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Chrysler has some new news to me. And it's news that goes a long way to answering what is going on with the subcompact Dodge Hornet. I just read in the September '08 Motor Trend magazine that Dodge and Nissan are working together on a small car that will be built on the Nissan Versa platform, that will be based on the Dodge Hornet design. And it will be released to us here in the U.S. in 2010 as a 2011 model. Also, Dodge and Chery Motors of China are still working on a small car(rumoured to be the Chery A1)that will be exported to world markets in 2012. That part about that car being the Chery A1 was not in the Sept.'08 Motor Trend. I knew that from my car magazine and internet reading. Seems to me I have read different things about where the A1 will be built. It makes sense for it to be built in China by Chery Motors, however, this part of the story may have more information to come about the A1's build location. Finally some information on the Dodge Hornet subcompact! I have continued to look for infomation on that little stinger for months and months and found nothing, until now in the Sept.'08 Motor Trend. It was near the front of the magazine where on this same page MT was discussing the new Chevy Cruze subcompact and the Ford Fiesta plans. Just to sort of give us all a domestic small car update. |
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BY TIM HIGGINS • FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER • October 3, 2008 "It's official: Chrysler plans to launch redesigned versions of the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 in 2010. The Auburn Hills automaker's plan to launch redesigned versions of the full-size cars in 2010 was an open secret in Detroit, but it was something that Chrysler officials never talked about in public. That is until this week when Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli confirmed it. 'In the pipeline for 2010: A brand new 300, a brand new Charger ... a brand new Jeep, the pipeline is full, plus we have these smaller vehicles coming through partnerships and alliances," Nardelli said. "I think the product cadence at Chrysler is coming back strong.' "... This article went on to say that these redesigned cars, which will debut in 2010, will probably be designated as 2011 year models. Makes sense.
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Oct 04, 2008 12:29 am) |
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"I guess MOPAR will continue making cars that have no resemblance to what we need.I.e...economical vehicles." Well, I don't think that's really accurate, if they follow through with their announced product plans. In addition to the 300 and Charger, they'll field a small car based on the Nissan Versa plus at least one electric vehicle in 2010. They also plan to expand their hybrid offerings, to include the Dodge Ram and other larger vehicles, such as minivans, crossovers, and maybe the 300 and Charger too. Additionally, there may also be a smaller than Versa car in the line-up, sourced in China. Finally, the next Jeep Grand Cherokee will be on a car instead of a truck platform, to reduce weight and improve fuel economy. The big IF is whether they'll actually be able to introduce all these new models and changes. I don't know the answer to that, but I'm convinced that the current management understands as well as anyone that much more fuel efficient vehicles are essential for Chrysler's survival. Circling back to the 300 and the Charger, I think they'll sell if they're as aspirational as the current generation is AND they get better fuel economy. Those cars were well received, but as with other large cars, fuel consumption needs to be reduced. Diesels are another option for the larger vehicles. Chrysler already offers some diesels, so I'm sure they're considering expanding their diesel offerings. |
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need for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Seeing them come out is a bit of a question mark. And how good the cars are made, etc. Progress is being made, though, it looks like, in the small car field, by Chrysler. That is progress that is important to me.
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Oct 04, 2008 2:48 pm) Of course, since Cerebus is a private equity firm, they don't have to release the financials. Not unless they have raised more cash, I don't see how they can make all of this happen.
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Replying to: dtownfb (Oct 04, 2008 6:49 pm) Reuters |
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G.M. and Chrysler Explore Merger. Can't even start to wrap my brain around that one.
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Replying to: fezo (Oct 10, 2008 7:34 pm) I know GM wants to unload the rest of GMAC but not sure why they want Chrysler. Chrysler has no competitive mainstream cars. I guess they could sell the Jeep line and keep the minivans. Of course they do mention that the talks are on hold because of the unstable stock market. |
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What I said a few months ago: Chrysler is a train-wreck. A disaster. A mess. Since the majority of dealers are combined anyways, why not close a brand? or 2? Sell Jeep, keep either Dodge or Chrysler, and shut down the other; they're essentially carbon copies of each other anyways. Of course, there's the obvious. Dump dealerships, overlapping models, etc. If none of their new product is supposed to come out until 2010, my question is: can they ride out the storm that is 2008 and 2009? |
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