Posted on March 30th, 2009 • by David Zatz
In their rush to send out key details of Obama’s auto plan, many journalists ignored important information. This is the full text; other documents are available from the White House. One of the challenges we have confronted from the beginning of this administration is what to do about the state of our struggling auto industry. [...]
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 November 20th, 2008 • by David Zatz
Chrysler has started to polish its image with the following online ad. Chrysler’s CEO, Bob Nardelli, was the only Big Three CEO to agree to a $1 per year salary while taking Federal loans. The domestic automobile industry is an integral part of the U.S. economy, representing 4% of our nations GDP. One in ten [...]
Posted on November 18th, 2008 • by David Zatz
Chrysler LLC Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Nardelli read the following statement to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, on Nov. 18, 2008: Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, I appreciate this opportunity to address the current economic and financial crisis, the impact it is having on the automotive industry, and [...]