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New retail sales incentives, Ram hits the road, and Wranglers reap awards - Under the Pentastar

Posted Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 at 5:01 pm in Video Scoop

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Big 3 Cricket Challenge Cup stays with Chrysler

Posted Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 at 4:31 pm in Auburn Hills News, Company News

The Chrysler cricket team, led by Shahid Ahmed, Technical Specialist—RWD CAE, won the sixth annual Big Three Cricket Challenge Cup for the third time in a row. This year’s event saw participation from Caterpillar and Sprint in addition to the four… Continue reading...

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New Jeep Wrangler ad showcases non-stop thrills

Posted Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 at 12:10 pm in Company News

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Ram marketing launch: 61 days and counting

Posted Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 at 10:21 am in Company News

The marketing launch of the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is now just 61 days away. Did you know that the new Ram has new, well-crafted interiors with premium upholstery and stitching, soft-touch materials, redesigned controls, floor shifter and even… Continue reading...

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Dream cruise preview at The Whitney

Posted Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 at 10:20 am in Auburn Hills News

Bud Liebler, former Chrysler executive and current owner of The Whitney, the iconic midtown Detroit restaurant, is spearheading a rain or shine pre-Woodward Dream Cruise event in conjunction with MotorCities National Heritage Area to benefit the Walter P. Chrysler Museum.… Continue reading...

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Media speculating about Chrysler alliances

Posted Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 at 9:52 am in Company News

A Chrysler spokesperson today downplayed reports that the company was in talks with Italian automaker Fiat and Indian manufacturer Tata, characterizing the reports as “highly speculative” and adding that, “most of the time, nothing comes of these stories.” Global alliances… Continue reading...

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Nissan offering buyouts in Tennessee

Posted Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 at 8:01 am in Industry News

The drop in demand for trucks has spurred a buyout program by Nissan Motor Co. to reduce its payroll by about 1,200 jobs in Tennessee. About 6,600 workers at two plants will be eligible. (Bloomberg) Continue reading...

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GM may cut salaried work force in U.S., Canada by 15 percent

Posted Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 at 8:00 am in Industry News

General Motors Corp. may cut 15 percent of its salaried work force in the United States and Canada by the end of the year as the money-losing automaker tries to pare annual costs by $10 billion, people familiar with the… Continue reading...

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BMW to reduce leases from 60 percent of its U.S. sales

Posted Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 at 7:58 am in Industry News

BMW is increasing incentives on purchased cars as a way to reduce reliance on leases that make up 60 percent of its U.S. sales. The automaker several weeks ago began offering buyers 0.9 percent loans of as long as five… Continue reading...

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Wrangler ad: The ultimate summer fun machine

Posted Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 at 7:57 am in Company News

Demonstrating that the amusement never stops in a Jeep® Wrangler, the latest Jeep brand advertisement shows outdoor enthusiasts taking a thrill ride in a Jeep Wrangler matched to the soundtrack of a rollercoaster ride. The ad conveys how a Wrangler generates… Continue reading...

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Savings Plan performance 6/30/08

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 3:28 pm in Chrysler Mutual Fund

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Employees on the move

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 2:53 pm in Company News

Effective immediately, Akiko Larson joins Chrysler LLC as Senior Manager—International Product Planning. In this position, Larson is responsible for ensuring that current and future products meet international regional market and product requirements through all stages of the development cycle. Gordon… Continue reading...

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Rough track ‘tires out’ NASCAR drivers

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 10:29 am in Audio Scoop, Motorsports

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Ram marketing launch: 62 days and counting

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 10:09 am in Company News

The marketing launch of the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is now just 62 days away. Did you know that with the new Ram, more than 30 safety features are standard, such as a four-wheel anti-lock brake system? Keep watching… Continue reading...

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Review: Town & Country Limited–Where’s the fridge?

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 9:40 am in Company News

AutoWeek recently published a review of the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited. Here is an excerpt: We’re an enthusiast magazine, and we have grease, oil and gasoline running through our veins, yet deep down, many of us harbor a… Continue reading...

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Detroit-area dealers open late this week

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 9:09 am in Auburn Hills News, Company News

The Great Lakes Business Center reports a spike in Detroit-area dealership traffic and sales this week, as current incentives, lease deals and the $2.99 gas guarantee are set to expire on Thursday. Special deals on Dodge Dakota, Jeep Commander and… Continue reading...

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Q&A: Steven Landry on new incentive strategy

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 8:56 am in Video Scoop

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Tuition assistance indefinitely suspended

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 8:47 am in Company News, Employee News

Considering current economic conditions, the company has indefinitely suspended the tuition assistance programs for all salaried nonbargaining-unit employees. Effective immediately, no additional requests for tuition assistance will be approved under Higher Education Learning Program (HELP) in the United States, Tuition… Continue reading...

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VW passes Ford for No. 3 in first-half global sales

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 8:45 am in Industry News

Volkswagen AG moved ahead of Ford Motor Co. to become the world’s third-largest automaker by vehicle sales in this year’s first half, as the U.S. company declined in its home market. Volkswagen reported a 7.2 percent increase to 3.31 million… Continue reading...

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Gasoline demand falls a 14th consecutive week

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 8:18 am in Industry News

U.S. gasoline demand fell 4 percent last week, the 14th consecutive decline, as high pump prices kept people closer to home, a MasterCard Inc. report showed. Motorists bought an average 9.63 million barrels of gasoline a day in the week… Continue reading...

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Challenger excites Bloomberg reviewer

Posted Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 at 8:17 am in Company News

Bloomberg recently published a review of the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8®. Here is an excerpt: “My first thought when I run a hand over the Dodge Challenger: This sucker is big and bad. Seventies-era big and bad. To own one… Continue reading...

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Eight things you should know about Chrysler’s new vehicle incentive strategy

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 2:00 pm in Company News

1) Effective August 1, Chrysler Financial will discontinue offering new lease products in the United States and is shifting its resources to offer customers new enhanced installment loans. This announcement is based on broader industry and economic trends that have… Continue reading...

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Jeep® Patriot is least expensive SUV to own

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 11:47 am in Company News

Despite high gas prices and general economic uncertainty, many consumers are still in need of sport-utility vehicles and are looking for the best values in the marketplace. A study by Edmunds.com reveals that the Jeep® Patriot is the least expensive… Continue reading...

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Lucky Chance microseries wraps up tonight on TNT

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 11:19 am in Company News

The final 10 two-minute episodes of the “Lucky Chance” microseries featuring the Dodge Challenger SRT8 will air tonight on TNT. The episodes will air during “Law & Order” at 8 p.m.; “Bones” at 9 p.m.; and a special limited-commercial presentation of “Bones”… Continue reading...

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Not too late to sign up for employee webcast

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 10:06 am in Auburn Hills News, Company News

Chrysler’s second all-employee webcast is set for next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time. There are still openings for employees who wish to attend the webcast in person at the Quality Engineering Center in Auburn Hills. Register via TEDS, course… Continue reading...

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Q&A on leasing

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 10:05 am in Company News

Q: How does Chrysler’s shift in incentive strategy affect current and retired U.S. salaried employees who lease vehicles through company car programs?
A: The change does not affect this program. Continue reading...

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Three days left for gas guarantee

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 9:59 am in Company News

Reminder: The “Let’s Refuel America” $2.99 gas guarantee for new Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles in the United States expires Thursday. Continue reading...

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Wild Wheels @ Work: Thursday in Auburn Hills

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 9:54 am in Auburn Hills News

Wild Wheels @ Work will be held on Aug. 21, on the top of Decks 20 and 21 next to the headquarters tower in Auburn Hills. If you have any questions, send an e-mail to kag4@chrysler.com. For participants, click here to… Continue reading...

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Johnson’s finals run stopped at Sonoma

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 9:44 am in Motorsports

Mopar®/J&J Racing Dodge Stratus R/T driver Allen Johnson’s quest to become the fourth driver in NHRA Powerade pro stock history to advance to the finals at all three stops on the NHRA’s western swing ended early at the Fram Autolite… Continue reading...

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Scholarships awarded to Detroit students

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 9:39 am in Company News

Jefferson North Assembly Plant (Detroit) and Mack Avenue Engine Plants I and II (Detroit), on behalf of The Chrysler Foundation, have awarded 10 scholarships to graduating students of Southeastern High School of Technology in Detroit. Each winning student participated in the FIRST… Continue reading...

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Nine minority dealers named to magazine’s Top 500 list

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 9:38 am in Company News

Hispanic Business magazine named nine Hispanic-owned Chrysler LLC dealers to its 2008 annual Top 500 U.S. Hispanic-owned companies list. Hispanic Business magazine’s list included three Chrysler dealers in the top 10. Ranked No. 3, was Lloyd Chavez Jr. of the Burt… Continue reading...

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Armstrong runs to victory with Mopar® power

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 8:51 am in Motorsports

Team Mopar® driver Dakoda Armstrong drove his Midget to victory in a 400-lap United States Auto Club (USAC) special event at Indiana’s Anderson Speedway on Saturday. Armstrong, who celebrated his 17th birthday just 10 days earlier, had also set the event’s… Continue reading...

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Beckman, Toliver lead team at Sonoma

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 8:50 am in Motorsports

Team Mopar® and Don Schumacher Racing teammates Jack Beckman and Jerry Toliver paced all Mopar HEMI®-powered NHRA funny car drivers with a pair of quarterfinals appearances in the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., on Sunday. Beckman… Continue reading...

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Saldana marks two top fives in midwest action

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 8:49 am in Motorsports

Team Mopar® driver Joey Saldana and Kasey Kahne Racing added two more top-five finishes to their portfolio of solid results in the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series. Saldana finished fourth at the I-96 Speedway in… Continue reading...

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Kasey Kahne dazzles with runner-up score

Posted Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 8:48 am in Motorsports

NASCAR superstar and Team Mopar® owner/driver Kasey Kahne wowed a large crowd at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Clermont, Ind., scoring a hard-earned second-place finish in the United States Auto Club (USAC) Mopar Midget National Championship feature last Thursday. Kahne, owner… Continue reading...

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GM cuts warranty terms on Saab vehicles sold in U.S.

Posted Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 4:48 pm in Industry News

To reduce costs, General Motors Corp. has cut its warranty terms on Saab vehicles sold in the United States, but will continue to provide free scheduled maintenance to compete with other premium brands, a spokeswoman said on Monday. GM told… Continue reading...

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Chevy plans new U.S. subcompact by 2011

Posted Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 11:45 am in Industry News

Chevrolet will get one version of the three minicar concepts that General Motors unveiled at the 2007 New York auto show by 2011, company executives say. The vehicle, expected to replace the Aveo, will be expanded to the size of… Continue reading...

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Review: Roomier Jeep® Wrangler remains a classic

Posted Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 10:45 am in Company News

The Boston Globe recently published a review of the Jeep® Wrangler. Here is an excerpt: “Just as Jeep has expanded its lineup, it’s also expanded its classic Wrangler. It gains two more doors, better road manners, and more creature comforts,… Continue reading...

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Revealed: Dodge Challenger Drag Package by Mopar

Posted Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 10:40 am in Video Scoop

Drag race fans are again chanting “Mopar”. A few weeks ago, the blog brought you a sneak peek of the Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package Car. Now, we bring you a video of the car (actually two Challengers) making their… Continue reading...

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Ram’s HEMI® flexes more muscle, uses less fuel

Posted Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 10:40 am in Company News

The San Francisco Chronicle recently published a review of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. Here is an excerpt: “Dodge addressed the performance demands of today’s full-size pickup buyer recently. Bob Lee, Vice President of Chrysler’s power train product engineering team,… Continue reading...

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New health clinic, pharmacy at Auburn Hills Complex

Posted Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 10:24 am in Company News, Employee News

Chrysler LLC today announced plans to open an onsite medical clinic and pharmacy at its Auburn Hills Complex. In collaboration with Henry Ford Health System, Continue reading...

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Review touts Commander’s handling, cabin

Posted Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 10:23 am in Company News

In a review of the Jeep® Commander, the Chicago Sun-Times had this to say: “When I first saw the exterior styling of the Jeep Commander three years ago, I thought it was brilliant for Jeep to go back to its… Continue reading...

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Russian group is building Sebring

Posted Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 10:20 am in Company News

Russian automaker GAZ Group launched full production of the Volga Siber—its version of the Chrysler Sebring—on Friday, in Nizhny Novgorod, about 250 miles from Moscow. In 2006, GAZ acquired from Chrysler licensed manufacturing rights for the previous version of the… Continue reading...

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Chrysler ride share is here

Posted Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 10:13 am in Company News, Employee News

With the price of gas so high these days, do you wish you could find someone in your neighborhood to carpool with so you could split the costs? Say no more. Chrysler Ride Share is a new, dedicated, online carpooling… Continue reading...

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Toyota cuts 2008 outlook, says output to fall

Posted Monday, Jul 28, 2008 at 9:47 am in Industry News

Toyota Motor Corp. yesterday cut its 2008 groupwide global sales forecast by 350,000 units to 9.5 million vehicles due to a pronounced downturn in the U.S. market, in a rare setback for the world’s biggest automaker. The weaker sales outlook… Continue reading...

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Race results: Allstate 400 at the Brickyard

Posted Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 6:47 pm in Motorsports

2008 Unofficial Race Results : Allstate 400 at The Brickyard

Allstate 400 at The Brickyard | July 27, 2008 | Race 20 of 36

FIN	ST	CAR	DRIVER	MAKE	SPONSOR	PTS/BNS	LAPS	STATUS

1	1	48	Jimmie Johnson	Chevrolet	Lowe’s	195/10	160	Running
2	9	99	Carl Edwards	Ford	Aflac	175/5	160	Running
3	23	11	Denny Hamlin	Toyota	FedEx Office	170/5	160	Running
4	6	19	Elliott Sadler	Dodge	Stanley	165/5	160	Running
5	5	24	Jeff Gordon	Chevrolet	DuPont	160/5	160	Running
6	8	26	Jamie McMurray	Ford	Crown Royal	150/0	160	Running
7	4	9	Kasey Kahne	Dodge	Budweiser /…

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Updated NASCAR Sprint Cup driver standings

Posted Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 6:44 pm in Motorsports

2008 Unofficial Driver Standings

After the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Race 20 of 36

RANK	+/-	DRIVER	POINTS	BEHIND	STARTS	POLES	WINS	TOP 5	TOP 10

1	–	Kyle Busch	3004	Leader	20	2	7	12	13
2	–	Dale Earnhardt Jr.	2751	-253	20	1	1	7	12
3	–	Jeff Burton	2733	-271	20	0	1	4	11
4	+1	Jimmie Johnson	2689	-315	20	2	2	6	10
5	-1	Carl Edwards	2684	-320	20	0	3	8	14
6	–	Jeff Gordon	2544	-460	20	2	0	8	9
7	–	Greg Biffle	2460	-544	20	2	0	6	9
8	+4	Denny Hamlin	2453	-551	20	1	1	6	10
9	+2	Kasey Kahne	2441	-563	20	2	2	3	10
10	–	Tony Stewart	2399	-605	20	0	0	6	9
11	-3	Matt Kenseth	2366	-638	20	0	0	4	12
12	+1	Clint Bowyer	2362	-642	20	0	1	4	9

13	-4	Kevin Harvick	2360	-644	20	0	0	3	6
14	+1	David Ragan	2306	-698	20	0	0	3	6
15	-1	Brian Vickers	2230	-774	20	0	0	3	5
16	–	Ryan Newman	2218	-786	20	1	1	2	7
17	–	Martin Truex Jr.	2146	-858	20	0	0	2	6
18	–	Kurt…

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Sadler, Kahne in top 10 at Indy

Posted Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 6:01 pm in Motorsports

Elliott Sadler finshed fourth and Kasey Kahne was seventh for Dodge in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jimmy Johnson won the race. Dodge had six drivers in the top 20. Ryan Newman was 13th, Bobby… Continue reading...

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A message from Jim Press on incentive strategy

Posted Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 4:47 pm in Company News, Messages From Our Leaders

A message to U.S. employees, retirees and contractors from Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President Jim Press: July 25, 2008 Dear Colleagues, Today we and Chrysler Financial shared plans with our dealers to take advantage of developing trends in the economy… Continue reading...

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Ford expects U.S. economy recovery to begin in 2010

Posted Friday, Jul 25, 2008 at 11:30 am in Industry News

Ford Motor Co. expects the U.S. economy will begin to recover in the year after next, CEO Alan Mulally said. “Everything we can see in the U.S. economy is that it’s going to start to recover in the early part… Continue reading...

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