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AUBURN HILLS, MI - Chrysler revealed its five-year business plan on Nov. 4, which included plans to introduce a test fleet of plug-in hybrid minivans and trucks in 2011 and possibly an all-electric vehicle in 2012.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , electric car, vehicle lineup

DETROIT – Although the numbers were down compared from a year ago, overall sales improved for all three Detroit manufacturers since April, with General Motors delivering the most vehicles at a reported 191,875 total units.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , Ford, GM, May 2009 sales

AUBURN HILLS, MI – The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, has approved Chrysler LLC's request to sell all of its operations to Chrysler Group LLC, a new company formed in alliance with Fiat SpA.

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AUBURN HILLS, MI – Under bankruptcy law, Chrysler can no longer provide former executives with vehicles — including past CEO Lee Iacocca, reported FOX Business.

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AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler has decided to postpone the 2010-MY Fleet Customer Event, originally scheduled to take place June 1-5 in Ann Arbor, Mich., to a later date this year.

Tags: 2010-MY Fleet Customer Event, 2010-MY vehicles, Chrysler LLC , Fleet Preview

TORRANCE, CA –– Chrysler experienced the highest drop in fleet sales for the month of April when compared with figures from a year ago, while General Motors and Ford sales results were within the same range of one another.

Tags: April 2009 sales, Chrysler LLC , declining sales, Detroit Big 3, Ford, GM, sales report

Commercial fleet managers have expressed sourcing loyalty to Chrysler, but key concerns remain about unbuilt units, downsizing of the dealer network, and whether a lengthy bankruptcy proceeding will impact 2010 selector development.

Tags: Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Chapter 11 filing, Chrysler LLC , commercial fleets, fleet manager reaction, fleet selector, Vehicle Selector

BINGHAM FARMS, MI – Vincentric announced the winners of its 2009 Best Fleet Value in America awards, with strong fleet product lines from General Motors and Toyota each earning seven awards, and Ford with five winning vehicles.

Tags: 2009 Best Fleet Value in America awards, Chrysler LLC , fleet product lines, Ford, GM, Toyota, Vincentric, Volvo

TORRANCE – A survey of U.S. commercial fleet managers indicates they are taking a "wait and see" approach to the Obama Administration's recently announced "finite path forward" for troubled automakers General Motors and Chrysler.

Tags: auto industry, Chrysler LLC , feedback, fleet manager reaction, GM, Obama Administration, viability

DETROIT – GM and Chrysler outlined a combination of organization restructuring, product line overhaul, and cost-trimming measurements.

Tags: bailout, Chrysler LLC , GM, long-term viability, Restructuring Plan, U.S. Treasury

DETROIT – Effective through March 31, Chrysler is offering an Employee Pricing Plus incentive program on several Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge models.

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DETROIT – By idling plants, Chrysler and other automakers can cut costs on inventory, components, and related charges such as utilities for operating large production facilities.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , cost-cutting, plant shutdowns, sales declines

PRINCETON, NJ – Both the NAFA Fleet Management Association and the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association have sent formal letters to the U.S. Congress to provide financial assistance to General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.

Tags: AFLA, Big Three, Chrysler LLC , financial assistance, Ford, GM, House of Representatives, NAFA, senate, U.S. Congress

ST. PAUL, MN – The Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association sent a formal letter to the U.S. Congress urging immediate assistance for the well-being of the commercial fleet management industry and the greater well-being of the U.S. economy.

Tags: AFLA, Big Three, Chrysler LLC , Ford, GM, House of Representatives, senate, senators, Speaker of the House

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler Fleet has announced big savings with Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep "no-charge" ship-thru charges to upfitters for 2009-model-year qualified fleet orders.

Tags: Chrysler Fleet, Chrysler LLC , ship-thru

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler LLC and its ENVI organization have new production-intent, advanced electric-drive technology packaged in three different vehicles for its Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge brands.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , Dodge, ENV1, Jeep

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler LLC has completed its program to eliminate the use of lead wheel weights from its vehicles, switching to more eco-friendly substitutes in its products sold worldwide.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , EPA, Lead Wheel Weights

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler LLC has named Bruce Coventry chief executive officer of Global Electric Motor Cars LLC (GEM).

Tags: chief executive officer, Chrysler LLC , Global Electric Motor Cars