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Fiat announces new Doblo

The 2011 Fiat Doblo, which is expected to eventually be exported to the United States in commercial vehicle form, has been announced. The small van is designed to carry up to seven people.
The original Doblo had sales of nearly one million; the new one has been thoroughly re-engineered on a new platform with a standard [...]

Two Sprinter replacements under consideration

The Sprinter, already faced with unaccustomed competition from the Ford Transit, may soon be faced with two other European competitors.  Gualberto Ranieri, the new head of communications of Chrysler, said that Chrysler, Fiat, and Iveco were considering importing the Fiat Ducato, a smaller van, and the Iveco Daily, a Sprinter-sized van, under the Dodge label. [...]

Dodge Sprinter to be replaced by Mercedes

Mercedes will be pulling the Sprinter from Dodge dealerships into Mercedes dealerships as of January 1, according to Automotive News. The Sprinter, which will be re-launched with a different diesel engine (the one used in Mercedes SUVs), is assembled in South Carolina from knockdown kits. It has been a moderately slow seller, with a peak [...]

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 Nationals spotlights announced

Cars at Carlisle has announced its agenda for the All-Chrysler Nationals for 2009.  Two reunions will take place, one for the M-code Dart and Cudas with factory 440 engines, and one for the A12 Road Runner and Super Bee. There will also be invitational displays, including one for survivors, and a recreated 1969 dealership. There [...]

Bernhard to take reins at Daimler Van

Former Chrysler Chief Operating Officer Wolfgang Bernhard is returning to Daimler AG to take the top spot at the Mercedes-Benz Vans unit. Daimler still provides the Sprinter van to Dodge and Daimler Trucks North America.
In announcing the appointment, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said: “I have valued his knowledge and experience since the time we spent [...]

Chrysler reports 33% decline in U.S. sales for October 2008

Chrysler LLC today reported total September 2008 U.S. sales of 107,349 units, down 33 percent from the same period last year. Total September sales reflect a highly volatile economic environment, ongoing segment shifts and reduced fleet and lease volume.
Chrysler LLC’s minivan sales thrived in September based on their appeal as fuel efficient, multi-passenger vehicles. [...]


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