Chrysler Seeks to be Quality Leader by 2012

For decades Chrysler has had problems with the quality of its vehicles. Chrysler is now seeking to become a quality leader by 2012 and it is doing so with a revamped and much larger quality team and tougher standards....

Posted by Marc Carter on November 19, 2009 10:53 AM

Fiat to Kill Most of Chrysler's Current Models

Chrysler is expected to unveil its 5-year plan next week on November 4th, but the Wall Street Journal has revealed many of the details we can expect to hear next week. The plan is calling for the end of...

Posted by Marc Carter on October 28, 2009 8:30 AM

Dodge Ram Hybrid is Still on Target, but the Diesel is in Question

Chrysler is still planning on introducing a hybrid-powered Dodge Ram in 2010, but a diesel-powered model is up in the air. Chrysler announced last year that both models would be introduced in 2010, but those plans may have changed....

Posted by Marc Carter on October 27, 2009 9:22 AM

Chrysler Announces New Exec Appointments and Separation of Dodge Brands

The rumor that Chrysler was going to create a standalone Dodge Ram brand has been confirmed. Chrysler has announced new CEO appointments for both the Dodge Ram and Dodge car brands. "The brand-focused strategy has been refined further with...

Posted by Marc Carter on October 5, 2009 8:05 AM

Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger to Live on Until Late 2012

The Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger midsize sedans were pretty much dead under Chrysler's former owner, Cerberus Capital Management, but now that Chrysler has a new owner, the sedans have a new lease on life. Cerberus had originally planned...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 28, 2009 11:21 AM

Chrysler Brand to Sell Fiat 500 in U.S.

Since it's unveiling many people in the U.S. have been hoping that the Fiat 500 would eventually be sold here. Well now that Fiat and Chrysler have hooked up our wish has come true. Its been confirmed that the...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 28, 2009 8:42 AM

Chrysler to Make Ram Nameplate a Stand Alone Brand

It's being reported that part of Chrysler's restructuring will be the creation of the Ram nameplate as a stand alone brand. The Ram nameplate would focus on trucks, SUVs and vans, which would allow the Dodge brand to become...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 24, 2009 10:43 PM

Chrysler Plans Five New Models by Mid-2011 and to Rehire Some Workers

Chrysler and Fiat Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne is set to submit a five year plan to the company's board of directors Friday. In his plan, Marchionne is calling for facelifts of at least five models by mid-2011. This...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 24, 2009 3:11 PM

Study Finds that 81% of New Car Shoppers are Considering a Domestic Brand

A new study by Consumer Reports claims that 81 percent of respondents who stated that they are looking to buy a new car, would consider a domestic brand. This compares to only 47% for an Asian vehicle and 46%...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 3, 2009 9:28 AM

Mercedes to Take Sprinter Van Away from Dodge by Jan 1

Mercedes-Benz is planning on getting into the commercial van business in the US and will appoint up to 120 dealers to sell the Sprinter van. Currently Dodge sells the Sprinter van through 350 of its dealers. The contracts with...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 2, 2009 9:43 AM

2010 Dodge Caliber Gets a New Interior...Thank You!

The Dodge Caliber has consistently received negative marks for its low grade interior. To hopefully improve its standing in the hatchback segment, Chrysler has finally updated its interior. The 2010 Caliber gets a new, better looking interior, which hopefully...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 1, 2009 8:38 AM

Chrysler Changes Lifetime Powertrain Warranty to 5yr/100k Miles

Chrysler's Lifetime Powertrain Warranty was the best warranty in the industry, but Chrysler spokesman Rick Deneau has confirmed that the automaker is ditching this warranty for more conventional five-year/100,000 warranty. The main issue with the lifetime warranty was that...

Posted by Marc Carter on August 20, 2009 10:52 AM

Domestic Automakers Nab 47 Percent of Cash for Clunkers Sales, Ford Focus Best Seller

The government's Cash for Clunkers program has definitely given a slight jolt to the automotive industry. In less than a week the program reportedly ran out of funding that was supposed to last until November, but fortunately the government...

Posted by Marc Carter on August 3, 2009 1:47 PM

Cash for Clunkers Causes Chrysler to Run Out of Cars, Cancels Double Rebate Incentives

Chrysler has announced that the automaker is dropping its double rebate incentive campaign, effective Tuesday. In July Chrysler announced that it would double the Cash for Clunkers rebate of up to $4,500 on eligible vehicles, which meant that on...

Posted by Marc Carter on August 3, 2009 8:43 AM

Chrysler PT Cruiser to Live On....

Although the PT Cruiser was expected to be dead by the end of 2010, Chrysler has announced that the small car will live on. But for how much longer? Chrysler didn't mention how long the PT Cruiser will survive...

Posted by Marc Carter on July 31, 2009 8:50 AM

U.S. House Passes Bill That Could Force GM and Chrysler to Reopen Closed Dealers

The U.S. House approved a plan that will force GM and Chrysler to renew agreements with the dealers that were unexpectedly closed during their bankruptcy proceedings. The bill that is opposed by Barack Obama passed 219 to 208 yesterday...

Posted by Marc Carter on July 17, 2009 9:34 AM

Asian and European Automakers Expected to Outpace Big 3 Production in the US by 2012

More bad news for Detroit's automakers, a new study from Grant Thornton LLP's Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Service estimates that by 2012 they will produce less vehicles on US soil than their Asian and European competitors. Although domestic automakers...

Posted by Marc Carter on June 23, 2009 8:12 AM

Chrysler Considering RWD Replacements for the Sebring and Avenger

Besides the 300 and Challenger, Chrysler doesn't really anything else exciting in its car range. The current Sebring and Avenger mid-size sedans don't even come close to their Camry/ Accord competitors, so now Chrysler is trying to figure out...

Posted by Marc Carter on June 22, 2009 9:30 AM

Chrysler PT Cruiser Will Stay in Production Until End of 2010

It has been reported for quite a while that Chrysler was going to eventually kill the PT Cruiser. The latest reports had slated its death for this summer, but since the automaker now has a new owner it looks...

Posted by Marc Carter on June 17, 2009 1:27 PM

Fiat Officially Closes Deal With Chrysler

Fiat has officially closed the deal and taken over Chrysler this morning. The takeover now means that Fiat's Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne will become CEO of Chrysler. Fiat is now going to start transferring Fiat's technology, platforms and powertrains...

Posted by Marc Carter on June 10, 2009 10:34 AM