Ray of light for Chrysler

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Jan 14, 09 4:25 pm

http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/14/autos/c ... 2009011410

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Wed Jan 14, 09 9:18 pm

I think they are talking brave but they can't go on as they are. A Nissan/Renault tie-up may be their best bet, although its really Jeep they want. But their product plans are intertwined already - if Chrysler go under then Nissan don't have their next truck, and they lose a lot of Chrysler volume for their carlines.
R/N have already made it clear they won't want to part with any money though!
On the other hand, Magna would also suffer badly if Chrysler went under - and they were one of the original bidders on Chrysler.
So either could help - but Chryslers product cupboard is pretty bare compared to Ford/GM. It's touch and go for them right now.

BTW, part of it may just be rhetoric to not jeopardise the forthcoming government loans.....

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Jan 14, 09 9:46 pm

I look forward to buying a licence built Chinese Hemi