June 5th, 2008
DAVID BARKHOLZ
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
JUNE 5, 2008 - 9:59 AM ET
DETROIT — Chrysler LLC has won bragging rights for the most efficient assembly plant in North America and tied with Toyota Motor Corp. as the most productive vehicle manufacturer, according to this year’s Harbour Report on auto plant productivity.
Chrysler struggled with financial and market share losses in 2007, but it excelled in manufacturing. Its Toledo Supplier Park in Ohio was named North America’s most productive assembly plant.
The factory needed just 13.57 labor hours per vehicle to build Jeep Wranglers. The Supplier Park uses Kuka Group to manage the body shop, Magna Steyr to manage the paint shop and Hyundai Mobis for chassis assemblies.
The next-closest assembly plant was General Motors’ Oshawa No. 1 plant in Oshawa, Ontario. That plant used 15.18 labor hours per vehicle to build Chevrolet Impala sedans.
This is the first year that consulting firm Oliver Wyman has published the Harbour Report. It bought Harbour Consulting, of suburban Detroit, in January.
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May 30th, 2008
-Detroit Free Press-
Chrysler LLC, which is launching its first hybrid vehicles this year, is already looking at the possibility of expanding its offerings into other vehicles, an executive for the automaker said Thursday.
“Where our competitors are putting hybrid engines are where we feel that there is an opportunity for us to capitalize,” said Mike Accavitti, Dodge Brand director. “Our guys are looking at it. We have to focus our resources, though, on the things we have going on right now. Stay tuned.”
Asked if the recently launched Dodge Journey SUV could see a hybrid engine in the future, he indicated that they’re looking at that option and noted that they’ve also heard interest in a hybrid version of the Dodge Avenger midsize sedan.
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May 7th, 2008
In a unprecedented move, Chrysler has lauchned a program for customers to help them with everyones largest concern. Gas Prices. We have all seen the cost of a gallon of gas going up daily it seems as of late. The media is predicting $4 a gallon easily this summer and the possibility of $5 a gallon. Chrysler right now will guarantee you don’t pay more than $2.99 a gallon on your new Chrysler that you purchase/lease in May. So if gas goes to $4 a gallon you only pay $2.99. This is a ground breaking program that is sure to help American Families with the rising cost of gasoline. Plus you can get bonus cash up to $3000 with the gas guarantee and a lifetime power train warranty! The time has never been better to check out the new Chrysler models at Suburban. Call any of our sales consultants for more information or to setup a appointment.
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May 5th, 2008
Thats right the same lifetime warranty that comes with all new vehicles is now available on 2006 and 2007 model year Chrysler, Dodge and Jeeps. (excluding diesel and SRT vehicles). So if you want to add the piece of mind of having a power-train warranty FOR LIFE. Have your engine, transmission and driveline protected for ever! Stop by and take advantage of our spring special. Regularly priced at $1750 the spring special promo is $1150*
*Price Good through June 21st, 4X4 or AWD vehicles add $150 and vehicles over 12 months or 12,000 miles from date of original purchase add $150
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May 3rd, 2008
Chrysler LLC is spinning off the Walter P. Chrysler Museum as an independent organization, filing paperwork with the federal government for the museum to become a nonprofit organization as part of an effort that Chrysler says will bring new life to the facility.
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May 3rd, 2008
Its Chrysler Calling
The Auburn Hills automaker’s top 300 executives and directors are now going to be calling, on average, one customer a day to inquire about their satisfaction under a new Customer First program unveiled this week to senior managers, according to an internal e-mail obtained by the Free Press.
In addition, executives will be taking turns in the company’s customer call center. They also will be competing the next three months to see who can generate the most successful sales referrals.
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May 2nd, 2008
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May 1st, 2008
This is Suburban Chrysler’s newest addition to our unique E-shopping experience. Here you will find updated news on the Chrysler Corporation, Consumer Incentives, Service Specials, Dealership news and much more. Stayed Tuned!!!
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