Topic: Sergio Marchionne

What did Clint Eastwood say about Chrysler bailout?

Before Clint Eastwood did the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial, the libertarian actor criticized the Chrysler bailout.

Chrysler Super Bowl commercial: Was it really pro-Obama? (+video)

Some Democrats thought so after they watched the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial, which features Clint Eastwood. Some Republicans were aghast.

Group blasts J. Lo and her ride, citing Fiat business dealings with Iran

Jennifer Lopez is under fire over her TV ad for Fiat. An anti-Iran group is asking her to renounce her endorsement of Fiat cars if the company does not end its sales to Iran. No word yet from J. Lo.

Dodge Dart returns, based on Fiat compact

Dodge Dart: Chrysler said Tuesday that it will use the Dart name for a new compact car based on Italian technology that it will introduce in the US next year.

United Auto Workers, Chrysler tentatively agree on new deal

The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement with Chrysler on a new labor pact.

UAW and GM strike a deal. Is that good news for Ford and Chrysler, too?

If the past is any indicator, the labor deal struck between the UAW and GM could be a template for Detroit's other automakers. The deal includes investment in six plants and 6,400 new jobs.

Why contract talks between UAW and Chrysler came to a halt

Talks between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Chrysler were supposed to wrap up by midnight Wednesday. Now, they've been extended for another week.

Toyota: Car production disrupted until end of 2011

Following the disasters in Japan, the Japanese automaker Toyota won't resume normal production until November or December

Gas prices up. Can hybrids ease fall in car sales?

Gas prices could hurt the auto industry. It is banking on hybrids and other 'green' cars to buffer the blow from a further rise in gas prices.

Car of the year: a sign of US comeback

Car of the year award went to GM. Ford grabbed truck of the year. US automakers are rebounding.

GM IPO a fast start, but paying back bailout cash will be a marathon

The GM IPO raised $20 billion of the $49 billion that the federal government spent to bailout GM. But the finish line is still years away.

Jeep Grand Cherokee: Its redesign boosts a Chrysler turnaround

Jeep Grand Cherokee has gotten positive media reviews, and sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee in the third quarter were about double the pace of its predecessor. Chrysler said Monday that its profit outlook is improving.

Jeep Grand Cherokee helps Chrysler narrow loss

Jeep Grand Cherokee saw sales jump 41 percent this year compared with a year ago.

Chrysler announces they will add 900 jobs at suburban Detroit plant

Chrysler will keep open a suburban Detroit plant they had planned to shut down in 2012. Another Chrysler plant hosted President Obama on Friday.

With Fritz Henderson gone, should an outsider head GM?

Outsider Whitaker is already GM's interim CEO after Fritz Henderson's departure.

Car sales down, but Ford is catching its Japanese rivals

Overall sales plummeted with the end of 'cash for clunkers.' Ford has taken a hit too, but it's still doing better than Toyota, Honda, or Nissan.

With Whitacre at GM, Detroit outsiders will be 'in'

Fiat closes Chrysler deal – with no money down

Fiat's race from punchline to potential white knight for Detroit

Sergio Marchionne, a jazz-loving Italian businessman who helped turn around the Italian carmaker, is poised to be the next CEO of Chrysler.