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Why Do Republicans Hate American Automakers?
Mon, Nov 16 | from Jalopnik
So who do the Republicans like? At last year's Detroit Auto Show we had a conversation with Senator Bob Corker, the Republican who lead the charge against the bailout, and he talked about the Volkswagens he loves. Not a surprise given VW is joining Nissan in building a huge plant in his state.
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Chrysler Putting New Emphasis on Quality; Aims to be Leader in 2012
A different Chrysler is emerging from bankruptcy with renewed focus on quality, according to a Detroit News interview with a senior executive.
16 hours ago | from wot.motortrend.com
Chrysler tops Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM in Car Safety
Auburn Hills, Mich., Nov 18, 2009 - Four Chrysler Group LLC vehicles have earned 2010 Top Safety Pick Status.
20 hours ago | from Automotive Blogs
Daniel Howes: Howes: Chrysler's last chance to get it right
Lots of people have challenging jobs at Chrysler Group LLC, but few are tougher than the one occupied by Doug Betts.
Wed, Nov 18 | from DetNews.com
US: Small Fiat engine to be made by Chrysler
Chrysler plans to invest US$179m in the next five years at a Michigan (Dundee) factory to build the Italian company's 4-cylinder, 1.4-litre engines.
Wed, Nov 18 | from just-auto.com
McCain says Chrysler unlikely to survive
Fiat SpA received a 20 percent stake in Chrysler as part of the Auburn Hills automaker’s exit from bankruptcy and Fiat’s CEO, Sergio Marchionne, is now running Chrysler. The company outlined this month a vision for the next five years.
Sun, Nov 15 | from 1853 Chairman
Daniel Howes: Howes: Chrysler is in a race that already started
Time is not on Chrysler's side because the clock clearly favors crosstown rivals Ford Motor Co. and, yes, General Motors Co. -- both of which have killer products in showrooms, right now, that deliver on the promise of a new Detroit.
Thu, Nov 5 | from DetNews.com
University of Delaware offers $24.3M for old Chrysler SUV plant
Old Carco LLC, the estate of bankrupt Chrysler, is seeking court approval to sell the automaker's mothballed Newark, Del., SUV factory to the University of Delaware for $24.3 million.
Fri, Oct 23 | from DetNews.com
Opinion: CA "cool car" regs to kill Jeep Wrangler, interfere with phones, garage openers, ankle bracelets?
Filed under: Government/Legal, Technology, Chrysler, Jeep Source: The Detroit News]CA "cool car" regs to kill Jeep Wrangler, interfere with phones, garage openers, ankle bracelets? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feed...
Mon, Oct 12 | from Autoblog
Autoblog Podcast #147
Episode #147 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready for your consumption. Chris calls in to Sam and Dan, and the trio bites into a few timely topics. BMW's move to put its turbo 4.4 liter V8 into the M5 is our first subject of conversation, before moving on to more powertrain news with the rumors that th...
Tue, Sep 29 | from Autoblog
Opinion: Charles J. Brown: Can We Make "Buying American" Cool Again?
We -- all of us, including me -- need to acknowledge our share of the responsibility for having "abandoned Detroit." We need to understand that any effort to rebuild the American auto industry requires each of us to start buying American again.
Mon, Jun 8 | from Huffington Post
Autoblog Podcast #125
We're up to a buck and a quarter, and Episode #125 of the Autoblog Podcast is nearly a half-hour of value. Chris, Sam, and Dan jump in and cover a slew of recent topics. To start, Sam recounts his recent drive in a Cruze-based Volt mule. We turn our attention to Ford's stupid mileage tricks with a F...
Wed, Apr 29 | from Autoblog
Autoblog Podcast #124
Chris, Sam and Dan kick it again for Episode #124 of the Autoblog Podcast. This time, we touch on Toyota's competitive Prius price posturing, the Shanghai Motor Show, where Chinese automakers are finding their design footing, and Chrysler Financial's flap over executive compensation...
Wed, Apr 22 | from Autoblog
Opinion: Replacing dealers by selling cars on the internet
Filed under: Industry, Consumer experience, Competitive strategy, General Motors (GM)Chrysler wants more financial concessions from its dealers to improve its margins. With over 1,000 dealers closing across the US last year, it is hard to see how that will work. If domestic car sales d...
Mon, Jan 26 | from Untitled
Opinion: Chrysler signs of life shocker
Could Cerberus be thinking ultimately of packaging the Chrysler electric car know-how (ENVI ) business into something to ring-fence and sell to an OEM, along with other parts of the Chrysler Group of value that the market might go for? Let's leave the cynicism for now. Chrysler raised s...
Wed, Sep 24 | from just-auto.com
Autoblog Podcast #68
We move on from GM to Chrysler and the Cerberus sale. Wolfgang Berhnardt is said to be an integral consultant to the deal, and he's looking for a homestead in the Detroit area as well as poking around the offices and design studio. Seems like Bernhardt is waiting for his noncompete with VW to ex...
Thu, Jun 7 | from Autoblog
Opinion: Exec doesn't blame UAW for Chrysler sale
The sale of the Chrysler Group cannot be blamed on the UAW's unwillingness to grant health care concessions to DaimlerChrysler AG, the German company's top executive said Wednesday. DaimlerChrysler Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche had been frustrated with the UAW for not givin...
Thu, May 17 | from Marion Chronicle Tribune
More Chrysler News
BMW, Toyota Don't Make IIHS 2010 Top Safety List
Midsize Cars: Audi A3 Chevrolet Malibu built after October 2009 Chrysler Sebring 4-door with optional electronic stability control Dodge Avenger with optional electronic stability control Mercedes C class Subaru Legacy Subaru Outback Volkswagen Jetta sedan
Tue, Nov 17 | from Jalopnik
