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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: 175
Chrysler to cut ‘twins’ from its lineup With Project Genesis already underway at Chrysler the fat is truly being trimmed in order to turn things around for the ailing car maker. The latest step is an elimination of all ‘twin’ models - cars that look essentially the same, based on the same platform, that target the same buyers, but sold under different brands. Prime examples of the failed ‘twin’ scheme include the Dodge Avenger/Chrysler Sebring pair, the Jeep Liberty/Dodge Nitro, and the Chrysler Aspen/Dodge Durango... Article added: 2008-04-20 07:58:40 Article Views Rating: 158
Chrysler to remain unprofitable in 2008 Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli announced Thursday night that Chrysler will not see a profit at the end of the year. The head of Chrysler was not disappointed though, stating the company was on track to meet the goals it had promised new owner Cerberus Capital Management. While Chrysler hasn’t said when it expects to return to profitability, Nardelli was keen to demonstrate just how willing the carmaker was to turn around its fortunes through producing a quality product. Nardelli told the SAE World... Article added: 2008-04-20 07:58:56 Article Views Rating: 169
Chrysler wants small cars as soon as possible The Detroit 3 are hoping to change their reputation for chiefly supplying petrol-thirsty SUV’s, with a view to getting small and mid-sized vehicles onto the market as soon as possible and one of the most active among the trio is Chrysler. The carmaker’s co-president and former CEO, Tom LaSorda, has echoed this view, stating that Chrysler is engaged in building a new global mid-sized vehicle under its Project-D program. While Project D focuses on creating a new global mid-size car, Chrysler is... Article added: 2008-05-12 10:09:02 Article Views Rating: 158
Chryslers exec reveals strategy for future model lineup Chrysler has announced it will undertake major changes to its product lineup in order to compete on the world stage. The strategy outlined by its executive VP for product development, Frank Klegon, reveals a car company struggling to adapt to a changing world market but with potential to change its past performance. Priority on the list of changes has been given to developing a new midsize platform for the all important D-segment. Chrysler’s current offering, the Sebring, has been slammed by both... Article added: 2008-04-17 07:39:20 Article Views Rating: 184
Design of next-gen Chrysler 300 will be ‘evolutionary’ Chrysler is in the midst of updating its line-up to meet tough new CAFE regulations and help turn around flagging sales, and the bleak situation has already led to a number of important models being dropped altogether. However, it appears the RWD Chrysler 300 is safe for now as the Auburn Hills-based carmaker doesn’t have the budget to radically change its successful large car platform. The 300 will however receive a radical face-lift in 2011 but will maintain the bold styling and low roofline that... Article added: 2008-05-26 14:48:00 Article Views Rating: 155
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: 176
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: 192
Fiat in talks with Chrysler, confirms 500 for U.S. The worsening exchange rate differential between the strengthening euro and weakening U.S. dollar means importing European manufactured models to North America is now significantly more expensive than just a few years ago. It’s a problem Alfa Romeo has to juggle with as it attempts to re-establish itself in the U.S. next year, but there’s hope for the Italian carmaker in the form of idle capacity at American auto plants. The CEO of parent company Fiat, Sergio Marchionne, has hinted at production of... Article added: 2008-04-16 05:52:13 Article Views Rating: 182
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: 170 |
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