Category Archives: Chrysler

News about Chrysler automobile manufacturer. News about Chrysler recalls, technical service bulletins (TSB), and problems regarding Chrysler vehicles.

Cars and Trucks Currently Built in the U.S.A.

Posted on by | Leave a reply

Approximately 8.5 million vehicles were assembled in the United States in 2008, but only 5 million of those were made by Big Three auto makers. More than 3 million of the assembled vehicles in U.S. plants were built by autoworkers employed by brands such as BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota. American vehicles assembled in the United States, built by American union workers, and made with engines and transmissions manufactured in the U.S.are the following:

Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty, Ford Expedition, Ford F150, Ford F-250, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln Navigator, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS, Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Savana, GMC Yukon XL, Hummer H2, Dodge Caliber (manual transmission only), Dodge Dakota (automatic only), Jeep Compass (manual transmission only), Jeep Patriot (manual transmission only), Jeep Wrangler (automatic transmission only), Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (automatic transmission only).

If you are having problems with your vehicle and think you may be driving a lemon, call the California Lemon Law Firm of Delsack and Associates. Call toll free 888-Ex-Lemon (888-395-3666) for a free consultation.

U.S. Government to Sell Chrysler and G.M. Shares

Posted on by | Leave a reply

The United States Government is looking into selling its shares in Chrysler and General Motors Company soon. This was relayed to a congressional panel the other day by the head of the Autos Task Force, Ron Bloom. The U.S. government currently owns 8% of Chrysler and 61% of the new General Motors Company. Mr. Bloom did not discuss the objectives that Chrysler or G.M. would have to meet before they sell their shares.

Concerned that either your Chrysler or G.M. vehicle may be a lemon? Call the law firm of Delsack and Associates at 888-Ex-Lemon (888-395-3666) and find out if you qualify.

Bryan Nesbitt to Head Cadillac

Posted on by | Leave a reply

Mr. Bryan Nesbitt has been named as the general manager of Cadillac. Mr. Nesbitt has been the vice president of G.M. North America Design. He was hired by Chrysler in 1994 and helped in designing the PT Cruiser. He arrived at G.M. in 2001 and was in charge of Chevrolet design. He was then put in charge of G.M. design in Europe, supervising the Saab 9-X concept and the Opel Insignia. Mr. Nesbitt was later made executive director in design for G.M. North American brands. In 2007 he was instrumental in the introduction of the Pontiac Solstice and the Chevy Malibu.

If you are having problems with your vehicle, in California, and think that you are driving a lemon call the California Lemon Law Firm of Delsack and Associates at 888-395-3666 (888-Ex-Lemon).

Hybrid Car List

Posted on by | Leave a reply

Hybrid cars today are typically a combination of gasoline and a battery powered engine. The following is a list of some of the current hybrid cars plus some that will become available in 2010 and 2011.

Currently available Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Insight, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid, Lexus HS 250h, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Lexus RX 450h, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Lexus RX 400h, Lexus GS 450h, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid, Lexus LS 600h L, GMC Sierra Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, Chrysler Aspen Hybrid, and Dodge Durango Hybrid.

Those that will become available in 2010 or 2011 are Mercedes ML 450 Hybrid, Honda Global Subcompact Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line Two Mode, Hyundai Accent Hybrid, BMW X6 Hybrid, Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid, Honda Fit Hybrid, Mercedes S400 BlueHybrid, Dodge Ram Hybrid, Honda CR-Z, Volkswagen and Touareg Hybrid.

If you think your hybrid is a lemon, call the California Lemon Law Firm, Delsack and Associates for a free consultation. The toll free number is 1-888-Ex-Lemon (1-888-395-3666).

Fiat Enters into Joint Venture with Chinese Auto Manufacturer

Posted on by | Leave a reply

Fiat, the Italian automaker which owns a 20% controlling interest in the new Chrysler, announced an equal partnership, joint venture with Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group. The companies announced that they would build a new 173 acre plant in Hunan province with production scheduled to begin at the end of 2011. The plant will cost more than $550 million and will have the ability to manufacture 140,000 cars and 220,000 engines per year after the first phase is completed. Upon completion of all phases production would eventually increase to 250,000 cars and 300,000 fuel-efficient, low emission engines per year. Guangzhou Automobile Group which already has similar joint ventures with Honda and Toyota, stated that it had delivered more than 530,000 vehicles last year.

Automotive Sales For June 2009

Posted on by | Leave a reply

While sales in June fell by 33% for General Motors, and 42% for Chrysler, Ford Motor Company announced that its sales were only down 11% from June, 2008. Ford also outsold Toyota and is regaining market share for the third consecutive month, and is discounting its vehicles less than General Motors and Chrysler. Ford also stated that slow demand in the West and Southwest where the housing market has taken the worst beating, has dragged down the company’s overall sales, while sales in more than half of the remaining states were on a par or slightly greater than last year’s. Further adding to General Motors and Chrysler’s woes were that plant closings sharply reduced sales to car rental companies and other business customers. On the bright side, however, their bankruptcies have not deterred sales to consumers as much as was expected

Asian automakers have also felt the impact of the economic slowdown with declines in sales of 32% for Toyota and 23% for Nissan. Overall automotive sales in the United States fell by 28% compared to June 2008, which though still a decline is the smallest decline since September of last year. Average annual sales throughout the United States for the last decade were about 17 million units but took a nosedive starting the second half of 2008. Thus far in 2009 slightly under 5 million vehicles have been sold, a decrease of approximately 37%.

Questions about your vehicle or the California Lemon Law. Call the Law Offices of Delsack & Assoc. at 888-Ex-Lemon (888-395-3666) for a free consultation.

Some Basics About The New Chrysler

Posted on by | Leave a reply

On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, Fiat management assumed control of Chrysler after the company had emerged from 42 days under bankruptcy protection. The new company is restarting operations under the name Chrysler Group L.L.C. and will be under the management control of Fiat which initially will hold 20% and whose eventual holding may increase to 35%. The remainder of the ownership is divided between a health-care trust for retirees of the United Automobile Workers union which holds 55%, and the American and Canadian governments which hold 8% and 2% respectively. Fiat cannot take majority control of Chrysler until it repays the federal government the monies which had been borrowed by Chrysler.

Chrysler’s new board of directors will consists of nine members, with three to be appointed by Fiat, four from the US Treasury, one by the Canadian government, and one by the UAW health care trust. It is not yet clear whether Chrysler will be selling shares to the public but the UAW president, Ron Gettelfinger, had recently stated that he wanted to sell the health care trust holdings as soon as possible.

The new company announced it would restart production soon but in the meantime was re-distributing vehicles, which it has an ample supply of, from its closed dealerships to the remaining dealers. Chrysler closed approximately 800 dealers as part of its bankruptcy. Remaining dealerships will operate normally.

While the federal government had backed Chrysler warranties of new vehicles sold while the company was in bankruptcy, Chrysler Group will now assume that responsibility. Likewise, warranties on Chrysler products which were purchased before Chrysler filed for bankruptcy will also be honored until they expire. Warranty work for vehicles which were sold by the now closed dealerships can be done at any of the remaining open Chrysler dealers.

Fiat management announced last week that it would soon begin transferring technology, engines, transmissions and other components to the Chrysler plants to enable them to start building small and medium-sized cars for sale in North America. As one of the first steps Chrysler Group will be offering the Fiat 500 to US consumers.

Think the Chrysler you are driving may be a lemon. Call 888-Ex-Lemon (888-395-3666) and speak with an attorney at the Law Offices of Delsack and Associates for a free consultation.