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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: 189
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: 170
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: 174
Mercedes moves into former Chrysler design studio Eleven days ago Mercedes-Benz announced the $7.3 million purchase of the defunct Chrysler Pacifica Advanced Product Design Center and now the company is detailing its plans for the studio. With three times the space of its current facility, Mercedes is looking forward to growing its design capacity in the U.S. Located just outside Carlsbad, California, the newly acquired operation joins the automaker’s design studios in Como Tokyo and Sindelfingen as one of its global centers for new product... Article added: 2008-06-02 06:47:56 Article Views Rating: 169
Chrysler is open to buying and rebading models from other automakers Chrysler’s CEO Bob Nardelli said that the company is open to buying models from other automakers similar to its deal with Nissan. Nissan and Chrysler announced a deal last month in which both automakers will share vehicles. Chrysler will get a Nissan small car to sell in North America while Nissan’s next-generation Titan will be built by Chrysler.While Nardelli did not name any automakers that Chrysler is considering, he said that any future decisions depend on the market demand.“We will not... Article added: 2008-05-29 04:23:17 Article Views Rating: 177
Chrysler open to more model sharing deals Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli has revealed that his company is open to sourcing more models from rival carmakers in its bid to offer more fuel-efficient models and adapt to changing consumer demand. Last month Chrysler signed a deal with Nissan to source the compact Versa hatch to expand its U.S. line-up in return for a large pickup truck, and depending on market conditions we may see even more product swaps. Nardelli said that any further decisions would be based on market demand, and if Chrysler... Article added: 2008-05-29 04:22:34 Article Views Rating: 174
Next-generation Chrysler 300: Little changes on the outside, 'huge leap' on the inside While Chrysler may be shifting its focus to small cars, it has no plans on killing the iconic 300 sedan. Work is underway on the next-generation 300 and all of Chrysler’s 23 design staff is working on the car. Vehicle designer Lou Gasevski says that work is “in process – almost done.”Gasevski said that Chrysler is following the Porsche way of things. “They change a little bit about the car, but it’s still modern.”However, while the exterior will be ‘evolutionary’ the interior... Article added: 2008-05-28 08:53:52 Article Views Rating: 175
Nissan Builds Trucks at the Chrysler Plant Nissan plans to build full-sized Titan trucks for North America and has already agreed with Chrysler about the beginning of the production at their plant in Saltillo, Mexico. The new 2009 Dodge Ram is made at the same plant and since the both trucks will be put together at that place, some people rise a question if both of them are going to have the same kind of engines. The manufacturers deny these gossips, saying that companies have separate plans about the engines. Chrysler worked really hard to have... Article added: 2008-05-26 14:49:13 Article Views Rating: 168
Gas prices could force cuts at Chrysler NORFOLK, Va. -- Chrysler chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli said Friday the company might see the need to get rid of some larger vehicle models or further shrink capacity if gas prices continued to rise. Though plans are "not yet" in the works, Nardelli said it wasn't out of the question. "The operative statement is not yet. We'll continue to sense the market," he told a small group of reporters here after an event recognizing military appreciation month. Nardelli said some of its customers were shifting... Article added: 2008-05-26 14:49:12 Article Views Rating: 159
Chrysler reviews options NORFOLK, Va. -- Chrysler Chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli said Friday the company might see the need to get rid of some larger vehicle models or further shrink capacity if gas prices continued to rise. Though plans are "not yet" in the works, Nardelli said it wasn't out of the question. "The operative statement is 'not yet.' We'll continue to sense the market," he said after an event honoring military appreciation month. Chrysler donated a vintage Jeep and $100,000 to the General Douglas MacArthur... Article added: 2008-05-26 14:49:11 Article Views Rating: 160 |
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