Chrysler, GM seen in SUV partnership talks

Chrysler, GM seen in SUV partnership talks
http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/15/autos/gm_chrysler_suv/index.htm?postversion=2007021515

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- General Motors and Chrysler Group are in talks to
develop a large sport utility vehicle, that would be similar to the
Chevrolet Suburban, according to a report published Thursday.

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Citing sources familiar with the talks, The Wall Street Journal reported
that the two automakers have been discussing that matter for six months but
have yet to reach an agreement.

The paper reported that a partnership would mean development cost savings
for Chrysler.

Currently, Chrysler Group does not make an SUV that rivals the Suburban. The
two closest models are the Dodge Durango and the Chrysler Aspen.

The news comes just one day after Chrysler Group's parent company,
DaimlerChrysler (up $0.67 to $70.45, Charts), said it was considering a sale
of a sale or spinoff of its North American unit, in addition to cutting
13,000 jobs over the next three years. (Full story)

A German publication, Manager Magazin, reported that DaimlerChrysler
Chairman Dieter Zetsche had met with GM (up $0.00 to $36.50, Charts)
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner about a possible sale of
Chrysler to the No. 1 U.S. automaker, which has itself been struggling,
cutting jobs and closing plants.

The Journal reported, however, that if a vehicle deal is reached, it would
not go beyond that.

Chrysler already has a handful of vehicle partnerships under way, including
a minivan development deal with Volkswagen AG. Chrysler is also in talks to
produce a subcompact car for sale in the United States with the Chinese
automaker Chery.

 

Good Lord, do either of them need another of these vehicles? >
They have gone mad!

 

That line of Old Thinking is why (I think) that the Old Big Three (Two) are
going to fail. Times have changed forever and wishing for the glory days
will never again make it so.