2009 Jeep Wrangler Honored as Best Resale Value in SUV Segment
Nov 19, 2008
- Kelley Blue Book honors Jeep Wrangler for segment-leading resale value - Wrangler still the benchmark for the category it created 68 years ago LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 -- Kelley Blue Book is honoring the 2009 Jeep Wrangler in its Best Resale Value Awards as the leader in the sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment. "Sixty-ei ... Continue reading
Fitch Places Chrysler LLC 'CCC' Rating on Watch Negative
Nov 19, 2008
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings has placed the 'CCC' Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Chrysler LLC on Rating Watch Negative, reflecting the company's diminishing liquidity position and the pressing need for external capital to weather current market conditions. The impact of a steep cyclical decline in industry sales, plus the im ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Electric Vehicles to Appear at Los Angeles Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 18, 2008
- Dodge EV, Jeep(R) EV and Chrysler EV to make auto show debut AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18 -- Chrysler LLC's three advanced production-intent electric vehicle prototype vehicles are headed to California, where they will make their worldwide auto show debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicles -- the Dodge E ... Continue reading
Denying Big Three a Bailout Can Be a Historic Opportunity to Get America off Oil and Save Detroit
Nov 18, 2008
By Edwin Black The impulse to accede to political pressure and jobs blackmail from the Big Three for a $25 billion bailout offers America a historic turning-point opportunity. This is the countryâs chance to both reform the auto industry and ignite a massive shift off of oil in one master stroke. How? The $25 bill ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Nardelli Says Company Needs Alliances and Bail Out
Nov 13, 2008
Chrysler LLC needs federal funding and an alliance with other automakers in the United States or abroad to ride out a crisis caused by collapsing demand that is threatening its survival, Chief Executive Bob Nardelli said on Thursday. Nardelli said the amount Chrysler would seek from its second U.S. government bailout i ... Continue reading
Rants Raves and Prognostications in This Months Letter From Europe
Nov 13, 2008
I cannot pretend that the news from the world of automobiles is particularly good or that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Clearly some manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda will survive as will the Koreans. Nissan also seems like a safe bet, albeit as a much smaller company. Their plant in Sunderland Eng ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 6 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, is decking its displays in nostalgia with Cars, Trees & Traditions, Nov. 15 - Dec. 30. The Museum's fourth annual holiday exhibition is enhanced for 2008 with a new stroll down memory lane, Seasons of Traditions. ... Continue reading
The Minivan Turns 'Silver' - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 3, 2008
Celebrates 25 Years as a Consumer Icon The world is certainly a different place today than it was 25 years ago. In 1983, Ronald Reagan was President of the United States, the Internet was created, the first mobile phones were introduced, and Michael Jackson first performed his famous "moonwalk." It was also the year Ch ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Conference Call to Announce October 2008 U.S. Sales
Nov 1, 2008
What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler LLC's October 2008 U.S. sales When: Monday Nov. 3, 2008 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT Details: Teleconference: Domestic telephone number: 1 800-857-0714 International telephone number: + 1-210-839-8803 Call Leader: Yvonne Malmgren Passcode: Sales Other: Following the conf ... Continue reading
Fuel Economy Improvements for 73 Percent of 2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Models
Oct 31, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 31 -- -- Nineteen Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) models see fuel economy improvements, which represents 73 percent of the total product lineup -- 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid, Dodge Durango Hybrid, Dodge Journey, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass offer best-in-class fuel economy -- Fuel savings of as m ... Continue reading
Chrysler Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Minivan with Plant Tours and Presentations
Oct 31, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 31 -- What: -- 25th anniversary celebration of Chrysler's minivan invention -- Reveal of new 2009 special-edition Chrysler and Dodge minivans -- Chrysler EV walkaround -- Plant tour available -- Opportunity to drive original 1984 "Magic Wagon" -- Unique photo opportunities and executive interv ... Continue reading
GOLDEN OLDIE: Take A Look Back at The Last Great Chrysler Merger - COMPLETE VIDEO COVERAGE
Oct 30, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - October 30, 2008: Ten and a half years ago news from Germany rocked the automotive world; Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler were merging. It was called "The Deal of the Century." And then Well now you can return to those thrilling days yesteryear to relive and experience those events all over again. We've got t ... Continue reading
New Trazo C1.8 by Dodge Debuts at São Paulo Motor Show
Oct 29, 2008
Trazo C1.8 by Dodge is the first sedan for the Dodge brand in key Latin American markets Offers exceptional value, fuel economy and dependability for customers new to the Dodge brand Trazo C1.8 is powered by a fuel-efficient, E-100 ethanol-capable 16-valve 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine Exterior and interior designs ... Continue reading
Chrysler Pulling the Plug on Hybrid Aspen and Durango
Oct 28, 2008
DETROIT, MI. October 28, 2008: According to Bradford Wernle, writing for Automotive News, Chrysler LLC will stop producing its first two hybrid-electric vehicles slightly more than two months after they started arriving in dealerships. This summer, Chrysler introduced the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango Hemi hybrid SU ... Continue reading
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