Chrysler inventories lower, still high

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 [...]

Chrysler sales plummet in November; Dodge still strong brand

Chrysler sales plunged 47.1 percent in November as tight credit and consumer concerns about the economy took a toll on the entire industry. Compounding the matter was buyer uncertainty about the future of Chrysler and the other American automakers. In its loan request to Congress, General Motors cited a study by CNW Marketing Research that [...]

Chrysler makes its case for federal funds

Even as automakers were reporting one of the worst sales months in recent years, the CEOs of Chrysler, Ford and GM were making another push for federal help. This time, they were better prepared for the objections and challenges that tripped them up on their last trip.
Like his counterparts at from Dearborn and the Renaissance [...]

Canadian Chrysler sales a bright spot

Chrysler Canada today announced sales of 15,560 for the month of November, down somewhat from November 2007 (18,445), with calendar year-to-date sales of 210,702 compared to 213,729 in the same period last year.
“With only one month remaining, Chrysler Canada is on track for another solid year,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO of Chrysler Canada. [...]

Chrysler Canada polishes up Jeep Patriot and Compass

In Canada, the Jeep Patriot and Compass boast best-in-class fuel economy of 40 (Imperial) mpg (8.9 L/100 km city 7.1 L/100 km highway) and starting prices of less than $17,000 for Patriot and less than $18,000 for Compass. As in the US, they feature a redesigned instrument panel, door trim panels and centre console with [...]

Grim October sales pace worst in 25 years

As predicted, October’s U.S. light vehicle sales weren’t pretty. A tough economy and severely tightened credit produced a seasonally adjusted annual rate of just 10.56 million sales, the lowest SAAR since February 1983. Combined reported sales numbers missed even September’s anemic levels, coming in at about 838,000 units, 130,000 units less than last month and [...]

Chrysler changes trim packages on Sebring, Avenger, 300

Chrysler has changed the trim lines on Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler 300, and Dodge  Avenger to match customer needs for the 2009 model year. The moves go beyond previously announced 2009 model-year changes, and are designed to provide customers with desirable options on lower-priced cars.

The Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger lineups have been dramatically simplified, cutting [...]