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Cruisin' On by Ed Garsten July 31, 2009 9:11 AM Good news for the many fans of the PT Cruiser...production of the Chrysler PT Cruiser will continue. The Chrysler Group Toluca (Mexico) Assembly Plant—the exclusive home of Chrysler PT Cruiser—will continue to build the quality-proven, versatility packaged and “too cool to categorize” small car. “The heritage-styled Chrysler PT Cruiser continues to be a global success story,” said Peter Fong – President and Chief Executive Officer – Chrysler Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization, Chrysler Group LLC. “With more than 1.3 million PT Cruisers sold in more than 60 countries since 2000, we’re excited to announce we’re... Tags: Chrysler , PT Cruiser Share Comments [7] Permalink
Under the Pentastar July 30, 2009 by Betty Newman July 30, 2009 2:49 PM In this week's edition of Under the Pentastar, we recap the first meeting of Chrysler Group LLC's new Board of Directors, new honors for the Dodge Challenger, and a look at the return to work after a 14-week shutdown at the Detroit plant that builds the Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Commander. Tags: Commander , Corporate Business , Dodge , Challenger , Jeep brand Share Comments [0] Permalink
Back to Work at Chrysler Jefferson North Plant in Detroit by Ed Garsten July 27, 2009 4:38 PM They're back to work making Jeep Grand Cherokees and Jeep Commanders at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit today. We were there with our video camera as workers came streaming through the turnstiles at the plant for the first time since mid-April. Tags: Commander , Jeep brand , Grand Cherokee Share Comments [0] Permalink
Cash for Cars --Not Just Clunkers by Steven Beahm July 23, 2009 7:00 AM I’m pleased to let you know about our “Cash for Cars” promotion that, together with the Federal government’s “Car Allowance Rebate Systems” (CARS) could put up to $9,000 back into your pocket. Here’s how it works: The CARS program (you may know it better as “Cash for Clunkers”) is a move to induce drivers to trade in their older, less fuel efficient vehicles for newer cars and trucks with modern technology that allows them to use a lot less fuel. That inducement is money…from $3,500 to $4,500. But what if you don’t have a “clunker” that qualifies under the program but still... Tags: Sales and Marketing , Going Green , Fuel Economy , Dealers , Advertising Share Comments [5] Permalink
The Real Story on Chrysler's Dealer Network by Peter Grady July 16, 2009 3:48 PM Peter Grady, Vice President Network Development and Fleet, Chrysler Group LLC There’s been a lot said about why Chrysler LLC decided to trim its dealer network and how it chose those dealerships that would not go forward as part of the new Chrysler Group LLC. I was there working on these issues and participating in the decisions. I’m sorry to say a lot of what’s been said and written is wrong, or, at the least, misleading. As Congress considers legislation aimed at reversing our decisions, I feel it’s important to set the record straight—not with opinion or rhetoric, but with straight... Tags: Jeep brand , Chrysler , Dodge , Dealers , Sales and Marketing , The Suits Share Comments [29] Permalink