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Dec
15th

Chrysler’s parts and service chief Boag resigns

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Simon Boag, Chrysler LLC's president of Mopar and global parts and service, has left the company after three years. Boag, a native of Georgetown, Ontario, had held a series of high-ranking jobs since joining DaimlerChrysler AG in 2005. Full story...
Dec
15th

Chrysler drops Indian seat supplier

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Chrysler LLC has scrapped its plan to buy seats for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler from an Indian seat supplier, Krishna Maruti Ltd. Full story...
Dec
15th

Chrysler’s purchasing chief quits

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John Campi, Chrysler's purchasing chief who pushed for low-cost parts from Asia, told suppliers late Friday, Dec. 12, that he had resigned, effective that day. He cited health problems. Chrysler named Scott Garberding, 44, to replace Campi. Full story...
Dec
15th

Chrysler to dealers: Sales bank is back

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Chrysler LLC co-President Jim Press delivered the news Friday, Dec. 12, in a nationally telecast pep talk to dealers: The sales bank is back and#x2014; at least until the end of the month. Full story...
Dec
14th

Bush team ponders emergency industry aid, lawmakers say

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WASHINGTON -- Bush administration officials and automakers are working this weekend on a possible deal for emergency loans to prevent the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler LLC, says Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. Full story...
Dec
13th

A Chrysler bankruptcy could leave Omnicom out $80 million

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Failing what looks to be an increasingly likely 11th-hour rescue from the White House, Chrysler could be headed to bankruptcy court -- a move that could leave Omnicom Group on the hook for $80 million. Full story...
Dec
12th

Chrysler purchasing boss Campi leaves

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Chrysler LLC purchasing chief John Campi told suppliers this afternoon that today is his last official day on the job. He said he was leaving because of health reasons. Chrysler named Scott Garberding to replace Campi. Full story...
Dec
12th

Nardelli: Even with bailout, Chrysler may need more cuts

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In a message to employees today, Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli raised the possibility that Chrysler will have to make further cost cuts even if the White House approves a bailout. Full story...
Dec
12th

AutoNation’s Jackson says White House will extend loans to save GM, Chrysler

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DETROIT (Reuters) - - AutoNation Inc.'s Mike Jackson, CEO of the biggest U.S. dealership group, said the collapse of a domestic automaker was unlikely as he "fully" expected the White House to extend bridge funding. Full story...
Dec
12th

Auto Industry Rescue–What happens next?:

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We are witnessing staggering hypocrisy. The U.S. Senate late last night rejected an emergency bill to rescue Detroit automakers, putting nerves on edge and heightening the prospects that General Motors and Chrysler could collapse. Full story...
Dec
12th

THE WEEK THAT WAS [updated 15:40GMT]: Detroit automakers at the abyss?

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The unthinkable moved a notch closer last night after the United States Senate failed to pass a $14bn emergency loan package for the Detroit Big Three. While Ford should be OK for now, there is a very strong chance GM and Chrysler will fail before 2008 is out, running short of the $4bn (GM) and $7bn (Chrysler) they need this month to pay suppliers, make payroll and keep the factory doors open. Full story...
Dec
12th

THE WEEK THAT WAS: Detroit automakers at the abyss?

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The unthinkable moved a notch closer last night after the United States Senate failed to pass a $14bn emergency loan package for the Detroit Big Three. While Ford should be OK for now, there is a very strong chance GM and Chrysler will fail before 2008 is out, running short of the $4bn (GM) and $7bn (Chrysler) they need this month to pay suppliers, make payroll and keep the factory doors open. Full story...
Dec
12th

US: GM and Chrysler face “immediate cash crisis”

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General Motors and Chrysler face an immediate cash crisis in the aftermath of the Senate's rejection last night of a US$14bn emergency loan package, analysts have said. Full story...
Dec
12th

US: Senate shoots down auto rescue package

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Hopes of a pre-Christmas rescue of Detroit's Big Three automakers - in particular General Motors and Chrysler which are fast running out of cash - faded last night after a Democrat-sponsored bill that passed the House of Representatives was torpedoed by Republicans in the Senate by 52 votes to 35 with 10 Republicans joining 40 Democrats and 2 independents in favour. Full story...
Dec
12th

US [updated 10:45GMT]: Senate shoots down auto rescue package

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Hopes of a pre-Christmas rescue of Detroit's Big Three automakers - in particular General Motors and Chrysler which are fast running out of cash - faded last night after a Democrat-sponsored bill that passed the House of Representatives was torpedoed by Republicans in the Senate by 52 votes to 35 with 10 Republicans joining 40 Democrats and 2 independents in favour. Full story...
Dec
12th

Report: Chrysler suppliers are demanding cash

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Chrysler LLC's suppliers have begun asking for cash on delivery for auto parts, the Associated Press reported late Thursday, citing an interview with executives. Full story...
Dec
11th

Senate GOP wants more concessions from UAW, debt holders

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Senate Republicans today hardened their opposition to a House-passed bill that would provide $14 billion in immediate U.S. aid to General Motors and Chrysler LLC. Sen. Full story...
Dec
11th

Senate GOP hardens stand against auto aid

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Senate Republicans today hardened their opposition to a House-passed bill that would provide $14 billion in immediate U.S. aid to General Motors and Chrysler LLC. Sen. Full story...
Dec
10th

UK: New sales, finance, chiefs at Chrysler

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Chrysler UK has named experienced auto industry hands Jonathan Shaw as chief financial officer and Rob Hatfield as sales director. Full story...
Dec
10th

Agreement reached on $14 billion plan to rescue GM, Chrysler

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The White House and congressional Democrats on Tuesday night reached an agreement in principle on a $14 billion proposal for bailing out U.S. automakers and forcing them to restructure or fail, officials said. Full story...
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