No More Dodge

[Double D]

I referenced this in another thread, but we may be back to two Nascar manufacturers.

Fiat to make Chrysler into . . . Fiat

The Italian carmaker expects to reintroduce Alfa Romeo to the US market and add many models that work in Europe. Many old US models will be phased out.

Posted by Charley Blaine on Monday, October 26, 2009 7:25 PM

Four months after exiting a U.S.-funded bankruptcy reorganization, Chrysler Group is about to unveil a product roadmap that relies heavily on vehicles from Italian partner Fiat (FIATY) while abandoning many of the U.S. carmaker's own models.

The plan, due to be unveiled Nov. 4, involves the reintroduction of Fiat's premium, sporty Alfa Romeo brand to the U.S. starting in 2012, The Wall Street Journal reported this afternoon.

Chrysler also will introduce the 500, Fiat's tiny car that is popular in Europe, to Americans. It won't, however, attach the Fiat name to it.

Chrysler meantime is preparing to phase out many of its current models, particularly Dodge cars, the Journal said.

Fiat and Chrysler are working to create several new vehicles with Fiat technology for the U.S. market, including a midsize Chrysler-brand sedan to be released in 2012.

The sweeping changes, due to play out over the next two to three years, represent a big gamble for Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne, who has staked his reputation on the turnaround.

This is the current state of American automobiles.

DD

[CJH]

Several analysts are predicting that even with the bailout and the fiat deal, Dodge isn't going to make it past next year. (and I am not talking about NASCAR)

We may be down to the Big Two, period.

[LMITOUT]

Didn't Petty change over to Fords now too? I thought I heard something about them merging with Yates and they will run Fords in 2010.

[gregg52]

big two?

1) ford

2) chev

3)toyota

Am I wrong or didnt hear something

I've heard noises bout honda maybe

[jeffreyd]

the only reason it is not the only one is the fact the taxpayers own gm. would be nice to get something back in sales.

[Double D]

big two?

1) ford

2) chev

3)toyota

Am I wrong or didnt hear something

I've heard noises bout honda maybe

My bad. Still not used to this Toyota business in Nascar.

DD

[harvey lee]

If I had a team that had to run Fords, I would change to a bowtie.

[gregg52]

do you think its chev or hendricks

chirldress isnt doing that good havick and burton are pretty good drivers

gibbs seems to be close

[slipbobbin]

Its Hendricks,they would run just as well as they are in any brand. JMO

[fishinchicks]

Rousch was pretty strong a few years ago when Martin was in their camp, and they run Fords. Right now I would say it is more of a Hendrick thing. They have these cars dialed in pretty well.

[harvey lee]

HMS has some great skilled people in all departments. They also have great funding right along with the drivers.

I don't know if all the teams work so well together but all but Jr's team is rocking.

[Uncle Bill]

If I had a team that had to run Fords, I would change to a bowtie.

Hmmm......?

You mean the ones mired down in bankruptcy court ?

Ford.

The one and only independent American Auto Company.

Go Roush !

[gregg52]

I GUESS the 17 and some other car are trying the new ford motor this week

maybe thats the tic or 2 fords are off

funny how teams go from yr to yr the 99 had what 8-9 wins last yr and cant get out of his own way this yr

thats has to be frustrating

the 17 lucked out in the the daytona other wise ford would have just one win this yr i think at cali