Due to Chrysler Group’s plans to redesign at least five of its models by mid-2011, it’s likely that it will rehire workers and schedule overtime to do so, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press, citing people familiar with the plans.
The report claims that Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, who also runs Italian automaker Fiat S.p.A., wants face-lifts in 18 months for the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan minivans and the Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot crossovers. It is estimated that redesigns of this sort usually take two to three years. There are also plans to redo the PT Cruiser, although the report failed to specify a time frame for the project.
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