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Can Chrysler Turn It Around in Bankruptcy?

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Re: Chrylser's "Volt" [fezo] by dtownfb
Jan 13, 2009 (8:50 am)
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Replying to: fezo (Jan 12, 2009 7:32 am)

"I hate to say it but if Chrysler survives 2009 I'll be surprised."
 
I'll be surprised if they make it pass March 2009. Chrysler is considering extending the plant shut downs.
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Re: Chrylser's "Volt" [dtownfb] by berri
Jan 13, 2009 (11:46 am)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jan 13, 2009 8:50 am)

Scary part is they probably won't be bought out. Rather pieces will be aquired after bankruptcy unless the government forces a merger into GM like they have been doing on Wall Street. Its very sad.
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Re: Chrylser's "Volt" [berri] by dtownfb
Jan 13, 2009 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: berri (Jan 13, 2009 11:46 am)

If they force a merger with GM, that will bring down both companies. Chrysler should be sold. GM forced into a true restructuring with government backing (pre-packaged Chap. 11). This way we keep two American companies. Maybe a third can re-surface in a decade when the market is better.
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Re: Chrylser's "Volt" [dtownfb] by fezo
Jan 14, 2009 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jan 13, 2009 12:10 pm)

I officially haven't a clue as to what Chrysler is thinking.... Chrysler rules out sale of individual brands.
 
But Chrysler had been in discussions last year with Magna and Russian carmaker GAZ about making vehicles in Russia based on the platform behind the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Patriot, LaSorda said.
 
Swell. It would be a step up from Ladas anyway...
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Re: Chrylser's "Volt" [fezo] by dtownfb
Jan 14, 2009 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: fezo (Jan 14, 2009 11:24 am)

I don't think they know either....
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Fiat Is Reportedly In Talks With Chrysler On A Small Car Partnership by hpmctorque
Jan 19, 2009 (5:36 pm)
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From today's Detroit Free Press:
 
"...In return, Fiat, which has been interested in returning to the U.S. market, would have access to Chrysler’s plants and dealer network, according to Automotive News and the Wall Street Journal, both of which cite unnamed sources.
 
Chrysler declined to comment on the matter.
 
'Chrysler LLC as a matter of policy … does not confirm or disclose the nature of its private business meetings,' the company said in a statement. 'Beyond those partnerships and alliances already announced, Chrysler has no further announcements to make at this time.'
 
Industry observers said the move could quickly give Chrysler a small-car lineup at a time when its domestic competitors already have announced plans to introduce new small-car models.
 
Through a partnership with Fiat, Chrysler could jump into the small-car market, 'without significant capital investment,' said restructuring expert Van Conway, of turnaround firm Conway, MacKenzie and Dunleavy.
 
That’s crucial for Chrysler, which is operating on a $4 billion loan from the U.S. Treasury, and is seeking another $3 billion in federal loans.
 
A deal also could give Fiat an equity stake in Chrysler.
 
Cerberus Capital Management LP, Chrysler’s majority owner, has indicated that it is willing to give up its stake in Chrysler. Cerberus last month said it would be willing to give up its equity in Chrysler in exchange for concessions from stakeholders, including unions and bondholders.
 
Spokespeople for Fiat and Cerberus did not return requests for comment."
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Re: Fiat Is Reportedly In Talks With Chrysler On A Small Car Partnership [hpmctorque] by berri
Jan 19, 2009 (5:48 pm)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Jan 19, 2009 5:36 pm)

FIAT? Now that quality might fit right in!
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Re: Fiat Is Reportedly In Talks With Chrysler On A Small Car Partnership [berri] by steve_ HOST
Jan 19, 2009 (6:06 pm)
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Replying to: berri (Jan 19, 2009 5:48 pm)

Well, it would be kind of fun if Fiat would bring some of their city cars over, like the 500.
 

 
It's Simply Irresistible, Like an iPod on Four Wheels
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Re: Fiat Is Reportedly In Talks With Chrysler...[berri] by hpmctorque
Jan 19, 2009 (6:06 pm)
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For the past several years Fiats have been competing with Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai and others in Italy, Europe and around the world. Is it possible that your perception regarding Fiat quality are outdated?
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Re: Fiat Is Reportedly In Talks With Chrysler On A Small Car Partnership [berri] by mickeyrom
Jan 19, 2009 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: berri (Jan 19, 2009 5:48 pm)

Really? What could you tell me about Fiat?

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