2007 Dodge Nitro to be Built at Chrysler Group's Toledo North Assembly Plant
Nov 28, 2005
- Manufacturing flexibility allows multiple products to be produced at one plant<br> - First mid-sized Dodge SUV will ignite segment with distinctive style<br> - $600 million investment expands plant by 160,000 square feet, adds 150 new robots<p> AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 28, 2005; The Chrysler Group today announced th ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Plans New Plant in SC; BMW Spartanburg Readies for Revamp
Nov 28, 2005
DaimlerChrysler AG is expected to announce today plans to open a new production plant in North Charleston, South Carolina to assemble its Sprinter vans, reports AP. Daimler says the new 460,000-square-foot plant, an investment which could range from $30-$40 million, will employ between 200 and 300 workers, with hopes o ... Continue reading
Ya-hoo!Dodge Challenger Concept Revealed
Nov 23, 2005
The 2006 Dodge Challenger concept resurrects another authentic American muscle car for the Dodge brand and continues to build on the success and heritage of the Hemi engine. "This concept possesses the heritage and classic forms of the original Dodge Challenger," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Chrysler Grou ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to Invest CDN $768 Million in Canada
Nov 21, 2005
* Key agreements with Ontario and Federal Governments support growth of DaimlerChrysler's Canadian operations * New Windsor Assembly Plant paint facility to be operational by 2007 * Windsor and Brampton Assembly Plants to receive investments for enhanced flexible manufacturing * University of Windsor/DaimlerChrysler Ca ... Continue reading
Nov 21, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Dodge Charger R/T ENGINE: 5.7-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 340 hp @ 5000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with AutoStick WHEELBASE: 120.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.1 x 74.5 x 58.2 in. TIRES: P225/60R18 CARGO VOLUME: 16.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Toyota November U.S. Retail Sales Beating Ford, Beating Chrysler and Closing In On GM
Nov 18, 2005
DETROIT, Nov 18, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. grabbed more U.S. retail market share than Ford Motor Co. in early November and it was less than one share point behind General Motors Corp., J.D. Power and Associates said on Friday. A report from the industry tracking firm's closely watched Power Informa ... Continue reading
New Incentives: Chrysler Group Offers Customers Miles of Freedom
Nov 17, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17, 2005; Capitalizing on the sales momentum generated by multiple product launches in 2005 and seeking to increase the year-to-date sales gains, Chrysler Group introduces its unprecedented "Miles of Freedom Plan" incentive program designed to offer value-added services for customers who purch ... Continue reading
Are We There Yet?, More Than Half of Americans Will Take to the Road This Holiday Season
Nov 15, 2005
- Forty-four percent of people surveyed say they are willing to drive up to 750 miles - Slightly more than one in four adults (27 percent) prefer flying over driving regardless of travel distance - Keep kids entertained and prevent motion sickness by using the backseat DVD player - Drivers can further enhance their fue ... Continue reading
Cars, Trees & Traditions Holiday Exhibit at Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Nov. 19 - Dec. 30
Nov 11, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 11 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills is sprucing up for the holidays with Cars, Trees & Traditions, a special exhibition offering a nostalgic glimpse at eight decades of holiday style, Nov. 19 - Dec. 30, 2005. Cars, Trees & Traditions features authentically decorated trees from ... Continue reading
Nov 11, 2005
* All U.S. Chrysler, Jeep(R), and Dodge Dealers will donate $1 for every car sold from November 2005 through December 2006, Chrysler Group to match funds raised * November is National Diabetes Month AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and BOSTON, Nov. 11 -- Chrysler Group and the Iacocca Foundation announced details today for a new di ... Continue reading
Nov 11, 2005
* $1 million gift awarded to Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History by the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund used to complete the largest exhibit area in the museum * DaimlerChrysler executives unveil the new DaimlerChrysler Hall exhibiting African American progress from the 1400s to present day AUBURN HIL ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Sales for October 2005
Nov 1, 2005
* Chrysler 300 Sales Surpass 10,000 Units for 17th Month Since Introduction * Chrysler PT Cruiser Sales Increase 66 Percent * Chrysler Brand Sales Rise 12 Percent * Chrysler Group Year-To-Date Sales are 7 Percent Higher than Year-Ago Period * Jeep Brand Sales Increase 8 Percent on Strength of Grand Cherokee * Dodge Cha ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 3 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for October 2005
Nov 1, 2005
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 164,814 Vehicles, a 3 Percent Decrease Unadjusted (1 Percent Increase Adjusted) for October 2005 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,349 Vehicles, a slight increase 0.01 Percent unadjusted for October 2005 NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio and DaimlerChrysler Extend Exclusive Relationship
Oct 31, 2005
* Agreement Extends Exclusivity to September 1, 2012 * 750,000 Subscribers Expected From Chrysler Group Alone During Current 2006 Model Year * Wide Factory Availability Continues NEW YORK and DETROIT, Oct. 31 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio and DaimlerChrysler today announced that they have extended their exclusive relations ... Continue reading
Dodge Intro's 2007 Nitro and 2007 Caliber
Oct 30, 2005
BY Thom Cannel Detroit Bureau Auburn Hills October 27, 2005; Today in Detroit, Dodge exposed its latest production vehicles to local press. It’s part of a traveling road show going coast-to-coast. Nitro – debut in Chicago this year – and Caliber, which gained major attention at the Frankfort (Germany) ... Continue reading
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