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Chrysler PT Cruiser ending production this summer

omarrana submitted on 1/16/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:05:22 AM

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Chrysler LLC President Tom LaSorda said that the company will stop building the PT Cruiser this year and is seeking buyers for the equipment it used to make the model.

The move comes as Chrysler looks for ways to save cash.

In a phone interview with Bloomberg, LaSorda said that the PT Cruiser will end production this summer. He said that Chrysler currently doesn’t have any offers for the assets used to make the model but is pursuing...

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Chrysler PT Cruiser ending production this summer

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Intensity007

Good move Chrysler! Dropping the Durango and Aspen are also good moves. The next best thing they could do is drop the Sebring and bring out the 200C - only if it can live up to the concept (form & function / possibly as a hybrid-diesel) If I'm wishing the best for them even though it took a near death experience for them to wake up.

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Posted on 1/17/2009 12:34:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Intensity007

correction: I'm wishing the best for them even though it took a near death experience for them to wake up. I truly see Chrysler making a serious comeback. Cadillac is on a roll. Lincoln is being reinvented and will do better once they get their own platforms. It's just a matter of time before Chrysler comes back.

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Posted on 1/17/2009 12:39:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

1UAW

I am not so sure its a good move, you are dropping a small car with a small motor that is a well known model? It seams as they should have plans for a new replacement, make an all new version with better full economy and utilize the money and resources they have spent making the PT nameplate known.

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Posted on 1/17/2009 3:31:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Intensity007

I see your point. Most auto makers tend to take an existing model and improve on it over time - improving quality, content, fuel economy, brand equity and resale value. It's been proven with the Civic, Corolla, Camry, Accord, F-150 and a few others. I think Ford is on their way with the Focus. With the introduction of cars like the 2010 Fiesta and other European models, it's likely we'll get the European Focus in the near future. That will do wonders for Ford and be THE car to have.

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Posted on 1/17/2009 4:18:26 AM | | Votes: 1   

Intensity007

As for Chrysler, I think they should leave the small cars to Dodge. If the PT Cruiser were redesigned, given a true hybrid option, and more attitide, it would probably do wonders for them. In my opinion, the PT Cruiser hurts the Chrysler brand due to it's sub 19k entry-level price. If Chrysler ever wants to be considered a true American luxury competitor, they can simply visit Cadillac.com and look at their portfolio. Leave the small cars to Dodge.

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Posted on 1/17/2009 4:24:04 AM | | Votes: 0   

veyron1001

So where is the party?

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Posted on 1/17/2009 10:12:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Type707

THANK YOU!....Finally Chrysler had some sense knocked into them.

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Posted on 1/17/2009 2:00:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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