Posted on April 25th, 2009 • by Bill Cawthon
General Motors has released a statement regarding widespread reports that the company planned to terminate its Pontiac brand, leaving the automaker with Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC. “Contrary to media speculation, General Motors has not announced any changes to its long-term viability plan or to the future status of any of its brands. GM is [...]
Posted on April 14th, 2009 • by Bill Cawthon
Automotive News is reporting Chrysler and Fiat are considering a new board of directors that could include Fiat executives and members of the Obama Administration’s auto task force. AN’s sources, who were not identified, also say a new management team, headed by Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne, is being discussed. No mention was made of what [...]
Posted on March 30th, 2009 • by Bill Cawthon
The Presidential auto task force is recommending Fiat take a smaller initial share of Chrysler, perhaps a little as 20 percent, far less than the 35 percent originally proposed. In addition, Fiat would not be able to assume a majority position in the U.S. automaker until all federal loans had been repaid. Fiat would be [...]
Posted on March 30th, 2009 • by Bill Cawthon
Determination of Viability Summary March 30, 2009 Chrysler, LLC Chrysler February 17 Plan Viability Determination Summary The Loan and Security Agreement of December 31, 2008 between Chrysler, LLC and the United States Department of the Treasury (“LSA”) laid out various conditions that needed to be met by March 31, including the approval of Labor Modifications, [...]