Category: Chrysler

Private equity firm Cerberus is in the process of taking Chrysler Group out of the hands of the automaker formerly known as DaimlerChrysler AG (DCX). What will soon become Daimler AG will continue to own 19.9% of the new company - Chrysler Holdings LLC - with Cerberus owning the remainder. This is the end of the Jurgen Schrempp dream for Daimler-Benz to create a global auto colossus made up of Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Chrysler, Mitsubishi and Hyundai.

Chrysler creates a Sebring to keep the masses happy, but takes no risks.

Blessing or a curse? The Chrysler Group and SIRIUS bring live TV to the back seat. Will kids find more to fight about, or parents find road trips less stressful?

Blessing or a curse? The Chrysler Group and SIRIUS bring live TV to the back seat. Will kids find more to fight about, or parents find road trips less stressful?

Dodge Avenger approaches the mid-size sedan market with a me-too package wrapped in look-at-me styling.

DaimlerChrysler announced a massive restructuring of Chrysler Group on Valentine's Day - February 14, 2007. The press has taken to calling this the "Valentine's Day Massacre" of 2007.

DaimlerChrysler announced a massive restructuring of Chrysler Group on Valentine's Day - February 14, 2007. The press has taken to calling this the "Valentine's Day Massacre" of 2007.

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Most of you already know that Jim Hossack is AutoPacific’s expert on a lot of things – fuel prices, powertrains, trucks. But did you know that he’s also an expert in minivans? For the past several years, when we’re covering the big auto shows, Jim’s assignments have always been about the new truck models and minivan breakthroughs. But recently, there hasn’t been a lot of news surrounding minivans. Ford and GM have been clear that they think the segment is dying, and their exit strategy is uncomplicated. They’re just getting out. But Jim was in the Chrysler booth to check out the new 2007 Town & Country, aka Dodge Caravan, [...]

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