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Re: Fiat to make Chrysler into . . . Fiat
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10/29/09 03:14 PM
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The Wall Street Journal has a different take...it sounds a bit more feasable for the American market.
"According to the Wall Street Journal, which claims access to people who have seen Fiat’s plan for Chrysler, many of the recent rumors regarding current models are incorrect, and Chrysler will incorporate more Fiat Group products than expected.
Vehicles planned for the US, according to the Journal article, include a replacement for the Chrysler Sebring, based on a Fiat design. The PT Cruiser, Sebring, Avenger, Compass, Caliber, and Patriot will all have their final year in 2012, with even the popular Dodge Caravan ducking out; the Chrysler Town & Country will be Chrysler’s sole minivan, according to the article, though historically the Caravan has sold better. The Nitro will also be dropped.
Marketing for the Fiat 500 is unclear; the article claims it will not use the Fiat name but “will be marketed as the 500.”
Alfa Romeos to be sold in the US starting in 2012 include the MiTo subcompact hatch, a midsized sedan, and the Milano, all to be made in North America. Chrysler will start up a Sebring replacement and compact sedan in 2012 and a compact Fiat-based Jeep in 2013, they say.
To be kept are the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger.
Under this plan, Dodge would be strictly muscle cars and trucks, while Chrysler would take over the “Chevrolet – Plymouth – Ford – Toyota” position as the “everycar” brand. No mention was made of plans to move Chrysler upscale, which were announced by the former head of the Chrysler brand shortly before he resigned."
"Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!" East Central Director / Chrysler Power Magazine www.reasbeckracing.webs.com
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Re: Fiat to make Chrysler into . . . Fiat
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10/29/09 04:11 PM
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Is that your Topolino?
Ive been looking at it on RJ.
How much as a roller? It need a Mopar engine!
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Re: Fiat to make Chrysler into . . . Fiat
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10/29/09 09:18 PM
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Quote:
"Marchionne, who successfully revamped Fiat, appears to be creating a vehicle lineup that stays true to Chrysler's blue-collar muscle-car and pickup roots while adding European-style vehicles to attract a new, more white-collar customer."
Sounds like just what they need, hopefully thats how it plays out.
So FIAT if you have money? And Chrysler if you don't??? The time's they are a'changin...
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