Posts Tagged ‘chrysler’
Chrysler has been struggling with sales declines more than most automakers during this challenging economic environment, and the some of that pain will transfer to its salaried workforce. The Pentastar is laying off 300 workers today and Friday due to the automaker's inability to reach its goal of 1......
Dodge to begin negotiations to sell Viper brand shortly
Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the Dodge Viper ACRWhile most of us would be more than happy to own just one Viper, some lucky company will soon take the entire operation off the hands of Chrysler, LLC. We hear there are multiple interested parties, and according to Vice Chairman Tom Lasorda, Ch......
Dodge developing Challenger SXT, could be Canada only
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the Dodge Challenger SXTThe Dodge Challenger SE is a good-looking coupe that dealers say is selling very well. We liked the base Challenger SE because it carried most of the styling cues of its far more expensive and fast SRT8 sibling at a reasonable price, and we......
Daimler may sell remaining Chrysler stake to Cerberus
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Both Cerberus and Daimler have announced plans for the German automaker to sell the remaining 19.9-percent stake in Chrysler to the private equity firm. According to reports coming out of Germany, that relatively small stake in the American automaker is still weighing down Daimler's stock price. Per......
Chrysler lost $400 million through August 2008
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Ford and GM claimed losses of over $20 billion in the second quarter of 2008, which is more than the GDP of some developing countries. Chrysler has seen larger sales decreases than its fellow Detroit automakers, but in terms of cash losses, team Pentastar is way ahead of the domestic pack. Chrysler ......
Senate passes legislation including PHEV tax credits
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of Chrysler's three new EVsLegislation that includes tax credits for plug-in electric vehicles has passed the Senate. Now the House gets a chance to look things over and put it to a vote. The tax credits allow buyers of PHEVs to receive a credit as high as $7,500 and......
Chrysler offers employee pricing for select few
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
Chrysler is again relying on employee pricing to move metal from its dealer lots, but this time the promotion comes with a catch. You have to be a returning lessee, Chrysler supplier or associate, or be in the military to take part in the offer. Chrysler employees will also receive one additional di......
Chrysler’s in-car wi-fi makes weak first impression
Monday, September 15th, 2008
A man who purchased Chrysler's uConnect in-car wi-fi recently gave his impressions... and he wasn't exactly impressed. His three main issues were: it's slow, there are no instructions for encryption, and you're limited to 1 GB for downloads.The Autonet site lists speeds as 600Kbps-800Kbps, and the r......
Spy Shots: Mitsubish Outlander getting Lancer face
Monday, September 15th, 2008
Mitsubishi's new trapezoidal grille design is spreading throughout the lineup, and the Outlander looks to be the next vehicle that gets struck with the corporate underbite. At least now the Lancer won't be the only Mitsu wearing a grille cribbed from the '57 Chrysler 300. The new front fascia will i......
Saleen, Roush potential buyers for expandable Viper range
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
Click above for a hi-res gallery of the Viper ACRWhile sales of the Dodge Viper may be down, Chrysler President Jim Press insists that buyers have been lining up to buy the entire operation. Among those potentially interested are American powerhouses Roush and Saleen. The latter, it's worth noting, ......