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 Financial repays $1.5 billion in TARP loansJuly 14th, 2009 Chrysler Financial pays off $1.5B in TARP loansFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Financial, the former financing arm of automaker Chrysler LLC, said Tuesday that it has repaid in full its $1.5 billion in government loans.
Chrysler Financial to eliminate 9 percent of work force, closes service centerJuly 1st, 2009 Chrysler Financial to cut 9 percent of work forceDETROIT — Chrysler's former financial arm said Tuesday that it will reduce its work force by about 9 percent, or more than 300 employees, as it restructures operations after losing its preferred lender status with the automaker. GMAC Financial Services is now Chrysler's leading lender for financing Chrysler vehicle purchases and dealer inventories, a move prompted by President Barack Obama's auto task force.
Chrysler Financial cuts 9 percent of workforce, closes service centerJune 30th, 2009 Chrysler Financial to cut 9 percent of workforceDETROIT — Chrysler's former financial arm says it will reduce its workforce by 9 percent as it restructures and closes a customer service center in Overland Park, Kansas. Chrysler Financial, a company separate from Chrysler Group, says the moves come as it no longer serves as the automaker's preferred lender for financing Chrysler vehicle purchases and dealer inventories.
Obama: Chrysler-Fiat deal gives US company 'new lease on life'June 1st, 2009 Obama applauds Chrysler-Fiat dealWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says a court's decision to approve the sale of Chrysler's assets has given the automaker "a new lease on life."
A judge approved the sale of most of Chrysler's assets to Italy's Fiat on Sunday. In a statement, the president said the deal will allow Chrysler to "successfully emerge from bankruptcy as a new, stronger, more competitive company for the future."
Chrysler filed for bankruptcy in April.
Judge approves agreement to make GMAC preferred lender for Chrysler dealers and customersMay 12th, 2009 Judge OKs deal to make GMAC top Chrysler lenderNEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge says GMAC can become Chrysler's preferred lender. Pending the completion of certain documentation, U.S.
Judge to consider motion for GMAC to take over Chrysler vehicle loansMay 11th, 2009 Chrysler to ask judge to approve GMAC agreementNEW YORK — Chrysler LLC will ask a bankruptcy judge on Tuesday to allow General Motors Corp's lending arm to take over making auto loans for Chrysler's customers and dealers. Chrysler two weeks ago said its lending arm, Chrysler Financial, would no longer provide vehicle financing.
Chrysler Financial to immediately stop dealer wholesale financingMay 2nd, 2009 Chrysler Financial to suspend dealer financingFARMINGTON, Mich. — Chrysler Financial says it's temporarily suspending financing for Chrysler dealers effective immediately.
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.
Obama hopeful for resolution that keeps Chrysler viableApril 30th, 2009 Obama hopeful for resolution in Chrysler caseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is "very hopeful" for a resolution that keeps Chrysler a viable auto company. Chrysler has borrowed $4 billion from the government since the beginning of the year and could soon be in danger of running out of cash without more help.
Obama planning to discuss fate of struggling domestic auto industry; Chrysler deadline loomsApril 30th, 2009 Obama turning attention to struggling automakersWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama was poised Thursday to update the nation about the struggling U.S. auto industry amid indications Chrysler plans to file for bankruptcy protection.
Obama says not clear Chrysler will make Thursday deadline to meet restructuring requirementsApril 29th, 2009 Obama says not clear Chrysler will meet deadlineARNOLD, Mo. — President Barack Obama says it isn't clear whether Chrysler LLC will be able to meet the government's Thursday restructuring deadline.
Canada unveils $4 bn interim loan to GM, ChryslerMarch 31st, 2009 TORONTO - Canada Monday announced $4 billion in interim loans to General Motors (GM) and Chrysler as the struggling auto giants undertake government-supervised restructuring plans. Unlike the Obama administration in the US, the Canadian government has, however, stopped short of asking for top-level executive changes.
Restructure or face bankruptcy, Obama tells US carmakersMarch 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The struggling US car industry will be given one last chance to restructure operations or lose the government's support, President Barack Obama announced Monday, declaring that General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC.
Chrysler gives ultimatum, threatens to pull out of CanadaMarch 12th, 2009 TORONTO - Chrysler Wednesday threatened to pull out of Canada unless the Canadian government gives it billions of dollars in loans and allows tax concessions and workers take wage cuts. With three plants in Canada, Chrysler is the second largest auto seller in the country after General Motors.