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Chrysler was founded on the ideal that class would meet a higher standard of vehicle, both under the hood and in the interior.
Now almost 100 years later, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the company in that same light — it’s within your price range, yet still both functional and fashionable.
They’ve had their share of ups and downs, different partnerships and buyouts, but through it all they’ve remained one of the most recognizable brands in the world.
After being absorbed by Fiat®, Chrysler was renamed FCA US LLC in December 2014. They would go on to conduct business through 16 brands, which has proven most profitable.
In the fiscal year of 2017, FCA Group shipped around 4.4 million vehicles and generated about $110.9 billion in revenue.
In the first quarter of 2019, FCA reported 498,425 vehicles sold, which was down from the 517,482 from the last quarter of 2018.
The most popular topping the list was Jeep®, followed by Ram®, Dodge®, Chrysler Division®, Alfa Romeo®, and Fiat®.
While most vehicles run like a well-oiled machine, there are some common problems that Chrysler owners have reported.
All of these problems and more can be fixed by the Chrysler mechanics at Milito’s Auto Repair in Chicago.
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Did you know that without Chrysler, many of the modern auto amenities you enjoy now wouldn’t have existed? They were true innovators in their peak.
Can you imagine driving a car and not having a place to put your Starbucks?
This helped reduce emissions and also eliminated much of the old “tune up” periodic services every few thousand miles. It reduced expenses and also saved time.
Thanks to Chrysler, you can take advantage of cruise control and give your gas-pedal foot a rest.
This was developed as a solution to aide parking with the new Hemi V-8 engines.
There was actually a time when a car didn’t start with a key, but thanks to Chrysler, you don’t have to push any buttons or pull up on the automatic transmission lever.
1924: Walter Chrysler, former president of Buick® Motor Co. and former vice president of General Motors®, launched the Chrysler Six B-70. With six-cylinders, this was an affordable luxury car that could reach the unheard of speed of 70 mph.
1925: Chrysler founded the Chrysler Corp., absorbing the assets of the Maxwell Motor Corp.
1928: Chrysler rolled out the low-priced Plymouth® and medium-priced DeSoto brands, which have conventional body styles. Even though the Depression, both brands became popular with the public.
1934: The company introduced the Chrysler Airflow, which featured a streamlined, aerodynamic body. However, it didn’t go over well with the public, and the reception was said to stifle innovation at Chrysler from that point on.
1940s: Chrysler joined the war effort and produced items for the U.S. military such as tanks and trucks, guns and ammunition, and aircraft parts. The “Jeep” came about in response to a military request for a “light reconnaissance vehicle.” Chrysler acquired the Jeep trademark when it bought AMC in 1987.
1960s: Chrysler expanded into the European automobile market.
1970s: Chrysler decided to invest heavily in full-sized cars, which turned out to be a bad idea. Because of the oil embargo of 1973, there were gasoline shortages in the United States. As a result, consumers turned to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Between 1973 and 1974, Chrysler’s auto production dropped by a whopping by 26%.
1979: CEO Lee Iacocca initiated a government bailout of Chrysler Corp., which was nearly bankrupt.
1980: Congress passed, and President Jimmy Carter signed, a loan guarantee act for Chrysler. Because of this, the government essentially acted as a co-signer of a $1.5 billion loan for the company. It worked, as the next few years saw Chrysler reporting record profits.
1983: Chrysler paid off its federally guaranteed loans seven years early. They would also introduces minivans, the Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan, which created a new market niche.
1996: Chrysler’s share of the combined U.S. and Canada retail car and truck market reaches 16.2 percent — its highest point since 1957 — due in large part to the company’s highly profitable lineup of minivans and Jeeps,
1998: In a $36 billion takeover deal, Chrysler Corp. merges with German automaker Daimler-Benz to become DaimlerChrysler AG.
2001: Due to massive losses, shrinking markets, and stiff competition, DaimlerChrysler cut 26,000 jobs and idled six plants.
2005: A few years later they would bounce back, with the Chrysler Group earning $2 billion in profit. Sales were boosted by the stylish Chrysler 300 sedan, the Dodge Magnum wagon featuring rear-wheel drive, and the Dodge Ram pickup.
2006: Chrysler Group didn’t have a great year and reported a net loss of $1.5 billion.
February 2007: Chrysler cut 13,000 jobs under a new restructuring plan, which was essentially 16 percent of its workforce.
May 14, 2007: The private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management took over 80 percent of Chrysler for $7.4 billion.
2009: The company is forced into federal bankruptcy protection.
2011: Chrysler posts its first quarterly profit since 2006 and pays back $7.6 billion in loans from the American and Canadian governments.
2012: The partnership between Chrysler and Fiat flourishes, and together they produce new vehicles that combines the talents of both corporations.
2014: Fiat takes over ownership of Chrysler in a $4.4 billion deal with the United Automobile Workers retiree health care fund. The adopt the formal name, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and a new logo.
The company’s first electric vehicle was produced in 1979.
Chrysler stands twelfth in the list of the largest automakers, excluding cars made by Fiat.
The company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
They partner with No Kid Hungry to stop childhood hunger in the United States.
The first minivan was introduced to the public in 1984.
IN 1960, the 300-C broke the speed record at over 175 mph.