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Opinion: CA "cool car" regs to kill Jeep Wrangler, interfere with phones, garage openers, ankle bracelets?

12 Oct 2009 09:31:00 PDT

Written by Michael Harley
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...

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Opinion: Will Chrysler make Ram its fourth brand?

30 Jul 2009 07:58:00 PDT

Written by Chris Shunk
Over the past dozen years, the domestic auto industry has worked hard to shrink its brands to more reasonable levels. Gone are Eagle, Plymouth, Pontiac and Oldsmobile and some would speculate that Mercury should have joined the extinction club long ago. Of course, Ford has sold off Jaguar...

Original story at Autoblog .

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Opinion: STUDY: Ford continues to find favor with consumers while GM, Chysler decline

30 Jul 2009 05:58:00 PDT

Written by Chris Shunk
The bankruptcies of GM and Chrysler have certainly weighed down public opinion of the companies, but the attention the industry has received in the past year has helped the surveyed Americans place more value on the auto industry. 88% of those surveyed felt the auto industry is at least so...

Original story at Autoblog .

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Opinion: Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.10.09

10 Jun 2009 17:20:00 PDT

Written by John Neff
Chrysler exits bankruptcy Fiat now owns a big chunk of Chrysler. Officially. Soon after the Supreme Court gave it the go-ahead, the sale of Chrysler to Fiat was complete. Altogether, the deal took just 42 days. GM Chairman admits ignorance of cars

Original story at Autoblog .

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Opinion: Charles J. Brown: Can We Make "Buying American" Cool Again?

08 Jun 2009 19:24:17 PDT

Written by Charles J. Brown
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.

Original story at Huffington Post .

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Opinion: Terry Krepel: Right-Wing Media Won't Concede Obama-Chrysler Dealer Conspiracy Is Bogus

04 Jun 2009 07:48:01 PDT

Written by Terry Krepel

Original story at Huffington Post . Related stories include: Ford To Idle 10 Plants, GM Halting Construction Of Volt Plant - Huffington Post

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Opinion: Southold Chrysler dealership not among 789 shops to close in ...

21 May 2009 01:07:55 PDT

Chrysler Jeep constitutes about one-third of our business here," he said. Eagle Auto Mall also sells new cars from other brands, such as Volvo, Mazda and Kia, in its recently expanded showroom, which can hold 50 cars. It also sells used cars. ...

Original story at The Suffolk Times .

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Opinion: Kendall survives Chrysler cuts

15 May 2009 00:04:10 PDT

That's what we're about, keeping the process simple, fun and easy, and keep service in the Valley the way we've been doing it." Hanson Garage in Orofino and Wysup Chrysler Dodge in Pullman also got a pass from the bankrupt company. Chrysler cuts ties with 3 Idaho dealerships KIVI-TV

Original story at topix.net .

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Owner says he saw closure of his Chrysler franchise coming - Las Vegas Review

14 May 2009 15:50:51 PDT

Owner says he saw closure of his Chrysler franchise coming Probably better than a Chrysler or Jeep. But that's not to hard to beat. jeffro wrote on May 14, 2009 12:45 PM: Chapman Chrysler Jeep in the Valley Auto Mall, Chapman Dodge on East Sahara and Towbin Dodge are the only one left! ...

Original story at Las Vegas Review-Journal .

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Chrysler 300C SRT8, 2009: Roman's Rambling Review

05 May 2009 10:18:54 PDT

CA - Roman Mica FYI: I would not advice doing this too often if you happen to own one of Chrysler's 6.1 liter HEMI cars as most drivers really don't seem to appreciate the 300C SRT8 roaring past them in a huge huff and puff of childish tire melting smoke. ...

Original story at Weekly Driver . Related stories include: Road review 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8: an investment that will ... - Examiner.com

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Road review 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8: an investment that will ...

10 Apr 2009 12:18:30 PDT

FYI: I would not advice doing this too often if you happen to own one of Chrysler's 6.1 liter HEMI cars as most drivers really don't seem to appreciate the 300C SRT8 roaring past them in a huge huff and puff of childish tire melting smoke. ...

Original story at Examiner.com . Related stories include: Chrysler 300C SRT8, 2009: Roman's Rambling Review - Weekly Driver

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Opinion: First Look: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

08 Apr 2009 13:25:25 PDT

Chrysler LLC Introduces All-new Pentastar V-6 Engine PR Newswire (press release) 2009 New York: Chrysler Uses Show to Impress Obama, Fiat MotorTrend Magazine Chrysler introduces new Pentastar V-6 engine Automotive Business Review Forbes - Detroit Free Press

Original story at TruckTrend Magazine .

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Opinion: Feds to take hands-on role in GM, Chrysler restructuring

30 Mar 2009 06:55:49 PDT

Written by ironman
The administration has set strict timetables for GM and Chrysler to complete restructuring and if required changes are not made is likely to force the automakers into bankruptcy in the coming months. After extensive consultation with the administration, (Fiat) has committed to build...

Original story at 1853 Chairman .

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Opinion: 3 bargain bin tech stocks, stimulus package: What's in it for you & 6 retailers that are thriving - Today in Money 2/18

18 Feb 2009 06:17:00 PST

Written by PRODS@WEBLOGSINC.COM (Allan Halprin)
In the News: · Obama Unveils $50 Billion Mortgage Relief Plan · GM, Chrysler Seek Billions More in Aid; GM to Cut 47,000 Jobs & Chrysler 3,000 More Jobs · GM Phasing Out Saturn Brand By 2012, Pontiac to Be 'Focused'; Also Looking to Sell Saab & Hummer · Goodyear Cutting 5,000 More Job...

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Opinion: Replacing dealers by selling cars on the internet

26 Jan 2009 06:45:00 PST

Written by Douglas McIntyre
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...

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CLAIRE GUTIERREZ—Weekly Review

23 Dec 2008 05:20:00 PST

Written by Claire Gutierrez
President George W. Bush announced a $13.4 billion bailout for General Motors and Chrysler. The bailout, which will make use of funds authorized by Congress in October for the rescue of U.S. financial institutions, requires among other things that the automakers sell their fleets of privat...

Original story at Harper's Magazine .

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Opinion: Leo W. Gerard: Toyota Republicans Should Cut Their Own Pay

22 Dec 2008 13:44:50 PST

Written by Leo W. Gerard
The Toyota Republicans then conferred the American auto industry to bankruptcy. They said they favored bankruptcy because it would enable the Big Three to break pledges made in labor contracts and promises for health care and pensions made to retirees. More on Auto Bailout

Original story at Huffington Post .

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Opinion: $34 Billion for the Detroit Three; Options on Table For Saab, Pontiac, Saturn

03 Dec 2008 02:12:39 PST

DETROIT - Turns out that General Motors, Chrysler LLC and Ford Motor Company need $34 billion to get through the worst U.S. auto market in 50 years (measured by per capita sales). The base price is $19 billion, consisting of $12 billion for GM ($4 billion of which it needs right now to get throug...

Original story at Motor Trend Blog .

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2009 Chrysler Sebring Sedan / Sebring Convertible - Review

16 Oct 2008 15:47:24 PDT

Written by caranddriver.com(noreply@blogger.com)
The Chrysler Sebring name is placed on both a four-door family sedan and a two-door convertible. Both versions of the Sebring are built using the same front-wheel-drive platform that underpins the Dodge Avenger. The Sebring sedan was completely redesigned for 2007; the convertible eme...

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Opinion: GM Vs. Chrysler: Product Lineup Fantasy Draft [General Mopar]

13 Oct 2008 21:45:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
Full-Size Cars Minivan Full-Size SUV Chrysler reentered the market much later than GM with the Dodge Durango and the Chrysler Aspen. The future of the platform isn't entirely clear given the introduction of a new truck platform for the Dodge Ram.

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Opinion: Chrysler signs of life shocker

24 Sep 2008 01:08:00 PDT

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...

Original story at just-auto.com .

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Opinion: Exec doesn't blame UAW for Chrysler sale

17 May 2007 08:56:00 PDT

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...

Original story at Marion Chronicle Tribune .

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Opinion: Chrysler Group CEO Tom LaSorda Seeks Slim-Fast To Shed The Weight Of Excess Inventory

14 Dec 2006 12:46:07 PST

Written by Ray Wert
Q: Other manufacturers say they have a different system for dealing with the unassigned vehicles. Is this something Chrysler Group will review and change in the future? Related: Chrysler Group CEO LaSorda Carries The Water Weight Of Unsold Trucks And SUVs Very Well [internal]

Original story at Jalopnik .

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LA Auto Show Preview: Officially Introducing The 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

28 Nov 2006 21:46:32 PST

Written by Ray Wert
The 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is available in the United States in three models: Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Chrysler Sebring Convertible Touring and Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited. LA Auto Show Preview: Chrysler Drops The Top On The 2008 Sebring Convertible...In The...

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Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8, Part 1 [Jalopnik Reviews]

05 Sep 2006 12:15:00 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
The SRT8 continues the Chrysler Street & Racing Technology group's charter of Hemifying -- and in some cases, Hemifying plus some more umph -- Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler work product. In the case of the Charger, the SRT8's 6.1-liter Hemi provides 85 hp over the already potent 5.7-liter ve...

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