Chrysler

Lee Iacocca, auto executive who helped create Ford Mustang, dies aged 94

American business icon dies of complications from Parkinson’s, his daughter tells Washington Post

Guardian staff and agencies

03, Jul, 2019 @2:38 AM

United Auto Workers reject Fiat Chrysler contract by wide margin

Vote marks the first time in more than three decades that a tentative national labor contract has been rejected by the UAW

Jana Kasperkevic in New York and agencies

01, Oct, 2015 @6:29 PM

Fiat Chrysler recalls 8,000 more Jeeps over wireless hacking

Latest recall designed to protect connected vehicles from remote manipulation, says automobile company

Alex Hern

07, Sep, 2015 @9:15 AM

Ferrari kickstarts split from Fiat Chrysler by filing for NYSE share listing

Luxury carmaker files for IPO on New York stock exchange as part of plan to become separate £7bn firm by early 2016

Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

23, Jul, 2015 @12:06 PM

Jeep owners urged to update their cars after hackers take remote control

Security bug allows remote attack of Uconnect system, letting hackers apply the brakes, kill the engine and take control of steering over the internet

Samuel Gibbs

21, Jul, 2015 @2:30 PM

Most cars are vulnerable to 'hacking or privacy intrusions' – report

A Senate-commissioned investigation details how an iPad can interfere with vehicle performance and be used to collect data such as driving history

Dominic Rushe in New York

09, Feb, 2015 @5:09 PM

In Detroit, the auto show is a stronghold of capitalist splendour

The North American International Auto Show, which opens Saturday, brings together executives, journalists, cars, and a dance club atmosphere

Benjamin Preston

17, Jan, 2015 @5:35 PM

Lessons from Chrysler: how to rev up a purpose-driven corporate culture

When CEO Sergio Marchionne joined Chrysler, he saw its survival required radical surgery - and a speedy, risk-taking culture

By Christoph Lueneburger

31, Jul, 2014 @5:22 PM

Detroit: the bankrupt city turned corporate luxury brand

Makers of vodka, watches and luxury cars are promising to help Detroit in exchange for its grit, authenticity and brand potential

Rose Hackman

14, May, 2014 @3:41 PM

Car industry: what Australia could learn from state support around the world

State support has been key in rebuffing the global pressures – cheaper labour elsewhere, deteriorating consumer confidence, excess factory capacity – that have seen car plants shut all over the world

Dan Milmo and Jennifer Rankin

10, Feb, 2014 @8:53 PM

Detroit auto show opens with air of optimism as new models unveiled

Automotive giants Ford, GM and Chrysler present major new vehicles they hope will power future success after strong 2012

Dominic Rushe in Detroit

13, Jan, 2014 @4:03 PM

Chrysler files for stock market IPO

Fiat seeking to buy United Auto Workers' stake but auto giant set to join General Motors and Ford in being publicly traded