Posted on March 17th, 2010 • by David Zatz
While the start date for the Jeep Grand Cherokee which is to be its first home is still reportedly months away, the Pentastar V6 has entered production in the Trenton (Michigan) Engine Plant. Sources say the plant has been operating slowly for quality reasons, producing mere dozens of the engines each week and sending them [...]
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Posted on April 9th, 2009 • by David Zatz
Allpar has made substantial updates to its coverage of the New York Auto Show and the vehicles introduced there: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Pentastar engines (known as Phoenix before a trademark issue arose) 2009 New York Auto Show coverage Later today, SMS will be bringing out its latest highly-modified Dodge Challenger. We previously noted that [...]
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Posted on April 8th, 2009 • by David Zatz
New York Auto Show coverage has begun with coverage of the launch of the Grand Cherokee and Phoenix V6, a quick peak at the interior of the upcoming 300C, and the results of our brief chats with Chrysler folk.
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Posted on February 17th, 2009 • by David Zatz
Dear Stakeholders, Today, Chrysler LLC submitted its viability plan to U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner in line with the government’s deadline. It gives detailed information on how we will achieve and sustain long-term viability. We believe our submission meets the terms of the federal loan demonstrating our viability as a stand-alone company, as well as the [...]
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Posted on February 11th, 2009 • by David Zatz
Writing for the Associated Press, Tom Krisher interviewed Frank Klegon regarding Chrysler’s twin business plans, one including Fiat and the other standing alone. He wrote that two teams were independently working on the plans. In either case, Chrysler plans to provide equity to bondholders to get concessions from them, and is talking with the UAW [...]
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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 [...]
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