Posted on January 15th, 2009 • by David Zatz
Chrysler has re-organized their product development teams to reflect new processes and synergies. Key appointments are: Scott Kunselman, Jeep/Truck Vice President. Reporting to Scott are several chief engineers for specific programs, as well as directors of program management, body engineering, interior engineering, and chassis engineering. Daniel Knott, Car/Minivan/SRT Vice President. Again, reporting to Daniel are [...]
Posted on January 12th, 2009 • by Bill Cawthon
Dodge Ram 1500 pickup buyers will have to wait at least another year to have a diesel option. The new light-duty Cummins engine scheduled for introduction in 2010 has been pushed back to 2011 at the earliest. Frank Klegon, Chrysler’s VP of product development said the company is re-evaluating its approach to diesel emissions because [...]
Posted on December 2nd, 2008 • by David Zatz
According to Automotive News, Chrysler’s Frank Klegon said that the next-generation LX series (apparently re-classified from LY) will have strong gas mileage improvements, through better aerodynamics, new transmissions, revised axle ratios (this has already been implemented for Charger squad cars), and engine upgrades. The Phoenix engines will naturally be used, with variable valve timing [...]
Posted on November 14th, 2008 • by David Zatz
DaimlerChrysler left Chrysler with a “retention incentive plan” which will give around $30 million in bonuses to 50 executives, according to the Detroit Free Press in a story affirmed by Chrysler’s Nancy Rae, executive vice president for human resources and communications. The story notes that Rae said the plan made sense at the time, because [...]
