Chrysler Group Appoints Reid Bigland Head of Alfa Romeo Brand
Chrysler Group today announced that it has appointed Reid Bigland Head of Alfa Romeo Brand in the NAFTA region. Bigland will also keep his title of Head of U.S. Sales and President and Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler Canada, as well his position as a member of the NAFTA Leadership Team and the Fiat Chrysler […]
Chrysler Group Creates Office of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Shuffles around leadership
Yesterday, Chrysler Group announced that it has established the Office of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance, which will be headed by Senior Vice President, Scott Kunselman. Before assuming this position, Kunselman had been responsible for NAFTA Purchasing and Supplier Quality. In his new position, Kunselman remains on the NAFTA leadership team but is solely focused […]
Chrysler Group Releases 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Vehicle
Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when a badass 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit comes for you? (Pull over safely and abide all state and federal laws, that’s what.) Chrysler Group has just unleashed the redesigned 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit for our boys in blue, now with a best-in-class 370 horsepower and […]
Chrysler Group at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise
Next week, Michiganders and car fans from across the country should consider checking out the Chrysler Group at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise, as well as the displays by other automakers in attendance. Chrysler Group specifically will be bringing out the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, the world’s fastest and most powerful muscle car, for its Motor […]
Chrysler Group’s Second Quarter 2014 Net Income Announced
Yesterday, Chrysler Group’s second quarter 2014 net income was announced at a hefty $619 million. That’s a 22 percent leap from the second quarter of 2013, when the company netted $507 million. As for the entire first half of the year, Chrysler Group managed $1.1 billion in net income, which is up an impressive $696 […]
Chrysler Group’s July 2014 Sales Mark 20 Percent Increase
Chrysler Group’s July 2014 sales report was posted today, announcing a 20 percent increase over July of 2013, with a total of 167,667 units moved. This marks the best July for the company since 2005 and the 52nd consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, and even Chrysler, which had been struggling […]
Five Chrysler Group Models Lead in Top Quality Awards
Strategic Vision recently released the results of its 2014 Total Quality Index. While Kia and Audi led as overall brands, Chrysler Group was happy to claim five segment first place finishes. The Dodge Dart and the Dodge Durango each topped their segments for the second year in a row. The Dodge Charger, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, […]
Chrysler Group June 2014 Sales Report: Best June Since ‘07
According to the Chrysler Group June 2014 sales report released earlier today, the automaker experienced its 51st consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. In total, Chrysler Group moved 171,086 units in the United States, which marks a 9 percent increase compared to June 2013 sales—and the group’s best June sales since way back in 2007. […]
Chrysler Group to Invest $63 Million in Its Warren Stamping Plant
Chrysler Group LLC today announced that it would be investing $63 million in its Warren Stamping Plant in Michigan. The investment serves to expand capacity at the 65-year-old facility. Specifically, the money will be used to purchase and install high-speed Servo Tandem Press technology. This 15-feet press line will expand capacity by roughly 12,000 parts […]
Chrysler Group’s Ben Winter Named Head of Product Planning
Today, Chrysler Group LLC announced that Ben Winter has been appointed NAFTA Head of Product Planning. This promotion is effective immediately. In this position, Winter will be responsible for conducting research and orchestrating planning for all future vehicles on North American roadways. This appointment also adds him to the Chrysler Group Leadership Team. Ben Winter […]
Chrysler Group 2014 Best Retained Value Award Winners Announced
It’s award season in the world of cars, and the latest ones come straight out of Edmunds: the Best Retained Value Awards. Chrysler Group took home a fair amount of distinctions—one for Jeep, one for Dodge, and one for Ram. Drum roll please for the Chrysler Group 2014 Best Retained Value Award winners … (No, seriously, […]
Chrysler Group 2014 Initial Quality Study Winners Announced
J.D. Power has just released the results of the 2014 U.S. Initial Quality Study℠, and two Chrysler Group vehicles claimed the top spot in their segments. And the Chrysler Group 2014 Initial Quality Study winners are…the 2014 Chrysler Town & Country and the 2014 Dodge Challenger. Related: Chrysler Group Boasts Three Models on “10 Most […]
New Chrysler Group Directors Named
Today, Chrysler Group LLC announced the names of several new Chrysler Group directors. Hermann G. Waldemer joins the Board of Directors, replacing Douglas Steenland, whose appointment to the Board in July 2009 has now expired. Most recently, Waldemer served as Chief Financial Officer of Phillip Morris International. The Chrysler Group Board of Directors has increased […]
Chrysler Group Sponsors Motor City Pride
Yesterday, June 8, marked the 2014 Motor City Pride in Detroit, Michigan, at Hart Plaza. As a longstanding supporter of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights for its employees, Chrysler Group served as a gold sponsor of Motor City Pride, specifically sponsoring the parade, as well as an interactive product display. “All of our […]
Chrysler Group May Sales Up 17 Percent
Yesterday it was announced that Chrysler Group May sales shot up 17 percent over May of last year. This May, the Chrysler Group brands (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, and Ram) moved 194,421 units, compared to 166,596 units last May. These sales reflect Chrysler Group’s best May sales since 2007 and the 50th consecutive month of […]
Chrysler Group Leadership Changes Follow Five-Year Plan Announcement
In case you missed it, Fiat Chrysler made some big announcements on Tuesday. Here’s a brief overview: Chrysler will get a plug-in Town & Country, 100 compact, and an unnamed crossover Dodge will get a Dart SRT and Journey SRT as it takes over the SRT brand, but will lose the Grand Caravan Jeep will […]
Chrysler Group April Sales Shoot Up 14 Percent in US
Chrysler Group April sales numbers are in, and, to no one’s surprise, the automotive group saw an increase. The news is getting a little old, however, as this is the 49th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Impressive, right? In April of 2014, Chrysler Group LLC moved a total of 178,652 units in the U.S., […]
Five Chrysler Group Vehicles Earn Edmunds Awards at NYIAS
Chrysler and its brands scored big in the first-ever “Most Popular on Edmunds.com” and “Top Rated Vehicles on Edmunds.com” awards ceremonies last week at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Five Chrysler Group vehicles across the Ram, Jeep, and Dodge brands took home prizes doled out by—you guessed it—the experts at Edmunds.com. Chrysler Group […]