News on Chrysler Group LLC

Chrysler names North American Fiat head

2010-03-10T14:15:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Chrysler names executive to lead reintroduction of Fiat brand to North America</div><div><p>Chrysler Group LLC said Wednesday that it has named a new executive to head the reintroduction of the Fiat brand to the North American market.</p><p>Laura Soave will oversee the F...

GM to reinstate 600 dealerships slated to be cut

2010-03-06T02:00:13Z

<div id="subtitle">GM will keep about 600 dealerships slated to be dropped from sales network</div><div><p>General Motors Co. will reinstate 661 dealerships it sought to drop from its sales network.</p><p>GM executives said Friday that the dealerships — more than half of those seeking to stay with the automaker — will receive letters giving them the option to remain open. GM sa...

Moody's raises TRW ratings, citing 4Q profit

2010-03-04T13:30:41Z

<div id="subtitle">Moody's raises TRW Automotive's debt ratings, citing 4Q profit and production uptick</div><div><p>Moody's Investors Service on Thursday raised auto supplier TRW Automotive Inc.'s debt ratings and upgraded its outlook to positive after a stronger than expected fourth-quarter performance and improv...

Chrysler names new executives

2010-03-04T11:45:28Z

<div id="subtitle">Chrysler names new executives for regulatory affairs, international product planning</div><div><p>Chrysler Group LLC on Thursday named new heads of regulatory affairs and international product planning.</p><p>Steve Williams will lead the company's regulatory activities. He retains his previous position as head of ad...

Bob Lutz, GM's 'ultimate car guy,' to retire

2010-03-03T16:15:32Z

<div id="subtitle">Bob Lutz, GM vice chairman and longtime auto industry executive, says he will retire</div><div><p>Bob Lutz, the longtime auto industry executive who led nearly a complete overhaul of General Motors' lineup, will retire May 1.</p><p>"My work here is done," the 78-year-old executive said in an e-mail to US sales; better year-over-year sales for 10 models</div><div><p>Chrysler on Tuesday reported a slight increase in U.S. sales last month, as stronger demand for 10 models was offset by steep declines for others.</p><p>BY THE NUMBERS: Chrysler Group, which includes the Chrysler...

AP Source: Chrysler to report small sales increase

2010-03-02T09:15:47Z

<div id="subtitle">AP Source: Chrysler to report small sales increase in February compared with last year</div><div><p>A person briefed on the numbers says Chrysler Group LLC will report a slight sales increase when it releases February figures.</p><p>The rise would be Chrysler's first year-over-year increase in more than two years.</p><p>The person says the increase will be a few ...

Chrysler to fix crash sensors in 355,000 minivans

2010-02-24T17:00:21Z

<div id="subtitle">Chrysler to begin safety campaign to replace faulty crash sensors in 355,000 minivans</div><div><p>Chrysler Group LLC on Wednesday asked the owners of more than 355,000 of its popular minivans to take them to dealers in a few months to replace crash sensors that help to control the air bags.</p><p>The sensors can crack and fail in 2005 and 2006 Town & Country and

Chrysler to fix airbags in some 355,500 minivans

2010-02-24T12:15:17Z

<div><p>DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC said on Wednesday it will replace a front airbag sensor in more than 355,500 minivans, starting in June.</p><p>Chrysler's "safety improvement campaign" covers 355,562 of its 2005-2006 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Detroit-area plant from predecessor for $20M, keep open through 2012</div><div><p>Chrysler Group LLC plans to keep its Sterling Heights, Mich., assembly plant open through 2012...

Summary Box: Chrysler dealers face tough 5 months

2010-02-22T09:31:53Z

<div id="subtitle">Summary Box: Chrysler dealers see hard months waiting for new, updated models to hit showrooms</div><div><p>THE PROBLEM: Chrysler Group LLC dealers face a tough five months with no new cars and trucks coming from the company until at least June.</p><p>THE WORRY: Although dealers say they are optimistic about a partnership with ...

Chrysler dealers upbeat, worried after meeting

2010-02-22T09:34:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Chrysler dealers optimistic, yet worried, after meeting with new management team at convention</div><div><p>As he walked out of an auditorium Sunday afternoon, Grant Irwin Sr. pretty much summed up the feelings of Chrysler dealers who had just spent two hours listening the automaker's new management.</p><p>The 73-year-old dealer from Northwe...

Chrysler offers money-back guarantee on minivans

2010-02-22T10:05:35Z

<div id="subtitle">Chrysler offers money-back guarantee on minivans to attract new customers</div><div><p>THE OFFER: Chrysler Group LLC is offering a 60-day money-back guarantee on the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town &amp; Country minivans.</p><p>THE TERMS: Consumers must tra...

Chrysler offers money-back guarantees on minivans

2010-02-22T10:05:58Z

<div id="subtitle">Chrysler offers money-back guarantees on minivans in effort to lure more buyers</div><div><p>Chrysler Group LLC is offering a 60-day money-back guarantee on its minivans to attract customers who may be turned off by its financial troubles.</p><p>The Auburn Hills,

Chrysler pledges $550M to build Fiat 500 in Mexico

2010-02-22T10:42:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Chrysler says it will invest $550 million to build Fiat 500 at Mexican assembly plant</div><div><p>Chrysler Group LLC says it will invest $550 million to build the Fiat 500 minicar at its assembly plant near Mexico City.</p><p>...

Auto Sales Chrysler

2010-02-02T13:02:26Z

FILE - In this May 19, 2009 file photo, an American flag reflects above a Dodge emblem on the hood of a Dodge Challenger in Portland, Ore. Chrysler Group LLC said Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, its sales fell 8 percent in January amid widespread declines across a number of major models. (AP Photo/Colorado city of Centennial. Chrysler Group LLC said Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, it won't sue to try to stop arbitration with hundreds of dealers it wants to close.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)

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Chrysler says it won't sue over dealer arbitration

2010-02-22T13:49:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Chrysler says it won't sue over dealer arbitration, will go ahead with arbitration process</div><div><p>Chrysler Group LLC said Thursday it won't sue to try to stop arbitration with hundreds of dealers it wants to close.</p><p>Chrysler shut down 789 dealers in June amid lagging sales.

Over 1,500 GM, Chrysler dealers appeal closures

2010-02-22T14:43:20Z

<div id="subtitle">More than half of threatened GM, Chrysler dealers appeal closure</div><div><p>More than half of the nearly 2,800 dealers General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC want to close are appealing those decisions, the group handling the appeals said Tuesday.</p>&am...

Auto Dealers Appeals

2010-01-26T11:46:09Z

FILE - In this June 12, 2009 file photo, a flag waves at Cook Chrysler Jeep in Little Rock, Ark. More than half of the nearly 2,800 dealers General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC want to close are appealing those decisions, the group handling the appeals said Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.(AP Phot...