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July 2008
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Chrysler in talks with Tata and Fiat: sources
From Reuters: Business News | July 30, 2008DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler is in talks to lease U.S. production capacity and share retail distribution with Fiat SpA, allowing the Italian... more
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The Devil In Project D
From The Truth About Cars | July 30, 2008Nothing in Chrysler's dated portfolio needs attention more than its Camcord-fighting D-segment offerings, the Avenger/Sebring. The March... more
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Chase Won't Lease You A Chrysler Either [Industry News]
From Jalopnik | July 30, 2008Afraid that Chrysler Financial's recent decision to suspend leasing would result in an influx of profit-draining lease contracts, the Detroit... more
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Chrysler Spins Lease Withdrawal
From The Truth About Cars | July 30, 2008In a non-downloadable video on the Chrysler Firehouse (how ironic is that?) blog, ChryCo NA Sales Veep Steven Landry tells the media not to... more
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Incentives Extended -- But You Have to Know Someone
From Strategies for Smart Car Buyers | July 29, 2008Chrysler is reaching farther to get buyers by extending 0 percent APR financing to other vehicles such as the Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander... more
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The Truth About Leasing
From The Truth About Cars | July 29, 2008It comes as no surprise that GMAC and Chrysler Financial no longer offer leases in North America. Ford Motor Credit now joins the "no... more
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Dodge Ram Bargain Basement Prices Explained
From The Truth About Cars | July 29, 2008How can Dodge dealers offer trucks for 50 percent off of sticker price, as several have done in the past month? Money from the mother ship... more
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Jeep brand remains the crown jewel of Chrysler LLC
From Straightline | July 29, 2008The one glimmering light at Chrysler LLC is Jeep. Despite the high gas prices and all the anti-SUV sentiment these days, the "brand" of Jeep... more
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Commentary: Why I Think Chrysler Is Dropping Leasing
From Strategies for Smart Car Buyers | July 29, 2008As Phil reported on Friday, Chrysler will no longer lease vehicles through its captive finance arm, beginning in August. Truck product-heavy... more
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TTAC Called It: GMAC Ceasing Leasing
From The Truth About Cars | July 28, 2008It's no longer a rumor, wild-ass or otherwise. We've just received word that GMAC has informed their dealers they will... more
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Ask the Best and Brightest: What Should Samir Ask Buzz?
From The Truth About Cars | July 28, 2008Basil "Buzz" Hargrove has been active in the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) since its inception in 1984, including sixteen years as... more
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Chrysler to Stop Leasing Cars; What it Means
From KickingTires | July 28, 2008Chrysler — the automaker company that includes the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands — will stop offering leases to customers as of Aug. 1... more
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Not So Wild-Ass Rumor of the Day: GM to Stop Leasing On Monday
From The Truth About Cars | July 26, 2008We hear from various sources that GM is about to follow Chrysler's lead and stop leasing its vehicles in the North American market. The... more
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Chrysler Suicide Watch 37: No Lease on Life
From The Truth About Cars | July 26, 2008Chrysler Financial has pulled the plug on new vehicle leases. Given ongoing bankruptcy rumors, the automaker’s co-Prez immediately manned... more
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Chrysler to Stop Offering Auto Leases
From The Truth About Cars | July 25, 2008Just when you thought it couldn't get any more miserable being one of Chrysler's Dealer "Partners" comes the news that the... more
