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A Nissan in Chevy Clothing (5/14/13)… up. With automakers pitching the vehicles as a small engine. Fuel efficient alternative to a full sized commercial bands. Chrysler currently markets are ram cargo van but next year. The automaker will release a smaller city version of this brand master …
a small engine. Fuel efficient alternative to a full sized commercial bands. Chrysler currently markets are ram cargo van but next year. The automaker will release a smaller city version of this brand -- master. -
GM to rebadge Nissan's small commercial vans for Chevy
… deal with New York City. This fall, Chrysler Group is expected to roll out the 2014 ..... also had a partnership arrangement with Chrysler to obtain the next-generation full ..... deal collapsed with the bankruptcy of Chrysler , forcing Nissan to start over on its …
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Fiat 500, Maserati production hit by supplier dispute
… workers and had about 150 million euros in revenue last year. Fiat had no comment on his statements. Fiat, which controls Chrysler Group, is boosting production of upscale models in Europe, including the $130,000 Maserati Quattroporte, as it targets …
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Detroit Perception Picks Up (5/13/13)… first time in more than a decade. General Motors Ford and Chrysler had more segment winners then import brands. In strategic ..... Dodge Dart and they're no one in their segments. As did the Chrysler 200 convertible. And country. Ford topping the competitive …
the first time in more than a decade. General Motors Ford and Chrysler had more segment winners then import brands. In strategic visions annual total equality index. The survey counts the vehicle problems -- measuresDart and they're -- no one in their segments. As did the Chrysler 200 convertible. And -- country. Ford topping the competitive midsized category with the fusion. And the automakers F 250 and 350. Winning -
NHTSA looks into Chrysler Group, Mazda vehicles
… Traffic Safety Administration said today it is checking into 2006 Chrysler Group and 2009 Mazda vehicles in response to complaints about ..... said it has opened a preliminary evaluation into 192,076 Chrysler 300C, Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum vehicles with 5.7 …
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Where Automakers Fall Short (5/13/13)… fell eight point to seven point 7%. Chrysler is recalling about 4161000. Jeeps worldwide ..... achieves or sold in the U blasts. A Chrysler dealership in central New Jersey is suing ..... Failure to improve to factory standards. Chrysler Jeep and dodge and lumber to New Jersey …
million units. But market share fell eight point to seven point 7%. Chrysler is recalling about 4161000. Jeeps worldwide. To nothing software. They're circuit boards can transmit signals that cause the vehicles to shift into neutral inadvertently. Included are 2006. To 2010. Model -- commanders. In 2005 to 2010 grand cherokees. About 295000. At achieves or sold in the U blasts. A Chrysler dealership in central New Jersey is suing to hold the automaker's efforts to terminate the dealership franchises. The reason for the plan terminations. Failure to improve to factory standards. -- Chrysler Jeep and dodge and lumber to New Jersey is suing in US district court. This suit says that the dealership had agreed -
Domestic brands score well in owner-perception survey
… Fusion came out on top. The Dodge Dart, introduced in 2012, replaced the Fiat 500 as the top small car. Other winners from Chrysler were the 200 convertible, Town and Country minivan, and Dodge Durango SUV. The Hyundai Genesis and Audi A4 sedan tied in …
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N.J. store sues Chrysler over termination
A Chrysler Group dealership in central New Jersey ..... franchises. According to the suit, Lucas Chrysler -Jeep-Dodge in Lumberton, N.J ..... Camden, N.J. The suit seeks to forbid Chrysler from terminating the franchises as Chrysler …
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Lights, camera -- uh, boss, we have a little problem here . . .
… water." What happened was considerably less funny for the Chrysler Group marketing team that was trying to shoot the Ram Power ..... there was not any leakage from the vehicle's fluid tanks." Chrysler said it had received authorization and permits to be in all …
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Chrysler's crash course cuts waste
… panel factory is joined at the hip to Chrysler 's Windsor minivan assembly plant ..... home early, we go home early." So as Chrysler works to wring costs out of its entire ..... the concept of continuous improvement. Chrysler 's vendors want to increase productivity …
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At Chrysler -Fiat 'it's all about differentiating the brands'
Olivier Francois, chief marketing officer for Fiat and Chrysler , has helped rehabilitate Chrysler Group's image since its 2009 bankruptcy. Chrysler has racked up 37 consecutive months of year-over-year U.S. sales increases …
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Magna hikes full-year forecast on strong Q1 profit
… the Detroit 3 -- Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group. The automakers have seen a steady recovery since the industry bottomed in 2008 and 2009 with bankruptcies by GM and Chrysler . Magna saw a 3 percent rise in its North American production …
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New needs, more speeds
… cars. Product freshness is one reason Chrysler decided this year to invest $374 million ..... fuel economy. 'Dog clutch' design Chrysler 's nine-speed will use technology ..... supplying models for BMW, Audi, Bentley, Chrysler Group, Jaguar and Land Rover. But five …
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Hyundai-Kia boosts fleet sales, stops 2-month skid
… increases in April, with Ford Motor Co. up 27 percent, Chrysler up 19 percent and General Motors up 10 percent. Despite ..... compared to 28 percent for GM and 25 percent for Chrysler . Chrysler was the only Detroit automaker to reduce total fleet …
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Chrysler Group seeks an edge with Chrysler Capital
Chrysler Capital, the private-label arrangement between Santander Consumer USA and Chrysler Group, began operating in the United States May 1 as the preferred lender for Chrysler Group. Chrysler Capital will offer prime and subprime retail …
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Automakers grow adept at targeting ads to Internet surfers
… week of December, Dodge Dart traffic on Chrysler 's Web site more than quadrupled from ..... senior manager of digital marketing at Chrysler Group, says conquest ads were placed ..... effectively reach the right customers." Chrysler says its targeted ads are 20 to 40 percent …
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Dealer pairs test driver's phone to car
A Chrysler Group dealer in Jackson, Mich., has ..... the start of each test drive at Extreme Chrysler -Dodge-Jeep-Ram, the salesperson ..... pay $495 for an option package to add Chrysler 's Uconnect hands-free phone system …
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Progress in supplier relations stalls
… a C; and Nissan, General Motors and Chrysler all got a C- for their current relations ..... Toyota at the top of the list to 250 for Chrysler at the bottom. In this year's study ..... supplier relations by a big margin, and Chrysler and GM were the worst by far. In 2005 …
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Chrysler recalls 469,000 SUVs worldwide over gearshift issue
(Reuters) -- Chrysler Group is recalling about 469,000 SUVs ..... 000 are outside of North America. Chrysler also said it is recalling 532 2013 ..... delivery, are in the United States. Chrysler said it was unaware of any accidents …
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Fiat dealers anxious for broader product lineup
… they anxiously await more details from Chrysler and its Italian parent, Fiat S.p ..... Italian automaker took over management of Chrysler after the No. 3 U.S. automaker ..... corporate parent owns 61.5 percent of Chrysler and CEO Sergio Marchionne hopes to buy …
