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Dodge safe in Australia for 2012

The head of Dodge Australia says he expects the brand to continue operating throughout 2012, but admits its future beyond that is less clear. Chrysler Group Australia (CGA) managing director Clyde Campbell says the company is not currently con

Dodge brand’s global future in doubt

The global future of Dodge is looking shaky with the American brand being pulled out of certain markets amid slow demand. Despite a rich history that reaches back to 1900, the Chrysler Group's Dodge brand is finding it difficult to compete on

Chrysler 700C concept unveiled at Detroit

Chrysler has unveiled a rather strange and futuristic-looking new MPV called the Chrysler 700C concept at the 2012 North America International Auto Show. Chrysler has decided not to reveal any details or specifications on the 700C concept. Ins

Fiat increases Chrysler stake by five per cent

Fiat has increased its Chrysler Group stake by five per cent, edging closer to a complete merger between the two companies. Fiat now holds 58.5 per cent stake in Chrysler. In 2009, the US Government bailed Chrysler out of bankruptcy while Fiat

Chrysler: New Cars 2012

Chrysler 300 – Luxury sedan – Around June The all-new Chrysler 300 is a hugely important car for Chrysler and should gain solid penetration in all markets, including Australia. It's an all new design, inside and out, along with a host

Chrysler delays launch of dual-clutch transmission

Chrysler has held back introducing its first ever dual-clutch transmission due to doubts over refinement and whether it would suit US buyers. Chrysler was set to release a dual-clutch auto in the 2012 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger. Borrowed f

Chrysler Australia achieves Record Sales

Underpinned by the new Grand Cherokee line up, Chrysler Australia has just recorded their best ever-sales quarter. Sales of Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge vehicles doubled in September when compared with 2010 (1435 units vs. 710) and YTD sales are u

Volkswagen wants to buy Alfa Romeo

According to recent reports, Volkswagen has set aside $22.3 billion to purchase 'a car company' so it will remain on track with its 2018 plans of becoming world's largest automotive company. Volkswagen has offered a bid to purchase Alfa Romeo

US dealers run short of stock due to cautious manufacturers

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler dealers in the US are running short on supplies. During the global financial crisis, manufacturers were producing more cars than the dealers could sell. Now, dealers are asking for stock that cautious makers aren't s

General Motors pause production due to Hurricane Alex

General Motors has put a stop to three more production lines in Detroit due to Hurricane Alex interrupting a parts supply from Mexico. GM is said to have already paused six other production lines due to the same interruptions. GM's Fairfax pla