Jalopnik’s Worst Vehicles of the Millennium…Again, So Far…
Filed under: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hummer, Jeep
It’s only fair for us to include Jalop’s the Worst10, since that is the more interesting list. Some cars we take issue with being included, others we wonder why not, but the list is generally pretty sensible. Take a glimpse for yourself.
Fiat Pushing Hard on Chrysler Recovery
Reworked editions of the 300, Charger, and Grand Cherokee have been underway with a 2011 target release. Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne is now publicly showcasing similar enhancements for several other vehicles in order to maintain approval from the President’s automotive task force.
The Marchionne plan will heavily revise Chrysler minivans and compacts. The minivan news is not surprising, but Fiat’s intention to fix up the critically panned Caliber and Compass took the wind out of us. The Caliber and Compass have ranked poorly in in comparison tests, but discounts and favorable buyer incentives seemed to have kept sales steady.
Also on the facelift bandwagon is Jeep’s Patriot SUV and Chrysler’s neglected PT Cruiser.
Fiat Begins the Chrysler Shakeup
After months of wrangling, a deal has been reached for Fiat to acquire Chrysler. A brief delay from Justice Ruth Ginsberg of the Supreme Court was overcome, with Chrysler proceeding to exit bankruptcy as soon as next week.









