Comments on: The cynics were wrong, and so were we… sort of.

By: Curtis Redgap

Curtis Redgap — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:26:27 +0000

And least we forget, it was Chrysler Corporation that was absolutely INSTRUMENTAL (as in IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED) that developed the means for the fuel for the atomic weapons that made the decisive victory over Japan in 1945. The implements, Diffusers, were built so well that they were still performing their function up until the factory (yes a bomb making factory) closed in 1986 at Oak Ridge Tennessee.

If Chrysler gets back to it’s engineering base, then the sky is the limit….. well, styling has to play the role as well. Dowdy styling like the late 40′s, early 50′s just covered up what were essentially well built and anvil like autos.

I am looking forward to seeing what is up for the future.

And DAVE, please take note, I know you put a lot of effort into the “plan” and it shows! Great work.

By: ScottB

ScottB — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:59:40 +0000

Dusty, I agree with you that it’s people that make the difference. The question is, are the right people left at Chrysler or have they left or been forced out? How many times can the veterans that are left be asked to pick themselves up by the bootstraps and soldier on? Morale has got to be an issue based on a lot of let downs. Can Chrysler employees be anything but disillusioned after all the broken promises and empty hype? For this company to survive, they have to “believe”. And that’s probably the biggest challenge this round of new management is facing.

I hope they have a big advertising budget set aside. Because it’s not only needed to get consumers onboard, it’s needed to excite the troops as well. They have to believe that their efforts aren’t futile and that they will have the opportunity to bring us more world-class products like the Ram and the LX’s. The upcoming Grand Cherokee looks like another winner.

By: Dusty

Dusty — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:41:20 +0000

A company’s history and future are with its people. As a company, Chrysler has demonstrated varied and significant skill in the past. Often acknowledged for making B-29 engines, tanks, and the first radar guide anti-aircraft gun during WWII, most forget that the majority of the famous Norden bombsights were built by Chrysler faster and at half the cost than Sperry could build them. In addition, they developed a reputation of leaving the factory better aligned than the Sperry versions.

As with most things, people make the difference. The women and men who design and build the cars and trucks today at Chrysler are among the most talented anywhere in the industry. All Chrysler needs, and has needed, is a leadership committed to serving the customer, which will lead naturally to the company’s success. Sergio may or may not be that person, but to his credit he has a record of bringing about positive change. So far the new plan has elements of inspiration. We can hope and we should give him a chance.

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