New Chrysler May Trim Models In Long Term
Oct 1, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. October 1, 2007; The AP reported that Chrysler LLC may need to trim some of its models and focus on how to reach a wider array of customers, the automaker's new head of sales and marketing said Monday. "There seems to be a little too much overlap in some of the models," Jim Press told The Associated ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Press Sees Strength in Dealers, Investment in Future from Cerberus
Sep 28, 2007
Posted Sep 27, 2007, 10:34 AM by Mike Ellis Category: Leadership Heâs been on the job for less than a week, but brings a wealth of automotive experience to Chrysler. So what does Jim Press, the new Vice Chairman and President, think needs to change at Chrysler? Ask the Chrysler workers and dealers â they alre ... Continue reading
Dodge Tips Hat to Texas with Introduction of New 2008 Resistol Edition Dodge Ram Mega Cab
Sep 27, 2007
Buy a Truck, Get a Hat DALLAS, Sept. 27 -- -- 2008 Dodge Ram Mega Cab leads full-size segment with numerous best-in- class features including largest interior cargo volume, largest flat- floor load area and segment-first reclining rear seats -- Resistol Edition Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab provides new level of excl ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Launch Production of Dodge Caravan In China
Sep 26, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 26, 2007: Chinese-made Chrysler-Dodge Caravan will roll off production line this October and go on sale in the Chinese market by the end of this year, a Beijing-based newspaper reported. "If everything goes smoothly, Chrysler-Dodge cars made in China will be launched in the last quarter of this yea ... Continue reading
Hear New Chrysler Vice Chairman Jim Press' Interview on WJR Radio
Sep 20, 2007
Posted on The Firehouse Blog Mike Ellis Detroit September 20, 2007; In his first interview since joining Chrysler, Vice Chairman and President Jim Press said, âitâs great to be back on the home team,â and he confidently predicted that the company would gain market share. âI think every 37 or 38 year ... Continue reading
American Iron and Steel Institute Intern Concept Cars
Sep 20, 2007
American Iron and Steel Institute Unveils the College for Creative Studies and University of Michigan Summer Internship Concept Cars Detroit, MI, September 19, 2007 â Three dynamic automotive forms. Inspired by exoskeletons. Designed âInside Out.â When cars look this good, you canâtlook away. What y ... Continue reading
Dodge to Auction First 2008 Dodge Challengers
Sep 17, 2007
Proceeds to benefit charitable organizations - Dodge Challenger No. 1 to benefit notMYkid - Dodge Challenger No. 2 to benefit United Way of Southeastern Michigan - A Third Dodge Challenger will be auctioned off on eBay.com in early 2008 - All three vehicles will be 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) models, featuring HEMI(R ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: The New Chrysler Puts More Muscle into European Expansion - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 17, 2007
FRANKFURT - September 17, 2007: As last week's press conference at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show illustrated, the New Chrysler is putting more muscle behind the brandâs expansion in volume markets outside North America with the world premiere of the all-new Dodge Journey at the 2007 International Motor Show (IAA) ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Celebrates the Launch of 2008's at the St. Louis South Assembly Plant
Sep 17, 2007
-- Production of domestic and international minivan models -- Enhanced manufacturing flexibility at St. Louis Assembly -- Smart Manufacturing workplace organizational model promotes creativity on plant floor AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 16 -- Today, Chrysler LLC celebrates the manufacturing launch of the all-new 2008 Dod ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls - Honda Recalls
Sep 14, 2007
Chrysler Recalls Nearly 300,000 SUVs Over Potential Brake Problems; Honda Recalls Civics WASHINGTON DC September 14, 2007; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Chrysler LLC said Friday it would recall nearly 300,000 sport utility vehicles to address potential braking problems while driving uphill. In a separate ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2007
- Dodge brand is first in the automotive industry to utilize Yahoo! Smart Ads to support a major new vehicle launch - New "Grab Life" tagline expands the appeal of Dodge to a broader audience and builds on equity established with previous Dodge tagline - All-new Dodge brand campaign airs Sept. 16 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., S ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Nardelli At The Detroit Automotive Press Association
Sep 10, 2007
The New Chrysler's Nardelli Has His Measure Taken At the Detroit Automotive Press Association By Steve Purdy Detroit, MI â Friday, September 7, 2007 â The new Chryslerâs new big boss, Bob Nardelli, faced the largest gathering in recent memory of the Detroit Automotive Press Association today to offer som ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Continues Record Streak of Certified Pre-owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales in August 2007
Sep 7, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Chrysler LLC reported that its Five Star(R) dealers sold a new record of 10,204 Certified Pre-owned Vehicles (CPOV) in August 2007, a 5 percent increase from August 2006 sales of 9,713 units. For the month, Chrysler brand sales dipped 3 percent to 3,201 units; Jeep(R) brand sales spiked ... Continue reading
Chrysler Appoints Former Toyota Car Guy Jim Press as Vice Chairman and President
Sep 6, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. September 6, 2007; Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli today announced the appointment of James Press as Vice Chairman and President. Press, who was President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motors in North America Inc. and a Director of the parent company, will now be responsible fo ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces Overall August 2007 U.S. Sales Down 6 Percent, but Retail Up
Sep 4, 2007
- Chrysler brand car sales rise 25 percent year-over-year led by Sebring Sedan and Convertible - Jeep(R) brand sales down 1 percent versus August 2006 while Wrangler and Compass sales increase 58 and 76 percent respectively - Dodge brand car sales up 13 percent from the same period last year - Dealer inventory down 11 ... Continue reading
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