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Chrysler, Fiat move ahead with product planning

Matt Brogan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:48:30 +0000

The latest product planning from Chrysler-Fiat will see some American favourites dumped and replaced by new lightweight Italians, beginning with the Dodge Viper in mid-2010. Chrysler says it will build just 500 more Vipers, with a replacement “under consideration” for mid-2012 – but unlikely to be anything like the original halo car. The PT Cruiser will join [...]

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Chrysler, Fiat move ahead with product planning

Chrysler gets a new logo, Dodge to follow suit

Matt Brogan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:56:15 +0000

It’s not everyday that a car manufacturer gets a new badge, but as Chrysler tries to reinvent itself, this new emblem symbolises what will hopefully be a promising fresh start for the American stalwart. This grainy drawing from the US Patent and Trademark Office depicts a winged logo that draws on the company’s traditional branding. The original [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler gets a new logo, Dodge to follow suit

Lancia’s next flagship to be based on Chrysler 300C

Matt Brogan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:40:51 +0000

Fiat aims to integrate the Chrysler brand more closely with the Italian automaker’s upscale Lancia marque with the two brands likely to share products ranging from small hatches to large sedans. The appointment of Lancia CEO Olivier Francois as Chrysler brand boss is a step toward the goal, a Fiat source said. The unnamed source went on [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lancia’s next flagship to be based on Chrysler 300C

Chrysler suspends Jeep production over parts shortage

Matt Brogan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:25:17 +0000

Due to an unforeseen parts supply shortage Chrysler has been forced to suspend the production of several of its Jeep models. Chrysler did not mention which part or supplier had caused the shutdown, instead saying the “shutdown is due to the continued stress in the automotive supply chain”. Models affected by the suspension in production include Jeep [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler suspends Jeep production over parts shortage

Chrysler PT Cruiser Special Edition

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:16:37 +0000

We’ll be the first to admit that the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which feels like it has been around forever, is starting to show its age. The world first saw the PT Cruiser back in 2000 and so far over 7000 Australians have taken one home, joining over 1,300,000 buyers worldwide. Despite its age, if you’ve ever [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Special Edition

Chrysler planning redesign of five key models

Matt Brogan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:33:29 +0000

A report published in the Detroit Free Press today has said that Chrysler is planning significant redesigns of at least five of its key models by mid-2011. The move will see some of Chrysler’s previously retrenched workers re-hired. Chrysler CEO Mr Sergio Marchionne, who also runs sister company Fiat, said he wants face-lifts within 18 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler planning redesign of five key models

Chrysler, Nissan end joint ventures

David Twomey — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:40:36 +0000

The shake-out from Italian carmaker Fiat taking control of US carmaker Chrysler continues with the company announcing today that it has ended its plans to jointly produce vehicles with Japan’s Nissan, including a world car and a version of the Nissan Tiida. Fiat now plans to supply Chrysler with European designed and engineered small cars to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler, Nissan end joint ventures

Chrysler sues former parent Daimler

Matt Brogan — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:26:22 +0000

According to a report published in Autonews today, Chrysler has accused former parent Daimler of refusing to honour contracts to supply components thus threatening production at some Chrysler factories, a claim Daimler strongly rejects. The allegations are contained in a lawsuit filed last Friday in US Bankruptcy Court, New York. “Daimler’s conduct threatens to shut down Chrysler [...]

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Chrysler sues former parent Daimler

Chrysler US faces new problem: short supply

Matt Brogan — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:01:11 +0000

Chrysler US is facing a new problem now after several slow-selling months and a two-month factory shutdown things have turned around with the US government’s cash-for-clunkers rebate achieving a feat that had eluded the manufacturer until now: a lack of cars. As of the end of July, Chrysler had only seven days’ supply of Jeep Patriots [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler US faces new problem: short supply

Chrysler to adopt Fiat’s Multiair technology

Matt Brogan — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:55:11 +0000

According to a report in Automotive News, Chrysler is set to benefit almost immediately from its ties with Fiat as the American manufacturer prepares to adopt the Italian company’s fuel saving Multiair technology. Director of Fiat Powertrain Technologies, Lucio Bernard, said Fiat’s Multiair technology could be fitted rather easily to Chrysler’s current engine lineup while explaining [...]

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Chrysler to adopt Fiat’s Multiair technology

Chrysler PT Cruiser production to continue

Matt Brogan — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:22:33 +0000

Chrysler has announced today that production of the Chrysler PT Cruiser will continue. The Chrysler Group Toluca (Mexico) Assembly Plant — the exclusive home of Chrysler PT Cruiser — will continue to build the quality-proven, versatility packaged and “too cool to categorize” small car. “The heritage-styled Chrysler PT Cruiser continues to be a global success story,” said [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler PT Cruiser production to continue

Fiat-Chrysler purchase approved by European Commission

Matt Brogan — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:35:14 +0000

Fiat’s acquisition of Chrysler has been given unconditional approval by the European Commission on the grounds that the enlarged carmaker would not hurt global competition. Although the ruling was not unexpected it has helped clear one of the final hurdles facing the Italian company in securing the famous American marque. “The Commission’s examination of the transaction showed [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Fiat-Chrysler purchase approved by European Commission

GM to appoint new boss at Cadillac

David Twomey — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:30:31 +0000

General Motors Company, continuing to shake up management since exiting bankruptcy two weeks ago, plans to name designer Bryan Nesbitt as chief of Cadillac. The appointment is scheduled to be announced later today and takes effect August 1, said GM spokesman Terry Rhadigan. Mr Nesbitt, known for penning Chrysler’s PT Cruiser, has spent eight years at GM, [...]

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GM to appoint new boss at Cadillac

Dodge Viper SRT10 saved from death row

Matt Brogan — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:14:50 +0000

Chrysler have confirmed that it will no longer seek to sell the Dodge Viper SRT10 line-up. The news comes after a serious buyer could not be found for the iconic American sports car. “The Dodge Viper has successfully captured the hearts and imagination of performance enthusiasts around the globe,” said Mike Accavitti, President and Chief Executive Officer, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Dodge Viper SRT10 saved from death row

‘New GM’ exits bankruptcy – prepares for future

David Twomey — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:49:54 +0000

Leaner, meaner and a with a whole lot less debt than it had 40 days ago, a new General Motors Company has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. GM’s chief executive officer, Fritz Henderson, has described the new company as the “most public private company in the world” a reference to the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

‘New GM’ exits bankruptcy – prepares for future

Used Chryslers may come with warning notice

Matt Brogan — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:53:57 +0000

If several US consumer groups get their way used Chrylser vehicles could soon come with a warning notice advising potential buyers that, under the terms of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Chrysler shed its liability for any defective vehicles produced before May 30th this year. It is estimated that in the United States alone some 30 [...]

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Used Chryslers may come with warning notice

Judge approves General Motors sale plan

David Twomey — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:32:26 +0000

A US judge has approved General Motors’ bankruptcy sale, in a move that will allow the company’s most profitable assets to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under government ownership. Reuters Newsagency says Judge Robert Gerber of the US bankruptcy court in Manhattan said the sale would “prevent the death of the patient on the operating table.” GM, [...]

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Judge approves General Motors sale plan

US car sales show positive trend

David Twomey — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:19:56 +0000

In the first positive sign that an economic turn around may be on the horizon for the global automotive market, US sales have shown their smallest decline in nine months. American vehicle sales fell 27.7 per cent in June, marking the smallest drop for the industry in nine months, but dashing hopes that demand would rise [...]

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US car sales show positive trend

Chrysler to close St.Louis plant indefinately

Matt Brogan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:40:58 +0000

After just going back in to production last week, Chrysler has announced that it will be closing its St. Louis plant indefinitely from July 10th. The plant, which produces Dodge RAM 1500 & 2500 models, was one of seven Chrysler had planned to reopen this month, but with the plant’s staple not selling the company was [...]

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Chrysler to close St.Louis plant indefinately

Karmann shuts up shop

Matt Brogan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:08:42 +0000

German-based coachbuilder Karmann, best known for the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, has officially closed its doors after being forced to file for bankruptcy in April. The company produced 3.3 million convertibles and more than 1 million coupes for larger car companies since 1949 but due to falling demand in the face of the recent economic downturn, Karmann [...]

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Karmann shuts up shop