Articles tagged with: Chrysler
2012 sales pick up where 2011 left off.
As expected, January 2012 auto sales rose, maintaining a trend that unfolded in 2010 and picked up in 2011. Volkswagen reported a sales increase of 47.9 percent, recording …
Few solid choices exist for a new Fiat-Chrysler partner.
Big companies are beautiful in the world of cars. Automakers that dominate the industry have the most flexibility and are generally profitable. That wasn’t always true, but …
12.78 million sales & 10.3 percent increase.
Updated: 11:17 a.m.; January 5, 2012
December 2011 auto sales figures are in, enabling us to gauge the month and year just ended. As expected, the news is generally good …
Detroit auto show gets started next week.
The North American International Auto Show is the premier auto show of its kind in the United States. This Detroit event, which always takes place in January, receives some …
A “sales flop” or poor execution?
Fiat’s tiny 500 model took the market by storm one year ago with high expectations of sales success. Indeed, Fiat/Chrysler put its first year numbers at 50,000 units, but when …
Chrysler Group formalizes SRT brand with new Viper.
The Dodge Viper rolled off into the sunset in July 2010, nearly two decades after it was introduced, helping to distinguish and then elevate the Dodge name. A …
The Chrysler Group is such a tease.
Last week, the automaker showed the world a pair of photographs of its upcoming compact car, smartly named the Dodge Dart after one of its most popular small cars …
Industry sales jump by 14 percent over November 2010.
There isn’t anything pretty about statistical information. Unless you’re a statistician.
We’ve been reporting U.S. auto sales for several years now, in keeping with our “auto trends” theme. …
Sales continue to rise for an industry in recovery.
Chrysler and Volkswagen paced October’s U.S. auto sales, rising 27 and 36 percent respectively. Together with all manufacturers reporting, sales rose by 8 percent for the month …
Consumer Reports rates 28 automotive brands.
Of the three Detroit automakers, the Ford Motor Company has in recent years demonstrated that its quality levels are on par with the best models from Japan. However, three of …
Sales of new cars in the United States rose by 9.9 percent for September 2011 reports Autodata Corp. General Motors continued to put some distance between itself and second place Ford with its sales rising …
Dodge cargo van rebranded as a Ram van.
Brand clarity is important to companies and consumers alike. As a business owner, if you want your products to sell, your items must be distinctive enough to demonstrate …
Midsize pickup truck production ceases.
The Dodge Dakota was a breakthrough truck for the Chrysler Corporation when the truck made its debut for the 1987 model year. That vehicle succeeded several earlier attempts by Chrysler to …
Automaker seeks to enhance its online image.
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Chrysler Group has hired a new company to manage its social media presence. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., with an office near Detroit, Ignite Social Media …
The Chrysler Group is working aggressively to ensure that no obstacle is in your way when it comes to buying a new car.
Last week, Melanie Batenchuk reported via “BeCarChic” that Chrysler and Ally Financial teamed …
Chrysler’s best selling brand continues to set the pace.
One of the reasons why Dodge matters today is because of a decision made two decades ago to make this brand distinctive enough that people would consider …
Super Sergio…will he ever slow down?!
Sergio Marchionne is a heart attack just waiting to happen. The head of Fiat and Chrysler jets back and forth between Turin and Detroit, working upwards of 18 hours daily …
Korean models set the pace again.
Automakers doing business in the United States have tabulated sales for July 2011, with reporting data through August 1 included.
U.S. auto sales for July 2011 returned mostly flat although Hyundai, …
Italian automaker makes good on its Chrysler connections.
The exclusivity of Maserati doesn’t rival Ferrari, but if parent Fiat has its way, the Italian sports car brand will soon move mainstream. Certainly, selling 50,000 models annually …
Study bodes poorly for America’s automakers.
Automakers love loyal buyers, people who stay with its brand as they trade in or trade up. These customers ensure that a steady stream of buyers return to dealer showrooms …
Nissan faces stiff head winds as it seeks more customers.
Nissan USA has ambitious growth plans for the American market, as it seeks to increase its market share from 8 to 10 percent as reported by …
June sales recover, but still fall short of expectations.
Auto sales rose by 7 percent for June 2011, recovering from May’s decline, but still fell short of predictions. As expected, Toyota and Honda continued to feel …
Jeep, Ram pace Chrysler Group sales for June.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Chrysler Group, LLC reported that its U.S. sales increased by 30 percent for June 2011 against June 2010 sales, offering one of the …
Automakers forge a common ground to maximize market penetration.
The Chrysler Group, now chiefly owned by the Fiat, is flexing its muscles across the European continent. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is now sold in Europe and …
Policy group rebuts Cars.com survey.
WASHINGTON — The Toyota Camry doesn’t represent the “most American” car on the market as claimed by Cars.com. That’s the contention of the American Automotive Policy Council, a group representing Chrysler, …
What constitutes an American made vehicle?
The definition of “made in USA” has changed in recent years, particularly when it pertains to the U.S. auto industry. The Cadillac SRX is made in Mexico, the Chrysler Town …
VW taps popular Chrysler minivans to offer its own model.
Take one look at the Volkswagen Routan minivan and you’ll note two things: the nose is without argument, a Volkswagen, but the rest of this vehicle …
Obama heads to Ohio to laud Chrysler bail out.
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — It is now official: Chrysler is an Italian-American automaker. On Thursday, Fiat s.P.a. announced that it would pay the U.S. federal government $500 …
Chrysler Outsells Toyota and Honda.
RALEIGH, N.C. — As expected, May 2011 auto sales decreased for the month, reflecting ongoing supply problems in Japan following a devasting March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Toyota sales fell by …
Detroit — The Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company have been enjoying increased sales this year, but that isn’t stopping both automakers from suggesting that additional U.S. manufacturing plants may soon be closed. Both …
American taxpayers are happy that Chrysler’s debt to the federal government has been paid back, monies that many analysts — including this one — believed would never be repaid. A careful loan refinancing plan has …
When it comes to auto trends, monthly sales are a huge determinant in just how well any car manufacturer is performing. In recent years, Subaru, Hyundai and Kia have consistently seen its sales rise even …
Auburn Hills, Mich. — The Chrysler Group, LLC, still has billions of dollars of debt on its books, but instead of owing that money to U.S. and Canadian government entities, the automaker will soon owe …
Chrysler’s decision to produce a small pickup truck will force Ford, GM and others to follow suit.
Slumping Sales
Sales of small pickup trucks have been falling steadily over the past decade despite higher fuel prices and …
The Chrysler Group, LLC announced today its intention to repay the United States and Canadian federal government and the provincial Ontario government for loans it acquired from these entities in summer 2009.1 The company borrowed …
Fiat will likely assume dominant control of Chrysler early in 2012 due to its decision this week to pay $1.3 billion to increase its stake in the Detroit automaker to 46 percent, up from 30 …
