Marchionne to lead Fiat-Chrysler in North America

Fiat-Chrysler--Sergio Marchionne, chief executive officer of Fiat SpA and Chrysler Group LLC, named a single management team for the two companies today and said he would personally lead the group's North American division.Marchionne to lead Fiat-Chrysler in North America

Fiat’s New Management Structure Will Bring Chrysler Into Fold

DETROIT — Fiat unveiled a new management structure on Thursday, taking a major step toward bringing Chrysler into its fold, a week after acquiring majority control of the once-bankrupt carmaker....More

Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence Debuts, Courtesy of Mopar

 The Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence, a vehicle created via a $5,499 Mopar JK-8 kit, enables a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to morph into a two-door pickup truck.Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence Debuts, Courtesy of Mopar

2012 Chrysler SRT Lineup Priced

 Chrysler on Friday released pricing and details on its 2012 SRT line-up, including the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, which will start at $44,820, including an $825 destination charge.2012 Chrysler SRT Lineup Priced

Five Minutes with Chrysler SRT’s Ralph Gilles

Ralph Gilles is one busy man. In addition to serving as senior vice president of Chrysler Group design, he recently has taken an active role in the management of the company’s North American brands – including one all-new division. Gilles recently moved from Dodge to become the president and CEO of the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand — previously only a small engineering group – just in time to launch four new models for the 2012 model year. We briefly sat down with him to see what advantages SRT has as a full-fledged brand, and what products may be lurking around the corner.....More

Chrysler Beating Ford in Canada as Truckmaker

Chrysler Group LLC, benefiting from demand for its fuel-efficient crossover sport-utility vehicles, overtook Ford Motor Co. (F) as the biggest seller of light trucks in Canada this year...More

Design chief: Chrysler may revive Dodge Magnum wagon

Chrysler Group may bring back the Dodge Magnum wagon, hints design chief and head of the SRT performance brand Ralph Gilles....More

Chrysler, Fiat to adopt one management team soon, Marchionne says

Fiat and Chrysler will have a single management structure soon, Sergio Marchionne, chief executive officer of both companies, said today as he takes another step toward merging the two automakers.Chrysler, Fiat to adopt one management team soon, Marchionne says

Chrysler launches summer clearance sale

Chrysler Group's summer clearance promotion will include 0-percent financing or cash back up to $3,000 on several 2011 Chrysler, Jeep Dodge and Ram Truck models.Chrysler launches summer clearance sale

Fiat 500c convertible is a lovable city slicker

Scott Burgess: Fiat 500c convertible is a lovable city slicker

Shorter than a semi truck's cab, the Fiat 500c Cabriolet can ride circles around other tiny cars currently being sold.

Edmunds.com adds Ram 1500 to Consumers’ Top Rated list

Citing its combination of style and capability, Edmunds.com has added the Ram 1500 as the Best Large Light-Duty Truck on its 2011 list of Consumers’ Top Rated vehicles. Edmunds.com’s 2011 Consumers’ Top Rated vehicles are those that received the highest average ratings from site visitors as of May 31, 2011....More

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 to invest $114 million, reopen Trenton North engine plant

Chrysler News-Chrysler Group LLC announced today it plans to invest $114 million to reopen part of the shuttered Trenton North engine plant — a move that will allow the company to keep 268 jobs there.
The Downriver engine plant, which produced V-6 engines, will now create core components for Chrysler's new Pentastar engine. The plant had 464 employees before it closed...From The Detroit News:

Fiat Not Interested In Opel - CEO

GAVI, Italy (Dow Jones)--The head of Fiat SpA (F.MI) Tuesday said he wasn't interested in buying General Motors Co.'s (GM) Opel unit, despite reports about the U.S. car maker being open to the idea of selling it.

After giving up trying to take over Opel a few years ago, the Italian automaker has been focusing attention on merging with its U.S. partner, Chrysler Group LLC, but Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne expressed to reporters reluctance at taking over the stake held by the last major shareholder, the union's trust fund VEBA....More

Motor City Today: Electrovaya to be Chrysler battery supplier

Electrovaya Inc. said today that it has signed a contract to supply Chrysler with lithium ion batteries for a test fleet of 25 Chrysler Town & Country minivans for a demonstration fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles...more