Chrysler to cut 25 percent of salaried jobs
Oct 24, 2008
DETROIT, Oct 24, 2008; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Chrysler LLC is targeting a 25 percent reduction in its salaried and supplemental workforce in response to the deepening slump in the U.S. auto industry amid declining consumer confidence. "Due to the unprecedented conditions in the auto industry, ... Continue reading
All-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Selected 'Best New Pickup Truck' in Canada by AJAC
Oct 24, 2008
All-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 beats out new 2009 Ford F-150 for 'Best New Pickup Truck' accolade WINDSOR, Ontario, Oct. 24 -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 today was named the "Best New Pickup Truck" by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The announcement follows an intensive week of vehicle evalua ... Continue reading
Ford and Chrysler To Offer Discounts on 2009 Model Pickups
Oct 20, 2008
Detroit October 20,2008; Shradhha Sharma writing for Reuters reported that car makers Ford Motor Co and Chrysler LLC, are offering discounts on their newest models to boost sales of their North-American pickup trucks, the Financial Times reported. Ford will be offering a discount on the 2009 version of its F-150 and Ch ... Continue reading
Buh Bye Chrysler Forever? Cerberus in Sales Talk With Renault and GM
Oct 16, 2008
DETROIT/NEW YORK October 16, 2008; Kevin Krolicki and Jui Chakravorty Das writing for Reuters reported that private equity firm Cerberus is in talks to sell all or part of Chrysler LLC's operations to Renault SA and General Motors Corp as it considers a range of deals that could break up the No. 3 U.S. automaker, peopl ... Continue reading
SHOCKER IF TRUE: Report Says GM and Chrysler are in Merger/Acquisition Talks
Oct 11, 2008
DETROIT - October 11, 2008: AP is saying that the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are reporting today that General Motors and Chrysler have had preliminary talks regarding an acquisition of Chrysler's automotive operations. The AP's report states that the WSJ report claims that Cerberus Capital Management wo ... Continue reading
K&N Releases New Air Components for 2007-08 Cummins 6.7L
Sep 29, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Downloads: CONTACT: Dyno Graph <http://www.kandn.com/dynocharts/63-1557_dyno.pdf> Tim Stewart Installation Instructions <http://www.kandn.com/instructions/63-1557_inst.pdf> K&N Engineering, Inc. (800) 858-3333 Ext.4198 Fax: 951-826-4001 tims@knfilters.com <file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\lu ... Continue reading
K&N Releases New Air Components For The 2009 Challenger 3.5L V6
Sep 25, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Downloads: CONTACT: Dyno Graph <http://www.kandn.com/dynocharts/63-1117_dyno.pdf> Tim Stewart Installation Instructions <http://www.kandn.com/instructions/63-1117_inst.pdf> K&N Engineering, Inc. (800) 858-3333 Ext.4198 Fax: 951-826-4001 tims@knfilters.com <file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\lu ... Continue reading
Chrysler Surges Forward With Production-Intent Electric Vehicles - VIDEOS
Sep 24, 2008
Company Introduces Three Advanced Electric-Drive Vehicle Prototypes AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 23 -- Actions speak louder than words. -- One targeted to be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, and European markets after 2010 -- Chrysler LLC to have approximately one hundred electric vehicles on the ... Continue reading
GEM Introduces Peapod Neighborhood Electric Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 24, 2008
-- Chrysler LLC's Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Gets a New Name - 'GreenEcoMobility' - and New Styling that will define and set a new standard for Environmentally-Responsible Vehicles -- Sleek, streamlined styling and breakthrough innovations converge in the next-generation eco-friendly car -- More to come as Peapod Le ... Continue reading
Dodge Brand Launches Game-changing Dodge Ram With Game-changing Marketing Launch
Sep 18, 2008
Proves the All-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 'Never Backs Down From a Challenge' - Leverages consumer fascination with reality television and creates first campaign based on reality show genre - Partners with three key networks - NBC, FOX and Yahoo! - and renown Hollywood director to launch all-new 2009 Dodge Ram - Capitaliz ... Continue reading
Chrysler Seeks Lift From New Dodge Pickup - WSJ Has Text, TACH Has Video
Sep 11, 2008
Detroit September 11, 2008; In a story published on page B3 in the Marketplace Section of todays Wall Street Journal, they reported that in a speech yesterday given by Jim Press Chrysler's Vice Chairman, they reported that Chrysler is counting on its newly redesigned Dodge Ram pickup models to help turn Chrysler around ... Continue reading
SEMA craziness begins with Dodge Ram R/T
Sep 10, 2008
By Rex Roy Hot on the heals of the retail introduction of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, the Dodge boys are showing off a SEMA-ized version of an Ram R/T. The finished truck will break cover at the SEMA convention that runs November 4-7 in Las Vegas. For those not familiar with the largest aftermarket tradeshow in the world, ... Continue reading
Vice Chairman/President Jim Press Talks About Chrysler's Strategy and Direction - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 8, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO - September 8, 2008: One of the auto industry's most respected and well liked executives is Jim Press. Now a Chrysler Vice Chairman and President (alongside Tom Lasorda), Jim spent many years with Toyota, where he worked his way up to President and COO of Toyota Motors North America and Senior Managing Di ... Continue reading
Kuwait to Take Delivery of 150 Dodge Charger Police Cars
Sep 3, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, MI - September 3, 2008: A Kuwaiti delegation visited the U.S. to inspect and approve the upfitting of 150 Dodge Charger police vehicles purchased by the Ministry of Interior. Selection of the 2008 Dodge Chargers was a natural choice; Charger is the number one volume vehicle for Chrysler LLC in the Middle ... Continue reading
2008 Moscow Motor Show: Chrysler Looks for Russia to Become a Top Ten Market for its Vehicles
Aug 29, 2008
Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge sales grow faster in Russia than elsewhere in Europe Dodge is now the third-fastest growing brand in Russia Introduction of new Jeep Cherokee and new Dodge Journey to boost Chrysler presence in Russia even further MOSCOW - August 28, 2008: Chrysler LLC is set to accelerate the growing prese ... Continue reading
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