Hyundai to supply more Jeep chassis modules

September 2nd, 2009 by DaveAdmin

Massive supplier Hyundai Mobis will supply modules used in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango chassis, starting in 2010. The order will generate around $2 billion in revenue for the Korean company, which already provides chassis components at the Jeep Supplier Park.

Tags: Dodge, Durango, Grand Cherokee, Hyundai, Jeep, suppliers. Chrysler, Dodge, Future vehicles, Jeep, Trucks

Chrysler inventories lower, still high

June 16th, 2009 by DaveAdmin

Chrysler inventories fell during its bankruptcy period, with all factories shut down, but were still high by import standards – and close to GM’s inventories. This data was provided by Automotive News, covers the United States, and was current as of June 1.
Overall, Chrysler ended the month with 86 days’ supply, or 260,400 vehicles. Dodge [...]

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Dodge reveals new 300C, Charger, Grand Cherokee, Durango

February 17th, 2009 by DaveAdmin

Several images of upcoming vehicles were posted in Chrysler’s restructuring plan. Here they are… (click to see the page discussing the vehicles, or, for the 300C and Grand Cherokee, to see a larger version of the picture.)

Tags: 300 and 300C, Chrysler, Dodge Charger, Durango, Grand Cherokee. Chrysler

Chrysler re-shuts plants

February 4th, 2009 by DaveAdmin

Automotive News reported that, faced with a 50% sales decline, Chrysler has once again shut down the Sterling Heights, Jefferson North, and Warren Truck plants, which make, respectively, the Sebring/Avenger, Grand Cherokee/Commander, and Ram and Dakota. Despite the award-winning, visually unique 2009 Dodge Ram redesign, pickup sales dropped 35% in January – which made them [...]

Tags: Avenger, Cherokee, Chrysler, Commander, Dakota, design, Dodge, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Ram, Durango, Grand Cherokee, Jeep, Jeep Wrangler, Journey, Nitro, PT Cruiser, Sales, Sebring, St. Louis, Sterling, Sterling Heights, Viper, Warren. Factories

Jalopnik reveals Chrysler’s 2009 launches

December 17th, 2008 by DaveAdmin

Jalopnik has just posted details on the various launches scheduled by Chrysler for all of 2009. They noted, “Thanks to not being invited to today’s secret Chrysler future product event, we’re not covered by any embargoes. Good. Because that means we’re able to tell you all about Chrysler’s future product plans…today! … Remember to thank Chrysler PR [...]

Tags: Allpar, chassis cabs, Cherokee, Chrysler, Dodge, Dodge Charger, Dodge Ram, Durango, Grand Cherokee, Jeep, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Patriot, patriot, tires, Trucks. Chrysler, Concept cars, Events, Future vehicles

Papers: Newark, Delaware plant closes Friday (updated)

December 17th, 2008 by DaveAdmin

First published 12/15/08; updated 12/17/08.
Local newspapers claim that the Newark, Delaware plant, which produces the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen, will close on Friday. The plant had been set to close in 2009, but when large SUVs dropped in popularity, the closing date was moved up.
Update: Chrysler confirmed the closure indirectly by noting its plants [...]

Tags: Aspen, Durango, factories, Newark. Chrysler

Inventories, sales per dealer

December 16th, 2008 by DaveAdmin

Automotive News has published its monthly inventory list, and Chrysler’s inventory has swollen in terms of days sold compared with November. The company as a whole has 117 says’ supply of product, around 400,000 units of unsold inventory spread across its dealers and channels. In contrast, Ford had 101 days (500,000 units) and GM had [...]

Tags: Aspen, dealers, Durango, inventory, Sales. Chrysler

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