Multiple "First Times" Reveal Progress Of China's Auto Industry
Aug 24, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 24, 2007: This year China's auto industry are characterized by a couple of "first times". For the first time in the history of China's auto industry, a joint venture company tries to develop its own brand vehicles; for the first time ever, China's homegrown automakers are licensed to produce foreign b ... Continue reading
Chrysler Sebring To Be Launched In China
Aug 23, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 23, 2007: Sebring, the second model produced by Chrysler in Beijing will be launched in the Chinese market late this October, the company announced this week. Chinese buyers of this car model will have an option to choose from vehicles equipped with 2.0L, 2.4L and 2.7L engines. Sebring is a mid segmen ... Continue reading
Aug 21, 2007
- New state-of-the-art paint shop - Enhanced manufacturing flexibility at Windsor Assembly - Smart Manufacturing workplace organizational model promotes creativity on plant floor - Over $500 million invested in Windsor Ontario facility AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 -- Today, The New Chrysler celebrates the manufacturing ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Pricing for All-new 2008 Caliber SRT4
Aug 21, 2007
- All-new 285-horsepower 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4(R) is priced at $22,995 - Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology (SRT)(R) organization continues the popular SRT legacy - Dodge Caliber SRT4 delivers SRT mission of benchmark performance for the best price to the sport-compact market AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 -- Dodg ... Continue reading
The New Chrysler Names Deborah Wahl Meyer to Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Aug 15, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15 -- The New Chrysler today announced the appointment of Deborah Wahl Meyer to the position of Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective August 28. Meyer, 44, will be responsible for the marketing and advertising initiatives for the Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) brands globally. In ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brings its Newest Buzz Model - the 2008 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition
Aug 14, 2007
- New Chrysler PT Cruiser model lights up the boulevard to kick off annual Woodward Dream Cruise - Eleventh factory-customized limited-edition PT Cruiser celebrates another great American driving road - New PT Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition delivers factory customization and limited production at a value price ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Kick Off Dream Cruise with New Vehicle Reveal on Woodward Avenue
Aug 13, 2007
ROYAL OAK, Mich., Aug. 13 -- What: Chrysler will kick off the annual Woodward Dream Cruise in style by revealing a new limited-production vehicle. Who: Participating executives include: Larry Lyons, Vice President-Front-wheel-drive Product Team David Rooney, Director-Chrysler Brand Marketing When: 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, A ... Continue reading
New York Times Asks: Where Have All the Car Guys Gone?
Aug 13, 2007
Washington DC August 13, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that with the surprise appointment last week of Robert L. Nardelli, the former Home Depot chief executive, to run Chrysler, Detroit has completed a new-model changeover of the executive suite, reports The New York Times. None of the chiefs now leading the thr ... Continue reading
C.A.R. Management Briefing Seminars - Thursday
Aug 10, 2007
CAR MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2007 Thursdayâs Insights in Traverse City By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Traverse City, MI â August 9, 2007 â Dr. Cole and his team really know how to throw a conference - dining, dancing, networking, schmoozing, and enough meeting and conferring to make ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brings Back Its Pentastar
Aug 9, 2007
AUBURN HILLS - August 9, 2007: Under new ownership, led by new Chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli, the New Chrysler is rolling out additional changes â starting with the return of its iconic logo, the Pentastar. After a nine-year hiatus, the now privately- owned automaker unveiled an updated version of the symbol on ... Continue reading
Chrysler Announces New Appointments and Alignments
Aug 9, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 9 -- The New Chrysler announces several organizational changes, reflecting the Company's new, privately held corporate structure and the naming of Robert L. Nardelli as Chairman and CEO. Ronald E. Kolka is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for The New Chrysler, with e ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Begins Production of New 2008 Dodge Dakota at 'Dodge City'
Aug 7, 2007
- New 2008 Dodge Dakota rolls off the line at Warren (Mich.) Truck Assembly Plant - Most powerful pickup in midsize segment, with a new 4.7-liter V-8 engine producing 302 horsepower -- a 31 percent improvement -- and 329 lb.-ft. of torque -- a 13 percent improvement, while providing more than 5 percent improved fuel ec ... Continue reading
Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Celebrate The New Chrysler
Aug 7, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 7 -- What: Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Who: A gathering for collectors and those who simply admire automobiles When: Thursday, Aug. 9, 6 - 9 p.m. (sixth and final event of the season set for Thursday, Aug. 23) Where: Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr., Auburn Hills ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM ranked as Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturer in China
Aug 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 7, 2007: The "Top 30 Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers", a list prepared by Guangzhou Daily, is released on Monday. Shanghai GM, the defending champion, has won the title since the ranking started in 2004. The top 30 PV manufacturers are determined by a number of factors, including produc ... Continue reading
The Original Luxury Minivan Adds Fresh Ideas for 2008
Aug 6, 2007
-- Chrysler brand originated the luxury minivan, the Chrysler Town & Country -- Brand offers upscale amenities for 18 years AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- As the originator of the luxury minivan segment in 1989, Chrysler has offered families a minivan with upscale amenities for 18 years. The 2008 Chrysler Town & Countr ... Continue reading
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