About 130 to 140 Chrysler Group dealers have not been approved for permanent floorplan financing because of lingering issues with Chrysler Financial, Peter Grady, the automaker's vice president of network development and fleet, said today.
Full story...
GM Europe head Carl-Peter Forster expects massive cuts at Opel after GM decided to hold on to its European unit, he was quoted saying in a German newspaper. "We had negotiated a good restructuring plan which was ready and on the table," Forster said.
Full story...
The new Ram truck brand, which will operate separately from Dodge cars, might expand into the heavy-truck, 18-wheel segment, said Ram CEO Fred Diaz. The brand will add Fiat vans to its lineup.
Full story...
Fiat/Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has said that Chrysler is strengthening its cash position and that analysts underestimate the firm's financial resilience following cost-cutting.
Full story...
In today's News Brake: Toyota puts the brakes on its Formula One program, GM says it will keep Opel, and the latest news from the SEMA show . . . But Wait, There's More!
Full story...
Chrysler will more closely align its engineering organization to Fiat Group to take advantage of common architectures, systems and components, said Scott Kunselman, senior vice president of Chrysler Group engineering.
Full story...
Chrysler Group will launch Fiat-designed diesel engines and dual-clutch transmissions in its North American products, Chrysler said today.
Full story...
Chrysler Group said on Wednesday it would refresh its Dodge car line, adding new fuel-efficient small and mid-sized models, as the automaker seeks to appeal to a broader range of customers.
Full story...
For the fourth quarter of 2010, the Dodge car brand is planning a seven-passenger crossover. Dodge also plans updates next year for the Avenger sedan, Journey crossover, Caravan minivan and Charger muscle car.
Full story...
Chrysler Groupand#8217;s efforts toward quick improvements in quality include adding 200 engineers to its quality division, said Doug Betts, Chryslerand#8217;s quality chief.
Full story...
A crew of auto industry veterans and financial executives will replace six of Lear Corp.'
Full story...
Contrary to what some might think, Chrysler Group is not burning cash and has improved its cash position since the Italian automaker Fiat S.p.A. took the company over in June, CEO Sergio Marchionne said this morning.
Full story...
Contrary to what some might think, Chrysler Group is not burning cash and has improved its cash position since the Italian automaker Fiat S.p.A. took the company over in June, CEO Sergio Marchionne said this morning.
Full story...
Designers envision what young drivers will want from their cars in the year 2030.
Full story...
There's a simple way to get Americans to drive fuel-efficient cars, but they are not going to like it -- sharply hike the gasoline tax.
Full story...
here's a simple way to get Americans to drive fuel-efficient cars, according to auto executives, but they are not going to like it -- sharply hike the gas tax.
Full story...
Chrysler's turnaround plan, being announced today, needs to show long-term product development and financial stability for the largest U.S. auto dealership group to even consider adding franchises, AutoNation Inc. CEO Mike Jackson said.
Full story...
Chrysler Group's top priority is to create a compelling brand and product offering, Chairman Bob Kidder said during Chrysler's five-year plan presentation today.
Full story...
Foreign brands are losing market share in Japan, but as a group they still outclass the far larger local automakers when it comes to customers' satisfaction with the service they receive at dealerships.
Full story...
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up
The latest auto news, reviews, prices, product and vehicle releases. 
