AP Source: Chrysler to improve midsize cars, keep Mich. factory open until new model developedSeptember 30th, 2009 AP Source: Chrysler midsize car plant to stay opDETROIT — Chrysler will try to improve its slow-selling midsize cars and keep making them indefinitely at a Sterling Heights, Mich., assembly plant until it can design a replacement based on Fiat technology, a person briefed on the company's business plan said Monday. The Sterling Heights plant makes the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring and was scheduled to close by the end of next year.
AP Source: New Chrysler board considering new vehicles with Fiat technologySeptember 25th, 2009 AP Source: Chrysler board to consider product planDETROIT — A person briefed on the agenda says the new Chrysler Group LLC board will discuss plans for a number of new models, some based on cars sold by Italy's Fiat Group SpA. The person says the board will meet Friday to consider a range of new vehicles including a midsize car based on Fiat underpinnings that are now being developed.
Fiat chief: new group can produce 6 million cars a year with Fiat/Chrysler allianceSeptember 16th, 2009 Fiat chief: Fiat-Chrysler can reach 6 millionFRANKFURT — Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said Wednesday that the new auto alliance can reach a production of 5.5 million to 6 million cars a year on its own once the economy and car markets stabilze. "We will arrive alone at 6 million units.
Chrysler in talks to ends replace Mitsubishi and Hyundai in engine building alliance with FiatSeptember 10th, 2009 Chrysler ends alliance with Mitsubishi and HyundaiDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC said Thursday it ended an engine building alliance with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co.
Plant in Toluca, Mexico, likely to get Fiat minicar, not Michigan plantAugust 17th, 2009 Toluca, Mexico plant likely to get Fiat minicarChrysler Group LLC is planning to built the Fiat 500 minicar at a factory in Toluca, Mexico instead of a soon-to-be shuttered plant in the U.S. A comparison of the Toluca plant and the Sterling Heights, Mich., assembly plant, where workers had hoped to get the 500:
TOLUCA
Year built: 1968
Number of workers: 2,179
Square Footage: 1.57 million
Vehicles made: Chrysler PT Cruiser sedan, Dodge Journey crossover
STERLING HEIGHTS
Year built: 1953 as jet engine plant.
AP Source: Chrysler Group to build Fiat 500 minicar at factory in MexicoAugust 17th, 2009 AP Source: Chrysler to build Fiat 500 in MexicoDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC, now being run by Italian automaker Fiat Group SpA, is planning to build the Fiat 500 minicar at a factory in Mexico, according to a person briefed on the company's plans. The automaker also is considering building a compact car in the U.S.
Fiat's Marchionne signs JV with Chinese automaker GAC to build cars starting in 2011July 6th, 2009 Fiat signs JV with China's GACROME — Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne signed an agreement Monday with state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. to produce cars in a joint venture beginning in the second half of 2011 as Fiat seeks to expand its position in the growing Chinese market.
Chrysler to end production of Dodge Ram in St. Louis in July, considered 'bad asset'June 24th, 2009 Chrysler to idle St. Louis Dodge Ram plant in JulyDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC said Wednesday it will end production of the Dodge Ram at its St.
Ex-Chrysler chief Iacocca extends welcome to Fiat's Marchionne after takeoverJune 12th, 2009 Iacocca to Marchionne: Welcome to ChryslerAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The man who led the rescue of Chrysler in the 1980s has words of welcome for Fiat chief Sergio Marchionne after the Italian automaker's takeover of the U.S.
A look at some of the future products Chrysler and Fiat are planning for the US marketJune 10th, 2009 Products planned by the new Fiat-led ChryslerNew products from Chrysler in 2010:
— Redesigned, lighter and more fuel-efficient Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle. — Reworked Chrysler 300C large sedan, which had been a top seller for the company until it was caught and passed by newer vehicles from other automakers.
Court OKs Chrysler's sale to Fiat, but Supreme Court appeal likely; GM to spend $2B on DelphiJune 6th, 2009 GM and Chrysler's bankruptcy cases at a glanceA summary of developments in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Group LLC
GENERAL MOTORS — DAY 37
WHERE DOES IT STAND?: Tuesday marked Detroit-based GM's 37th day under bankruptcy court protection.
UAW overwhelmingly ratifies Chrysler settlement, Fiat commits to make small car at US plantApril 30th, 2009 UAW overwhelmingly ratifies Chrysler settlementDETROIT — Members of the United Auto Workers have overwhelmingly ratified a settlement deal with Chrysler on Wednesday night. The UAW says 82 percent of production workers and 80 percent of skilled-trades workers voted for the agreement in balloting that took place at UAW Chrysler locations throughout the U.S.
Chrysler plans to temporarily shutdown most plants until Fiat deal closesApril 30th, 2009 Chrysler to idle plants until Fiat deal doneNEW YORK — Chrysler says it will temporarily stop most of its vehicle production until its deal with Italy's Fiat is complete. The shutdown is effective Monday and could last up to two months.
Source says Fiat still wants deal even if Chrysler forced into bankruptcy protectionApril 27th, 2009 Source: Chapter 11 won't kill Fiat-Chrysler dealMILAN — Fiat still wants to pursue an alliance with Chrysler if the U.S. automaker is forced to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors, a source close to the Turin-based automaker said Monday.
Chrysler, Fiat sign merger agreementJanuary 19th, 2009 NEW YORK/ROME - Italian carmaker Fiat and US car concern Chrysler have signed an agreement to merge their companies, Chrysler disclosed Tuesday. Chrysler, at its Auburn Hills, Michigan headquarters, said that the agreement is still preliminary and not yet binding.
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