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Feb
14th

ITALY: Fiat leaves open potential merged company location

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Fiat has confirmed it will continue with its EUR20bn (US$27bn) invesment in upgrading Italian plants, although the manufacturer has left open the question of where any future merged company with Chrysler could be based. Full story...
Feb
14th

Chrysler’s new Ypsilon supermini

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Wraps off curvy Lancia Ypsilon supermini, set to wear US badge in UK showrooms.


Feb
14th

Chrysler helps Lancia to launch a product push

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Lancia has released pictures of a new Ypsilon subcompact and four Chrysler-based vehicles it plans to debut at the Geneva auto show next month. Full story...
Feb
14th

Chrysler dealers aim to cash in on the surprising 200 commercial

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Chrysler dealers, psyched by the Super Bowl spot featuring rapper Eminem, are trying to turn the commercial's buzz into sales. Full story...
Feb
11th

Chrysler wants more dealers open on Sundays for service

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Chrysler Group LLC, after increasing the number of dealerships that operate on Saturdays, plans to push more of its independent franchises to offer maintenance services on Sundays to better compete against service stations. Full story...
Feb
11th

Marchionne summoned by Berlusconi to defend Fiat’s plans with Chrysler

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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne will meet with Silvio Berlusconi Friday to discuss the status of Fiat's Italian investment plan to revamp five Italian car plants after the signing of a deal with labor unions and Marchionne's comments that Fiat and... Full story...
Feb
11th

Dodge eyes younger buyers with sportier lineup

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Chrysler Group hopes to attract younger buyers for its Dodge brand with a sportier lineup of vehicles aimed at remaking the nameplate's image. Full story...
Feb
10th

At GM and Chrysler, some salaried bonuses to hit 50% of pay

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GM and Chrysler Group, which each received government-funded bailouts, will award some managers bonuses of as much as 50 percent of their salary. Full story...
Feb
10th

GM and Chrysler salaried workers’ bonuses may reach 50% of pay

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GM and Chrysler, which each received government-funded bailouts, may award some salaried workers bonuses of as much as 50 percent of their base pay, according to three people familiar with the plans. GM plans to pay 26,000 U.S. Full story...
Feb
10th

Chrysler may add natural-gas engines to Ram truck lineup

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Chrysler is exploring the possibility of adding compressed natural-gas powered engines to its Ram truck brand, a top executive said. Full story...
Feb
10th

Chrysler exec to greet Eminem in wake of ‘Born of Fire’ Super Bowl spot

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Chrysler brand CEO Olivier Francois will meet with the company's newest marketing icon about future spots for the automaker, The Detroit Bureau reported today. Full story...
Feb
10th

US: Brazilian currency worries Chrysler/Fiat chief

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Chrysler Group is closely tracking currency exchange rates in Brazil, where the increasing strength of the Brazilian real has put pressure on its growth plans in the region, CEO Sergio Marchionne said. Full story...
Feb
10th

Toyota plans Russia JV with Fiat partner Sollers, report says

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Toyota plans to expand operations in Russia, partnering with local automaker Sollers to help build Toyota-brand cars in the country. In December, Sollers announced a joint venture to build up to 500,00 Fiat and Chrysler vehicles a year in Russia. Full story...
Feb
10th

Super Bowl ads: Which was your favorite?:

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WITH VIDEOS -- Which Super Bowl car advertising rang your bell? We could pick our favorites, but why when you can go to the professionals? According to AW sister publication Advertising Age, Chrysler Corp., Audi and BMW all did well. Full story...
Feb
9th

First Look: 2011 Ram Tradesman and Ram HD

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First Look: 2011 Ram Tradesman and Ram HD
2011 Ram Tradesman and Ram HD - 2010 Chicago Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
Work truck and big diesels help grow the Ram brand.

Brand loyalty and brash claims aside, figures -- particularly those tied to pricing and performance -- help automakers move pickups in an increasingly competitive full-size truck market. Chrysler's Ram Trucks division is apparently no exception, as officials talked some interesting figures during the company's press conference at the Chicago Auto Show.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Ram Tradesman and Ram HD - 2010 Chicago Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
9th

Marchionne says he must be open about Chrysler-Fiat governance

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Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Chrysler and Fiat, says he must be open about corporate governance matters between the two companies. Full story...
Feb
9th

First Look: 2011 Dodge R/T Models

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First Look: 2011 Dodge R/T Models
2011 Dodge R/T Models - 2011 Chicago Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
Dodge attempts to reclaim its heritage with R/T models.

It's no secret that Dodge has lost its way over the past 20 years or so, but Chrysler is looking to change that. In a continuing effort to regain its sport credentials, Dodge is showing a number of refreshed R/T models at the 2011 Chicago auto show, including one model you may not have expected.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Dodge R/T Models - 2011 Chicago Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
9th

2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 packs more power

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With the car world still buzzing about its Super Bowl commercial starring Eminem, Chrysler unveiled a car in Chicago with real arrogance -- the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8. Full story...
Feb
9th

Dodge Charger SRT8 packs more power for the 2012 model:

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With the car world still buzzing about the Super Bowl commercial starring Eminem, Chrysler unveiled a car at the Chicago auto show with real arrogance--the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8. Full story...
Feb
9th

Chicago auto show: 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 packs more power:

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With the car world still buzzing about the Super Bowl commercial starring Eminem, Chrysler unveiled a car in Chicago with real arrogance--the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8. Full story...
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