ChryslerGroup


REPORT: Chrysler to make Ram its own brand

When a report came out earlier this week regarding Fiat's intentions for Chrysler (making it a Cadillac competitor), Dodge (focusing on driving dynamics) and Jeep (being, well, Jeep), one semi-iconic nameplate was left out of the discussion: Ram. Toiling away under the Dodge brand, the Ram moniker has been reserved for Chrysler Co.'s truck offerings. However, a new initiative could promote the Ram as a standalone brand, focusing exclusively on vans, SUVs, commercial vehicles, and, of course, pickups. That would free Dodge from ... Read more →

Chrysler fills out board of directors Chris Shunk

The new Chrysler Group, LLC is out of bankruptcy, in bed with the Italians and the U.S. Government, and now it has a complete board of directors. Chrysler is forging ahead with a fresh group of board ...

Chrysler pondering whether Sebring/Avenger replacements should go rear-wheel drive? Dan Roth

Setting the Challenger and 300 aside, what Chrysler needs now most of all is a C/D segment car that moves more metal than the pitiful performance of its current offerings. According to Automotive ...

Consumer group objects to Chrysler bankruptcy, says customers could be stranded without warranty Dan Roth

Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22 is an assault on bureaucratic circular logic, and when talk turns to Chrysler's bankruptcy, you can almost picture the book's character, Yossarian, shaking his head ...

Chrysler hasn't killed future product plans... yet Jeremy Korzeniewski

As you'd imagine, it's pretty tough to run a successful auto company if there's no viable product in the pipeline. Chrysler has seen its fair share of negative press for not announcing a clear ...

Getrag's U.S. transmission plant files for CH11 after Chrysler pull-out 1 year ago on Autoblog

The roundabout that was the Chrysler, LLC-Getrag partnership recently came to an end with Chrysler pulling out the deal, citing untenable financing terms. Now Getrag Transmission Manufacturing, the U.S. company that was going to build the dual-clutch transmissions for Chrysler, has filed for ...

Chrysler offering even more incentives to close out July 1 year ago on Autoblog

The automotive sales sector is in a major state of flux as consumers continue to run from SUVs and pickup trucks into smaller, more fuel efficient cars. One manufacturer hit especially hard by this transition is Chrysler, a company that recently posted the worst fleet average fuel economy numbers ...

Chrysler planning stand-alone service centers 1 year ago on Autoblog

As Chrysler moves ahead with its "consolidation strategy" (a.k.a. Project Genesis), it's apparently had enough foresight to realize that shutting down dealerships seriously handicaps your ability to service your customers. According to Steven Landry, Chrysler executive vice president of North ...

Wolfgang Bernhard to become chairman of Chrysler Group 2 years ago on Autoblog

According to a German magazine referenced by Automotive News, Wolfgang Bernhard is expected to be announced as the Chrysler Group's chairman-in-waiting, pending DaimlerChrysler's sale of the automaker to Cerberus Capital Management. Currently Bernhard is an acting advisor, a consultant if you will, ...

UAW head says Chrysler needs concessions from union 2 years ago on Autoblog

Two years ago, the UAW gave some health care concessions to struggling GM and Ford in an effort to help the Detroit giants save billions of dollars and stay afloat. At the time, Chrysler was relatively well-off and so the union rejected a similar package for them. UAW President Ron Gettelfinger says ...

April showers could bring May sale of Chrysler 2 years ago on Autoblog

Last week we told you that DaimlerChrysler's Rüdiger Grube was heading to New York to visit with potential suitors for the Chrysler Group. And it appears he was a man on a mission. It seems that a close source has told news outlets that a sale could be wrapped up by as early as May. Although ...

Chrysler workers making long shot bid to buy automaker 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Detroit News is reporting that a group of 25 Chrysler employees in Toledo have formed a group called the "Employee Buyout Committee" and are actively exploring the necessary steps required to see the fate of Chrysler end up in the hands of its employees. Their proposal would give Chrysler ...

Chrysler spending $1.78bil on new Michigan plants 2 years ago on Autoblog

Looks like fears of a possible sale aren't scaring the product planners at Chrysler. Recognizing that the show must go on, the group announced a plan to build $1.78 billion worth of capacity over the next few years. According to this Automotive News piece, a new $730 million engine plant is a big ...

Shareholders call for DaimlerChrysler to be renamed Daimler-Benz AG 2 years ago on Autoblog

In an article that sums up nicely the current situtation surrounding the potential sale of Chrysler, the Detroit Free Press reveals that two DaimlerChrysler shareholders have called for the company to change its name by dropping "Chrysler" if the Chrysler Group isn't sold by March 31st, 2008. ...

PETA goes after Chrysler Group for Iditarod connection 2 years ago on Autoblog

Another action group has set its sights on the auto industry, this time its People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. PETA has the Chrysler Group in its crosshairs for a loose connection it maintains with the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race held in Alask, which officially starts this Sunday. ...

GM assembles group to explore relationship with Chrysler 2 years ago on Autoblog

According to the Financial Times, General Motors has actually created a group to explore a potential purchase, alliance or other relationship with the Chrysler Group. Rumors have continued to persist that General Motors is interested in outright purchasing the Chrysler Group from DaimlerChrysler, ...

BREAKING: Chrysler reveals details on white-collar "separation packages" 2 years ago on Autoblog

This afternoon Chrysler revealed more details on one part of its plan to extensively reduce its workforce by 13,000 workers between now and 2009. The details today concern the 2,000 salaried workers that will be leaving the company. Chrysler hopes it can entice at least 1,000 of those salaried ...

UAW has no opinion on possible GM/Chrysler deal 2 years ago on Autoblog

When asked about the possible GM/Chrysler buyout deal, Ron Gettelfinger, the head of the United Auto Workers Union said, "I have absolutely no opinion on that at all." Really?! No opinion?! No comment, we could understand. But no OPINION? This could be one of the most significant moves in the future ...

Automotive News insists GM and DCX talking buyout 2 years ago on Autoblog

Automotive News has filed yet another report that insists DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors about the latter purchasing the Chrysler Group. This time the trade pub claims that sources from Germany, where the rumor originated, and the United States have confirmed that GM is interested ...

Chrysler Group announces Recovery and Transformation plan 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/business_finance/Chrysler_Group_comes_up_with_plan_to_save_company_or_be_sold_off'; Project X has now officially been renamed the Recovery and Transformation plan by the Chrysler Group, which plans to reduce its workforce by 13,000 people between now and 2009. ...

Chrysler's "Project X" calls for 10,000 jobs cuts, two closed plants 2 years ago on Autoblog

We have more details on the rumored restructuring plan that the Chrysler Group is expected to announce on February 14th. First, it's dubbed internally as "Project X", which must mean it involves chimpanzees and large doses of radiation. In addition to radiated chimps (we're kidding, click the link ...

Ford is not #4, still part of Big 3 2 years ago on Autoblog

After all the sales numbers for the month of January were released, reports began popping up that Ford had fallen to fourth place in sales in the U.S. last month behind General Motors, Toyota and the Chrysler Group. This is nothing more than selective journalism, with journos picking out the numbers ...

Nutha SEMA sled: Chrysler's SEMA Sebring 3 years ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: Added more info UPDATE #2: Hi res pic below (click it) and more details from press release Following yesterday's peak at the Chrysler 300C Pullman, we've learned of another concept (the third from the Chrysler Group by our count) that will be loaded onto a transport this weekend and shipped ...

Scratch that: Chrysler Group definitely not for sale... maybe 3 years ago on Autoblog

When speaking on behalf of a group, it's in everyone's best interest to have a common 'message' agreed upon before addressing others. This didn't seem to be the case yesterday, when rumors of DaimlerChrysler selling their latter, less profitable, half began circulating. DaimlerChrysler's CFO, Bobo ...

Chrysler predicts increased market share by end of 2006 3 years ago on Autoblog

At a time when the "traditional" Big 3 are losing market share to imports at a feverish pace, Chrysler Group has some good news. The company expects to actually gain market share by year end, according to Joe Eberhardt, Chrysler executive vice president of global sales, marketing and service. ...

By the Numbers: July 2006 3 years ago on Autoblog

The numbers for July have rolled in and we bet most manufacturers wish they would roll right back out. Of the 34 brands that have reported their July sales so far, 22 are reporting a drop in monthly sales versus the same period last year. The Chrysler Group's drop has attracted the most attention ...

Better employee pricing for Chrysler employees 3 years ago on Autoblog

Chrysler has announced it will be offering its own employees an additional $500 to $1,000 in rebates on select 2006 Chrysler Group models. The move is aimed at further aiding dealers in areas where Chrysler is a major employer, the most significant of which is Detroit. The company learned last year ...

Chrysler Group to reveal 2007 model lineup tomorrow 3 years ago on Autoblog

click for hi-rez version The Chrysler Group has planned a "What's New" event tomorrow morning at its Chelsea, MI proving grounds. President and CEO Tom LaSorda will use that stage to reveal the full 2007 Chrysler Group lineup, including the introduction of two new vehicles. We pretty much know ...

Jeep Liberty CRD nears 10,000 sales mark 3 years ago on Autoblog

Since its introduction in early 2005 the Jeep Liberty CRD diesel has sold almost 10,000 units, an accomplishment over which DaimlerChrysler was recently beaming during a press conference with a group of Ohio soybean growers and the state’s governor, Bob Taft. We reported last summer that ...






Autoblog Podcast #155: 'Twas the night before LA...

Chris, Dan, and Editor Paukert go over some LA Preview action and quietly whoop it up on the podcast.

 
 

Featured Galleries

  • LA 2009: 2011 Ford Mustang V6
  • LA 2009: 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder
  • LA 2009: Scion xB Release Series 7.0
  • LA 2009: 2011 Ford Fiesta
  • LA 2009: 2011 Hyundai Sonata
  • 2011 Mazda2
  • 2011 Toyota Sienna
  • LA 2009: 2011 Toyota Sienna
  • LA 2009: 2011 Mazda2
  • LA 2009: 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
  • LA 2009: Volkswagen Up! Lite
  • 2011 Hyundai Sonata
AOL Autos

Find Your Next Car

Resources

10 Most Searched Cars on AOL Autos

Autoblog Video

Autoblog Green

Daily Finance

Download Squad

Engadget

Joystiq

Autoblog Spanish

Switched.com

FanHouse

Asylum