Sunday, May 29, 2011

Fiat to acquire last U.S.-held Chrysler shares

Chrysler News-Fiat SpA on Friday notified the U.S. Treasury it wants to buy the government's remaining stake in partner Chrysler Group LLC.Fiat to acquire last U.S.-held Chrysler shares

Friday, May 27, 2011

Chrysler 200 Vs. The Ford Fusion


Watch the Chrysler 200 better the Fusion in every category.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Fiat dealership opens with a little star power from Marchionne

Carl Galeana has opened many dealerships over the years, and even had two of the early Saturn stores. But until today, he never had a CEO attend one of his openings -- until Monday. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat S.p.AFiat dealership opens with a little star power from Marchionne

Marchionne: Chrysler, Fiat integration intensifies

Chrysler News-Turin, Italy— The balance sheets of carmakers Fiat and Chrysler will be consolidated next week as part of the deepening integration of the two automakers, the two companies' CEO Sergio Marchionne said today.Marchionne: Chrysler, Fiat integration intensifies

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Chrysler repays government loans

It's official. Chrysler Group LLC today confirmed the wire transfers have gone through, and the automaker has repaid loans from the U.S. and Canadian governments.Chrysler repays government loans

Monday, May 23, 2011

A salute to Chrysler's Jeep and the Willys MB on 70th birthday

Moab, Utah — Three very important births happened in 1941: Those of my father, mother and Willys-Overland Jeep. The Jeep had the faster start, and has ruled the off-road world ever since. This year marks the 70th birthday of all three, and, thankfully, they all appear to be running on all cylinders.Scott Burgess: A salute to Chrysler's Jeep and the Willys MB on 70th birthday

Chrysler scored top marks in vehicle satisfaction

Chrysler News-Car buyers are giving two Detroit brands high marks for their 2011 car and truck lineups. Lincoln earned top premium brand, while Chrysler was ranked most popular in auto research firm AutoPacific's annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards.Lincoln, Chrysler score top marks in vehicle satisfaction

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Chrysler clears hurdle for 'Imported from Detroit' trademark

Chrysler Group LLC has obtained preliminary approvals from a federal patent examiner in its bid to trademark 'Imported from Detroit,' the tag line of the company's popular advertising campaign launched during Super Bowl XLV. The U.Chrysler clears hurdle for 'Imported from Detroit' trademark

Fiat plans to expand use of Europe's only two-cylinder engine

Fiat plans to expand the number of vehicles fitted with its TwinAir gasoline powerplant, Europe's only two-cylinder engine, and intends to boost production of the unit.Fiat plans to expand use of Europe's only two-cylinder engine

Report: Ram plans minivan-based pickup

Chrysler News-Chrysler's Ram brand plans to offer a light-duty pickup on a redesigned minivan platform beginning in 2013, according to a published report.Report: Ram plans minivan-based pickup

Chrysler has deal to repay government loans, sources say

Chrysler plans to repay about $7.5 billion in U.S. and Canadian government loans on May 24 to strengthen the automaker's financial position, a...Chrysler has deal to repay government loans, sources say

Monday, May 9, 2011

Chrysler's Marchionne works on investors, debt

Toledo — Sergio Marchionne, chief executive of Chrysler Group LLC, said Sunday he will have wrapped up more than 50 meetings with investors by May 18 in efforts to privately sell down debt to refinance and repay $7.5 billion in government loans.Chrysler's Marchionne works on investors, debt

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Future Chryslers to include Charger Super Bee, 40+ mpg Dodge

Chrysler is fresh off the introduction of 16 new or refreshed models, but Team Pentastar isn't out of breath just yet. According to Inside Line, CEO Sergio Marchionne told reporters and analysts that there will be more changes throughout 2011....More

Chrysler Hints at Future Products

Chrysler this week announced its first profit in the car-making business since it emerged from bankruptcy nearly two years ago, and the good news comes with several product announcements....More

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Fast Five Does Furious Business at the Box Office


Fast Five's opening weekend haul in North America is a stupendous $83.6 million.Fast Five Does Furious Business at the Box Office

Chrysler seeks better fuel economy to drive growth, profits

Chrysler Group LLC expects to build on its first-quarter momentum by investing in more fuel-efficient vehicles and increasing efforts to get key new vehicles into showrooms...More

Monday, May 2, 2011

Chrysler reports first quarterly profit since bankruptcy

The jury obviously is still out on the long-term, but Chrysler Group continues to claw back from being near road-kill in 2009. This morning it reported a net profit $116 million in the first quarter, its first quarterly profit since its government-run bankruptcy reorganization in June 2009...more

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Dodge To Give Away Five Charger R/T Fast Five Edition Cars

As part of its The Fast and the Furious 5 sponsorship, Dodge will give away five 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Fast Five Special Edition cars. The deadline to enter the contest is April 30.Dodge To Give Away Five Charger R/T Fast Five Edition Cars