Chrysler News

• New vehicle customers receive employee price on all 2008 and 2009 Chrysler, Jeep_® and Dodge vehicles
• Customers also receive discounts of up to $3,500 on 2009 model year vehicles and $6,000 on 2008 model year vehicles
• Zero percent financing is available for up to 48 months
• $1,000 consumer bonus cash is available on most models when financed at Chrysler Financial or local credit union
• New program is effective beginning on  Jan. 26, 2009

Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 22, 2009  -  Chrysler LLC announced today that it will offer the new “Employee Pricing Plus Plus” program to all customers toward the purchase or lease of a new 2008 or 2009 Chrysler, Jeep_® or Dodge vehicle.  In addition to the employee price, customers will be eligible for cash discounts of up to $3,500 for 2009 model year vehicles and up to $6,000 on 2008 model year vehicles. Chrysler Financial is also offering zero percent financing to qualified customers for up to 48 months. Other finance terms and rates are also available.”Chrysler is offering America the same pricing our employees receive through the new ‘Employee Pricing Plus Plus’ program with great savings off the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price, plus cash discounts of up to $3,500 on 2009 models, plus zero percent financing through Chrysler Financial,” said Steven Landry, Executive Vice President – North American Sales, Marketing, Mopar Parts and Service. ”With affordable financing available and some of the best pricing we have offered in recent months, this really is a great time to visit a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealer.”

The “Employee Pricing Plus Plus” incentive program is available to all customers beginning on Mon., Jan. 26. Dodge Sprinter is not included in this program.

The new “Employee Pricing Plus Plus” program will be featured in a comprehensive ad campaign starting Jan. 26, and includes national print, broadcast and digital media. The overall campaign continues with the ”Driving America” theme combined with the newly available Employee Pricing.  

• Jeep® Wrangler sales increased 4 percent (6,362 units) compared to January 2008 (6,137 units).
• Dodge Journey sales continued to climb as sales reached 3,092 units.
• Dodge Challenger sales reached 2,757 units, up 6 percent over December 2008.
• Dodge Avenger sales increased 6 percent (2,171 units) versus December 2008.
• The Company finished the month with 359,980 units of inventory, or a 151-day supply. Inventory is down 13 percent compared with January 2008, when it totaled 413,874 units.

Auburn Hills, Mich., Feb 3, 2009  -  Chrysler LLC today reported total January 2009 U.S. sales of 62,157 units, down 55 percent versus the same month in 2008 (137,392 units), and down 31 percent from December 2008 (89,813 units). Total sales were suppressed by a significant reduction in fleet sales, which is aligned with the Company’s sales strategy helping to maintain or improve the overall residual value of Chrysler vehicles for our customers. Fleet sales were down 81 percent for January compared to the same time last year.“Chrysler LLC received the first $4 billion installment of our $7 billion bridge loan from the U.S. Treasury in early January,” said Jim Press, President and Vice Chairman – Chrysler LLC. “However, it wasn’t until later in the month that Chrysler Financial received its $1.5 billion loan, greatly enhancing its ability to support our dealers and provide credit to our customers. We were very encouraged and working closely with Chrysler Financial, were immediately able to introduce our zero percent financing for customers.”
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Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 30, 2009 - Chrysler LLC today announced that, after 35 years with the Company, W. Frank Fountain, Senior Vice President – External Affairs and Public Policy (Auburn Hills), will retire.

As a result of Fountain’s decision, Chrysler LLC today named John T. Bozzella to Senior Vice President – External Affairs and Public Policy in a role that consolidates Chrysler’s External Affairs operations based in Auburn Hills, Mich., and Washington, D.C. Bozzella will be responsible for Chrysler LLC’s enterprise-wide External Affairs and Public Policy organization.
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Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 29, 2009 -
Chrysler LLC reported continued progress in gaining cost concessions from its key constituents as the Company pursues a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A.

“The Fiat alliance enhances our viability plan, and we’re pleased with the progress of our discussions with Fiat. Meetings with all key constituents regarding concessions are collaborative and productive. These initiatives are totally aligned with our viability plan requirements, and will make Chrysler stronger and more competitive,” said Robert Nardelli, Chairman and CEO of Chrysler.

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• Chrysler LLC earns Polk loyalty awards for two vehicle categories
• Chrysler Town & Country’s eighth consecutive win reinforces that no other minivan has greater owner loyalty
• Chrysler invented the minivan more than 25 years ago and leads the segment with more than 65 minivan-first features
• Staying true to its legendary 4×4 heritage, Jeep_® Grand Cherokee gives customers the ultimate in off-road capability
• Jeep Grand Cherokee offers customers superior on-road ride, handling and performance

Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 21, 2009  -  Chrysler LLC earned two top awards at this year’s 13th Annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards. The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country was named “Automotive Loyalty Award — Minivan” for the eighth year in a row, and Jeep® Grand Cherokee took “Automotive Loyalty Award — Mid-size SUV.””The Chrysler Town & Country being honored with its eighth consecutive award is a true testament to Chrysler’s understanding of customer needs in the minivan segment,” said Stephen Polk, Chairman, President and CEO of R. L. Polk Co. “The award for Jeep Grand Cherokee represents a significant milestone win for Chrysler as well, with loyalty at the highest level in the mid-size SUV category.”

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Chrysler Town & Country wins fourth time in annual award’s fourth year

• Detroit News reader-judges, award reflects consumer sentiment at the 2009 North American International Auto Show 
• Four consecutive Readers’ Choice awards reinforce Chrysler’s leadership in minivan functionality, versatility and design 
• Chrysler invented the minivan more than 25 years ago and leads the segment with more than 65 minivan-first features 
•  In minivan’s first 25 years, Chrysler has sold more than 12 million minivans—more than any other manufacturer in the world

Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 15, 2009  - The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country was awarded the Detroit News Readers’ Choice “Family Hauler.” A panel of 100 consumer-minded Detroit News reader-judges—rather than industry professionals—selected the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country as the best family vehicle at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.

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Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct 31, 2008  -  As 2009 model year vehicles arrive in local Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® showrooms, customers will be pleased to find that fuel economy has increased on 19 of Chrysler LLC’s car, truck and SUV models, representing 73 percent of the entire product lineup. American consumers could see savings of as much as 6.7 million gallons of fuel per year with the 2009 fuel economy improvements.

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Contemporary design, Range-extended Electric Vehicle drive system and platform for future connectivity

The definitive blend of design and technology, the all-new Chrysler 200C EV concept redefines the idea of responsible mobility with a touch of class and sophistication never before embodied so elegantly in one vehicle.

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Filed under: Government/Legal, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM

If there’s anyone out there who’s qualified to opine on what it takes to turn around a struggling automaker, it’s Lee Iacocca. Those old enough to remember life in the late ’70s can recall Iacocca’s first stint at the head of Chrysler, way before the automaker was ever purchased by Daimler and its subsequent sale to Cerberus. The situation in which the beleaguered automakers currently find themselves bears a striking similarity to that of Chrysler’s in 1979, except that Chrysler was the only one of the Big 3 that needed Federal help back then and the total loan offered to Chrysler was just $1.5 billion.

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Filed under: China, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Chery

Well, crap. For all of us who were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Chinese-built Dodge Demon or the Chinese-built Dodge Hornet or the Chrysler-badged, Chinese-built Chery A1, fugetaboutit. It’s officially not happening.

Mike Manley, Chrysler’s executive vice president of international sales and marketing, tells The Detroit News that talks between the two companies have officially ended. Manley cites economic troubles in both the U.S. and China as the main reason the two have decided to go their separate ways. While Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli is in D.C. begging for government money, Chery has its own problems in China.

Then again, who knows what might happen after the whole bailout saga has ended? With a cash infusion, Chrysler could restart its partnership with Chery. Or, denied a government loan, Chrysler could find itself bought by the Chinese company.

[Source: The Detroit News]

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