All-New 2009 Dodge Ram Hauls Home Truckin' Magazine's 2009 Truck of the Year Award
Jan 6, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6 -- The game-changing all-new 2009 Dodge Ram continues to win praise by consumers and media. The all-new Dodge Ram was named 2009 Truck of the Year in the current issue of Truckin' magazine. "It's an honor to have Truckin' magazine recognize our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram with this significant aw ... Continue reading
GM Gets First $4 Billion; Chrysler Does Not - Yet
Jan 2, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC January 2, 2009: According to Harry Stoffer, writing for Automotive News, General Motors on Wednesday received the first $4 billion in emergency loans that the federal government has promised the automaker. Both GM and Chrysler had been scheduled to receive on Monday, Dec. 29, $4 billion from a total of ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Nardelli: Turnaround Plan is Achievable
Dec 24, 2008
DETROIT December 23, 2008; Soyoung Kim writinfg for Reuters reported that Chrysler LLC's plan to return to profitability is "reasonable and achievable", Chief Executive Bob Nardelli told the company's employees in a memo. Chrysler, which won a $4 billion federal rescue package last week, will continue to work with all ... Continue reading
Canucks Kick in $3.3 Billion to Help Detroit Subsidiaries
Dec 20, 2008
TORONTO - December 20, 2008: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that the Canadian federal and Ottowa government will provide $4 billion (Canadian dollars) in emergency loans to their subsidiaries of General Motors and Chrysler. As in the U.S., Ford didn't request any specific financial assistance just a l ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO - December 19, 2009: Nationally known radio talk show host personality Michael Savage has been making quite a loud argument this afternoon that the reason for President Bush's decision to; a) forego "free-market" principles (even though he is a "free-market" president) and to act socialistically, and b) p ... Continue reading
An Open Letter From Bob Nardelli
Dec 19, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19 -- To Chrysler employees and other stakeholders: We have received news that U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson will provide $4 billion of initial funding to Chrysler LLC from the TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program) as a loan to help bridge the current financial crisis. We appreciate th ... Continue reading
GM Gets $9.4 Billion and Chrysler $4 Billion in Bridge Loans from U.S.
Dec 19, 2008
WASHINGTON - December 19, 2008: After a final late-night negotiation session, the White House has announced a plan that will provide $13.4 billion to two of the three Detroit Automakers with the possibility of an additional $4 billion in February. Some early details are confusing, with words making it sound like $13.4 ... Continue reading
Bush Now Appears to Favor an "Orderly" Bankruptcy for Detroit Three
Dec 18, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - December 18, 2008: In a live televised interview this morning President Bush talked about an "orderly" bankruptcy as the solution for the three American automakers, as opposed to making any specific announcement or decision to try and take some of the funds from the $700 billion bailout package (or what ... Continue reading
GM Chrysler Merger Talks Reopen
Dec 18, 2008
December 18, 2008; Ajay Kamalakaran writing for Reuters reported that General Motors (GM - News) and Chrysler have reopened merger talks, as Chrysler owner Cerberus Capital Management (CBS.UL) has signaled its willingness to give away part of its ownership in the auto maker, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people ... Continue reading
Auto Loans, and Chrysler Incentives, Available at Many Credit Unions
Dec 17, 2008
by Mike Ellis TheFirehouse Blog Tough time to get an auto loan? Not at credit unions. Theyâve avoided the subprime mortgage meltdown and other risky investments that have crippled many segments of the financial services industry, said David Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Credit Union ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Stop Production For One Month
Dec 17, 2008
Chrysler LLC Adjusts Production as a Result of the Deteriorating U.S. Credit Crunch Due to the continued lack of consumer credit for the American car buyer and the resulting dramatic impact it has had on overall industry sales in the United States, Chrysler LLC announced that it will make significant adjustments to the ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 108,429 2007 and 2008 Dodge Ram Diesel Pickups
Dec 10, 2008
Auburn Hills MI December 10, 2008; Reuters reported that Chrysler said on Wednesday it was recalling 108,429 Dodge Ram diesel pickup trucks. Chrysler reported that an engine compartment flaw in Ram pickup trucks could cause fires. and that the recall to begin this month. So far there have been 14 complaints of Dodge Ra ... Continue reading
Dec 8, 2008
Game-Changing Dodge Ram 1500 Is Designed to Protect and Perform AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec 8 -- - Five-star Front-Impact Ratings Accentuate Chrysler LLC's Commitment to Safety and Security - Dodge Ram 1500 Offers 35 Safety and Security Features - Standard features include side-curtain air bags and Electronic Stability Pr ... Continue reading
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Review
Nov 28, 2008
2009 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T TO MUSIC CITY Another Hot MOPAR in Nashville, TN From a Shunpikerâs Journal By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Challenger Front] When we traveled to Nashville last year reviewing the bright red Dodge Charger SRT8 we ran out of time before visiting all the places we intended ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2008
American muscle-cars used to be the undisputed kings of 1⁄4 mile, although the star cars of the 60s and 70s were able to be knocked off the throne just as easily on windy terrain. Here they had to admit defeat to opponents with much less power but more agility: Times change, as the <b>Dodge Challenger Project Car ... Continue reading
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