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At FCA, amid the backdrop of a proposed merger and its subsequent collapse, a lawsuit has been filed by Reid Bigland, head of the RAM brand and CEO of FCA Canada alleging that FCA has retaliated against Bigland for cooperating in a Federal prob of FCA's sales reporting process. Bigland joined Chrysler in 2006 and in turn took over the reigns of Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and Dodge, eventually serving as CEO of FCA Canada. The lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses FCA of retaliation for not taking the fall for the sales reporting prob. Bigland claims his compensation has fallen by more than 90% and that the sales reporting process under scrutiny was one that he inherited. …
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Chrysler Vehicles @ SEMA Here's a couple of my favorites: (not really a vehicle, but....)
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Bob Nardelli Laments The Loss Of Chrysler William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com October 3, 2011 Former Chrysler CEO, Bob Nardelli isn't happy with Obama Administation still to this day. Speaking with The Detroit News, Nardelli had some interesting thoughts about Chrysler. Nardelli says he "laments all the time" that private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP, who he still works for, isn't running the pentastar. "If the government gave us the deal they gave Fiat, we'd be doing just fine — really. There was no reason for the government to give Chrysler away," Nardelli said. Back in 2009, Cerberus sent a plan to US Government outlini…
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Another Recall for the Grand Cherokee Chrysler is recalling 131,000 2000-2002 Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a defective engine fan. The blades on the cooling fan may fly off and injure anyone near. This is the second Grand Cherokee recall this week. On Monday, a recall for 111,600 2003-2004 GC's was issued because the front seats may catch fire. Couple that with the call for an investigation into Grand Cherokees for sudden acceleration issues and it seems like this is a pretty bad week for Jeep and their Grand Cherokee buyers. Read "Chrysler announces second Jeep recall in 2 days" @ Yahoo
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2011 Chrysler Lineup Impressions Saturday I finally got around to checking out some of the new metal. Stopped by Salvadore Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep in Gardner. It was late in teh afternoon so the photos kinda suck due to lack of daylight, but it is what it is. First up is the Chrysler 200. In the flesh you can still see its Sebring routes, but its amazing what a nose job and a nice butt will do for the car. There's some nice detailing on the exterior, like how the chrome trim on the rear fascia mimics the grill trim. I really like the LED piping on in headlights, and the detailing of the tail lights. Inside, the interior is much improved. Gone is the cheap gray, p…
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Chrysler's Hidden Coffers Dan Gerstein, 12.10.08, 12:01 AM EST Link to Article Why is Cerberus, one of the world's richest private equity firms, begging for a bailout? When I wrote about the bailout blunders of the auto industry two weeks ago, I thought the Big Three had most likely topped out on the political outrage meter. But that was before the shady story of Cerberus, the uber-connected private equity firm that owns Chrysler, reared its three ugly heads over the weekend. Buried on the business page of The New York Times Saturday were the details of Detroit's biggest snow job yet--literally as well as figuratively. Turns out that Cerberus CEO John Snow, who …
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All About the New Mercedes CL Stuttgart, Sep 11, 2006 In autumn 2006 Mercedes-Benz is launching the culmination of more than 50 years of coupé tradition with the new CL-Class. The new two-door model combines peerless exclusivity and charismatic design with trailblazing technology which no other car brand is able to offer. The luxury coupé enters new dimensions in vehicle safety with PRE-SAFE® Brake, a unique system which automatically brakes the Coupé when a rear-end collision threatens. Standard equipment also includes Mercedes innovations such as an active ABC suspension (Active Body Control), the Intelligent Light System with five lighting functions and the antici…
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By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com January 30, 2013 Today, Chrysler announced its earnings for 2012 and the results are staggering. The company reported a net income of $1.7 billion, up substantially from minuscule $183 million profit earned in 2011. Chrysler also saw their 4th quarter net income increase from $225 million in 2011 to $378 million in 2012. The massive increases is due to Chrysler's market share increasing to 11.4%. Chrysler also unveiled a updated product plan for all of its brands. The big news is that Chrysler and Dodge have dropped their Fiat-based models. Instead, Fiat will introduce five new models including compact and subcompact …
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Pricing: 2007 Jeep Patriot Chrysler Group today announced that the U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for its all-new 2007 Jeep® Patriot is $14,985 (including $560 destination). The Jeep Patriot is a classic-styled Jeep that delivers best-in-class capability, 30 miles per gallon (mpg) fuel economy, safety and interior flexibility. "With Patriot, Jeep continues to expand globally by offering a fun-to- drive, fuel-efficient and affordably priced Jeep vehicle designed to appeal to youthful customers and people with active lifestyles who may have always wanted a Jeep vehicle but, until now, may not have been able to afford one," said George Murphy, Senior …
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Chrysler Cutting Back on the Hemi DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group has cut production of its legendary Hemi V-8 by nearly 20 percent as more consumers decide to trade power for fuel efficiency and the company prepares for lower light-truck sales through the year. Chrysler recently lowered Hemi production to 1,300 a day from 1,600 at its Saltillo factory in Mexico, company officials said. Read "DCX cuts Hemi production" @ The Detroit News
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has made the decision to cut the Chrysler brand in the UK to focus more on Jeep. "We have made a decision to shift our focus away from Chrysler and toward other FCA brands," a Chrysler spokesman told Automotive News. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' deputy UK managing director Karl Howkins told Autocar the decision came down to Chrysler products not being very appealing to UK customers and that the CO2 emissions on their lineup were too high. Chrysler sold the 300, Voyager (Town and Country), and a rebadged versions of the Lancia Delta and Ypsilon. According to the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Chrysler only sold 1,982 vehicles la…
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I don't know if this has been confirmed or discussed much yet today but while I was going to the W.P. Chrysler Museum today, I got lost at the tech center. While we were trying to find the Museum again, we drove by a holding lot of their test cars I believe and what comes to my attention, a lime green Chery A1 sitting with all of the other Chryslers. However, I saw at least one or two more sitting there so Chrysler is indeed testing the possiblities. It doesn't appear they want to hide the car as there was no camo and and lime green stands out in a sea of silver and black cars. Also I saw a new Challenger today going north on I-75 between Squirrel road and Crooks Rd.
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Read here: http://allparnews.com/index.php/2015/06/pentastar-upgrade-pug-28901
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Anyone want to see some pics? We just got a bunch of zone units in for Chrysler. The Patriot seems real cheep on the inside and feels weak on take off. The Avenger isn't bad IMO.
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Edmunds Drives the Compass It should be noted as a general rule, I try to find the best picture of a car to use when I post a news entry. This was quite a task with the Compass because it is in my opinion, the worst-looking SUV since the Aztek (yes, it has dethroned the X3). This is about the only image where the thing doesn't look completely pug-fugly. I could wax lyrical about the Compass' looks all day but of course, you clicked this thread to read Edmunds' take on it, not mine. So without further rambling, here you go: Read "First Drive: 2007 Jeep Compass" @ Edmunds Damn, what an ugly car...
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Keep Careful Watch of Chery Chrysler will closely monitor quality of Chinese-built vehicles By BRADFORD WERNLE | Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/16/07, 10:51 am et DETROIT -- To ensure that China-built vehicles with Chrysler brands meet global quality standards, Chrysler personnel will be on the scene early and often during manufacturing and development. "We're very prepared to have a lot of people involved early in the process," Steven Landry, Chrysler's executive vice president for NAFTA sales, global marketing, service and parts, said Thursday, July 12, at a press event here. "We'd like to play in all the volume segments," Landry said. "With Ch…
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Jeep Commander sticker starts at $27,985 High-trim Limited version with Hemi V-8 priced at $40,395 By Dale Jewett Automotive News / August 19, 2005 DETROIT -- The 2006 Jeep Commander, an SUV that is larger than the Grand Cherokee and shares its platform and assembly plant, will carry a base price of $27,985, the Chrysler group said Friday. Production of the Commander started in late July at the Chrysler group's Jefferson North assembly plant here. Exterior styling of the Commander is patterned on the original Jeep Cherokee. The base two-wheel-drive Commander is powered by a 210-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine. All Commander prices include $…
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If you ever rent a midsize from Advantage Rent a Car, you will most likely get a 2-door Chrysler Sebring hardtop coupe instead of the Stratus 4-door which is ubiqutous in other fleets. My first impression is that this is a decent looking car. (I don't like the convertible). However, in pricing it, it is not competitive with a much more substantial purchase like a LaCrosse or Impala. Plus, for some unknown reason, the price differential between their 4 doors and the coupe is an eye-opener. Plus side: Good looks, nice instrument area, fun to drive Negative side: Price/value, C/R does not like it, not the most practical However, I voted YES. There are very fe…
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The wife of incoming DaimlerChrysler AG chief executive Dieter Zetsche has pleaded no-contest to throwing a party where minors were drinking. The Detroit News reports Gisela Zetsche allegedly violated a Bloomfield Township, Mich., ordinance when she threw a party for one of her sons friends June 17. Police were called to the couples home by neighbors complained of teenage drinkers who threw things at cars, and found empty beer cups, kegs and liquor bottles. Twenty-one minors were ticketed for underage drinking. Zetsche faces 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. A date for sentencing has not been set http://www.washtimes.com/upi/…
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Well, here's the production Jeep Compass. I'll wait for the Rallye version, as the non-Rallye has a jacked up front end: It also appears that the non-Rallye version will be fairly off-road capable with it's high ground clearence and sophisticated AWD/4x4 system: http://www.allpar.com/model/jeep/compass.html .
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Craig Trudell Automotive News August 22, 2008 - 4:38 pm ET Chrysler LLC has launched production of the hybrid versions of its Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango SUVs, set to go on sale this fall. Chrysler's Newark, Del., assembly plant started building the SUVs this week. The plant is Chrysler's first to build vehicles with its gasoline-electric Two Mode hybrid system. The hybrid system called for new assembly processes to install a 300-volt battery and other components that Chrysler is using for the first time. "The implementation of this new manufacturing process was done intelligently, with both quality and cost in mind," Joe Ozdowy, Newark's plant manager…
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...massive, serene, silent (except when pushed, and the 440 cu. in. V8 comes alive with authority over lesser wagons...)
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"2008 Dodge Durango - The first DaimlerChrysler Two-Mode Hybrid" "DaimlerChrysler/General Motors two-mode full hybrid system features patented technology that leapfrogs today's hybrid systems." "Under hard acceleration the two-mode system routes power from both the engine and electric motors to the wheels for high performance." (check out the squealing tires simulation at 2:12 into the video) Here's a link to a Windows Media Video file showing animations of how the system works: 2008 Dodge Durango Hybrid Video (2:30) (picture appears to be a 2006) From oh2o on Allpar
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This is NOT a Chrysler drawing, it's just a cool rendering by a young talent that's floating around the internet, not sure if anybody has seen it.... It's being called an "SRT8 GTX", but it's got nothing to do with a possible production car that I know of....
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I didn't realize John Lennon ever HAD a T&C, but he did. He owned it when he was murdered 30 years ago. It's being sold today...check out the car: http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2380
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The United Auto Workers has announced today in a statement that 65 percent of members at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has rejected the proposed contract that was reached by the two parties last month. “As I said at the press conference: ‘What I love about our organization most of all is that no matter what we do, what action we take, the ultimate decision and the power of the union is our members and they make the final decision,’” said UAW President Dennis Williams. “That is the design of our constitution and who we are ... We don’t consider this a setback; we consider the membership vote a part of the process we respect.” The UAW will be meeting with national b…
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http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...COL06/703290413 If I end up being wrong, I'll be the first to admit it...but I think he's totally wrong. I've more/less thought the whole thing was smoke screen b.s. from the start. Awfully late now, maybe I'll explain tomorrow.
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I should know, I bought one! Sorry, couldn't resist! It really does cost $20,550...if you buy one in The Sims 2
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Chrysler Coupons: The Incentives Just Keep Coming AUBURN HILLS -- In a bid to end a difficult year on a strong note, the Chrysler Group has launched a massive direct mail campaign targeting more than 3 million Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler owners and consumers who drive competing brands. The Auburn Hills-based division of DaimlerChrysler AG is mailing coupons worth $1,000 to consumers that can be used in combination with existing incentives on many 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles. "That's some very aggressive stuff," said Jim Sanfilippo, a senior analyst with AMCI, a West Bloomfield-based automotive marketing firm. The direct mail offers, which are good through Jan. 2, c…
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Tomorrow morning, Chrysler will unveil the Chrysler Halcyon Concept EV on their website. The Halcyon is an evolution from the Chrysler Airflow Concept shown in 2022. Chrysler has teased various vague images over the last few weeks, showing an updated logo and some various, undefined body lines with little else in the way of clues. Two things that stand out from the teaser images are the shape of the back glass and the full-width tail lamps. What we can expect is that the Halcyon will be a two-row crossover, and it will sit on the Stellantis STLA platform. We also already know that since the merger, Stellantis planned on moving most of the U.S. brands to PSA platforms…
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The Ford Mustang has been a dominant force in the sales department well before the last generation Chevy Camaro rode off into the sunset. That changed last month. Ford's iconic pony car has been outsold by the Dodge Challenger by 293 units in February, as the Dodge coupe racked up 3,283 sales during a very challenging month. The Challenger's February victory could be a sign of things to come for the Mustang, as the Blue Oval's most recognizable vehicle is set to get bombarded with more competition coming from the 2010 Camaro. The Camaro, which goes into regular production on March 16, already has over 10,000 pre-orders on the books. The Mustang won't be left for dead, t…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com August 7, 2013 Bob Lee, head of Fiat and Chrysler global Powertrain said that the company will not be investing in electrified powertrains till consumers are willing to pay for it. He said this at the 2013 CAR Management Briefing’s Advanced Powertrain Forum this week. Lee explained that consumers aren't willing to pony up the money to cost of battery packs, electric motors and chargers that hybrids and electric vehicles are saddle with. He said that it might take up to ten years before consumers are willing to pay for the tech. "Many customers want to reduce C02, but they aren't willing to change their lifestyle or pay …
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com August 13, 2012 Chrysler hasn't been the strongest proponent of electric vehicles since it has been together with Fiat. "You're not looking at a guy who's as scared as the rest of them. I'm not scared, I just won't do it. I just will not do it. I think we're smoking illegal materials if we think we're going to make those [profitably]," said Fiat/Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne in a interview with Automobile Magazine back in July. This might be an odd thing to say since Fiat is working on a 500 EV that will go into production later this year. However, Marchionne has been on record saying the 500 EV will lose money and is …
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com August 13, 2012 Chrysler's Pentastar V6 has been getting rave reviews since coming out in the new Grand Cherokee in 2010. However, the V6 has hit a snag. A small portion of the Pentastar V6s (about 0.5% or 7,500 engines out of the 1.5 million engines built so far) to have faulty cylinder heads. Owners of Jeep Wranglers equipped with the 3.6L complain of a ticking sound coming from the left side of the engine, stalling, loss of power or misfires coming from cylinder No. 2 in NHTSA filings. The Jeep Wrangler isn't the only one Chrysler vehicle with this problem. Automotive News has learned from Chrysler dealers and Allpar…
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Enter the Autoblog Relaunch Celebration Sweepstakes featuring the All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro "Did you enter yet today? You may as well make entering the (deep breath) Autoblog Relaunch Celebration Sweepstakes featuring the All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro a part of your daily routine, like brushing your teeth or playing Solitaire at work. The Sweepstakes spans 23 days, which means if you enter every day by clicking here, you'll have a better chance to win the loaded 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T than someone who enters only once or twice. Did we mentinon the prize is loaded with 20-inch chrome wheels, the high-end 4.0L V6 engine making 260 horsepower, and... AND the optional MyGIG™ Mul…
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2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab Too much is never enough—or is it, now? by Gary Witzenburg From TCC You say you're feelin' a bit cramped and capacity limited in your full-size crew cab pickup lately? Well, Dodge may have the truck for you. Obviously unsatisfied with bragging rights for the most available pickup power (with the 345-hp HEMI V-8) and torque (with the 610-lb-ft Cummins Turbo Diesel six), Dodge now boasts the longest, roomiest crew-cab cabin with the most people and cargo room. And just so no one misses the point, they're callin' it "Mega" Cab. Dodge created this super-size showcase of pickup innovation by bolting its six-foot,…
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Link to source Don't give DaimlerChrysler a Pass The financial press has mostly given a pass to DaimlerChrysler, thanks to booming sales in the U.S. of its Mercedes line. But that can't cover the woeful state of its overall business. By Robert Walberg Investors shouldn't be so generous. Thanks to 10 consecutive months of record-breaking sales of Mercedes in the U.S., with year-to-date figures up 13.9%, DaimlerChrysler has avoided the focus on restructuring at General Motors and Ford. Unfortunately, not even this growth rate is sufficient to offset the growing woes at Chrysler. Looking for answers Declining sales and bloated inventory have management and investors…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com July 11, 2012 Earlier this week, we reported on a filing from the U.S. Patent and Trademark office about a possible branding for the new diesel engine in the 2014 Grand Cherokee. Apparently this wasn't the only filing Chrysler did. Car & Driver found a trademark application filled by the company to register “HFE High Fuel Efficiency”. The possible descriptor would most likely come on models that have small-displacement engines, and come with low rolling resistance tires and enhanced aerodynamics Currently, Chrysler uses the name of Aero to refer to its most fuel-efficient models. Only one model wears the Aero name a…
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DCX to Suspend Production of Several Models Jan. DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group will suspend production of some models in January to help reduce bloated inventories, several dealers said Wednesday. Affected models include some minivans, the Dodge Ram pickup, Jeep Commander and Liberty SUVs, the Dodge Magnum station wagon and the Chrysler PT Cruiser. To further pare its vehicle stockpile, Chrysler will build only 1,000 units each next month of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV, midsize Dodge Dakota pickup, Chrysler 300 sedan and Aspen SUV next month. The cuts will idle all or part of production at several plants, including the Jefferson North Jeep plant in Detroit and t…
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TCC Test: 2007 Dodge Nitro The Nitro is a striking piece of design. But cars today have to have substance as well as style, and while it may have a leg up in fashion, in driveability it's got its work cut out to topple the likes of the Escape and Santa Fe. Read "A sharper turn in the fight for Liberty." @ The Car Connection
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The Doctor is Out... ...at least temporarily. The Dr. Z advertisments have been put on hold while DCX plays up their 0% financing ads. Rest assured, Chrysler says the doctor will be in again. Read "Auf Wiedersehen, Doc: Dr. Z Ad Campaign Bites the Dust" @ Edmunds
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Full article @ autoracingsport.com Racing series everywhere are taking big hits. Can't say I really care too much about NASCAR though.
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We'll expose the details on the 200X Dodge Challenger including when we can expect to see it, where it will be made, how many Chrysler plans to sell and what we expect GM to do and can do right now to counter the "rumored" arrival of the Challenger. Once again, that's coming up soon on C&G as staff members chime in with the latest and greatest brainstorming ideas on what we believe GM could do to stem the sales success of a production Challenger.
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Stock photo from SEMA Vegas.....not the Lapeer testing. Two Dodge Challengers Dragging It Up At Lapeer, MI Dragway? We just got the following unconfirmed tip: "There's a rumor going 'round work here that two new Challengers were up at Lapeer (MI) dragway this week. I can't confirm that part (but am trying) but I do know one of the lead engineers (chief?) lives in Metamora, the next town south. BTW, and unconfirmed also, but they reportedly were turning 12s." Anyone know anything else 'bout it -- like for instance, is it true? (Hat tip to Sean!) Link: http://jalopnik.com/cars/new-cars/two-dodg...gway-313101.php ------------------------- Sounds about ri…
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Does San Francisco's DeSoto Cab company use LXes up there? Magnum, Charger, 300, anything? Or are they still pushing old Dynasties and early Intrepids?
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In a discussion about their pending merger, Fiat Chrysler revealed that the combined company's future vehicles in the small to mid-size range will be built on two of PSA's platforms. The reasoning behind it is that PSA's platforms are more modern than FCA's which first debuted in 2003. They are also capable of a wider range of propulsion methods like electrification that are harder to incorporate into the aging platform that FCA is using. The smaller of the two platforms, PSA's CMP, launched last year is found under the Peugeot 208, 2008, DS 3 Crossback and the new Opel Corsa. The larger platform is called EMP2 and launched in 2016. It underpins the Peugeot 3008…
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By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com March 18, 2013 The current Chrysler 200 will have a short 2014 model year according to some internal documents. Automotive News got their hands on the documents and report that production of the 2014 Chrysler 200 will start in July at Chrysler's Sterling Heights plant in Michigan and end in the second week of January. A bit surprising since production usually would run well through 2014. This has led everyone to think the next-generation 200 is just around the corner. This is further substantiated by Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne saying the introduction of the new 200 would be delayed till early next year. All we k…
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Chrysler Cans B & C-Segments Vehicles William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 21, 2011 Back in 2009, Sergio Marchionne presented a eight-hour powerpoint presentation detailing the next five years of products for Chrysler. On one of those slides, Chrysler had a B-Segment vehicle due out in 2013 and a C-Segment car due out in 2012. However those two vehicles looked they have been shelved. Olivier Francois, Chrysler president speaking with Car & Driver at New York Auto Show said the B-Segment Chrysler car is dead. The plan was to do a rebadge job with a Lancia Ypsilon. However, the Ypsilon is related closely with the Fiat 500 and …
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 29, 2012 Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said on the sidelines of an industry event in Brussels that the company is looking for a partner to help share production and development costs. "We're on the move. We can be an active partner everywhere around the world," said Marchionne. When asked about possibly partnering up with a European automaker, Marchionne said he’s looking them, but there isn’t a lot of options open. When asked if they would be interested in a partnership with Mazda or Suzuki, Marchionne said, "there are many opportunities to look at, including those." Source: Automotive News (Subscri…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com July 23, 2012 If you have been dreaming about seeing the new Viper at your local Chrysler dealer, you'll probably be disappointed by this news. Automotive News had a chance to speak with SRT CEO Ralph Gilles. Gilles said that one out of every five Chrysler dealers will be selling the Viper. "We're going to open it up to any dealer who can put the money forward and the training, but it's going to be pretty difficult to hit all of those things. You've got to have the training, the facilities, and some history of selling Vipers and SRTs in general," said Gilles. The reason for the limited number of dealers selling the Vip…
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We had a feeling this was coming. The Detroit News reports that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will be cutting a shift at the Sterling Heights Assembly plant - home of the Chrysler 200 - and laying off 1,420 workers at the plant and a supporting stamping plant. In a statement, FCA explained the cut is “to better align production with demand,” and “a direct result of shifting demand toward trucks and SUVs.” “Our truck and SUV plants are running six days a week about 20 hours a day,” the company said. “And while 1,300 people will be impacted by layoffs (at Sterling Heights Assembly), we have been able to add 11,000 hourly jobs in Michigan since 2009 to keep up with that dema…
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Chrysler Cuts Will Bind It More to Benz Deeper integration on tap as Daimler tries to fix Chrysler. by Joseph Szczesny (2007-02-05) DaimlerChrysler intends to tie together the company's German and American wings more tightly than ever under the new plan for reviving the fortunes of the ailing Chrysler Group. The Financial Times reported the rescue plan would include greater use of common components and systems by both the Chrysler Group and Mercedes-Benz Group. The use of common components has been a contentious issue since the merger was first proposed in 1998 but it has gradually become more acceptable as both groups have faced intense cost pressures. The Wa…
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I doubt this concerns too many here, and not really even myself, but something I thought of, and I need to see what others think/feel/believe/know. The first and second generation JA (Clouds) cars featured suspensions that were of a Front high-arm with anti-sway bar, and Rear low-arm multilink with sway bar, or as Chrysler also calls it, "Modified Double-Wishbone Suspension". Not only unique in the midsize segment which features mostly a MacPherson strut/Multilink setup, I've read that this sort of suspension also costs a little more to produce. However, with the next generation of the Clouds nearly upon us, I have to wonder. This platform was codeveloped with Mit…
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Chrysler recalls 268,800 vehicles Associated Press / AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is recalling 268,800 vehicles from the 2005-2006 model years to replace a faulty front windshield wiper motor, the company said Monday. The wiper motor armature shaft on the vehicles, which include the Dodge Durango, Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country, can break, resulting in a loss of wiper function, Chrysler said. The company said it had notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the voluntary recall. Owners will be notified when parts are available. No accidents or injuries have been reported related to …
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2008 Dodge Avenger at MSN Autos Well, overall it seems as though the cars aren't nearly as bad as portrayed! However, I am rather irritable at the fact they see an estimated 27 miles per gallon highway as horrible for a V6. Um, you know, my 5-cylinder Rabbit is only rated at 29 highway.
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Since someone posted about the MB lighting question, I have a Dodge one. Last week I was on Sunrise Highway and saw a Calibur signaling. I was in the left lane doing a conservative, well, I was going faster. When I passed it, I noticed it's headlight was flashing as a directional. I thought it was very odd. Then later I saw it changing lanes again and the other headlight was acting as a directional. It was during the day, and I wondered if it had something to do with it being more visible using daytime running headlamps. Is it just a freak of nature electrical problem or does someone know if it's supposed to do that?
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Preview: 2007 Jeep Patriot The Compass gets a hardcore sibling. by Henny Hemmes (2006-04-10) The Chrysler Group gave us the first glance at the Jeep Patriot at the Frankfurt auto show last fall. Although the Patriot was shown alongside the Jeep Compass as a concept car, the Patriot soon became a confirmed entrant in the small-SUV segment. This Wednesday in New York , the Patriot will be shown to the public as a production-ready vehicle. The new Patriot will do to Jeep's bottom what the Commander did to its top - extend the model range for the hallowed brand. A compact SUV with a traditional Jeep exterior design, the Patriot is based on the underpinnings of the Dodge…
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Chrysler Cutting Production by 135K DaimlerChrysler AG's U.S. arm Chrysler is cutting production by 135,000 units in the second half of 2006 to reduce a glut of unsold trucks and sport utility vehicles after a failed summer sales effort, the company said on Tuesday. Read "Chrysler cuts output in bid to reduce inventory" @ Yahoo
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Chrysler Posts Loss Chrysler posts big loss, but not as big as Ford's for the Last Quarter.
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More Pictures from LeftLaneNews.com Dodge Avenger
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com July 3, 2012 Chrysler’s SRT group has been on a bit of roll as late. Their lineup, which includes the Chrysler 300 SRT8, Dodge Challenger SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8, and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 has been praised widely. But, all of those models mentioned come from other divisions in Chrysler. That appears to be changing with the new SRT Viper due out later this year, and SRT is hungry for more models of their own. Motor Trend reports that SRT could be getting two more models in the coming years. The first model is one that we have been hearing about for awhile; the Barracuda. The replacement to the current Dodge Challenger…
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By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com January 21, 2013 If you're wondering why your Viper is taking longer than expected, we have an answer for you. SRT CEO Ralph Gilles tells the Detroit Free Press that Vipers will begin arriving mid-February, about a month and half later than originally promised. "I apologized to our dealer base. We are just holding ourselves to a higher standard," Gilles said. Gilles explained that Chrysler wants to make sure every Viper that rolls of the line is perfect before being shipped out to dealers. "To say it bluntly, the old Chrysler would have shipped them out already. It's really a hand-made car, so it takes a little fi…
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I heard from someone who works at the Brampton Assembly plant that they will make a purple colour and some others which I can't remember what they were.
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http://www6.autonet.ca/News/story.cfm?stor...3651242-ap.html so with Hyundai and Nissan out as suitors, does it make less sense for GM to buy them as a defensive move? (ie to keep them out of competitors hands)
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Recall: 62,400 Chrysler Group Vehicles The Chrysler Group is recalling about 62,400 2007 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles in which the braking system may fail to work. The recall includes 62,369 model year 2007 Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler 300, Jeep Commander, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger and Dodge Caliber vehicles to re-program a brake system Electronic Control Unit computer. In affected vehicles, instrument panel warning lamps may illuminate and be followed by loss of Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), anti-lock brake system, traction control and speedometer functions. The problem could res…
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Chrysler pays dealers to stock up Automaker will give bonuses for every '07 model they take before year's end with their full allotment Josee Valcourt / The Detroit News Link to Original Article @ DetNews With dealers balking at ordering new 2007 model cars and trucks, DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group has started offering cash bonuses to dealers who stock up before the end of the year and promised to halt its practice of overbuilding vehicles and pushing them onto dealers. In a Webcast to dealers Wednesday afternoon, Chrysler sales executives acknowledged dealers' growing frustration about the automaker's huge supply of unsold Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge vehicles…
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Still a big Caprice 9C1 fan, this car REALLY gets me : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-Dodge-...bayphotohosting Not a luxury model, for sure, but a lot of beefed up suspension and cooling bits, with a Hemi under the hood...mmm... It's a '96 Caprice LT1 9C1 brought 10 years into the future
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At the moment, Fiat's headquarters is located in Turin, Italy; while Chrysler's headquarters is in Auburn Hills, MI. But with Fiat and Chrysler merged together, the company is planning a new headquarters. Reuters reports that CEO Sergio Marchionne announced that the headquarters of FCA will be in London, Great Britain. "Headquarters will be in London. It's clear that group executive functions, the board, my office, some of my functions, need to operate out of London, but that doesn't mean that I'm giving up my operational responsibilities of the U.S. We will be multi-faceted ... we will do stuff everywhere," said Marchionne. Marchionne has said that the move will not n…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com December 18, 2012 When we last reported on Chrysler minivan debacle back in May, CEO Sergio Marchionne said that Town and Country would be leaving after 2013, leaving the Dodge Caravan as the sole minivan. Taking the place of the Town and Country would be a crossover in 2014/2015. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, Chrysler still hasn't made a decision. Chrysler is showing four different concepts; a minivan and crossover from Chrysler and Dodge to consumer clinics before making the final decision. When the decision is made, the redesigned minivan and new crossover will go on sale in 2014 as a 2015 model.…
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What Edmunds.com Says: Dodge may have broken its promise of a Durango hybrid in the past, but this vehicle's chances of coming to fruition are looking quite good. What We Know: It was revealed toward the end of last year that DaimlerChrysler plans to go through with a production-ready Dodge Durango Hybrid by 2007. Sure, the company has promised such a truck before, but it is in a much better position to turn this into a feasible project this time around, especially given its new commitment to develop hybrid drive systems with GM. The last attempt at such a vehicle, the Durango TTR, was abandoned in 2002 after the powertrain system failed to deliver the desired fuel eco…
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Remember 'Smash that Viper!'? Well, sibling-site Adjab posted about some 'good ole boys' who are performing a similar stunt with their 1997 Dodge Neon Sport (pictured). Dodge kinship aside, the stakes hardly seem as high, eh? The GOBs are auctioning ad space on the Neon over on eBay, with the winner getting their logos, website, etc., posted all over the Caliber predecessor. On April 29th, the Neon will meet a gristly death in the form of a 150' cliff. The results will be recorded and broadcast on the auctioneers' website, while covered by television stations and newspaper reporters. When the sellers were asked why they were engaging in such a stunt, they replied, "...f…
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I've been impressed with Chrysler's latest string of TV Ads, from Eminem to the American Revolution ad, to the "The Things We Make, Make Us" Jeep ad. Seems like they've got another winner here. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and I agree with the whole racing versus cruising thing. Don't know why they incorporated the 200 and T&C, frankly the only thing that qualifies, once again, is the 300 (as an aside, I'm looking forward to seeing the new one once the local dealers start getting them) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWMi75CAjjE&hd=1
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Chery-Chrysler deal to get OK American automaker is expected to become the first to build Chinese autos for U.S. market Rick Blanchard | Link to Original Article @ The Detroit News DaimlerChrysler AG and Chery Automobile Co. struck a deal on Dec. 30 making Chrysler the first major carmaker to confirm plans to sell Chinese-built cars in the United States. Chery is expected to produce a subcompact for Chrysler that will likely be sold in the United States under the Dodge brand in 2009. Chery, based in Wuhu in Anhui province, is one of China's fastest-growing automakers and sold 50,000 vehicles abroad in 2006. State-owned Chery previously considered exporting vehicles …
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One of the weakest points of the base V6-equipped Dodge Challenger SE has been the transmission. Chrysler saddled the SE with the old four-speed automatic instead of the Mercedes designed five-speed used in the V8 models. Chrysler used the occasion of an LX owners meet this weekend to debut a new SE Rallye edition that finally gives the V6 the extra ratio it needs. The Rallye also gets hood and decklid stripes, and five spoke 18-inch wheels. Hopefully Chrysler tightens up the suspension a bit to eliminate some of the floatiness of the SE. The SE Rallye will reportedly run $26,490 after production starts next month. Autoblog
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Edmunds Article: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=123040 I like how this sounds!! Say NO to China!!
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With stricter CAFE standards just around the corner, Chrysler is looking at giving their Pentastar V6 range some big changes. Automotive News has learned from sources about a new plan called Pentastar Upgrade - or PUG. PUG will feature such improvements as direct injection, turbocharging, and other technologies to bring more power and better fuel economy. Fiat's MultiAir variable valve timing technology will remain. Now the first of these updated engines could arrive in the 2015 Grand Cherokee in the guise of a 3.6L V6. This will be followed by a updated 3.2L V6 in the 2016 Town & Country minivan. Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required) View full artic…
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Chrysler LLC Statement Company's Second Quarter and Half Year Financial Performance Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The following can be attributed to Ron Kolka, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Chrysler LLC. "Chrysler LLC today announced that in spite of the severe economic and industry challenges, we continue to perform ahead of our financial plan for the second quarter and first half of 2008. The Company measures its financial performance against two primary financial metrics: Cash/Marketable Securities and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortizat…
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Saw one driving the other day on the highway (hwy 400 for the Ontarians). No pics though. called my buddy at Brampton to confirm this was OEM and not some afftermarket mod, and he said its true. If anything were to take me away from GM, this is it. Its pure, unadulterated sex I tell ya.
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The Nov. MT has the Viper SRT-10 in it (full test). I didn't read much of it as I don't really have time right now, but here's the performance numbers: 0-60: 4.2s 1/4 Mile: 12.2s @ 118.0 mph 600-foot slalom: 69.5 mph (avg) Lateral acceleration: .94g MT figure 8: 24.6s @ .79g (avg) I can't find the numbers for the Z06 test from MT, but I believe it was 0-60 in 3.5s and 1/4 mile in 11.7 @ 125 mph. If anyone could find the other stuff (I can't find my issue) it'd be appreciated.
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We heard it may be coming, now it looks like it's almost official. I wonder if DCX hoping that if these partnerships grow, Chery may be interested in purchasing Chrysler from Daimler? DaimlerChrysler Supervisory Board Approves Small-Car Agreement Auburn Hills, Mich./Stuttgart, Germany - The DaimlerChrysler Supervisory Board today approved the framework of a limited partnership to develop small vehicles between the Chrysler Group and Chery Motor Company of China. The deal is still contingent upon approval by the Chinese government, but the final pact of the framework is expected to be signed by the end of March. Under the non-equity partnership, Chery-built vehicl…
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Only one transmission away from a success If you ever had any doubt that it's better to be the younger sibling, check out the 2007 Jeep Patriot. The boxy 2007 Patriot compact SUV is the third vehicle the Chrysler Group has spun off its new small-car platform. First there was the Dodge Caliber — the odd-looking hunchback hatchback with a cheap interior and lackluster performance. Then there was the Jeep Compass — a vehicle so utterly wrong-headed that, in the future, a Ph.D. candidate in marketing will write a thesis about it. Fortunately the 2007 Jeep Patriot is the best of this otherwise dysfunctional family. Rendezvous syndrome Perhaps it's the Rendezvous synd…
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is making some major changes in how they report sales and has admitted that their 75-month streak was only 40 months and it ended in September 2013. The new sales reporting methodology announced by FCA in a statement will comprise of, Sales reported by dealers Fleet sales delivered directly by the company Retail 'other' sales, including those by dealers in Puerto Rico Using this new methodology, FCA went back and reviewed past monthly reports and found a 3 percent decrease in sales in September 2013 - a month that it had reported a 1 percent increase. Likewise, in August 2015, sales would have dropped 1 percent - not an increase of 2 …
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Today, Fiat SpA's board of directors announced Fiat SpA and Chrysler Group LLC will become Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). This comes as part of restructuring plan of the two automakers that was agreed by the board. “A new chapter of our story begins with the creation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. A journey that started over a decade ago, as Fiat sought to ensure its place in an increasingly complex marketplace, has brought together two organizations each with a great history in the automotive industry and different but complementary geographic strengths,” said John Elkann, chairman of Fiat. The restructuring plan also notes that FCA will be listed on the Milan and New…
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Financial Times story Daimler set to sell Chrysler stake to Cerberus By Daniel Schäfer and John Reed Published: September 24 2008 23:00 | Last updated: September 24 2008 23:00 Daimler is preparing to sell its remaining minority stake in ailing US carmaker Chrysler to private equity group Cerberus, in a move that would mark the final act of a 10-year-long combination. The German premium car group on Wednesday confirmed it was in talks with Cerberus, which bought the majority of Chrysler more than a year ago, about a sale of Daimler’s 19.9 per cent stake in the US company. Daimler declined to comment on further details and did not give any explanation about the…
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1957 Plymouth Suburban 9 passenger wagon... with 10 feet of load floor length!
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Story here Accidental leak to Toyota, sorta interesting.
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NYPD could be replacing their Impala & Crown Vic squad cars with the Dodge Charger. Testing now.
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^that is on wikipedia.
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The clock is ticking now as the UAW has issued a strike notice to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles that will end a previously agreed upon contract extension tomorrow at 11:59 PM EDT if a new deal for its 40,000 members isn't reached. FCA issued a statement saying they have received the notice and are continuing discussions with the UAW to possibly alleviate this situation. The Detroit Fress Press has learned from sources that negotiations between the two groups have broken down and that the UAW negotiators have left the bargaining table. A number of union members have been wanting a strike since the two groups went into negotiations. How serious is the UAW with the …
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Chrysler employee offers set the stage as automakers scramble for a strong finish to '05. It's a good time to buy a new car if you didn't take advantage of the industry's employee-discounts-for all deals last summer. Automakers are hiking rebates again and dealers are touting special year-end sales with an advertising blitz to ratchet up December sales and boost yearly results during the final days of 2005. In Metro Detroit, select consumers can lease a sport utility vehicle for as low as $58 a month and about $1,000 down. After blistering summer sales fueled by employee-style discounts for all comers, General Motors Corp. and other a…
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The rumors that PSA and FCA may merge can be put to bed now. Sources familiar with the discussion told the Wall Street Journal that executives from the respective companies are no longer in talks. FCA was reticent about the idea because it would increase the companies reliance on the struggling European market, and the Agnelli family, who has a controlling stake in FCA, was not interested in a deal that was paid for with PSA stock. PSA would need to use equity to pay for FCA because they are still digesting their acquisition of Opel from General Motors. Had they merged, the combined company would produce over 9 million vehicles per year, putting them on a playing …
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someone here was advertising a new Caliber with air and CVT auto for ZERO down and 227 a month........ its a new car in demand and they are already going to the aggressive lease? WOW that's ballsy. they will move a ton of them and they are hot already.
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Chrysler Posts First Profit After Bankruptcy William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 2, 2011 Chrysler has announced a $116 million profit for the first quarter of 2011, their first profit since exiting bankruptcy in 2010. Sales in the first quarter rose 18% to 394,000 vehicles sold. First quarter revenues rose to $13.1 billion, a increase of 35% compared to the first quarter last year. Chrysler attributes their revenue increase to their lineup which includes 16 new and refreshed vehicles they have brought out. “Chrysler Group’s improved sales and financial performance in the first quarter show that our rejuvenated product lineup is gaini…
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