Mar 1, 2009
IIHS Top Crash Test Results - 72 winners of 2009 Top Safety Pick awards; almost every category from minicar to large pickup has a winner ARLINGTON, VA - Seventy-two vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2009. This is more than double the number of 2008 recipients and more ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the 2008 Auto Shows? We Didn't! Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE
Feb 28, 2009
Even if you were at the 2008 Auto Shows in Los Angeles, London, Geneva and Detroit there was so much to see and the media introduction schedules were so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In ad ... Continue reading
President Obama Backs Retooled U.S. Auto Industry
Feb 25, 2009
Obama backs retooled auto industry but won't protect manufacturers from own bad practices WASHINGTON DC February 24, 2009; The AP reported that President Barack Obama says his administration is committed to a retooled auto industry, but it won't protect auto makers from their own bad practices. Obama says the nation th ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Chrysler to Showcases its Electric Vehicle Future
Feb 20, 2009
With its rapidly growing portfolio of ENVI-powered Electric Vehicles, Chrysler LLC is inspiring a personal mobility revolution, creating a new generation of responsible, no-compromise Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles for consumers who care about the planet's future and want to take care of it. ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2009
DETROIT - February 19, 2009: GM and Chrysler have offered up their plans for viability to the U.S. Treasury ... now what? Join John McElroy and three of the foremost automotive journalists/analysts in America as they discuss what the future holds for these troubled automakers and whether GM and Chrysler can even surviv ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Viability Plan Submitted Today to The U.S. Treasury Department
Feb 17, 2009
-- Chrysler LLC viability plan to be finalized by March 31 deadline -- Chrysler to complete its aggressive restructuring started in 2007 and 2008 -- Chrysler viability plan is conservatively based and newly reflects an average annual 1.8 million-unit reduction in the Company's expected annual U.S. SAAR through 2012 -- ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Dodge Introduces "New Crew" of Ram Heavy-Duty Pickups - COMPLETE VIDEO
Feb 11, 2009
New 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500: Ultimate Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- -- The New Crew: the 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty is available for the first time in a crew-size cab model -- providing Dodge with a formidable entry in the highest-volume part of the heavy-duty pickup segment (approximately 50 percent ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces January 2009 U.S. Sales
Feb 3, 2009
- Jeep(R) Wrangler sales increased 4 percent (6,362 units) compared to January 2008 (6,137 units). - Dodge Journey sales continued to climb as sales reached 3,092 units. - Dodge Challenger sales reached 2,757 units, up 6 percent over December 2008. - Dodge Avenger sales increased 6 percent (2,171 units) versus December ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Conference Call to Announce January 2009 U.S. Sales
Feb 2, 2009
What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler LLC's January 2009 U.S. sales When: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST Details: Domestic telephone number: 1 800-857-0714; International telephone number: + 1-210-839-8803 Call Leader: Yvonne Malmgren Passcode: Sales Other: Following the conference call, ... Continue reading
John Kett Named Vice President - Chrysler Asia/Pacific Operations
Feb 2, 2009
Chrysler Australia today announced the appointment of John Kett to the role of Vice President - Asia/Pacific Operations. Australian-born Kett will have direct responsibility for all sales and marketing activities throughout Asia/Pacific and will play a pivotal role in aligning Chrysler's business functions in the regio ... Continue reading
Jan 29, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 29 -- Chrysler LLC reported continued progress in gaining cost concessions from its key constituents as the Company pursues a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A. "The Fiat alliance enhances our viability plan, and we're pleased with the progress of our discussions with Fiat. Meetings wi ... Continue reading
NADA: Chrysler Asks Dealers to Buy More
Jan 26, 2009
NEW ORLEANS January 25, 2009; Tom Krisher writing for the AP repoted that with Chrysler's U.S. sales down 30 percent last year, an economy mired in recession and the automaker living on government loans, the last thing you'd expect a dealer to do is order more cars and trucks. But that's exactly what Michael Andretta, ... Continue reading
2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Review
Jan 25, 2009
The Auto PageBy John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Engine: 6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 425 hp @ 6000 rpm/420 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 120.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 196.8 x 74.1 x 57.9 in. Tires: 245/45ZR20 Cargo volume: 15.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces New 'Employee Pricing Plus Plus' Program for All Customers
Jan 22, 2009
- New vehicle customers receive employee price on all 2008 and 2009 Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles - Customers also receive discounts of up to $3,500 on 2009 model year vehicles and $6,000 on 2008 model year vehicles - Zero percent financing is available for up to 48 months - $1,000 consumer bonus cash is availab ... Continue reading
UAW Says Fiat Best Option For Chrysler
Jan 22, 2009
DETROIT, Jan 21, 2009; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger on Wednesday said an alliance to give Italy's Fiat (FIA.MI) 35-percent of Chrysler LLC was the best deal the U.S. automaker could strike to preserve jobs. "I think we all knew Chrysler needed to partner ... Continue reading
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