Chrysler Group Announces February 2007 U.S. Sales
Mar 1, 2007
* Dodge Avenger off to a great start with 5,205 units sold * Jeep(R) Wrangler posts record February month * Dodge Caliber sales of 9,900 units, up 14 percent over the last month * March will be the Chrysler Group's "National Truck Month" - no-extra- charge HEMI(R) upgrade for Dodge Ram AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- C ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps
Mar 1, 2007
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA â Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading
Daimler approves small car deal with China's Chery
Feb 27, 2007
DETROIT, Feb 27, 2007; Reuters reported that the board of DaimlerChrysler AG said it has approved an alliance between its Chrysler Group unit and China's Chery Motor Co. aimed at the growing market for smaller cars. Under the deal, which will not include an equity investment, Chery will build vehicles under Chrysler's ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group: Details of Separation Packages to be made to Salaried Employees
Feb 23, 2007
As part of the Chrysler Group Recovery and Transformation Plan, the company has targeted the reduction of 2,000 salaried positions by 2008. The Chrysler Group intends to reach that target through attrition and special programs. The special programs include the following separation incentive and early retirement package ... Continue reading
Chrysler-Mercedes-Benz Divorce - Employee E-Mail From Tom LaSorda
Feb 22, 2007
Chrysler Group workers arriving for work found an email in their inbox from President and Chief Executive Officer Tom LaSorda. Hereâs Tom's email in its entirety: Dear Colleagues, I know you have many questions as a result of the DaimlerChrysler Annual Press Conference last week and the resulting rumors about the ... Continue reading
Drive New Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Vehicles at the 2007 Cleveland Auto Show
Feb 22, 2007
CLEVELAND, Feb. 22 -- Hot, new Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Concepts and production vehicles are rolling into the 2007 Cleveland Auto Show and this year's displays are more interactive than ever. Auto Show goers will get the chance to ride and drive at Camp Jeep(R) Cleveland, the Dodge Performance Zone and the Chrysler ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler and Mercedes-Benz Divorce? - Another American Marriage Gone Bad
Feb 21, 2007
Opinion: DaimlerChrysler Divorce Paul Ingrassia, a former Detroit correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and vice president of news strategy for Dow Jones, believes that the merger of Daimler-Benz AG and Chrysler Corp. failed because the synergies were overestimated and the clash of cultures made things much worse. ... Continue reading
1998 Reprise: Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz Merge - See Merger Press Conference Video
Feb 18, 2007
<p>May 7, 1998; Chrysler Corporation and Daimler-Benz have merged to form DaimlerChrysler, the fifth largest automobile maker in the world. ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Rental Car CEO says Chrysler Cuts Blow for Sector
Feb 16, 2007
NAPLES, Fla., Feb 15, 2007; Reuters reported that planned fleet sale cuts by DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler unit will make finding vehicles harder for the rental car market, the No. 1 U.S. rental agency's top executive said on Thursday. "This is one more step toward more difficulty in sourcing vehicles," Enterprise Rent-A- ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2007
-- SRT and Richard Petty Driving Experience partner to deliver professional driving instruction for automotive enthusiasts -- More than 60 SRT track events planned this year DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15 -- Chrysler Group announced here today that it is partnering with the esteemed Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, February 14 -- - Financial Impact - Return to profitability by 2008 - Employee Impact - 13,000 employee reduction; Newark Assembly Plant to be idled, shifts eliminated and total capacity reduced by 400,000 units - Redesigned business model for long-term competitiveness, including greater emphasi ... Continue reading
Dr. Z shifts quickly into reverse on Chrysler
Feb 14, 2007
DETROIT, Feb 14, 2007; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche was all over American television last summer promoting the strength of German engineering in Chrysler vehicles in a high-profile advertising campaign. Six months later, Dr. Z., as he became known, was ... Continue reading
Dodge Establishes Presence in Commercial Vehicle Market
Feb 14, 2007
* New commercial standard set with aggressive barrage of new commercial vehicles including Dodge Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs and all- new Dodge Sprinter * Brand leverages resources and leadership of world's largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles * Commercial vehicle market is white space for brand * U.S. ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2007
- Financial Impact - Return to profitability by 2008 - Employee Impact - 13,000 employee reduction; Newark Assembly Plant to be idled, shifts eliminated and total capacity reduced by 400,000 units - Redesigned business model for long-term competitiveness, including greater emphasis on fuel-efficient products, global gr ... Continue reading
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