Chrysler to resume leasing in hopes of raising sales, but deals won't be as good as pastSeptember 16th, 2009 Chrysler to resume leasing after 1-year breakDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC says it will return to leasing vehicles after a yearlong hiatus. The automaker says it will offer lease options on all 2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles.
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.
Clunkers boosts Ford sales 17 pct in Aug. while low supply of smaller cars weighs on ChryslerSeptember 1st, 2009 Clunkers boosts Ford sales; Chrysler sales fallDETROIT — The popular Cash for Clunkers program boosted Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales in August by 17.2 percent over last year, but shortages of smaller vehicles weighed on rival Chrysler Group LLC.
AP Source: Chrysler Aug. sales down 15 percent on shortages of some fuel-efficient modelsSeptember 1st, 2009 AP Source: Chrysler sales fall 15 percent in Aug.NEW YORK — A person familiar with the matter says Chrysler Group LLC posted a 15 percent drop in U.S. sales in August due to shortages of some smaller vehicles.
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.
Chrysler says it will match government's $4,500 'cash for clunkers' trade-in incentiveJuly 22nd, 2009 Chrysler to match 'cash for clunkers' incentiveAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler says it will match the $4,500 government incentive for people to trade in their old gas guzzlers for new vehicles under the "cash for clunkers" program.
Chrysler says it will double government's $4,500 'cash for clunkers' trade-in incentiveJuly 22nd, 2009 Chrysler to double 'cash for clunkers' incentiveAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler says it will double the $4,500 government incentive for people to trade in their old gas guzzlers for new vehicles under the "cash for clunkers" program.
Chrysler to resume operations, recall workers at northern Illinois plantJuly 7th, 2009 Chrysler to resume operations at Ill. plantBELVIDERE, Ill.
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.
Cummins renegotiating deal to make light-duty diesel engines for ChryslerJune 19th, 2009 Cummins renegotiating new deal with ChryslerINDIANAPOLIS — Cummins is renegotiating a contract to make light-duty diesel engines for Chrysler. Chrysler had canceled the contract as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.
Auto Shop: Dealer closings mean extra towing, research for some Chrysler ownersJune 11th, 2009 Dealer shutdowns mean extra towing for some ownersDETROIT — There are 789 fewer Chrysler dealers this week. And by the end of next year, there will be 1,100 fewer General Motors dealers.
Senate committee to hear from GM, Chrysler executives on dealer closingsJune 1st, 2009 GM, Chrysler executives to face Congress WednesdayWASHINGTON — Top executives from General Motors and Chrysler will appear before a Senate committee Wednesday to address concerns about hundreds of dealership closings as the two automakers work through government-led bankruptcies. GM CEO Fritz Henderson and Chrysler President Jim Press will appear before the Senate Commerce Committee chaired by Democratic Sen.
AP Source: Chrysler to cut at least 800 of 3,200 dealers on Thursday as part of restructuringMay 12th, 2009 AP Source: Chrysler to cut 800 dealers on ThursdayDETROIT — Chrysler LLC plans to fire up to 800 of its 3,200 dealers on Thursday, a lawyer seeking to represent the dealers said on a conference call. The lawyer, Stephen Lerner, who heads the bankruptcy and restructuring practice of the law firm Squire Sanders, told dealers on the Tuesday call that the automaker plans to reject at least 800 franchise agreements, according to a dealer who listened to the call.
Chrysler to close 5 more plants by end of 2010, among 8 that won't be part of revamped companyMay 1st, 2009 5 more Chrysler plants to close by end of 2010NEW YORK — Chrysler LLC said Friday that it plans to close five more of its plants by the end of 2010 as part of its plan for a quick restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. But the nation's No.
Chrysler forced to close plants early as some suppliers stop shipping partsApril 30th, 2009 Some Chrysler parts suppliers stop shippingDETROIT — Chrysler says it has sent workers home from at least two factories because parts suppliers have stopped shipping due to its bankruptcy filing. Vice Chairman and President Tom LaSorda said in a conference call Thursday that workers were sent home from stamping and assembly factories in the Detroit suburb of Warren.
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