News reports about Chrysler Group LLC

Marchionne: Chrysler's hourly employees to get bonuses Friday

Chrysler Group LLC’s 26,000 U.S. hourly employees will get their profit-sharing bonus checks Friday, according to an email CEO Sergio Marchionne sent late Monday to local union leaders, a copy of which was obtained by The Detroit News.

GOP, Dems play political football with Chrysler spot

Las Vegas — Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne defended the company’s Super Bowl ad against Republican claims it was endorsing the Obama administration.

Eastwood denies Chrysler Super Bowl ad was political

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said the company’s two-minute Super Bowl ad was not meant to be a political endorsement.

Chrysler draws praise for Clint Eastwood ad touting U.S. turnaround

“The people of Detroit almost lost everything,” said the two-minute Chrysler spot narrated by Clint Eastwood that featured autoworkers, an abandoned building and a city flag.

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Chrysler draws praise for Clint Eastwood ad touting U.S. turnaround

Chrysler Group aired a poignant Super Bowl ad touting the Motor City’s turnaround with a message that said the United States could learn from Detroit’s rebound.

Chrysler's Super Bowl ad will reflect love of U.S.

“I will tell you that it will once again be unconventional. It will reflect the very spirit of what Chrysler is today, how we view our role in society, our passion and our love for this country,” the Chrysler CEO said.

Chrysler to hire 1,800 for Illinois Dodge Dart plant

Chrysler Group LLC Thursday formally announced plans to hire about 1,800 workers at its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois to support production of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart and other vehicles that will be built off the same platform.

Chrysler predicts increase in Fiat sales in ‘12

Las Vegas - Dodge CEO Reid Bigland said Chrysler Group LLC would boost the number of dealers selling Fiats to nearly 200 by the end of the year.

Chrysler rebound fuels Fiat’s venture

In yet another turn of the automotive circle, Chrysler is on track again to be the global auto industry’s surprise darling with its growing top line, expanding profits, increasing production, improving quality and a marketing moxie tied to Detroit’s roots.

Chrysler shields Fiat from crisis

Chrysler Group LLC not only posted its first annual net profit since 1997 Wednesday, it earned enough money to keep its Italian parent from succumbing to the worst economic crisis to hit Europe since the Great Depression.

Chrysler to hire 1,800 for Illinois Dodge Dart plant

Chrysler announced plans to hire about 1,800 workers at its Belvidere Assembly Plant to support production of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart.

GM sales down 6%; Chrysler jumps 44%, Ford 7%, Nissan 10.4%, Toyota 7.5%

General Motors sales fell 6% in January, while Ford 7% and Chrysler's jumped 44%, the 22nd consecutive monthly increase for the carmaker.

Chrysler profit means $1,500 bonus for employees

According to the formula agreed on by the company and the United Auto Workers last fall, each of Chrysler’s 26,000 hourly employees should receive a check for more than $1,500.

3rd shift slated for Chrysler Ill. plant

Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne will announce the addition of a third shift at the company's Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois next week, adding approximately 1,100 jobs at the factory to support production of new vehicles based on the same platform as the recently unveiled Dodge Dart, according to people with direct knowledge of the plan.

Fiat-Chrysler in talks to produce Jeeps in China

Chrysler hiring to build Dart in Illinois factory

Chrysler unveils ‘World’ training facility