Mixed Sales Numbers For Chrysler

 Chrysler, Jeeps  1 Response »
Oct 072007
 

Sales numbers for the new Jeep Wranglers are up. Unfortunately sales numbers for Dodge Nitro are weak, and [3,000 Chrysler employees](http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071005/BUSINESS02/710050405/-1/BUSINESS “Chrysler Employees”) will be out of work for 2 weeks as the plant that manufactures the Nitro and the Jeep Liberty will shut down.

>Chrysler LLC said it has added two hours to one shift at the factories making the Wrangler and will add those hours to a second shift starting Monday. Those factories, which the company said had been working eight-hour shifts five days a week, have 1,350 Chrysler and supplier workers.
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>The extra production comes after a United Auto Workers leader said Toledo Jeep could make only 583 Wranglers a day but demand was for more than 1,000 a day.
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>“The public can’t get enough of them,� said Bruce Baumhower, UAW Local 12 president at Toledo Jeep. Hearing about the added production time yesterday, he said, “It’s great that vehicle has exceeded everybody’s expectation and I hope it continues until they have to put on a third shift and hire more workers.�

 Posted by JeepGuy at 9:06 pm

Owner of AEV Discusses His Business On Chrysler Blog

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Sep 272007
 

Over at the [Chrysler Blog](http://blog.chryslerllc.com/ “Chrysler Blog”), the owner of AEV ([American Expedition Vehicles](http://www.aev-conversions.com/ “American Expedition Vehicles”)) has written a post that offers a [little insight into his business](http://blog.chryslerllc.com/blog.do;jsessionid=5697CCD0DD05909EAAD65CDA2F17AFC7?id=127&p=entry “AEV insight”). His business, by the way, is making Jeeps a little tougher, well, a lot tougher than they are when they come out of the factory.

>They’re investing thousands of dollars improving the functionality and uniqueness of their vehicles, and keeping us scrambling to create new and useful packages to enhance their experience.
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>Jeep enthusiasts demand the highest levels of performance and durability from their products, and we’re always ready to deliver to them the next level of customization. Our relationship with Jeep has proven to be a great fit, and it’s worked out phenomenally well for us and our customers.

 Posted by JeepGuy at 6:43 am

Chrysler Lands Toyota America Guru

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Sep 112007
 

Chrysler has landed the gentleman who helped Toyota become the second largest automaker in America.

>Chrysler LLC hired Jim Press to lead its sales and marketing, luring away the executive who helped propel Toyota Motor Corp. to No. 2 in the U.S. auto market.

[Read whole article](http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=axZGmtdyJ0wg&refer=asia “Chrysler Lands Toyota Guru”)

 Posted by JeepGuy at 4:50 pm

Jeep Brand Is Safe

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Sep 102007
 

Robert Nardelli the CEO of Chrysler has [said that the Jeep brand is safe](http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070907/UPDATE/709070437&imw=Y “Jeep Brand”). Of all of the Chrysler brands, I would think getting rid of the Jeep brand wouldn’t even have been an option.

>Chrysler LLC CEO Robert Nardelli said today that the automaker has no plans to drop any of the Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep brands, but hinted that some individual vehicles could be vulnerable. He didn’t name specific models.

Since Jeep is the one brand that is actually making Chrysler money, dropping the brand would be ludicrous. Getting rid of the Chrysler or Dodge brands, or consolidating the two could be beneficial, but dropping some of the cars, like the Compass and the Commander could also be money savers.

 Posted by JeepGuy at 11:46 am

Get To See the Jeep Concept Vehicles

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Aug 092007
 

If you happen to be in Detroit tonight, you can attend **Jeep Night** at the Chrysler complex’s museum. Here’s the press release:

**Who:** A gathering for collectors and those who simply admire automobiles

**When:** Thursday, Aug. 9, 6 – 9 p.m.

**Where:** Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr., Auburn Hills 48326 (on The New Chrysler headquarters complex, off I-75 at exit 78)

**Details:** Jeep(R) Night, Aug. 9, will feature a lineup of rugged concept vehicles:

* Jeep Gladiator
* Jeep Hurricane
* Jeep Jeepster
* Jeep Rescue
* Jeep Trailhawk

Guests will receive a complimentary Jeep poster and an Aug. 6issue of AutoWeek magazine, while supplies last.

Guests can join in The New Chrysler’s introduction by cruising by the company’s headquarters building (visible from I-75) to view the giant Get Ready for the Next 100 Years banner and the illuminated Pentastar symbol

Plaques awarded to outstanding vehicles in three categories:

* Best Jeep
* Best Wheels for Wooing
* Museum Choice

All makes and models welcome — rain or shine — for an evening of music, food concessions, free Museum tours and Museum Store discounts.

Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum wraps up Aug. 23 with Hot Truck Night featuring such concepts as the:

* Jeep Gladiator
* Dodge M80
* Dodge Power Wagon
* Dodge Rampage

**Other**: Contact http://www.chryslerheritage.com/ or 248-944-0450 for event details.

 Posted by JeepGuy at 6:41 am
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