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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 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.
Thu, Nov 19 | from Automotive Blogs

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.
21 hours ago | from wot.motortrend.com

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

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

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

McCain won't back off slam about Chrysler

Washington -- Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Wednesday didn't back off his contention that Chrysler Group LLC won't survive but acknowledged that some unobjective people might not share his view.
Thu, Nov 19 | from DetNews.com

Transport Canada issues latest recalls

Transport Canada has issued its latest recalls, which may affect some Nissan, Mitsubishi, Chrysler and Dodge vehicles.
Tue, Nov 17 | from CanadianDriver

Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid 4Matic not for sale, lease only

This week brings the official launch of the first European-branded vehicle equipped with the two-mode hybrid system that was co-developed between General Motors, Daimler, BMW and Chrysler. The Mercedes-Benz ML450 edges out the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid in getting to showrooms but it actua...
Mon, Nov 16 | from Autoblog

McCain says Chrysler unlikely to survive

Arizona Sen. John McCain said Sunday that Chrysler Group LLC is unlikely to survive, despite receiving nearly $15 billion in government loans. McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential candidate, reiterated his opposition to the $80 billion auto industry bailout begun by President Ge...
Sun, Nov 15 | from DetNews.com

Don't Boycott GM

I have talked to a few people, and read many more on web forums, who will not buy any GM or Chrysler products because they took a government bailout. Some of these folks also want to stick it to the UAW, who they see as the reason for GM and Chrysler's destruction.
Mon, Nov 16 | from The Auto Prophet

Chrysler to import Transit Connect-rivaling, Ram-badged Fiat Doblo

Chrysler will dip directly into Fiat’s European product lineup by importing the quirky, yet highly utilitarian, Fiat Doblo van. Set to rival the recently-introduced Ford Transit Connect, which essentially recreated the small commercial van market in the United States, the Fiat will...
Tue, Nov 17 | from Leftlane

Spy Shots: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee out testing in Detroit

Filed under: Spy Photos, SUV, Jeep, Luxury, Off-Road Source: Jeep Garage via Accelerating Perspective]Spy Shots: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee out testing in Detroit originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Sat, Nov 14 | from Autoblog

Chrysler to revamp fading midsize cars

Chrysler Group LLC is counting on significantly higher sales of its midsize sedans to meet ambitious growth targets outlined last week in its five-year business plan, but the automaker has not been competitive for at least a decade in the market's largest vehicle segment.
Sat, Nov 14 | from DetNews.com

BMW X6: Should it have been hybrid only?

I initially hooted the ActiveHybrid down as the most ridiculous application of the shared two-mode hybrid system jointly developed by GM, BMW and then DaimlerChrysler (it is striking how different the final products -- Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, the late Dodge Durango/Chrysler Aspen Hybr...
Fri, Nov 13 | from Motor Trend Blog

HPP Daytona: Challenger Gets Even More Radically Retro [Custom Cars]

In case you hadn't noticed, the Dodge Challenger is already pretty retro, but the fellows at Heide Performance Products have turned the retro up to 11 with the HPP Daytona, a Dodge Charger Daytona re-imagined on a Challenger chassis.
Tue, Nov 17 | from Jalopnik