Filed under: Economy, China, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge
Mixed messages: Chery and Chrysler get their PR wires crossed
There seems to be some confusion over what vehicle Chrysler will choose to sell in North America from the Chery lineup. We recently shared speculation that the renamed A1 would be the most likely Chery to carry a Dodge badge in small car segments around the globe. It seems, however, that nobody actually knows which of six Chery models Chrysler will choose.
The latest twist came on the heels of an announcement by Chery that identified the A1 as being its first collaboration with Chrysler, to be shown at the Shanghai Motor Show in April. But the official Xinhua news reported Chery saying, "The A1 would be the first of at least six small vehicle models to be manufactured by Chery with the cooperation of Chrysler."
Not so fast, says Chrysler. The U.S. automaker insists that it hasn't even decided which model it wants to use, and that there are only intentions to use one model. But Mike Aberlich, a Chysler corporate spokesperson, told just-auto that these issue are still being worked out, going to say, "We know what model it will be but we haven't announced it yet."
Ah, well that clears things up nicely. We'll keep you posted about this potential Fit fighter, whatever it ends up being.
[Source: just-auto]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
KC 7:18PM (3/15/2007)
Nothing from Cery now or in the future will ever compete with the fit...
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FrankTheCrank 8:54PM (3/15/2007)
F8ck U Chery and screw U dodge!
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GrindingAxis 7:53AM (3/16/2007)
Imagine just how poor first year reliability will be on these cars. They have delayed release of these vehicle to the US market for several years due to such concerns as safety, reliability and performance. Only ignorant fools would buy these cars upon release
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Mike 11:22AM (3/16/2007)
Hard to imagine that it matters which car to import, I don't think anyone will buy them. On the other hand, if you put a smiley face on the windshield and sell them at Wal-Mart you might be able to move them.
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LMAO 11:04PM (3/18/2007)
Idiots. Do any of you actually know the situation and did you even read the article? I doubt Chrysler will use a Chery made car. Chances are they will use the home developed Hornet and China will assemble it. And as far as reliability, have any of you heard of the recent 500,000 vehicle recall by Honda and fact that Toyota is the king of the recalls at the moment? Stop using antique arguments and biased CR articles and start using some common sense.
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Foxxinnia 8:56PM (3/20/2007)
I've never seen a Ford Focus minivan before.
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c 10:24PM (3/20/2007)
It will probably sell,people bought toyota/honda's/mazda's in the 60's & 70's,hyundai's in the 80's those car's were and are complete junk,and they still buy them the cherry is probably comparable to the jap's now,my mazda 6 is a lemon,my girl's acura tsx is a complete joke major lemon.
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