Marchionne seeks closer Chrysler, Fiat

Three months after he merged the executive teams of Fiat SpA and Chrysler Group LLC, CEO Sergio Marchionne says he wants even closer integration of the two companies.Marchionne seeks closer Chrysler, Fiat

Marchionne says doing more with less is crucial for auto-sector survival

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne remains convinced that the only way for an automaker to survive in the 21st century is to get bigger and work...Marchionne says doing more with less is crucial for auto-sector survival

Marchionne wants end to 2-tier wages

Four years after the United Auto Workers and the Detroit Three agreed to a two-tier wage system, at least one automaker's CEO says the system must go.Marchionne wants end to 2-tier wages

Chrysler posts $212 million quarterly profit; revenue rises 19%

Chrysler Group, helped by new models and higher sales, swung to a third quarter net profit of $212 million, compared with a net loss of $84 million a year earlier. Revenue rose 19 percent to $13.More

Chrysler pact OK'd despite resistance

United Auto Workers leaders confirmed ratification Wednesday of the union's pact with Chrysler, despite opposition from a majority of skilled trade workers.Chrysler pact OK'd despite resistance

Chrysler's makeover helps Fiat as European debt crisis bites

Chrysler's makeover helps Fiat as European debt crisis bites: "MILAN/DETROIT (Bloomberg) -- Sergio Marchionne had what he called a "once in a lifetime" moment in 2009 when President Barack Obama selected Fiat S.p.A. to save Chrysler Group."

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Chrysler, UAW reach tentative labor pact | Reuters

(Reuters) - The United Auto Workers and Chrysler Group LLC reached tentative agreement on a four-year labor contract for the No. 3 U.S. automaker's 26,000 hourly production workers, the union said on Wednesday.Chrysler, UAW reach tentative labor pact | Reuters:

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Chrysler-UAW Talks Winding Up

DETROIT—Chrysler Group LLC and the United Auto Workers will begin hammering out the final details of a new labor contract Monday that could go to the union's rank and file for a vote by the end of the week.

Local union leaders will meet in Warren, Mich., where they will be updated by UAW President Bob King and discuss a framework for an agreement, according ...more

Chrysler plans to kill Dodge Grand Caravan, Avenger

As good as Chrysler's minivans are, there is only room for one. Chrysler Group plans to kill the Dodge Grand Grand Caravan for the 2013 model year and will go only with the Chrysler Town & Country...More

Fiat Launches Chrysler-Badged Versions of Lancia Delta, Ypsilon in U.K.

The Lancia Delta and Ypsilon are now being marketed in the U.K. with new faces and a new brand: Chrysler.
The Chrysler Delta retails for $25,600, while the Chrysler Ypsilon is priced from $16,400.
In continental Europe, Lancia is selling rebadged Chrysler products.Fiat Launches Chrysler-Badged Versions of Lancia Delta, Ypsilon in U.K.:

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We Hear: Jeep Grand Cherokee Getting 8-Speed Auto Across Range - WOT on Motor Trend

We Hear: Jeep Grand Cherokee Getting 8-Speed Auto Across Range - WOT on Motor Trend: "One can easily picture Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tufnel explaining Chrysler’s new transmissions, “But these go to eight.” Chrysler’s ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission recently made its debut on 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6-equipped Chrysler 300s and Dodge Chargers. According to a recent report from across the pond at Autocar, the new eight-speed transmission will soon be making its way onto not only the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s V-6, but its Hemi V-8 as well."

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Chrysler won't get property tax cuts, but still to receive incentives

Automotive - Toledo Blade: "Chrysler won't be getting any property tax cuts on the plant expansion it plans in Toledo, but the automaker still stands to receive millions in other incentives from city and state governments."

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Chrysler may seek arbitration in talks with UAW | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Chrysler CEO Marchionne can take unresolved issues to binding arbitration, a risky step that could prolong a settlement with the UAW and take it out of both sides' direct control.Chrysler may seek arbitration in talks with UAW | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:

A September to remember at Allpar Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep News

A September to remember at Allpar Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep News: "What a month! Chrysler’s September sales blew past the most optimistic analyst forecast (Brian Johnson of Barclay’s 25%) and Chrysler had the highest market share gain percentage of any manufacturer. Chrysler’s September share was 12.1 percent, up from 10.4 percent last September. Year-to-date (YTD) market share is 10.6 percent, up from 9.5 percent for the first nine months of 2010."

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Town and Country drives Chrysler sales gains

Chrysler Canada was one of the few automakers to post double-digit sales gains last month as the overall market for new vehicles sagged
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Chrysler sets hard line in talks

Chrysler sets hard line in talks: "Chrysler Group LLC chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne is pressing the United Auto Workers for a cheaper contract than his rivals, taking a hardline stance that may push the talks into arbitration."

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Chrysler Leads Truck-Driven Auto Sales to Best Month Since April - Businessweek

Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler Group LLC, boosted by deliveries of Ram pickups, led September U.S. auto sales gains that exceeded analysts’ estimates. General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. also beat estimates on Silverado and F-Series trucks.Chrysler Leads Truck-Driven Auto Sales to Best Month Since April - Businessweek:

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Chrysler's September Sales Rose 27%

Chrysler Group LLC's U.S. auto sales climbed 27% as the manufacturer posted its strongest September since 2007 and saw double-digit sales increases among its biggest brands...more