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Text of U.S. Senate committee testimony by Bob Nardelli
United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Hearing Examining the State of the Domestic Automobile Industry November 18, 2008 Robert Nardelli Chairman & CEO Chrysler LLC (Written Submission) Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, I appreciate this opportunity… Continue reading...
In appreciation of veterans: Honoring those who serve
Nardelli provides update on GM report, D.C. visit
Dear Colleagues, Today GM released its third-quarter results, which included the following statement I wanted to share with you: “In addition, we have recently explored the possibility of a strategic acquisition that we believed would generate significant cost reduction synergies… Continue reading...
Video: Monday’s minivan celebration in Windsor
Nardelli provides employees with industry update
Dear Colleagues: First, I want to thank those who have written me and shared your ideas and concerns. I want to address some of those and offer you a perspective on some of the current automotive news, as well as… Continue reading...
Jim Press: Reasons for optimism in the new reality
The following comments were from a keynote address by Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President Jim Press to the Society of Automotive Engineers in Detroit on Oct. 22: Continue reading...
CST open house set for Thursday in Auburn Hills
A message to Auburn Hills employees from Doug Betts, Vice President and Chief Customer Officer: Our Customer Satisfaction Teams (CSTs) continue to find and fix issues that cause customer complaints. We need you to get involved and increase your understanding… Continue reading...
A message to employees from Bob Nardelli
Dear Employees, These are truly unimaginable times for our industry. We continue to be in the most difficult economic period any of us can remember. The combination of troubled financial markets, difficult credit, volatile commodity prices, the housing crisis and… Continue reading...
Betts comments on results of Consumer Reports survey
Dear Colleagues, Yesterday, Consumer Reports announced results from its 2008 Annual Auto Reliability Survey. Subscribers to Consumer Reports are surveyed each year about the vehicles in their households. Predicted reliability for new models is based on the previous three model… Continue reading...
Press issues call to action for industry’s engineers
Engineering innovation will lead the auto industry through its current challenges, Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President Jim Press said last night in his keynote address at the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Convergence 2008 conference in Detroit. Continue reading...
Wall Street Journal to retract erroneous report
Dear Employees, I wanted to address an issue with you immediately that you may or may not be aware of. The Wall Street Journal ran an incorrect story in its early edition. This is most unfortunate in these challenging times.… Continue reading...
Dodge-inspired bike to star on American Chopper
Orange County Choppers will build a motorcycle inspired by the Dodge Ram pickup tomorrow night on the “American Chopper” cable TV program.
For inspiration, the Orange County Choppers team spent some time driving a Dodge Ram 2500 at the Chelsea… Continue reading...
Nardelli to CNBC: ‘Our people are very resilient’
CNBC interviewed Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli Thursday night about the dramatic changes in the U.S. auto industry. In response to an opening question about rumors of a merger between Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp., Nardelli said… Continue reading...
Aspen, Durango hybrids best in fuel economy
Yeah, it’s got a HEMI® Hybrid. And best-in-class fuel economy, too.
Official EPA fuel economy numbers for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid and Dodge Durango Hybrid are 20 miles per gallon city and 22 highway, achieving best-in-class fuel economy ratings… Continue reading...
2009 Dodge Ram pickup quality called ‘best ever’
Sheriffs hear Chrysler’s manufacturing success story
Frank Ewasyshyn, Executive Vice President–Manufacturing, addressed members of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association this week at the group’s 2008 Fall Training Conference.
During a leadership briefing, Ewasyshyn shared how the company’s Manufacturing organization left no stone unturned in the effort to… Continue reading...
Nardelli writes to employees about merger speculation
Dear Employees, Last week was marked by news headlines unlike anything most of us have seen in our careers. Global financial markets are in turmoil and continue to seek stability as governments work to restore confidence in their banking and… Continue reading...
Volunteers needed to build a playground in Detroit
If you’re interested in being a part of the Chrysler/KaBoom initiative to build playgrounds for children, read on … Continue reading...
Nardelli: Path to recovery now secure
Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli released the following statement Friday after Congress approved the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: “We congratulate Congressman Joe Knollenberg of Michigan for his leadership and courage in voting for the Economic Stabilization Act and convincing… Continue reading...
Chrysler LLC Media Statement Regarding Congress’ Support of the Economic Stabilization Act, attributed to Robert Nardelli, Chairman and CEO
We congratulate Congressman Joe Knollenberg of Michigan for his leadership and courage in voting for the Economic Stabilization Act and convincing other members of Congress to vote yes on the bill.Congressman Knollenberg played a leadership role to ensure that this… Continue reading...
Chrysler LLC Media Statement Regarding Support of H.R. 1424
Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct 2, 2008 - “Chrysler LLC strongly supports the passage of H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 which is an important step in stabilizing our credit markets and the overall economy. As a result of… Continue reading...
Nardelli interviewed by Michael Eisner on CNBC
Quality Month activities to tap into employee input
Message on Cerberus, Daimler discussions
Ron Kolka, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, provided employees with this update on discussions between Cerberus Capital Management and Daimler AG. Continue reading...
Nardelli addresses mission, vision, strategy, values
The purpose, priorities and principles of the company are the focus of this message from Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli. Continue reading...
United Way campaign kicks off
This year’s United Way campaign kicked off in Tech Plaza at Chrysler headquarters with fund-raisers, including a bake sale and three teams competing to build futuristic vehicles. “Our goal today is to raise awareness for the United Way, and to… Continue reading...
Press ties loans to clean vehicle technology
Chrysler LLC Vice President and Chairman Jim Press addressed the Automotive Press Association (APA) in Detroit yesterday, where he emphasized the importance of the proposed federal loan guarantees to electric vehicle technology. “It’s a way for us to accelerate our… Continue reading...
Campi comments: A crash course in collaboration
Today’s edition of Automotive News includes the following commentary by John Campi, Chrysler LLC Executive Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer: Continue reading...
Video message to international team from Jim Press and Mike Manley
Dear Employees and Dealer Partners, We are past the midway point in 2008, and it has been a year since we began the process of establishing Chrysler as an independent automotive company under majority ownership of Cerberus. There have been… Continue reading...
Message from Bob Nardelli on Viper strategy
Dear Employees, In the spirit of open communications, we’re keeping you informed regarding an important business decision that must be considered. Today we are announcing our plans to explore strategic options for our Viper business. We have been approached by… Continue reading...
Autoline Detroit: LaSorda addresses growth strategy
The “Autoline Detroit” program on WTVS in Detroit featured a one-on-one interview on Sunday with Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President Tom LaSorda, talking about the company’s strategy for growth. Continue reading...
Chrysler leaders go ‘on air’ at Wild Wheels at Work
Wild Wheels at Work got off to a great start Thrusday morning as Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli was joined by Vice Chairmen and Presidents Tom LaSorda and Jim Press on Detroit radio station WJR. Chrysler’s top three executives were… Continue reading...
Video: Chrysler leaders articulate strategies
Last week at the Center for Automotive Research’s annual Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich., four members of the Chrysler LLC leadership team spoke about key strategies propelling the company toward a brighter future. To learn more about the company’s… Continue reading...
Campi outlines procurement strategy
Video highlights of the talk Friday, Aug. 15, by John Campi, Executive Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, Chrysler LLC, at the 2008 Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich.
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Rae speaks on leadership development at Chrysler
LaSorda addresses strategies for profitability
Link to full text of Tom LaSorda speech at the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, MI. Continue reading...
Text of Tom LaSorda’s speech at the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City
Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President Tom LaSorda delivered the following speech Aug. 13 at the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich. Thanks, Dave and good morning, everyone. It’s good to be here again to spend time with industry colleagues, members… Continue reading...
Ewasyshyn on Smart Manufacturing success
FRANK EWASYSHYN
Executive Vice President — Manufacturing
Presentation notes
Management Briefing Seminars
Traverse City, Mich.
Aug. 11, 2008
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Opening
- In times like these, everyone has to do more than they ever did before
- Can’t do anything the way you did it previously except things you’ve done…
Smart Manufacturing success story told
Continue reading more about Frank Ewasyshyn’s speech on Smart Manufacturing at the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City. Continue reading...
Message to employees on the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
The following message to employees is from Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Doug Betts: Dear Colleagues, This morning, J.D. Power and Associates announced results from its 2008 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which measures problems per 100 vehicles (pph) experienced… Continue reading...
Coming soon: Replay of employee webcast
Feedback to Wednesday evening’s “Let’s Talk Quality” employee webcast has been very positive. “A great opportunity to hear directly from the top leaders about the quality strategy that our company is implementing,” said one attendee. A replay Continue reading...
Banks express confidence in Chrysler Financial
A message from Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli
Aug. 3, 2008
Dear Employees,
In keeping you up to date on items that affect Chrysler LLC, I want you to know that Chrysler Financial has completed the process of renewing… Continue reading...
Press, LaSorda to join Wednesday’s webcast
Jim Press and Tom LaSorda are joining Bob Nardelli, Frank Klegon and Doug Betts as participants in the “Let’s Talk Quality” all-employee webcast Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time.
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Nardelli provides one-year update to employees
A lot has happened in the one year since the birth of the new Chrysler. In a special message to employees, Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli discusses the accomplishments of the past year, the company’s strategy and the challenges ahead.… Continue reading...
A message from Jim Press on incentive strategy
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...
A message from Bob Nardelli: Welcome back!
Dear Employees, Welcome back! Despite the two-week shutdown there has been quite a bit of activity here at Chrysler, and I want to give you a brief recap of some news highlights you may have missed:
- The latest J.D. Power…
Nardelli: Chrysler to receive Freedom Award
A message to U.S. employees from Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli: July 2, 2008 Dear Employees, Here is some good news! As you can see in the press release below, Chrysler once again is being recognized for supporting our… Continue reading...
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Chrysler announces production changes
Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli sent employees the following message about production changes on June 30, 2008: Dear Employees, The auto industry is going through a period of unprecedented change. A dramatic U.S. economic slowdown and auto industry contraction… Continue reading...
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