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Automotive News & Views Can Chrysler Turn It Around in Bankruptcy?
464 messages, Last post on Oct 02, 2009 at 2:05 PM
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| So said Chrysler CEO Nardelli. The tip-off will come if and when Chrysler plants reopen. I hope they do, and that Chrysler claws its way back to viability again. It would be nice if all three domestic companies survive and, eventually, thrive again. The odds are long, but one can hope. | |
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Dec 25, 2008 5:34 am) I could see VW bidding for the Caravans. Unless they decide to redo the Routan in-house after seeing how Chrysler has been building them. GMAC, 51% owned by Cerberus, is now a bank holding company meaning that they can get TARP money to use for financing car loans and leases. That's going to help GM too. (BNET)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 25, 2008 9:02 am) The Quest logs so little in sales, and its resale is far worse than most other Nissans, that it might simply be worth dumping anyways, though.... Nissan hasn't had much luck with minivans. The Routan is a curious case; I don't see why VW would want to get into a market that is declining every single year due to 7/8 passenger crossovers becoming better and better. Why not just develop their own crossover, or engineer the next Touareg to seat 7?
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Replying to: jchan2 (Dec 25, 2008 7:12 pm) I could see Nissan bringing over a version of the Renault Espace vans instead of chasing after the Caravan, but having the factory and tooling set up would be an advantage. And the Caravan brand is still worth something. The Routan is curious. Lots of minivan fans like me were disappointed that VW didn't do the Microbus concept that they floated a few years back. hmm, just thought of something. If Chrysler goes dark, maybe I could pick up a Grand Caravan for dirt cheap and take it to the VW dealer for service if a local mechanic got stuck on a problem. Might be worth taking a flyer on. Too bad they quit making the short wheel base one a while back. |
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| Two recent high-profile Chrysler hires, now departing | |
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"Chrysler is facing a backlash from taxpayers and conservative groups after the ailing auto company took out a series of full-page newspaper ads last week to thank Americans for "investing" in the company through the government's $17.4 billion auto industry bailout plan." Chrysler Faces Criticism for Full-Page 'Thank You' Ads (Fox)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 30, 2008 12:08 pm)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Dec 30, 2008 12:36 pm)  Besides, people coming to Edmunds rely on those car ads to help narrow down their choices. 
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This could help turn it around Pretty awesome design for a Volt competitor..... 
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Replying to: larsb (Jan 12, 2009 7:24 am) I hate to say it but if Chrysler survives 2009 I'll be surprised.
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