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Jun
2nd

GM pulling away in 2010 sales battle; Ford division widens lead among brands

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All major automakers posted gains in May -- ranging from Chrysler's 33 percent to Toyota's 7 percent -- as the light-vehicle sales rate hit its highest level this year. Sales rose 19 percent from May 2009 to 1.1 million light vehicles. Full story...
Jun
2nd

Chrysler tops 100k in monthly U.S. sales; first time in 14 months

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Paced by its Dodge brand, Chrysler Group reported a 33 percent sales increase last month. Chrysler sold 104,819 units in May, just a year after the company's first month in a government-managed bankruptcy. Full story...
May
31st

Chrysler’s Genesis plan sways arbitrators

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Chrysler Group and General Motors Co. are getting mixed results from arbitration hearings. Full story...
May
25th

US: Lutz joins Transonic Combustion board

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Robert Lutz is to joint the board of Transonic Combustion, the company has said. Having worked for Ford, Chrysler and BMW, Lutz recently retired after nine years as vice chairman (and unoffical 'car czar') of General Motors. Full story...
May
24th

Nissan, others bet on a minivan comeback

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No one is uttering this prediction too loudly, but the poor old minivan may be priming for a comeback. Four eager competitors #8212; Chrysler Group, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., American Honda Motor Co. Full story...
May
24th

‘Top 60’ list shows black stores hit hard

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Reflecting the devastating impact on black car dealers of the General Motors and Chrysler bankruptcies and the sour economy, Black Enterprise magazine couldn't find 100 black-owned dealership groups to fill its annual Top 100 list #8212; for... Full story...
May
24th

US: Chrysler starts 2011 Grand Cherokee production

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Chrysler has marked the launch of production of the redesigned 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee with an event at its Jefferson North (Detroit) Assembly Plant (JNAP) and said it would add a second shift of production with 1,080 employees. Full story...
May
24th

Fiat’s Magneti Marelli plans sharp growth in North America

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Magneti Marelli, Fiat Group's wholly owned parts subsidiary, aims to boost North American sales significantly because of Fiat's alliance with Chrysler Group. Full story...
May
21st

Chrysler wins 3 more arbitration cases with rejected dealers

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Chrysler Group said it prevailed in three more arbitrations against dealerships, giving it an overall record of eight wins and one loss. Full story...
May
21st

Strong dealer orders prompt 2nd shift for new Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Dealer orders for the redesigned 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee have exceeded expectations by about a third -- a key factor in Chrysler Group's decision to add a second shift to its Jefferson North Assembly Plant here. Full story...
May
21st

Chrysler may sell shares next year, Marchionne says

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Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne said the carmaker may undertake an initial public offering next year and he prefers that General Motors Co. goes first. "Probably 2011," Marchionne said when asked about the timing of a listing. Full story...
May
20th

Chrysler may sell shares next year, Marchionne says

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Chrysler Group LLC Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne said the carmaker may undertake an initial public offering next year and he prefers that General Motors Co. goes first. Full story...
May
20th

Fiat’s Magneti Marelli plans sharp growth in North America

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Magneti Marelli, Fiat Group's wholly owned parts subsidiary, aims to boost North American sales significantly because of Fiat's alliance with Chrysler Group. Full story...
May
20th

Magneti Marelli plans substantial growth in North America

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Magneti Marelli, Fiat Group's wholly owned parts subsidiary, aims to boost North American sales significantly because of Fiat's alliance with Chrysler Group. Full story...
May
19th

Chrysler releases photos of 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Chrysler Group today released photos of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which goes on sale in mid-June. Full story...
May
19th

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee revealed!:

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It's coming in June, and now we finally know what it looks like: Chrysler released images of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Wednesday afternoon. Full story...
May
18th

Chrysler dealers to get nonprime loans through Santander Bank

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Seeking to broaden its customer base and add momentum to U.S. sales gains, Chrysler Group on Monday told dealers that it has reached an agreement with Santander Bank to offer financing to customers who don't qualify for prime loans. Full story...
May
17th

Chrysler dealers to get nonprime loans through Santander Bank

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Seeking to broaden its customer base and add momentum to U.S. sales gains, Chrysler Group today told dealers that it has reached an agreement with Santander Bank to offer financing to customers who don't qualify for prime loans. Full story...
May
17th

Chrysler Financial, Old Chrysler repay more of loan than feds expect

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CGI Holding, the owner of both Chrysler Financial and Old Chrysler, repaid a $1.9 billion loan from the U.S. Treasury Department -- more than the government said it expected to recover on the loan. Full story...
May
17th

Chrysler loan payment means U.S. takes $1.6 billion loss, Treasury says

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The U.S. Treasury Department said today it will lose $1.6 billion on a loan made to Chrysler in early 2009. Full story...
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