bar Light bar Ground Effects Ground Effects Off-road lights Off-road lights Hella Hella Rock rails & Tail Lamp Guards Rock rails & Tail Lamp Guards Ground Effects Ground Effects Fender Flairs Fender Flairs Bushwacker Bushwacker Fog Light Covers Fog Light Covers Meridian Automotive Meridian Automotive Production Volume: 1,000 units Production Run: July, 2003 Sales Region: Sold nationwide MSRP $2,995 Tomb Raider Plant: Toledo, Ohio
Dodge Dakota Chrome Accent Package
Dodge Dakota Chrome Accent Package Dakota Chrome Packages Plant: Warren Truck Upfitter: DCC SHVTC Sterling Heights, MI Sterling Heights, MI Contents and Suppliers: Tubular side steps Tubular side steps Ground Effects Ground Effects Fuel filler door Fuel filler door AMP AMP Exhaust tip Exhaust tip AMG Industries AMG Industries Splash Guards Splash Guards Power Flow Power Flow Production Volume: 2,400 units Sales Region: Sold nationwide Production Run: Jan. thru May, 2004 MSRP $1,495
/2005 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport/RumbleBee
14 Hemi Sport/RumbleBee Plant: St. Louis Upfitter: Roush Manufacturing Fenton, MO Fenton, MO Contents and Suppliers: Hood scoop Hood scoop Quality Metalcraft Quality Metalcraft Body kit/cladding Body kit/cladding Algonquin Automotive Algonquin Automotive Tail Lamp Guards Tail Lamp Guards Ground Effects Ground Effects Brushed aluminum fuel door Brushed aluminum fuel door AMP AMP Chrome Exhaust Tip Chrome Exhaust Tip Borla Borla Unique logo appliqué Unique logo appliqué Kay Automotive Graphics Kay Automotive Graphics Production Volume: 24,000 units Production Run: Jan. thru Nov Sales Region: Sold nationwide MSRP $2, /2005 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport/RumbleBee
15 Upfitting Lineup Thunder Road/Hemi Express Tomb Raider Dakota Chrome Accent Package Rumble Bee Hemi Sport
16 What Upfitting is NOT….for Mopar Today….. NOT Structural NOT Engine Performance NOT Oversized Wheels and Tires NOT Unique Paint Schemes
17 Why do we Upfit? PROFIT ENHANCE THE BRAND LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
18 What We’ve Learned….. Facility within 30 miles Facility within 30 miles Secured storage for 300 – 400 vehicles Secured storage for 300 – 400 vehicles Docks and necessary equipment Docks and necessary equipment Quality inspections Quality inspections eCommerce/EDI eCommerce/EDI Inventory Management Inventory Management
19 What’s Next….
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21 Premiering at SEMA…. The RAM DAYTONA (Prototype)
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20% of SRT4 OWNERS PURCHASED STAGE 1 and Mopar Blow Off Valve Available March 1 Available SEMA 04
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One of the main reasons I traded, Mopar Factory Support
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