Jeep Wrangler Recall: Transmission Overheating Problems

Every week there seems to be another recall, if it is not a toy it is a car or SUV. We have recently had recalls from Ford and Toyota and the latest recall is the Jeep Wrangler, models built from 2007 to 2008. The reason that Chrysler is recalling these vehicles is the fact that its transmission could overheat. Read more

Fiat Doblo to Challenge Ford Transit Connect

The new Fiat Doblo is all about space and with Chrysler involved, it is assumed that the vehicle will make it to the shores of the U.S. If this were true, then the Dolbo will be in direct competition with the Ford Transit Connect. The battle will be great and interesting to see how Fiat will fair stateside. Read more

Ford Stock Price Today: Shares Surging

Ford have had some good news, they have now made their first profit in four years resulting in surging share prices. Ford has seen an increase in their stock price thanks to major cost cutting, the major factor being from job cuts. Read more

Positive Auto Sales even after Cash for Clunkers

The first full month auto sales are in, one month after the end of the governments Cash for Clunkers scheme or CARS. The auto industry had expected sales to fall dramatically, but that fall to their surprise did not happen. Nine auto brands said that their September sales were more positive compared to the same period last year. Read more

Toyota Recall September: 2009 Recalls Compared

Following on from the breaking news yesterday that Toyota are issuing their biggest recall in the U.S over problems with floor mats, we have an article for you to read now which compares Toyota’s recall to other recalls that have happened this year. Read more

New PS3 Slim Model: Love or hate the design?

We have now had a day to take in the new Sony PS3 Slim and it has been the topic of many discussions in my home. When I was talking to a friend of mine, he said that the new design was ugly and I have to agree. I asked my cousin what he thought; he said that thought it looked nice. Read more

Most Cash for Clunkers Cars Are Foreign Brands

According to an article shown on USAToday, it seems that the recent Cash for Clunkers program has seen a majority of the vehicles that have been sold are from foreign manufacturers. The most popular cars have been the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Dodge Caliber and the Toyota Prius hybrid. Read more

GM, Chrysler and U.S. Treasury’s role

The U.S. Treasury has said that they will not step in and get involved in any of General Motors Co (GM) or Chrysler LLC management decisions, even though they have pumped more than $70 billion to help them restructure their companies while in bankruptcy. Read more

Chrysler Financial is first auto company to repay government loans

According to reports from Reuters, Chrysler Financial has become the first auto company in the U.S. to pay back its loan of $1.5 billion, which they had received from the U.S. Department of Treasury. The loan, which was taken out in January, was to help the company fund vehicle loans, as well as offer incentive programs to Chrysler customers. Read more

Fiat’s Strada Cabine Dupla Pickup

Fiat have released a number of versions of its Strada pickup, now they are offering a “dual cab” version called the Fiat Strada Cabine Dupla Pickup, which comes with two extra rear seats, but it does not have the extra doors. Read more

Diesel TDI tops VW Jetta Sportwagen sales

Volkswagen share a different opinion to the major carmakers in the U.S., Chrysler, Ford and general Motors do not believe that there is market for mainstream diesel vehicles, but VW do not believe that this is correct. The German automaker launched its Jetta Sportwagen last fall and sales last month were up 81 percent of those were the diesel variant. Read more

Germany’s state bank rejects Porsche loan request

Porsche has to be doing something wrong, they are one automaker that is profitable and have a huge stake in Volkswagen. The most puzzling thing is, cash is in short supply for the German company and have approached Germany’s state bank for a loan of maker’s 1.75 billion euro ($2.45 billion USD), but the request has been denied. Read more

Toyota Motor Corp: Autos industry faces 2-years of tough times

Akio Toyoda, the new president of the Toyota Motor Corp. has gave a starke warning to the auto industry, saying that it faces another two tough years. Toyoda also explained how he was planning to return Toyota’s bad fortunes in to profit once again. Read more

GM Files Documents In Court: New Chrysler to honor pre-bankruptcy debt

It is being reported that General Motors has filed documents in court against New Chrysler; GM hopes that they will force Chrysler into honoring its full pre-bankruptcy debt of $531,275. As yet the company has only agreed to pay back a third for work that was done on the Two-Mode hybrid powertrain. Read more

Kia Expands: Ford, GM and Chrysler dealerships contract

Kia dealers have only been based in rural and second-tier urban areas because real estate in other areas such as Chicago and New York are far too expensive. However, with dealers like Ford, GM and Chrysler closing down some of its dealers in those areas, Kia is all set to expand. Read more

Chrysler to open 7 North American plants

Recently AutoBlog had reported that the Dodge Viper’s Conner Avenue facility would be fired up again thanks to the Chrysler and Fiat tie up. The automotive website is now reporting that Chrysler plans to open another 7 North American plants. Read more

Fiat-Chrysler and Tata Group: Way for US Nano

Tata Motors have for a while now been wanting to introduce its low-cost Nano to the United States. Now would be the perfect time to do so, as we aim to find ways to reduce travel costs in this current global recession. Once the Tata Nano hits the U.S. shores, these cheap vehicles will sell fast, and for good reason. Read more

Fiat cars in US after Chrysler deal is done

We reported in an earlier post that the deal with Chrysler and Fiat was allowed to proceed; the deal with both automakers is now done. This means that the Italian automaker now own a majority of Chrysler’s assets. Fiat will now plan to open most of Chrysler’s factories by June; Chrysler now faces a much brighter future. Read more

Closing Chrysler Dealers: Opelika Dealership Reacts

A number of Chrysler dealers have reacted badly to the news that they have to close their dealership today. The Opelika dealership General Sales Manager Johnny Jones has said that it is not nice when someone informs you that your business is being taken from you, and there is nothing you can do about it. Read more

Chrysler News: Dealerships closing across the country, June 10

Today is June 10, 2009, and is a sad day for hundreds of Chrysler dealerships across the country as they are closing today. These dealerships have been selling these vehicles for years, but as they appeared on the dreaded closure list, they will no longer be able to sell the brand. Read more

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