Mopar

LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE

Economic indicators: Sales of cars, trucks and ... tchotchkes?

1:47 pm U.S. ET | April 3, 2013
Economists have long known that certain retail-level transactions -- such as the number of packages handled by UPS or FedEx -- are good indicators of the economy's overall strength or weakness. But does the same hold true for branded automotive tchotchkes?... Read More »

 

FIXED OPERATIONS

Chrysler dealers set contract sales mark

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 4, 2013
Chrysler Group dealers in the United States sold a record 1.4 million service contracts in 2012, a 16 percent increase over the previous year, the head of the Mopar brand said.... Read More »

 

Mopar adds used-vehicle service plans

12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 1, 2012
Mopar is offering several inexpensive service plans for pre-owned vehicles, part of a rebranding of its service contract business.... Read More »

 

Chrysler's Mopar parts unit opens Japan, Australia, Russia warehouses

10:31 am U.S. ET | Sept. 19, 2012
Chrysler and majority owner Fiat have opened parts distribution warehouses in Japan, Australia and Russia under the Mopar brand, completing the transition of Chrysler's distribution centers from former owner Daimler AG.... Read More »

 

LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE

Second-half math will get tough for Chrysler

3:50 pm U.S. ET | July 3, 2012
On July 17, 1941, one of the most impressive streaks in baseball history ended when New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio went hitless before a record crowd in Cleveland. DiMaggio had at least one hit in the 56 previous games. Over the last few years, Chrysler has been tearing through sales in the United States like Joltin' Joe tore through opposing pitchers in 1941.... Read More »