Fiat won't risk rating downgrade to buy Chrysler stake, Marchionne says

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said the Italian automaker won't risk a credit-rating downgrade to gain full ownership of Chrysler and he isn't in talks to acquire the UAW retiree health-care trust fund's stake in the U.S. automaker.Fiat won't risk rating downgrade to buy Chrysler stake, Marchionne says

Chrysler News-CEO: Chrysler profitable by 2011

After a four-month deep dive into the workings of Chrysler Group LLC, Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne remains convinced the automaker can be profitable in two years.---
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Chrysler Fiat News:Fiat CEO says Chrysler concessions needed for deal

Fiat CEO says Chrysler concessions needed for deal

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said he is optimistic that Chrysler can be turned around quickly. But Marchionne stressed that for the Fiat’s relationship with the Auburn Hills automaker to work, all of Chrysler’s stakeholders will have to make concessions....More

Lauer Interviews GM's CEO, UAW President

UAW, Automaker Contract Negotiations Set For Monday

DETROIT - TODAY Show's Matt Lauer interviewed General Motors Corp.'s CEO Rick Wagoner and United Auto Worker President Ron Gettlefinger at the GM Tech Center in Warren Thursday.

The interview came days before union and automaker leaders are scheduled to begin contract negotiations Monday as a required stipulation under Washington's billion-dollar bridge loan to the GM, Chrysler LLC and Ford Motor Company.

The $13.4 billion federal loan package granted to GM last month requires that the UAW make concessions and also demands that GM submit a restructuring plan to the government by March 31....More