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[The Deal.com] A slump would certainly be an additional headache for Sergio Marchionne, CEO of both Chrysler and its alliance partner Fiat SpA. Marchionne when bidding for a post-bankruptcy stake in Chrysler pledged to bring Fiat small-car technology and designs to fill gaps in Chrysler's lineup, but there have been few announcements out of Chrysler in the months the two have been working together.
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[San Francisco Examiner Site Feed] Fiat's Chrysler-bound Multiair technology boosts Alfa Romeo MiTo's ...: That enticing performance is the selling point for Fiat's new engine technology called Multiair, which is making its first appearance in the MiTo at the Frankfurt Auto Show this week. Expect to see the technology soon in Chrysler models now that Fiat controls the U.S. automaker after its trip through bankruptcy restructuring.
[The Truth About Cars] Chrysler Zombie Watch 8: “We have to do business different” | The ...: I’m confused by your comments - It sounds like your saying that Chrysler should continue down their resent path so no more UAW workers loose there job or have to suffer further pay cut (did they actually ever receive a pay cut in the 1st place?). The problem is the resent history shows that this is not working and therefore continue on this path and there will be no more Chrysler - then ALL UAW workers will receive a 100% pay cut!
[Top Stocks Blog - MSN Money] Think you're busy? Chrysler chief has 5 jobs - Top Stocks Blog ...: For every additional 100,000 cars it can sell, Chrysler can make $1 billion in profit, according to the news service. So it would need to sell an extra 1.6 million cars above the break-even level just to climb out of the $16-billion hole it dug last year.
[Auto Observer] Fiat-Chrysler Signaling Early Strategy Moves - Auto Observer: Chrysler already announced a stay of execution for the PT Cruiser, and the company also reportedly is considering extending the life of the slow-selling Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger midsize cars because, as with the PT Cruiser, their planned discontinuation will leave Chrysler patently short of product to park in the showroom; it is expected to be a minimum of 18 months - and likely longer - before any new vehicles based on Fiat platforms are available in the U.S. -- Bill Visnic
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[The CarGurus Blog] Fiat Reinvents Chrysler | The CarGurus Blog: In Chrysler factories across North America, workers are being reorganized into larger teams of about 10, from five now, and trained to perform every job instead of just one, Chrysler officials said. The number of supervisors is being reduced, and team leaders are gaining more responsibility”¦
[RobiNZ Personal Blog] RobiNZ Personal Blog: How is Marchionne running Fiat-Chrysler?: "a rumpled figure in slacks and a black polo shirt sporting a Chrysler logo, cut to the chase. "In this business," he said, "mediocrity will kill you.
[Breaking News] Chrysler workers await news as Fiat CEO Marchionne orders model ...: Fiat CEO affirms commitment to Chrysler dealMILAN ” Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne says the Italian automaker has an "unwavering commitment" to its proposed alliance with Chrysler but reiterates Fiat won't put in cash. Marchionne told an analyst conference call on Thursday that Fiat would not put in cash for a minority stake, but would only commit cash further down the road "at the relevant time as the need arises."Fiat is offering technology in return for 20 percent of Chrysler ahead of an April 30 deadline set by the U.S.
[Mopar Muscle Blog] Chrysler, FIAT, future vehicle plans in the works | Mopar News ...: Marchionne is following the same agenda he used to turn around FIAT after becoming CEO of the Italian automaker in 2004, Ranieri said.In one of his few comments since taking command at Chrysler, Marchionne said the automaker already is burning through less cash, without disclosing any figures. Ultimately, he has said he wants to take Chrysler public, but that is not expected before 2011, and 2012 may be more realistic.
[Chrysler Blog] Chrysler Group LLC: Chrysler Corporate Blog - Dodge, Chrysler ...: In a separate audio portion, Automotive News said:“Marchionne is changing the culture at Chrysler and puttingthe company on a new track, with a new brand-driven organizationand a robust product plan using Fiat-based models. For his bold anddecisive moves, Sergio Marchionne is our choice of Europe CEOAll-Star and Industry Leader of the Year.”
[Capital Markets] Is Fiat taking a stake in Chrysler?: If the deal is completed, Fiat would get a 30-35 percent stake in Chrysler in exchange for Fiat's platform, engines and transmission technology, sources told Automotive News Europe. Fiat would get options to acquire up to 55 percent of the automaker over time, The Wall Street Journal reported.
[Breaking News] Marchionne: Chrysler integration under way, new technology should ...: Fiat CEO affirms commitment to Chrysler dealMILAN ” Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne says the Italian automaker has an "unwavering commitment" to its proposed alliance with Chrysler but reiterates Fiat won't put in cash. Marchionne told an analyst conference call on Thursday that Fiat would not put in cash for a minority stake, but would only commit cash further down the road "at the relevant time as the need arises."Fiat is offering technology in return for 20 percent of Chrysler ahead of an April 30 deadline set by the U.S.
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