Chrysler was looted by Daimler in the amount of $10 billion. Some say that figure is half of the actual amount.
Cerberus Capital Management,..... that was a train wreck that never should have happened. Either way Chrysler was bled dry of all funds, broke. Now Fiat is trying to build from the rubble and doing a great job but it takes time and big bucks to make all the changes. They have been putting big money into the high volume sellers, Ram, mini vans, and Grand Cherokee. Hopefully those profits will be used to fill the gaping holes in product line up with fresh models BEFORE the next down turn happens ?
As for Consumers Report, who believe them anymore except the cheap skates seeking the lowest prices all else be damned as they always do, think Wal-Martians ....