John Harrell was serving his second tour in Iraq, and soon headed for home, when it happened. Harrell, a Marine machine gun squad leader, had been selected to go out as a senior leader to show the relief battalion an...

Jim Press is Vice Chairman and President of Chrysler LLC. The following comments were from a speech Press delivered to the Society of  Automotive Engineers in Detroit on Oct. 22.

Everyone in the auto industry is...

• Liquidity crisis hits dealerships in communities across all 50 states
• Thousands of dealers call for immediate temporary financial assistance for domestic automotive industry

As the U.S. Congress considers support for the domestic automobile industry, a select...

Chrysler LLC Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Nardelli, along with the CEOs of Ford Motor Co and General Motors Corp., will testify to the House Financial Services Committee, a day after appearing before the Senate Banking,...

* Chrysler LLC Meets with Stakeholders in Support of Federal Bridge Loan for Automakers *

• Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli will drive to hearings
• Virtual Road Show highlights local impact of auto industry
• Focus on dealers, suppliers, local communities, trade and export...

CHRYSLER LLC SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS
PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
December 2, 2008

The first question is, what changes has Chrysler made to help itself? Since Chrysler became an independent company in 2007:

o We eliminated over 1.2 million units of capacity, or 30...

Following is the text of prepared oral testimony by Bob Nardelli, Chairman and CEO of Chrysler LLC, before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, Dec. 4. 

I appreciate the opportunity to represent the one million people who depend on Chrysler for their...

We’re glad to see support for the auto industry, and recognition of the importance to the U.S. economy, coming from across America. People realize that the auto industry is critical beyond the Detroit region. Another supporter who has voices his...

To Chrysler employees and other stakeholders:

We have received news that U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson will provide $4 billion of initial funding to Chrysler LLC from the TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program) as a loan to help bridge the current financial...

As we near the end of 2008, we look back at the good works people at Chrysler have accomplished this year.

Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli said on behalf of the leadership
team, that he was pleased to report that the Company's discussions with the
Treasury Department have been completed, and that today, Chrysler received
an initial $4...

With the announcement of Chrysler Financial gaining access to $1.5 billion in loans from the Treasury Department, qualified new vehicle customers will be able to apply for zero percent financing for up to 60 months...

Fiat S.p.A., Chrysler LLC (Chrysler) and Cerberus Capital Management L.P., the private investment majority owner of Chrysler LLC, announced today they have signed a non-binding term sheet to establish a global strategic alliance. 

The alliance, to be a key element of...

Now's a great time to buy a new Chrysler, Jeep® or Dodge with our new Employee Plus Plus program.

New vehicle customers receive employee price on all 2008 and 2009 Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge vehicles
Customers also receive discounts of up to $3,500 on...

Playboy Magazine knows hot, so we're pleased to let you know that Playboy has named the Dodge Challenger SRT8 "Hottest American Revival"  as one of  the winners in its annual Car of the Year competition. 

Chrysler LLC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Nardelli sent the following email to stakeholders today about the Viabillity Plan submitted to the U.S. Government. A similar email was also sent to employees.

Dear Stakeholders,

Today, Chrysler LLC submitted its viability plan to...

 The following is the press release sent about the Viability Plan delivered to the U.S. Government.

Chrysler LLC Viability Plan Submitted Today to The U.S. Treasury Department 

• Chrysler LLC viability plan to be finalized by March 31 deadline
• Chrysler to complete its aggressive...

To see the entire Viability Plan, totaling more than 170 pages, go HERE. Give the Web page a minute or two to load up, it's a very large PDF file.

To see the Executive Summary of the Viability...

Editor's Note: Chrysler climbed to the number two spot in U.S. sales among domestic automakers last month, beating Ford. Chrysler also outpaced the industry in U.S. retail sales. And in Canada, Chrysler was the number one selling...

Chrysler LLC dealer Jim Addis felt so strongly about an op-ed column that appeared last week in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer that he fired off the following letter that the paper published today. In his letter, Addis questions and corrects a number...

Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli sent an email to employees today in which he said the company has had "very constructive discussions" with the U.S. Treasury and the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry. Chrysler has emphasized in...

Only two weeks until March 31, the date when Chrysler must submit final plans to the U.S. Treasury that show how the company plans to be viable and repay the loans. Chrysler has been hard...

Finger-pointing doesn’t solve issues. To fix something, it’s better to focus on the problem and on a solution, rather than who or what is at fault. 

That’s the idea behind the creation last year of Chrysler’s...

The following is the Chrysler LLC statement in response to the announcement by the Administration, U.S. Treasury and President's Auto Task Force attributed to Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO, Bob Nardelli. 

Today marks an important milestone for Chrysler LLC. We are encouraged...

Auburn Hills, Mich. , Apr 30, 2009 - Chrysler LLC today announced that, as a result of the comprehensive restructuring plan agreed to by many of its stakeholders, it has reached an agreement in principle to establish a global strategic alliance...

What is Chapter 11?
Chapter 11 provides a company with time, under protection of the court, to reorganize its business and/or capital structure before having to meet the financial claims of its creditors. Unlike an insolvency proceeding or liquidation...

For further information on the Chrysler restructuring, go to http://www.ChryslerRestructuring.com, where you will find court documents and other materials. That site will be continually updated in the coming weeks.

A special edition of Under the Pentastar this week includes the global alliance with Fiat Group and the just-announced restructuring.

Chrysler LLC today announced that C. Robert Kidder, former Chairman of Borden Chemical Inc. and of Duracell International Inc., will become Chairman of Chrysler Group LLC, once it completes its acquisition of the operating assets...

Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance;

New Chrysler Emerges as a Stronger, More Competitive Global Company
C. Robert Kidder to be named Chairman of U.S. Automaker
Sergio Marchionne to Serve as Chief Executive Officer

Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne addressed employees during a business meeting at Chrysler World Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI on June 10, 2009 where he laid out the task ahead and explained his philosophy for achieving success. He was joined...

Taking center stage at the MotoGP Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix races in Laguna Seca, California, the Fiat 500 was available for inquisitive fans to explore in the Yamaha display. MotoGP Fiat Yamaha Team riders -- former...

Chrysler Group LLC announced today that production will continue for the legendary Dodge Viper SRT10. 

Originally slated to cease production in December 2009, the Chrysler Group Connor Avenue Assembly Plant -- the exclusive home of...

Problem solving starts with diagnosing what’s wrong, and not merely gathering reams of data on its symptoms.  It sounds easy, but it can be deceptively complex.  Chrysler Group LLC customer satisfaction team leaders,...

The following is a joint statement from Nissan and Chrysler Group LLC:

Nissan and Chrysler Group LLC today announced a mutual agreement to end three OEM vehicle-supply projects announced last year. For the past several months, teams from both companies...

Chrysler Group LLC today announces brand and commercial organization changes. 

“The brand-focused strategy has been refined further with the unbundling of the Dodge Brand which now consists of the Dodge Ram Brand and the Dodge Car Brand organizations. This reorganization will allow us...

The following is a response to recent media reports regarding the Jeep Grand Cherokee:

The petition filed with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by the Center for Automotive Safety presents a simplistic, unsubstantiated review of raw accident data. Indeed, its conclusions are...

Dodge Motorsports has all the details, which you can see in full after the jump.  But the Chase is definitely a marathon and not just a sprint.  Kurt Busch seems to be keeping...

Olivier Francois, President and Chief Executive Officer - Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC and Lancia Brand, Fiat Group Automobiles, submitted the following letter to the editor to AdvertisingAge in response to an article published Dec. 3, 2009: 

Today we at Chrysler...

Fiat and Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne discussed the outlook for the North American auto industry and U.S.-European trade relations today at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Audio and the full text of the speech are available...

 US Sen. Debbie Stabenow presents the Diversity Leadership Award to Fred Diaz, president and CEO-Ram Brand and General Holiefield, UAW Vice President, at the 15th Urban Wheels Awards Tuesday...

This week Under The Pentastar, top stories include the 300C "Haiti" Auction, consumers and Washington officials alike check out Chrysler Group vehicles at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show, and...

(Above) The Chrysler 300, signed by hundreds of celebrities, before Oprah Winfrey signed it today.

Today, a Chrysler 300, signed by hundreds of celebrities, made its debut on a live episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” As part...

Patience paid big dividends for Kurt Busch and the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge team Sunday in the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

Although Busch ran in the top 15 throughout the 250-lap, 500-mile event,...

(Above: "Big Daddy" Don Garlits drives his Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak at the 2009 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals).

If you weren't among the lucky 100 to snag a factory-built program vehicle in 2009, Mopar's got your back. 

Mopar has unveiled its...

Mossy Oak, in a partnership with Ram Trucks and Hall Brothers Racing, is announcing a new 2010 paint scheme for the Rammunition monster truck will include Mossy Oak’s newest pattern Break-Up Infinity. Rammunition is part of the Monster...

Several of you have inquired about the leadership for the Fiat Brand in North America. Chrysler Group made the following announcement today: 

Chrysler Group LLC today appointed Laura J. Soave to serve as the Head of the Fiat Brand for North America.

(Laura J. Soave)

Soave...

LX marks the spot this Saturday.

That's when enthusiasts, fans and collectors of Chrysler's LX platform will descend on Irvine, CA for the annual LX Festival. They're celebrating the...

With A-list musicians like the Grammy-award-winning Zac Brown Band making the scene, Detroit's annual Downtown Hoedown this weekend is always a good time. But this year, it's also a great time to send off a letter to...

In announcing its 14th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction awards, AutoPacific has named the all-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty and the Dodge Nitro tops in their respective segments.

AutoPacific, a future-oriented automotive marketing and product-consulting firm, said the 2010...

One mpg doesn’t sound like a whole lot on its own. But when you consider a 324-truck fleet traveling hundreds of thousands of miles every year, one mpg improvement per truck adds up – in both fuel...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee a Top Safety Pick, the organization’s highest rating. 

“The all-new 2011 Grand Cherokee provides consumers with enhanced safety and security, in addition to legendary Jeep...

(The Dodge Charger (above) along with the Dodge Caliber and Dodge Avenger Sedan each increased sales by triple digit percentages versus May 2009.)

As you may have heard by now, Chrysler Group LLC today reported a...

Here's the YouTube version of the Dodge Brand's latest commercial featuring the 2010 Dodge Challenger. The new...

Check out the replay of today's announcement and discussion of the new Smartphone app for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (Updated to add the video above the chat).

Domestic automakers moved up in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) for the 2010 model year, and Chrysler Chrysler Group vehicles were no exception.

The Ram, Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep brands are continuing...

The Jeep® brand is bringing the “Jeep Rocks & Road Tour,” an on- and off-road driving experience, to consumers attending the 2010 Rockford AirFest, July 30-Aug....

To roaring cheers, more than 1,500 UAW-represented employees at Chrysler Group LLC’s Jefferson North (Detroit) Assembly Plant (JNAP) welcomed President Obama to the home of the all-new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee today.

The President visited the Chrysler plant a little more...

A montage of teaser images for the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango.

Here are the first images of the new 2011 Jeep® Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited, with an all-new and refined interior that provides both improved comfort and utility.

New 2011 Jeep Wrangler interior highlights include a redesigned instrument panel...

The Ram Truck Brand and Zac Brown Band are making it even easier to write a letter to a U.S. soldier deployed around the world with a new and easily shareable widget. (Click...

Buckle in and hold tight. Dodge is jumping back into the sport utility (SUV) segment with the 2011 Dodge Durango, a three-row vehicle spacious enough to carry the entire crew and performance-tuned to thrill anyone who truly loves to drive. Durango...