NYT: GM Sought Merger With Ford First [Chrysler GM Merger]
As if the late-breaking Friday night news of merger talks between Chrysler and GM weren't astonishing enough, Bill "Pickles" Vlasic at the New York Times continued the onslaught of amazement with a follow-up story that GM had initially approached Ford before speaking to Chrysler. Apparently, GM execs approached Ford about a possible merger in July but Ford rejected the idea despite the talks progressing until as late as last month. And we though ...
Chrysler's future studied
Cerberus Capital Management LP is exploring other strategic alternatives for Chrysler LLC, in addition to a possible merger with General Motors Corp., a person briefed on the matter said Sunday.
What's Bad for General Motors is Bad for Chrysler ... And Vice Versa
DETROIT - Walter P. Chrysler left General Motors as head of the Buick Division 88 years ago. He cashed out his GM stock and four years later, started his own automaker. Eighty-four years later, his company's latest owner,...
Ford Trying to Sell Mazda, A GM-Ford Merger Duscussed before the GM-Chrysler Proposal...Rumour Mill Runs Overtime Today
G.M. Held Merger Talks With Ford Before Chrysler
G.M. executives are said to have approached Ford about a possible merger in July, but Ford rejected the idea and ended the discussions last month.
Financing lawsuit threatens Chrysler-Getrag dual clutch transmissions
Filed under: ChryslerThe current credit crisis could be playing further havoc with Chrysler's future powertrain product plans. In the first half of 2007, Chrysler announced investment plans to build two new engine plants and a transmission plant for 2010 model cars. The transmission facility was to be a joint venture with Getrag to build fuel saving dual clutch transmissions. Chrysler already offers German-built Getrag DCTs in the European specif...
G.M. and Chrysler Explore Merger
General Motors is in preliminary talks about a possible merger with Chrysler, which could remake the auto industry.
Chrysler seeks global partners, has no comment on GM talks
Chrysler LLC said Saturday that it was studying global partnerships but declined to comment on reports that it was in potential merger talks with General Motors Corp.
GM, Chrysler talking merger?
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BREAKING NEWS: Cerberus and GM talk Chrysler
Several US media sources have reported that Chrysler owner Cerberus and GM have held talks about a possible merger of GM and Chrysler operations.