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Fiat to own 35% of Chrysler

author Posted by: Aram on date Jan 20th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Chrysler, News

Cerberus, Chrysler’s majority owner, is giving 35% of Chrysler to Fiat and will not receive any cash in this deal. Instead, Fiat is set to provide Chrysler with its small car platforms, powertrain and other systems in order for Chrysler to produce competitive small cars. Full press release after the jump:

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Chrysler announces job and product cuts

author Posted by: Aram on date Nov 1st, 2007 | filed Filed under: Chrysler, News

New Chrysler logoNewly-independent Chrysler announced major job and product cuts in order to turn the company around. Here’s the quick overview of major announcements:

  • Elimination of a total to 8,000 to 10,000 hourly positions,
  • Elimination of 1,000 salaried positions,
  • Chrysler Crossfire, Chrysler PT Cruise Convertible, Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Magnum cancelled

Overall these moves were anticipated as they are the most logical: Chrysler needed to fire people, and remove products that weren’t selling well. Hopefully this means better financial future for the company.

[Read coverage from Detroit News]

New Chrysler logo unveiled

author Posted by: Aram on date Aug 5th, 2007 | filed Filed under: Chrysler

Cerberus Management Group is wasting no time in trying to make Chrysler attractive again… after unveiling lifetime powertrain warranty on new vehicles, Chrysler is now going back to the old pentagram logo. Newly rechristined Chrysler LLC is hoping to revitalize itself in the ever so competitive market. A new name and a new logo are great, but they haven’t unveiled what they really need: a compelling vehicle that’s ahead of the competition.