I read a great article by Pamela Yip, The Dallas Morning News, regarding non manufacturer extended warranties. Just like the mortgage industry, when people are in trouble, there is always someone there who would wish to take advantage of their vulnerability. Ms. Yip points out that many of these extended warranties from companies other than […]
Tag Archive 'Chrysler'
The liquidation ads for auto dealers’ inventories are now appearing in the media. Is it time to dive headlong into a new deal in hopes of beating other buyers to the “once in a lifetime” deal? Will there be more to come? Do you turn in your leased vehicles early, roll over the debt on […]
Chrysler Cacciatore!
Posted in Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Fiat on May 18th, 2009
I saw an article that I found quite interesting yesterday. Dan Neil wrote a piece called “Chrysler expects to gain by adding ‘Italian Style’”. The author presented a synopsis of 3 of Fiat’s most popular European models. Featured were the Alfa Romeo MiTo, Fiat Grande Punto and Fiat Nuova 500. The run $14,000 - $30,000 […]
Boy, is that a hot topic these days. Dealing with a bankrupt auto company of this size is a new experience for the auto consumer. One’s first reaction is to run to Ford or to a foreign automaker. But wait; are you missing a great opportunity? Chrysler may not be here in a few years […]
Today’s headlines announcing that car sales are at 25 year lows are another bleak reminder that if the consumer was slowing down before, he/she is now wearing a hardhat. When the world leaders come together in such a short time with billions of prime pumping cash to avoid the next Great Depression, I guess it’s […]
Chrysler’s Electric Car Vision
Posted in Chevrolet, Chrysler, Electric Cars, GM on Oct 31st, 2008
A few weeks ago, GM took the opportunity to unveil the Chevy Volt, a plug-in electric car that is much awaited in the industry and perhaps will be the “Commodore 64” of a new wave of automotive technology. Chrysler wasted no time in previewing three new prototype electrics of its own. Two looked pretty familiar, […]
In a personally painful announcement, Chrysler announced that it is discontinuing production of the Jeep Cherokee. (I love mine!) The company will convert a Detroit plant to manufacture more fuel efficient crossover vehicles. The Cherokee’s sales have been slumping after being the icon of the SUV. Tom LaSorda, Chrysler vice chairman, indicated that new vehicles […]
Auto Sales UP!
Posted in Auto Sales on Apr 14th, 2008
Or are they? The Commerce Department’s March Retail Sales Report, released this morning, indicate a 0.2 percent rise in vehicle and auto parts during March. However, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler all reported double digit plunges in March sales compared with March 07. These numbers get tricky depending on what numbers are included and what […]