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    Report: Does the future of Fiat-Chrysler include Dodge?
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    Wards Auto reports the future of Dodge is looking uncertain. Fiat has more or less laid out it's game plan for the next few years, and while the Chrysler, Fiat and Jeep lines are set to receive plenty of love, Dodge isn't so lucky. Fiat has already hobbled Dodge significantly by splitting off the brand's trucks into a separate Ram line. Wards says that ...

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    Report: Fiat seeking $10B in financing to buy Chrysler
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    As Fiat looks to become the full owner of Chrysler, all it has standing in its way is the retiree trust of the United Auto Workers, which currently holds the remaining 41.5 per cent of the company as the result of the Pentastar's bankruptcy deal. The Detroit News is reporting that that Fiat is currently talking to numerous banks in an attempt to raise ...

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    Featured: I sold my Viper, but the memories I'll keep
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    The following is written by auto industry veteran Tom Kowaleski. The words are his own, but the memories now belong to everyone thanks to his willingness to share. If you're an industry veteran with a story to share, contact us at tipsATautoblogDOTcom. It became the flame that started the fire of belief in the next life of Chrysler. I just sold a ...

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    Report: Italian government to lean on Fiat's Marchionne to commit to country
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    With the recent chatter that Fiat is looking to move its global headquarters to the US following a complete merger with Chrysler, the Italian government is voicing its opinion on the matter. Facing the potential job loss from the automaker leaving the country, Italy's industry minister is meeting with Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne in what will likely be a ...

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    Report: Automakers donating money, vehicles and supplies to Oklahoma tornado relief effort
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    Judging by the destruction the Oklahoma City area experienced earlier this week, residents are going to need a lot of help in coming months. Fortunately, a number of automakers – including General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Honda and Toyota – have stepped up to donate money, supplies and vehicles to aid in the recovery and rebuilding ...

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    Report: Marchionne offers belated apology for 'wop engine' comment
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    Automotive News reports Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has issued a written apology for his comments regarding his decision to stick with an Italian engine for the upcoming Alfa Romeo 4C. As you may recall, back in January, Marchionne was quoted as saying, "I cannot come up with a schlock product, I just won't. I won't put an American engine into ...

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    Report: Move over Audi, now Chrysler has a beef with Tesla's claims
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    In the same week that Audi said "not so fast" to some claims from Tesla, Chrysler has responded to a new press release from the California-based EV-maker by saying "not exactly, Tesla." The statement, released through the company's blog, comes in response to Tesla claiming it was "the only American car company to have fully repaid the government." ...

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    Rumormill: Chrysler readying Hellcat V8 with Viper-like power
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    A monstrous supercharged V8 engine could be in store for Chrysler and SRT products, if recent rumours are to be believed. Allpar is reporting that the forced-induction V8 – Chrysler's first, if this goes down – could make its debut this summer. The story goes that the Hellcat would be based on a 6.2-litre Hemi engine, rather than on the ...

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    Report: Ford, Chyrsler and GM gain market share simultaneously for first time in 20 years
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    While monthly sales figures might be an easy way of tracking the progression of the auto industry and individual automakers, looking at market share might be more indicative of how each company is actually standing up against its competitors. For the Detroit Three automakers, they have collectively lost almost 30 per cent of the market over the last 20 ...

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    Official: Canadian exec named President and CEO of Ram by Chrysler Group
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    Chrysler is busy shuffling executives around in the wake of Ram head Fred Diaz's departure. The automaker has named Canadian exec Reid Bigland (pictured, right) as Diaz's successor in the role of president and CEO of Ram, though Bigland will continue his duties as the head of US sales and the president and CEO of Chrysler Canada. Bigland first came to ...