Dodge Hornet buzzes for partners; narrows it down to three

DaimlerChrysler is on the lookout for companies to serve as a joint partner in making the Dodge Hornet, a sub-compact vehicle to be priced below the $13,995 sticker price of the Dodge Caliber. At this point, it looks like three automakers are on the short list -- Volkswagen and two others. Chrysler COO Eric Ridenour says that the contenders are European and Asian manufacturers.

The butch little car was shown in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year.

[Source: Automotive News]