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Chrysler's car plans in question Reports that Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co. are in discussions to jointly produce midsize cars raise questions about the future of Chrysler's car lineup. If the Auburn Hills automaker is turning to Nissan for help, progress may have slowed or hit a snag in Chrysler's effort to redevelop its midsize cars, analysts said Thursday. That initiative, dubbed Project D, involves a special team of top engineers and designers charged with developing replacements for the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger... Article added: 2008-08-08 07:29:54 Article Views Rating: 156
Update: Nissan could supply Chrysler with new sedan Update: Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli hinted earlier this month that several unexpected vehicles and platforms could be unveiled by as early as next year in response to changing market conditions in the U.S. and demand for smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles. While Chrysler has confirmed that it’s developing its own global midsize platform - internally known as ‘Project D’ – vehicles based on the new architecture aren’t expected to be introduced for several years at least. In the meantime... Article added: 2008-08-08 07:29:46 Article Views Rating: 139
Chrysler could cut top-end Avenger and Sebring Cutting models while adding value to existing mid-range trims could be the new tactic at Chrysler as it fights to regain sales and stability in the turbulent market. The changes are wrapped up in a plan called “Fight Back” that the carmaker is rolling out to parts suppliers this week, and things are set to kick off with a realignment of the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring lines. What the new fighting strategy means is that the Avenger and Sebring may lose their top trim levels while some... Article added: 2008-07-21 08:44:06 Article Views Rating: 164
Lexus, Chrysler to join GM in adding CPO fleet to eBay Way back in February, General Motors announced it would be listing all of it Certified Pre-Owned vehicles on eBay Motors, and it took until now to actually make that happen. To go along with GM, Chrysler and Lexus have also joined up, with eBay Motors making a special section of its website specifically for CPO vehicles. The new site, which can be found here, went live yesterday and is sponsored exclusively by Lexus. It's also provided at no cost to any dealer looking for another outlet to advertise its... Article added: 2008-06-14 06:16:19 Article Views Rating: 188
Insurance cut riles Chrysler retirees Retired Chrysler salaried workers are angry that a one-time company pension payment -- offered when the automaker eliminated life insurance -- buys them little in the way of death benefits. Retirees learned in March that Chrysler LLC planned to end their company-funded life insurance policies, part of a wider-cost cutting strategy by the Auburn Hills automaker. The benefit was equal to a worker's last year of pay for those who left before 2003, or $50,000 for those who retired after that. The change... Article added: 2008-06-14 06:16:17 Article Views Rating: 183
Chrysler announces 2% price rise Due to take effect as of Monday, June 16, Chrysler has told its dealers most new production of the current 2008 models and next year’s 2009 models will face a 2% price rise in the U.S. Increased prices on the raw materials used to build its cars are the driving force behind the rise. Chrysler isn’t alone in its response to the rising commodities prices. Toyota has already announced a similar price rise, and Honda and GM are considering doing the same. It’s a simple business measure to... Article added: 2008-06-14 06:15:24 Article Views Rating: 184
Despite troubles at home, Chrysler’s overseas sales on track May sales in the U.S. fell more than 25% for Chrysler compared to 2007 levels, but the company’s sales outside the North American market have been on the upswing for 36 consecutive months. The growth is modest, but steady, and shows the company is capable of drawing new customers despite tough market conditions. Total sales outside North America for May were up 5% to 21,505 units with year-to-date sales up 7% to 98,188 units, according to IT News. Jim Press thinks the strong international sales... Article added: 2008-06-09 04:44:13 Article Views Rating: 187
Chrysler Ties Toyota For Top Productivity Says 2008 Harbour Report When it comes to good, old-fashioned productivity in car making, Chrysler has upped its game so much that it has tied Toyota for bragging rights as the best in North America, so say the surprising results of the 2008 Harbour Report—the authority on automotive productivity—released June 5.Chrysler was the most improved automaker, 7.7 percent better, while efficiency at Toyota fell 1.5 percent. Once all the numbers were crunched—including the number of hours it takes for stamping... Article added: 2008-06-08 08:27:32 Article Views Rating: 186
Chrysler matches Toyota in efficiency DETROIT -- Chrysler LLC tied Toyota Motor Corp. as the most efficient automaker in North America, while General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. joined in virtually erasing the productivity gap between Detroit's Big Three automakers and their Asian rivals, according to the 2008 Harbour Report North America. Matching Toyota's vaunted manufacturing efficiency stands in paradox to another report released this week showing Chrysler lagged the industry for initial quality -- even as Ford and GM made progress... Article added: 2008-06-08 08:27:26 Article Views Rating: 165
Despite troubles at home, Chrysler’s overseas sales on track May sales in the U.S. fell more than 25% for Chrysler compared to 2007 levels, but the company’s sales outside the North American market have been on the upswing for 36 consecutive months. The growth is modest, but steady, and shows the company is capable of drawing new customers despite tough market conditions. Total sales outside North America for May were up 5% to 21,505 units with year-to-date sales up 7% to 98,188 units, according to IT News. Jim Press thinks the strong international sales... Article added: 2008-06-08 08:27:16 Article Views Rating: 168 |
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