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2010 Chrysler 300 and 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee shown in viability plan

Posted: Feb 17, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Chrysler, Industry News, Jeep

Seen on page 133 and 137 of Chrysler’s Restructuring Plan for Long-Term Viability Plan submitted to the U.S. Treasury earlier today, are sketches of the next-generation Chrysler 300 and Jeep Gran Cherokee.
In it’s plan Chrysler says that “revenue in the in the near term will get a boost with the debut of a redesigned Jeep [...]

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Chrysler shuts three plants after resuming production for a brief time

Posted: Feb 05, 2009

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Industry News

Chrysler LLC, which reported a 55 percent decline in January 2009 sales, shut down three assembly plants after reopening them just two weeks ago.
According to Automotive News, Chrysler will shutdown the plants that make the Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander and the Dodge Ram 1500 and Dakota pickups. The factories resumed [...]

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Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep list Employee Pricing Plus Plus online

Posted: Feb 02, 2009

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Industry News

The Chrysler Employee Pricing Plus Plus incentive program kicked off exactly a week ago and Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep have finally listed their offers online. Of Course the offers are provided with the participating dealers in your region so you’ll have to head over to the web sites of the three brand and enter your [...]

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No surprise: Chrysler is several steps away from going electric

Posted: Jan 19, 2009

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

Chrysler showed up to Detroit last week with five electric-drive concepts – none of which it has a concrete plan to build. According to Automotive News, Chrysler hopes to put at least one into production next year but the automaker is facing major obstacles.
Unlike its rival General Motors, Chrysler has not confirmed who will supply [...]

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Video: Chrysler in talks with Nissan/Renault for possible Jeep sale

Posted: Jan 14, 2009

Filed under: Chrysler, Industry News, Nissan

Update: Chrysler dropped us a short e-mail saying:
“Chrysler Vice Chairman and President denied reports and rumors that the Company is in discussions to sell its brands or plants. LaSorda, in a conference call with reporters this morning, also addressed rumors regarding deals with specific companies.”
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According to sources familiar with the matter, Chrysler is once again in [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: Jeep Patriot EV allows for 400 miles on a single tank

Posted: Jan 10, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Chrysler, Hybrids, Green News

Tomorrow at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Chrysler’s ENVI department will be showing off a number of electric-vehicles and EREVs (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle). Joining the Jeep EV, Chrysler EV and the Dodge EV will be the Jeep Patriot EV.
As an EREV, the Jeep Patriot EV uses an electric-motor that is powered [...]

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Chrysler to show off electric-vehicle efforts in Detroit

Posted: Jan 05, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Chrysler, Dodge

At last year’s Detroit Auto Show, Chrysler threw a major press event outside Cobo center for the launch if it’s 2009 Dodge Ram pickup. Now, a year later, Chrysler is going to try something different and will show off the latest versions of the three electric vehicles it unveiled in September.
In September, Chrysler showed a gasoline-electric [...]

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Mahindra & Mahindra: Chrysler and Tata can go … well you know

Posted: Dec 11, 2008

Filed under: Chrysler, Industry News

It’s been previously reported that Tata Motors is in talks with Chrysler to sell Jeep Wrangler SUVs in India. At the recent Bologna Motor Show, Mahindra & Mahindra, a Tata Motors rival, sent out a message to Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli and Tata Motors CEO Ratan Tata that basically screams “Forget you guys – we can do [...]

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Chrysler to lay off workers in Ohio and close Delaware plant

Posted: Oct 23, 2008

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Industry News

Chrysler said today that it will be closing its SUV factory in Newark, Delaware and will be cutting one shift at its Toledo, Ohio, Jeep plant. Obviously the moves come due to a slowing global economy and as consumers shift to smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles.
The Newark plant closure will be effective by the end of [...]

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Renault interested in buying Jeep from Chrysler

Posted: Oct 18, 2008

Filed under: Chrysler, GM, Industry News

While the GM/Chrysler talks could end in a total wipe out of Chrysler’s 83-years of existence, the Jeep brand may have some hope. As we’ve reported before Renault is also a key player in these talks. Reuters is now reporting that Renault is interested in an acquisition of Jeep, known as the most valuable Chrysler brand.
The [...]