Posted on May 6th, 2011 • by David Zatz
In early 2012, Chrysler will be launching their first cars based on modified Fiat dimensions and using numerous Fiat-compatible components. These cars are large by Fiat standards, and small by Chrysler standards, essentially replacing the Neon (which may have been the only car ever sold by Chrysler under all three car brands at once; it [...]
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Posted on December 26th, 2010 • by David Zatz
A reliable source wrote that the Toluca, Mexico plant, which made Neons and PT Cruisers, has started production of U.S.-specification Fiat 500s and 2011 Dodge Journeys. While most manufacturers started building their 2011 models starting in July, August, or September, Chrysler’s were delayed due the need to “recontent” and retune existing designs. Daimler had demanded [...]
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Posted on June 29th, 2010 • by David Zatz
The final PT Cruiser will be made on July 9, 2010, according to the Freep’s Mark Phelan, who pointed out that the PT embodied Chrysler’s repeated brilliance in creating popular new vehicles, and their lack of success in maintaining their popularity. The first PT Cruiser was sold in 2000 amidst an almost frenzy-like burst of [...]
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Posted on February 15th, 2010 • by David Zatz
Allpar contributor James Hale illuminated the rationale behind making Fiat 500 cars in Mexico rather than at an American plant: 1. Mexico has free trade agreements with the USA and Canada (NAFTA), as well as with the European Union. This means that the country is uniquely positioned to manufacture European brands and export them to [...]
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Posted on August 17th, 2009 • by David Zatz
Detroit News quoted a Wall Street Journal report as saying that Chrysler would build the Fiat 500 in Mexico, as predicted months ago. The engines may be built in Trenton, Michigan, using capacity not needed for the World Engine. The Toluca plant builds the PT Cruiser and Dodge Journey. The PT has recently been extended [...]
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Posted on July 30th, 2009 • by David Zatz
New plant heads are: Brampton: Kevin Hayes Sterling Heights: Joseph Ozdowy Jefferson North: Patrick Walsh Toluca Body-in-White and Stamping: Carlos Rivera Sterling Stamping: Robert Seabolt Warren Stamping: Lance Schwartz Other changes include: James McBride was appointed Head of Central Planning and Investment Control of Powertrain Operations Donald Dekeyser was appointed Head of the Trenton (Mich.) [...]
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