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Chrysler Group to build Fiat 500 minicar at factory in Mexico

Chrysler Group to build Fiat 500 minicar at factory in Mexico

DETROIT August 17, 2009; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Chrysler Group LLC, now being run by Italian automaker Fiat Group SpA, is planning to build the Fiat 500 minicar at a factory in Mexico, according to a person briefed on the company's plans. The automaker also is considering building a compact car in ... Continue reading

"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY

"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY

DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading

Chrysler to display new Fiat to enthusiast club

Chrysler to display new Fiat to enthusiast club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: Bobb Rayner, Co-founder: Club FLU and “Fiat FreakOut” Phone: 856-384-4772 Email: bobbrayner@gmail.com John Montgomery, President: Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited Phone: 864-895-9991 E-mail: bertoneman@aol.com FIAT AUTOMOBILE ENTHUSIAST CLUB TO DISPLAY NEW FIAT A ... Continue reading

Il Nuovo (Chrysler) Fiat 500 Hits Motor City - GREAT VIDEOS

Il Nuovo (Chrysler) Fiat 500 Hits Motor City - GREAT VIDEOS

By Bruce Hubbard Senior Contributor The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Detroit August 3, 2009; Every since this years Geneva auto show where the new FIAT 500c was shown with Elle Macpherson I have wanted to check it out again. In Grosse Pointe and Detroit I had the pleasure. The new 500C reminds me not of their first smal ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Reports July 2009 U.S. Sales Increases

Chrysler Group Reports July 2009 U.S. Sales Increases

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- Chrysler Group LLC total sales up 30 percent compared with previous month -- Five vehicles set new monthly sales records for July -- Jeep Patriot sales increase 134 percent compared with previous year -- Dodge Caliber sales up 63 percent versus July 2008 -- Chrysler PT Cruiser sales up ... Continue reading

Cruisin' On - Chrysler PT Cruiser Will Continue Production

Cruisin' On - Chrysler PT Cruiser Will Continue Production

Chrysler Group LLC announced today that production of the Chrysler PT Cruiser will continue. The Chrysler Group Toluca (Mexico) Assembly Plant - the exclusive home of Chrysler PT Cruiser - will continue to build the quality-proven, versatility packaged and "too cool to categorize" small car. ... Continue reading

While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved

While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved

AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Announces New "Double CA$H For Your Old Car" Incentive Program

Chrysler Group Announces New "Double CA$H For Your Old Car" Incentive Program

Every consumer shopping for a new vehicle qualifies Consumers can receive up to $4,500 for the purchase of an eligible, new 2009 Model Year Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle Chrysler Group incentive is in addition to the U.S. Government “CARS” program. Consumers with an eligible trade-in under the CARS program ... Continue reading

The Real Story on Chrysler's Dealer Network - The Chrysler Perspective

The Real Story on Chrysler's Dealer Network - The Chrysler Perspective

By Peter Grady, Vice President Network Development and Fleet, Chrysler Group LLC There's been a lot said about why Chrysler LLC decided to trim its dealer network and how it chose those dealerships that would not go forward as part of the new Chrysler Group LLC. I was there working on these issues and participating in ... Continue reading

GEM Electric Vehicles Used to Transport Heads of State at 2009 G8 Summit

GEM Electric Vehicles Used to Transport Heads of State at 2009 G8 Summit

FARGO, N.D.--As discussions of energy efficiency and climate change take the front seat in this year’s G8 Summit talks, Fiat Group and Chrysler Group LLC’s Global Electric Motorcars are showing their dedication to environmentally sound transportation solutions by providing 33 GEM e4 zero-emission electric veh ... Continue reading

Chrysler Continues Expansion of its Dealer Network in the UK

Chrysler Continues Expansion of its Dealer Network in the UK

Chrysler UK Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of two new franchises to its dealer network. ... Continue reading

Formation of New Chrysler Group Board Is Completed

Formation of New Chrysler Group Board Is Completed

Nine-Member Board Brings Wide-Ranging Experience and Skills to Board's Mission to Advance Chrysler's Future Viability AUBURN HILL, MI - July 6, 2009: Chrysler Group LLC announced the appointment of additional members to its Board of Directors on Sunday, completing the nine-member Board that will provide oversight to th ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Increases Retail Market Share, Reports June 2009 U.S. Sales

Chrysler Group Increases Retail Market Share, Reports June 2009 U.S. Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 -- -- Chrysler Group LLC increases retail market share more than 1 percentage point compared with June 2008 -- Dodge Challenger sales increase 34 percent compared with June 2008 -- Dodge Ram retail sales up 4 percent compared with June 2008 -- Jeep Liberty retail sales increase 8 percent yea ... Continue reading

Chrysler to Build Four Versions of Fiat 500 for North America

Chrysler to Build Four Versions of Fiat 500 for North America

Washington DC July 1, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Chrysler will build and sell four versions of the tiny Fiat 500 in North America starting in 2011: a hatchback, a convertible, a station wagon and a sporty hatchback. According to Auto Week, a fifth model—a small, four-wheel-drive SUV—also is poss ... Continue reading

Some Chrysler Models in Shortage

Some Chrysler Models in Shortage

Washington DC June 30, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that the nearly nine-week long production halt at Chrysler Group LLC has left some of its dealers with an unusual problem: a shortage of high-demand models such as the Jeep Wrangler and the Chrysler Town and Country minivan. According to the Wall Street Journal ... Continue reading

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