MSNBC: Chrysler reaches deal with Fiat

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29958784

Quick results here for the White House. Obama said he'll consider loaning $6 billion to Chrysler if they can make this happen.

[Inuca]

1. That was quick

Interesting...

[BobRossi]

2. How'd that last joint venture with Chrysler work out?

Oh yeah, the Germans raided it and left it for dead.

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5. LOL.

Now it is owned by private equity.


...And your preferred solution is... ?

[Inuca]

7. That does not mean much

You cannot extrapolate. From what I understand what they expect from Fiat is primarily design and efficient models to fast reach the assembly lines.

Also, and I am not sure at all I remember this correctly, but wasn't there some bailout-type deal with Fiat and the Italian government recently?

[sharp_stick]

8. Or the other way around

Chrysler destroyed the value of high quality German sedans for years with the pathetic junk they've foisted on the redneck male in the US for decades.

[bluestateguy]

3. People in Auburn Hills, MI better start boning up on their Italian

[NYC_SKP]

4. Why did it take so fucking long? (lol)

Nice work and quick, that's what I like to see.

:patriot:

[liberal N proud]

6. What took them so long

I don't think they would have ever done anything if it had not been for Obama saying they had 30 days.

WoW!

[AndyTiedye]

9. Why Did It Have to be Fiat?

Fix It Again Tony.

[hlthe2b]

10. My thoughts, exactly.... I'm surprised Fiat is still in business...

Handcuffing them to Chrysler hardly seems like a "deal"-- for either of them.

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12. Maybe under this plan Chrysler will be able to add some small cars to its lineup quickly

Given the number of people spending crazy money on Smart cars, this might not be a bad thing.

[hlthe2b]

13. Seriously, though, Fiat had the worst reputation for years....

What is it currently (in terms of reliability, engineering, innovation)....?

[Kalyke]

14. People are spending crazy money on Smart cars?

Where?

Not in the US they aren't.

Top Sales for February:



* Ford F-Series: 23,614
* Toyota Camry: 20,634
* Chevy Silverado: 19,788
* Toyota Corolla: 18,103
* Nissan Altima: 16,002
* Honda Accord: 15,976
* Honda Civic: 15,687
* Dodge Ram: 14,448
* Honda CR-V: 12,370
* Chevy Malibu: 11,516


I've seen, like, two of them in person. Where are they selling at? Europe?

[Dinger]

11. Glad To Hear That

My dad is retired from Chrysler. He was pretty worried.