Chrysler News

Just weeks after UAW's strike on GM, the union is going after Chrysler. A deadline came and went without an agreement this morning at 11:00am US Eastern time. The strike could have devastating effects on the launch of Chrysler's new minivans in the U.S. and Canada. Jeep's four-door Wrangler could...

Automotive fuel choices abound, with more new technologies arriving every year. Ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, electricity, liquid natural gas, and hybrid combinations of each are being experimented with around the world and now Chrysler has announced plans to join the mix by offering an...

Fans of the Dodge Challenger who hope to be among the first in the world to park the retro-styled muscle car on their driveway better be willing to pay a premium because the first three cars are destined to be auctioned for charity. The cars will all be 2008 model Dodge Challenger SRT8 versions...

Chrysler has jumped on the eco-technology bandwagon by launching an engineering division specifically for building electric and hybrid vehicles. The new division, dubbed ENVI, will operate as a ‘start-up’ with an entrepreneurial environment, according to new CEO Robert Nardelli, and...

In his first major public speech Chrysler’s new Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli confirmed there were no plans to drop any brands but warned some products may be cut. Speaking at a press event Nardelli commented, “Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep are all very, very valuable brands. I think we have...

Chrysler has confirmed that it’ll build the long-running PT Cruiser through until the end of 2009 but has made no promise that a next-gen model will be built or whether the current model will be produced beyond that date. Since its introduction back in 2000, the PT Cruiser has been a sales...

The newly independent Chrysler is pulling all stops to turn around its ailing car business. One of the plans involves an alliance with Hyundai or Mitsubishi that could involve the companies building engines for each other or share platforms. Frank Klegon, Chrysler executive vice president of...

With the historic sale of Chrysler to Cerberus Capital Management concluding last Friday, the born again carmaker will be reverting to its classic Pentastar logo and also gets a new CEO in the process. Stepping in as the new Chief and Chairman is former Home Depot boss Bob Nardelli, who replaces...

The historic sale of Chrysler to private-equity company Cerberus Capital Management is now complete. The firm finalized its 80.1% takeover of the Chrysler Group today, ending the nine year old merger between Daimler-Benz and Chrysler. As per the agreement signed on May 14, 2007, DaimlerChrysler...

Chrysler has become the first major carmaker to offer a lifetime warranty for its powertrains in its Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge branded vehicles. The warranty will cover the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components including the engine, transmission and drive system...

High fuel prices and toughening fuel economy standards has forced Chrysler to axe plans for a production version of the Imperial concept that was unveiled at last year’s Detroit Auto Show. There were reports that the Imperial would enter production at a Chrysler plant in Canada but in an...

To quell fears of substandard quality for products sourced from its Chinese partner Chery Auto, Chrysler personnel will be on hand in China early in the development and manufacturing phases to ensure that the cars meet global quality and safety standards. Together with Chery, Chrysler will be...

Cerberus boss John Snow has told reporters that there are no plans to sell the recently purchased Chrysler Group and that the troubled US auto industry is due for a turnaround soon. Snow also revealed that management were pleased with Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda's recovery plan, which is expected to...

BMW’s 50% stake in Brazil’s Tritec engine manufacturer has been signed over to the Chrysler Group, who may now sell it on to a third party. Tritec was originally formed in 1997 between Chrysler and Rover (then a subsidiary of BMW) to develop a compact four-cylinder engine for a range of...

Despite having just announced their split, Mercedes and Chrysler will continue to share electrical systems, SUV components and other technology long after the de-merger has been finalized and the dust has settled. A joint operating board will be set up to manage any parts sharing programs with...

Chrysler has been negotiating with China’s Chery Auto for more than a year over a deal to source Chinese built vehicles for sale in the US. The deal was close to being pulled earlier this year when DaimlerChrysler announced that it was spinning off the American division but latest reports...

Chrysler and its joint-venture partner Getrag have built a $530 million gearbox plant in Indiana to build up to 700,000 dual-clutch transmissions per annum starting in 2009. Chrysler will be paying the 1,070 workers at the new plant, which will mean that it will have exclusive rights for every...

An updated version of the Chrysler Crossfire will return next year despite previous claims that the car’s brief five year run was coming to an end. The 2008 model will receive only minor updates including a tire pressure monitoring system, with the first cars expected to roll off the...

Chrysler has announced the adoption of a range of new fuel-saving technologies to improve mileage rates of its vehicles. The major news is the development of a family of V6 engines with cylinder deactivation technology, similar to GM's displacement on demand. This means that three cylinders can be...

Back in 1997, the Chrysler Group and Rover (then a subsidiary of BMW) formed a partnership to develop a compact four-cylinder engine for a range of new small cars. The Tritec joint venture was born, which soon saw the development of an engine factory at a site in Brazil. After BMW sold-off its...