Oh my, now Chrysler is in quick fix mode and to hell with local vehicle production. At least Chrysler recognizes they have a huge hole in the smaller vehicle size. Buying a Toyota, etc. "imports" built locally may be the best choice for many who want to support local workers.
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DaimlerChrysler talks with China's Chery>
Associated Press
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> FRANKFURT, GERMANY ? DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday it is in talks with
> China's Chery Automobile Co. about a possible joint venture that would make
> cars for the Dodge brand for sale in the United States.
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> CEO Dieter Zetsche was asked during a visit to Beijing about the status of
> talks with Chinese automakers to beef up Chrysler Group's model lineup and
> offer smaller, more fuel-efficient cars for the Dodge brand as demand for
> SUVs and larger models wanes.
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> He said the company was in talks with several possible partners, but when
> asked if Chery was the preferred partner, he said: ³It's fair to say.²