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Starting Monday, Chrysler is idling its plants for one to two months as part of the restructuring, including its North plant in Fenton, which makes Dodge Ram trucks. Fenton's South plant, which assembles minivans, was idled last fall. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
AP: Fenton Mayor, UAW Leader Not Giving Up on Plant Closure May 2, 2009
Chrysler spokesman Max Gates confirmed that the company's restructuring plan calls for the sale or liquidation of eight plants, including the St. Louis North plant that manufactures Dodge Ram pickups. The St. Louis South plant that made minivans before it was idled last year also is on the list for permanent closure. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
LETTER: 'Harry and Louise' may like Medicare now May 2, 2009
Tom Andres wrote on May 1, 2009 1:40 PM:" medic57, you know I was just kidding about trading your vehicle for a so-called "green" model. That's what the LOL means. By the way, I'm very happy with my 2001 Dodge Ram Magnum that gets maybe 15 mpg downhill on the highway. It'll be a collector's item as soon as Chrysler completely folds. You're right, if you have all those medical conditions, you are not insurable unless you're eligible for group medical. The VA is kind of like group medical. If... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chrysler plans to shut 5 more plants May 2, 2009
The St. Louis North plant that makes Dodge Ram pickups would also close, as will a parts stamping plant in Twinsburg, Ohio, and an engine plant in Kenosha, Wis. Two other plants that will be left out of the Fiat sale are the St. Louis South plant and an assembly plant in Newark, Del. (Boston Globe)
Chrysler Lawyers, Advisers May Reap $200 Million in Bankruptcy-Court Fees May 2, 2009
It aims to sell its best assets -- which include its Jeep brand and Dodge Ram pickups -- to Fiat, using bankruptcy law to wind up its liabilities. The automakers lead lawyers at Jones Day, led by restructuring partner , will charge Chrysler as much as $950 an hour, according to court filings. (Bloomberg)
Dealers steer through makeovers May 2, 2009
Top sellers have been the Dodge Ram truck, Chrysler Town and Country minivan and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumers have not been scared off by news of Chrysler s efforts to avoid bankruptcy, Weninger said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Chrysler bankruptcy may close local dealer May 1, 2009
A Jeep Wrangler driver, Vawter said Chrysler has several popular and iconic brands including Jeep, Chrysler/Dodge minivans and the Dodge Ram trucks. Shortly after the bankruptcy announcement, the trade journal reported that would take over the financing of inventory for Chrysler dealers, replacing Chrysler s own financing. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
After struggle, Chrysler succumbs to bankruptcy May 1, 2009
The U.S. automaker eventually wants to build cars that could get up to 40 mpg, far more economical than its current fleet focused on minivans, Jeep SUVs and the Dodge Ram pickup. In exchange, Fiat would initially get 20 percent of the company, but its share could rise to 35 percent if certain benchmarks are met, and Fiat said Thursday it could get an additional 16 percent by 2016 if Chrysler's U.S. government loans are fully repaid. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fiat's Marchionne Hunts `White Elephants' After Sealing Chrysler Alliance May 1, 2009
The company, the third-largest U.S. automaker, will put its best assets, such as its Jeep and Dodge Ram brands, in a new company that wouldnt be burdened by current costs and debt. Chrysler would emerge slimmer and armed with Fiats small- car technology, giving it a new lease on life, Obama said yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Deadline extended in Chrysler buyout Apr 28, 2009
A shift was cut from Chrysler s North plant, which makes Dodge Ram trucks. Fewer workers are taking the buyouts so far. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
UAW reaches concession deal with Chrysler, Fiat, U.S. Treasury Apr 28, 2009
A shift was cut from Chrysler s North plant, which makes Dodge Ram trucks. The president of local UAW unions, including Joe Shields, president of Local 110, which represents the South plant, flew to Detroit on Monday for a 5 p.m. meeting to learn what the concessions are, said Robert Lord, financial secretary for Local 110. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Scrap auto parts business picks up amid downturn Apr 28, 2009
By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES It took Eduardo Rodriguez about an hour of sweaty work to wrestle a transmission part out of a Dodge Ram pickup, but he didn't seem to mind. The auto mechanic cradled the grimy prize in his oily hands as if it were a bowling trophy. (USA Today -- Autos)
CBP seizes $500,000 in pot Apr 16, 2009
The Tucson couple was in a 2002 Dodge Ram Pick-up truck ... CBP Officers seized the Dodge Ram and marijuana. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
accepted buyout offers so far. Apr 15, 2009
A shift was cut from Chrysler s North plant, which makes Dodge Ram trucks. In this latest round, fewer than 100 of the 1,450 eligible workers at the North plant have accepted offers so far, said Glenn Kage, financial secretary for United Auto Workers Local 136. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Chrysler workers get buyout deadline Apr 14, 2009
A shift was cut from Chrysler s North plant, which makes Dodge Ram trucks. kvolkmann@bizjournals. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Reu A. Reeve Apr 9, 2009
Reu loved tinkering with his off-road vehicles, his beloved Dodge Ram truck and Polaris. He really liked traveling, especially to the Hawaiian Islands and Yellowstone. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Thanks to global market, car designers are a worldly bunch Apr 8, 2009
A Toyota Tundra pickup takes aim at a Dodge Ram. A Pontiac G8 may be marketed as pure American muscle, but it's actually a buff Australian import. (USA Today -- Autos)
Chrysler LLC Continues Strong Retail Sales Across the Midwest, the Rockies and the Plains Apr 5, 2009
On top of a second month of sales improvements, Dodge Ram 1500 was awarded the 2009 Truck of the Year and the Dodge Challenger was awarded the 2009 Car of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association ... The all-new, award-winning Dodge Ram had its second consecutive month of growth up almost 9 percent for March. (PR Newswire)
Hawaii's Most Wanted - Neil Driskill Apr 5, 2009
"This case resulted from back in august 8th, 2007 at 1:40 pm -- plain clothes officers were in waikele community park, and observed a silver dodge ram pickup and a male standing next to it. after watching him for a little while one of the officers recognized the male as neil driskill and ran a warrant check and found he had outstanding probation revocation warrants" says Kim Buffett of Crimestoppers. Driskill took off when police approached him. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Chrysler: No Roman Holiday Ahead Apr 2, 2009 Obama Clued In To How Fractured Media Work Mar 30, 2009 Obama keeps pace with evolving media Mar 30, 2009 Police Reports Mar 30, 2009 Tiger thrills at Bay Hill with winning putt on 18 Mar 30, 2009 Shooting Cyclones Mar 30, 2009 Police Reports Mar 29, 2009 Police Reports Mar 28, 2009 Taschner Traded To Phillies Mar 28, 2009 Fraenkel puts Hopper's vision in perspective Mar 28, 2009 Lawmakers: Save Chrysler plant Mar 27, 2009 Scientist describes shooting that paralyzed her Mar 25, 2009 Mackey widens lead as he reaches coast Mar 16, 2009 Checkpoint of Iditarod offers glimpse into past Mar 16, 2009 Chrysler Faces July Cash Crunch Even With More Aid Mar 15, 2009 Auto Task Force Heads to Detroit Mar 10, 2009 Obama Auto Task Force To Drive Chevy Volt Mar 10, 2009 Click & Clack Talk Cars Mar 7, 2009 AAA Arizona picks range from Prius to GT-R Mar 6, 2009 GM, Ford, Toyota sales plunge Mar 4, 2009 Sales flop at GM, Chrysler and Ford Mar 4, 2009 Ford Bolsters Market-Leading Commercial Truck Lineup With Three Tough New Offerings Mar 3, 2009 Automakers pile on incentives to lure car buyers with deals Mar 2, 2009 End of the line Feb 27, 2009 NADAguides.com Announces Top Five Most Researched Car Brands of 2008 Feb 20, 2009 Autos and Autobots at the Chicago Auto Show Feb 19, 2009 Chrysler Seeks $9B of Gov't Aid in Viability Plan Feb 18, 2009 GM, Chrysler to announce restructuring Feb 18, 2009 Chrysler to cut 3,000 more jobs Feb 18, 2009 GM bankruptcy would have ripple effect Feb 17, 2009 Well-kissed truck year round Feb 14, 2009 Special delivery: Fire Dept.s old equipment sent to aid Guatemala Feb 13, 2009 Chrysler unveils new commercial Ram trucks Feb 12, 2009 HPD, AAA to offer free VIN etching service Feb 12, 2009 Corvette Stingray concept revealed at Chicago auto show Feb 12, 2009 has the scoop Feb 12, 2009 Analyst: Chrysler plant could close Feb 10, 2009 Stars and their cars Feb 10, 2009 Police, fire present '09-10 budget requests Feb 8, 2009 U.S. car sales plunge 37%; automakers blame tight credit Feb 8, 2009 Monster Truck Feb 8, 2009 Ford Launches All-New Transit Connect, Adding to Market-Leading Commercial Vehicle Fleet Feb 8, 2009
Jeep, Dodge Ram Are Valuable Assets ... Most analysts agree that Chrysler's Jeep brand, its Dodge Ram pickup, and its minivan business are the most valuable assets aside from the book of auto loans at Chrysler Financial. (BusinessWeek)
Officers find drug load, cash at Douglas port Apr 1, 2009
A man, 25, and his wife, 20, were in a 2002 Dodge Ram pickup truck. The officers became suspicious when they noticed a discrepancy in the truck s bed. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Obama keeps pace with evolving media. Article:Obama keeps pace with evolving media:/c/a/2009/03/29/MNLE16OJCU.DTL Article:Obama keeps pace with evolving media:/c/a/2009/03/29/MNLE16OJCU.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Joe Garofoli,Carla Marinucci, Chronicle Political Writers. Sunday, March 29, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
One 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, no reported value, was taken. 5:00 p.m. 1200 block Americana. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer. Monday, March 30, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Monday, March 30, 2009. (03-29) 21:33 PDT -- Iowa State is among the top three-point-shooting teams in the country (ranking No. 6 at 8. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
One 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, no reported value, was taken. 5:00 p.m. 1200 block Americana. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
One 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, no reported value, was taken. 5:00 p.m. 1200 block Americana. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Giants beat: Management leaning toward 2 catchers, 12 pitchers. Article:Giants beat: Management leaning toward 2 catchers, 12 p:/c/a/2009/03/27/SPH716O7N5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Saturday, March 28, 2009. In the most anticipated San Francisco gallery show of the season, Fraenkel Gallery has brought together oil paintings, drawings and watercolors by Edward Hopper to gauge his influence on photography. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A shift has been cut from Chrysler s North plant, which makes Dodge Ram trucks. More than 1,400 employees at the Fenton plants have until Friday to decide whether they will retire or take a buyout. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Reid resisted and tried to jump out of the Dodge Ram pickup ... The white truck was the borrowed Dodge Ram pickup Williams saw driving away at the moment she was shot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
"What color truck I want,'' Mackey said. A new Dodge Ram pickup and $69,000 await the winner of the Iditarod in Nome. It's not impossible that Mackey could be caught by the chase teams of Quest champ Sebastian Schnuelle from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, or former champs Jeff King from Denali Park or Mitch Seavey from Sterling, but that appears unlikely. Despite tough trail conditions early in the race, Mackey's team has showed no hint of tiring. The dogs were faster Sunday coming over the portage... (Anchorage Daily News)
Dogs hauled freight in those days, not racers trying to capture a $69,000 payout and a new Dodge Ram truck. Had the Coopers arrived as tourists then, they likely would have gone straight to one of the several hotels for a room or one of the even more cafes for lunch. (Anchorage Daily News)
Members of the Obama administration's auto task force visited the plant that builds the Dodge Ram truck. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (AP). (ABC News -- Wire)
followed by a tour of Chrysler's nearby Warren Truck plant, where the new Dodge Ram pickup is put together. The tech center houses GM's U.S. design and engineering operations, as well as a special facility for the Volt. (Fox News)
They will test drive the Chevrolet Volt electric car and tour a Chrysler factory where the Dodge Ram pickup truck is put together. They also will meet with senior General Motors and Chrysler executives -- and with top union officials. (KSBW 8, CA)
Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 2002 Dodge Ram diesel 2500 two-wheel-drive six-speed manual with 130,000 miles. It s primarily used as a commuter truck with a little bit of horse and hay hauling. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Truck Full-Size: Dodge Ram. Hybrid: Toyota Prius. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Incentives vary be region, but buyers were getting an average of $8,504 in rebates and subsidized financing on the Cadillac XLR sports car, while incentives averaged $8,355 on the Dodge Ram 3500 pickup and $8,144 on the Infiniti EX-35 crossover, according to Edmunds. Some vehicles left from the 2008 model year had higher incentives, including cash to dealers that often got passed on to customers, Toprak said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A shift has already been cut from Chrysler s North plant, which makes Dodge Ram trucks. Ford, which has at least eight dealerships in the St. Louis area, said Tuesday that new vehicle sales last month were half the number sold in the same month of 2008. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Transit Connect offers customers more than twice the cargo space of the Chevrolet HHR Panel and can carry a heavier payload than the full-size Dodge Ram 1500 standard-cab short-box pickup truck. Ford Transit Connect is adaptable to a variety of commercial uses. (PR Newswire)
A car hauler transports Dodge Ram pick-ups from a lot next to a Chrysler plant in Warren, Mich ... A 2010 Dodge Ram Quad-Cab pickup sticker priced at $31,405 is being advertised at $17,975 for buyers who qualify for particular discounts at Jerry Morris' Broadway Dodge in Littleton, Colo. (USA Today -- Autos)
Now he gets locked out of his trailer and drives an ancient Dodge Ram decorated with an action figure of himself. In one scene he plays a Nintendo game with a local boy who has better things to do, and we understand his loneliness and loss is enormous. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 10. 2008 Toyota Prius 20. (PR Newswire)
Chrysler focused its efforts on new heavy duty versions of its Dodge Ram pickups aimed at commercial customers, but with the downturn in the economy slowing construction projects and taking a lot of small businesses down with it, the short term outlook for sales is not positive. Chrysler s VP for Product Development, Frank Klegon told FOXNews. (Fox News)
In this Sept. 12, 2008 file photo, assembly line workers join the cab to the chassis of a Chrysler's 2009 Dodge Ram pickup being assembled at the Warren Truck Plant in Warren, Mich. General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, racing to finish restructuring plans to present to the federal government, are unlikely to complete deals with debt holders and union workers by the government-imposed deadline Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009. (ABC News -- Wire)
Chrysler s Dodge Ram assembly plant in Fenton is on the short list of plants that the struggling automaker could close. Reader Comments. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Chrysler s Dodge Ram assembly plant in Fenton as a plant that could possibly close but in its viability plan, Chrysler said it would launch a hybrid version the Dodge Ram in 2010 ... A shift has been cut from Chrysler s North plant, which makes Dodge Ram trucks. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Both GM and Chrysler are expected to reveal more specifics about how they plan to trim costs in exchange for a Chrysler s Dodge Ram assembly plant in Fenton is on the that the struggling automaker could close. Information from the Buffalo Business First, a sister publication, was used in this story. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Her 2008 Dodge Ram has been custom accented with kisses. According to Ruffin, and Lynch s Signs & Graphics who did the work, this design is one of a kind and original. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
The Dodge Ram cargo van departed Jan. 29 and arrived Feb. 11. Making the trip were Matt Mateo Paneitz, the organization s executive director, along with staff member Aaron Colvin and volunteer Ben Smith. (Amesbury News, MA)
CHICAGO - Chrysler LLC unveiled a new line of commercial versions of its Dodge Ram truck on Wednesday, the 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks and the 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs. Executive Vice President for Product Development Frank Klegon said at the Chicago Auto Show that the 2010 trucks, due out in the fall, give Dodge the newest truck lineup in the industry. (MSNBC -- Business)
The Top 5 most stolen vehicles in Texas are the Ford F150 Pickup, the Chevrolet Full size C/K 1500 Pickup, Dodge Ram Pickup the Honda Accord and the Honda Civic. As part of the collaboration, car owners can get free vehicle identification number etchings on all of the windows of their vehicle at five AAA locations around the Houston area. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Chrysler completes the overhaul of its Dodge Ram pickup lineup by taking the wraps off the new 2010 heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 models at the Chicago. (02/11/09) SITENAV. (AutoWeek)
The woman was wearing a long black coat and was driving a black truck, probably a Dodge Ram, he said. Her hair was too black to be natural and was probably a wig, Paudyal said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
s Dodge Ram assembly plant in Fenton is on the short list of plants that the struggling automaker could close, an automotive analyst said Monday. Based on our outlook for demand and capacity, we think that (Fenton) would be one of those that would be on the top of the list of those being eliminated, said Haig Stoddard, an analyst with. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
The Kingdom star Jennifer Garner drives around in a Mercedes-Benz S63 while Britney Spears has been seen in many cars, including a Mini Cooper, Mercedes CL and GLK and even a Dodge Ram SRT-10 pick-up truck. Playboy bunny Kendra Wilkinson drove a Cadillac Escalade until it was stolen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
hmmm wrote on Feb 3, 2009 10:27 AM:" I have first hand witnessed the firemen at the grocery store...and they are ususally driving the Red Dodge Ram that belongs to the fire dept, not their personal vehicles and not the fire truck. And they all send money with the guy getting groceries...and it is their OWN money.Has the city worked out a deal with the Y on discounted memberships (like the one the school district employees get..which is dirt cheap, less than $100 a year I think). If not...lets... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
By Sharon Silke Carty, USA TODAY DETROIT Auto sales in the U.S. took an unsettling drop of 37. 1% in January, compared with January 2008, falling to a 28-year low. (USA Today -- Autos)
In a series of ads for the Chevy Silverado, Howie Long appears to argue that purchasing a Dodge Ram (which has a , ideally suited for those with manicures) or Ford F-150 (featuring a "" that allows for easier access to the truck bed) will turn you gay. Chrysler, seemingly more willing to court bankruptcy than be associated with effeminacy, is pushing its Dodge pickup with the "," a Web reality series helmed by Top Gun's Tony Scott that pits firemen, cowboys, contractors, and soldiers against one... (Slate)
Transit Connect has more than twice the cargo space of the Chevrolet HHR Panel and a larger payload than the full-size Dodge Ram 1500 standard-cab short-box pickup truck. Transit Connect can be configured with bulkheads, racks and shelving to suit specific needs, and with Ford Work Solutions allowing a driver to. (PR Newswire)
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