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A Brand New Day for Chrylser
Chrysler Group LLC employees officially met the new boss earlier this week–and he’s not anything like the old boss – which is probably a very good thing, indeed. Chrysler is now run by Fiat, and the first item on the new agenda is profitability—something the old bosses didn’t seem to be all that concerned about. […]
Read More »Fiat & Chrysler: A Match or a Mistake?
The future for Chrysler LLC remains unknown after a hearing to sell its assets to a group headed by Fiat SpA ended late Wednesday evening without resolution. During testimony in a packed Manhattan courtroom Wednesday,
Read More »Chrysler Won't Be Flying Into Bankruptcy
Chrysler LLC asked a bankruptcy court earlier this week to terminate its leases on two corporate planes — a company asset that had drawn scorn among lawmakers. You can be certain of one thing. As executives for Chrysler try to dodge a full-blown collapse, they’ll be flying commercial, just like most of us out there […]
Read More »Fiat Adds 6 CNG Models To Line Up
Fiat, Italian auto giant who seems to be slowly absorbing every small-fish automaker they can find seems to be gearing up for building more models fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). Normally, this wouldn’t make too much of a difference to us over here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. but with Fiat soon […]
Read More »The Italians Come to the Rescue!
Let’s hear that old Spaghetti Western theme music. You know, from those Clint Eastwood films like “Hang ‘Em High” and “For A Few Dollars More”. Because the Italians are coming to the rescue, in the form of automaker Fiat–here to save the day for Chrysler! It was announced today that Fiat SpA Chief Executive Officer […]
Read More »Chrysler Plant Closings Mean End Of Viper
Well, that’s that then. Chrysler’s troubles, which are hopefully being resolved, have, in the meantime, meant mass plant closings and temporary idling for many workers. Another casualty, it would seem, would be the Viper, Chrysler’s impressive sports car. The Viper has been the only American car to seriously challenge the Corvette for sports car supremacy. […]
Read More »Viva Italia! Will Fiat Save the Day for Chrysler?
Sergio Marchionne, the chief executive of Fiat SpA told the White House auto task force last week that the Italian automaker could help Chrysler LLC recover and repay the billions it is borrowing from the government.
Read More »7 Fiats headed to the U.S.
On the heals of the Fiat/Chrysler quasi-merger, word is out about which products will be coming to the U.S.
According to Automotive News, the companies will bring seven new vehicles to the U.S. market.
Read More »Fiat says "buono giorno" to Chrsyler
Fiat is purchasing a 35% stake in Chrysler as its private equity owner Cerberus attempts to save the troubled US car manufacturer. The Italians are stepping up to help because they see great potential in Chrysler and believe that the United States car market will rebound. Maybe some of the Italian magic will rub off […]
Read More »"We're Not Dead Yet!" Big 3 Declares
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is the big stage, where carmakers get to strut their stuff, thump their chests and tout their newest vehicles. It’s a great time for manufacturers to garner praise, but it can also be an opportunity for the automotive press to thrash the powers-that-be. Many thought that […]
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