Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids Week of May 19-25, 2014
May 25, 2014
Automotive News Factoids Week of May 19-25, 2014* At the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, two all-new vehicle models, one truck and one car, made there first ever in-person appearance before the media. GMC introduced the 2015 Sierra All Terrain HD, a refined, off-road-inspired execution of the ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Launches “Mom’s Day Off” as Part of Town & Country’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
May 19, 2014
Chrysler brandâs Town & Country celebrates 30 years, launches âMomâs Day Offâ to celebrate families Individuals can post using #Chauffeur and #MomsDayOff on Twitter, Instagram or Vine for the chance to give a family member the chance to win a surprise chauffeur for the day AUBRUN HILLS, MI--May 19, ... Continue reading
Commitment to Quality is Built into each 2015 Chrysler 200
May 14, 2014
Quality and customer satisfaction are part of everyone's job at Chrysler Group Newly-constructed Quality Assurance Center, body shop, paint shop and metrology center significantly raise quality levels at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) Workers identified and integrated more than 3,500 quality controls into the 2 ... Continue reading
May 12, 2014
Chrysler Group reported a first-quarter net loss of $690 million, including a $504 million non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt related to the prepayment of the VEBA Trust Note and a $672 million charge ($499 million non-cash in 2014) related to the January 2014 memorandum of understanding signed with the UAW Adjust ... Continue reading
CoreNet Global Michigan Chapter Names Chrysler Group 2014 Real Estate Contributor of the Year
May 9, 2014
Award given annually to companies that are "contributing to Detroit's future success through development of their real estate portfolio" In 2012, Chrysler Group leased nearly 33,000 square feet of space within the former Dime Building, the first time the Company has established an office presence in downtown Detroit Ch ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Donate Samsung Tablets to United Way of Southeastern Michigan
May 9, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC will donate 160 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 - 16GB tablets to United Way of Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) to help Detroit high school students become college and career ready. Initially used May 6 by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to present the company's five-year plan, UWSEM will reload the tablets ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Sign Change with Video!
May 6, 2014
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat S.p.A. and Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group LLC, and his leadership team will present the Fiat Chrysler Automobilesâ (FCA) 2014-2018 business plan to an audience of more than 380, including members of the financial community, dealers, suppliers, labor representatives and members of ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Leadership Changes
May 6, 2014
In conjunction with the outlined plans for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Chrysler Group LLC today announced that the SRT family of vehicles will be consolidated under the Dodge brand. Tim Kuniskis will lead this effort as he continues his role as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dodge Brand and hea ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group reports 49th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
May 1, 2014
49th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in April compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand records its best sales month ever; April sales up 52 percent Ram pickup truck sales up 17 percent; best ever April sales Seven Chrysler Group vehicles ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Drives Away With Top Honors From the Texas Auto Writers Association
Apr 29, 2014
Chrysler, Dodge and SRT brands win awards at the Texas Auto Writerâs 2014 Auto Roundup Chrysler Group brands pull ahead of the pack in head-to-head competition with improved quality, craftsmanship, powertrains and performance Chrysler Group vehicles take home the most awards of any manufacturer at the annual compe ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2014
Chrysler Group has been included on the Top 50 or 25 Most Noteworthy lists eight times since the benchmarks were established in 2001 More than 1,000 companies participated in the 2014 DiversityInc Top 50 or 25 Most Noteworthy competition Chrysler Group's longstanding commitment to supplier diversity continues to differ ... Continue reading
Apr 21, 2014
Ranking rewards improvements in safety, quality and productivity WCM implementation saves Company more than $1 billion since June 2009 Chrysler Group LLC's Trenton Engine Complex (Mich.) has been awarded bronze status for its results in implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM). Trenton becomes the fifth North Ameri ... Continue reading
Chinese Market To Get Chinese Built Jeep, Fiat and Chrysler Cars
Apr 21, 2014
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A., Chrysler Group International LLC and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) today announced they have reached an agreement to expand the joint venture partnership. According to the agreement, the joint venture, GAC Fiat, will begin localized production of three new Jeep vehicles ... Continue reading
Five Chrysler Group Vehicles Win Awards
Apr 17, 2014
2014 Ram 1500 and 2500 both named "Top Rated Vehicles on Edmunds.com" Jeep Grand Cherokee named "2014 Most Popular on Edmunds.com" in Midsize Traditional SUV category Dodge Durango named "2014 Most Popular on Edmunds.com" in Large Traditional SUV category Dodge Grand Caravan named "2014 Most Popular on Edmunds.com" in ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2014
Ultra-exclusive combination joins the Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package Viper GTS with the road course-ready Time Attack Group performance handling upgrades Of 50 Anodized Carbon Special Edition GTS models, only 10 will be built with Time Attack Shown for the first time today at the New York International Auto Sh ... Continue reading
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