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Chrysler weighs strategic options for Dodge Viper

Chrysler LLC is exploring strategic options for its Dodge Viper sports car business as the struggling US automaker tries to raise cash to ride out a deepening US auto downturn.

“We have been approached by third parties who are interested in exploring future possibilities for Viper,” Chief Executive Bob Nardelli said on Wednesday in a memo to employees. More
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Chrysler looks at possible JV with Tatas

Automobile major Chrysler LLC is looking for ways to cut costs and also line up partnerships with foreign auto makers including India’s Tata Motors to shore up its finances, a media report today said.

The Wall Street Journal quoting people familiar with the matter said, “Chrysler LLC is scrambling to slash costs and line up partnerships with foreign auto makers to shore up its finances amid a painful downturn in sales and a deteriorating outlook for the company.” More
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Chrysler to turn vehicles into wireless hotspots

People who buy Chrysler LLC vehicles next year will have the option of turning their cars and trucks into wireless Internet hotspots.

The company plans to announce Thursday that the feature will be available as part of its “uconnect” system that will debut in most 2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models.

The wireless Internet will come as a dealer-installed option and will work over cellular telephone links. It will come with a monthly fee which has not yet been determined, spokesman Todd Goyer said. Read more
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