US: Chrysler boosts Q2 operating profit, books net loss

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Fiat controlled Chrysler booked a 177% improvement in operating profit to US$507m in the second quarter of 2011 but, though revenues rose 30% to $13.7bn, the bottom line was a net loss of $370m ($172m a year ago) though that included a one-time $551m charge to eleminate debt.