Chrysler-Mercedes-Benz Divorce - Employee E-Mail From Tom LaSorda
Feb 22, 2007
Chrysler Group workers arriving for work found an email in their inbox from President and Chief Executive Officer Tom LaSorda. Hereâs Tom's email in its entirety: Dear Colleagues, I know you have many questions as a result of the DaimlerChrysler Annual Press Conference last week and the resulting rumors about the ... Continue reading
Drive New Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Vehicles at the 2007 Cleveland Auto Show
Feb 22, 2007
CLEVELAND, Feb. 22 -- Hot, new Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Concepts and production vehicles are rolling into the 2007 Cleveland Auto Show and this year's displays are more interactive than ever. Auto Show goers will get the chance to ride and drive at Camp Jeep(R) Cleveland, the Dodge Performance Zone and the Chrysler ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler and Mercedes-Benz Divorce? - Another American Marriage Gone Bad
Feb 21, 2007
Opinion: DaimlerChrysler Divorce Paul Ingrassia, a former Detroit correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and vice president of news strategy for Dow Jones, believes that the merger of Daimler-Benz AG and Chrysler Corp. failed because the synergies were overestimated and the clash of cultures made things much worse. ... Continue reading
1998 Reprise: Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz Merge - See Merger Press Conference Video
Feb 18, 2007
<p>May 7, 1998; Chrysler Corporation and Daimler-Benz have merged to form DaimlerChrysler, the fifth largest automobile maker in the world. ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Sends Relief to Florida Tornado Victims
Feb 16, 2007
- Chrysler Group responds to Florida residents devastated by tornadoes in central Florida - Company makes food drop-off at Second Harvest in Orlando today AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund is assisting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida by donating ... Continue reading
Rental Car CEO says Chrysler Cuts Blow for Sector
Feb 16, 2007
NAPLES, Fla., Feb 15, 2007; Reuters reported that planned fleet sale cuts by DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler unit will make finding vehicles harder for the rental car market, the No. 1 U.S. rental agency's top executive said on Thursday. "This is one more step toward more difficulty in sourcing vehicles," Enterprise Rent-A- ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2007
-- SRT and Richard Petty Driving Experience partner to deliver professional driving instruction for automotive enthusiasts -- More than 60 SRT track events planned this year DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15 -- Chrysler Group announced here today that it is partnering with the esteemed Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, February 14 -- - Financial Impact - Return to profitability by 2008 - Employee Impact - 13,000 employee reduction; Newark Assembly Plant to be idled, shifts eliminated and total capacity reduced by 400,000 units - Redesigned business model for long-term competitiveness, including greater emphasi ... Continue reading
Dr. Z shifts quickly into reverse on Chrysler
Feb 14, 2007
DETROIT, Feb 14, 2007; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche was all over American television last summer promoting the strength of German engineering in Chrysler vehicles in a high-profile advertising campaign. Six months later, Dr. Z., as he became known, was ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2007
Troubled unit of DaimlerChrysler expects to cut 11,000 factory workers, 2,000 salaried jobs and close one assembly line after losses soar. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Chrysler Group, whose year-long slump has dragged it down to fourth place among U.S. automakers, announced plans Wednesday to cut 13,000 jobs through 2009 ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2007
- Financial Impact - Return to profitability by 2008 - Employee Impact - 13,000 employee reduction; Newark Assembly Plant to be idled, shifts eliminated and total capacity reduced by 400,000 units - Redesigned business model for long-term competitiveness, including greater emphasis on fuel-efficient products, global gr ... Continue reading
Magna and Chrysler Group Partner to Deliver Innovative Seating Configuration for New Minivans
Feb 13, 2007
2008 Chrysler Group minivans offer a new seating configuration featuring second-row swiveling seats and a one-touch power third-row seat AURORA, Ontario, Feb. 13 -- Intier Automotive Seating, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., in conjunction with Chrysler Group, has co-engineered and manufactured new seatin ... Continue reading
BorgWarner All-Wheel Drive System to Debut in 2007 Chrysler Sebring and 2008 Dodge Avenger
Feb 12, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- The 2007 Chrysler Sebring and 2008 Dodge Avenger will offer BorgWarner's Interactive Torque Management (ITM 3e(TM)) system as an option for drivers who value performance, fuel economy and stability. The sophisticated technology, which debuted last year, is the latest, next-generation int ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
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