For what it's worth, Allpar has an article that sheds light on the story, updating as it unfolds.
Long story short, Chrysler did attempt to save the cars, but couldn't find a way to do it in a way that wouldn't leave them liable in the case of a crash, etc.
~S~
I don't want this post to be viewed as anything other then some data that hopefully is interesting, but I work for an IT company and recently was reassigned to our new Fiat Chrysler Automotive account ("FCA" - best get used to that acronym). In fact, I am writing this from my hotel room in Turin, Italy, after completing my second trip here from my home state of Michigan this year. (Back home tomorrow to my beautiful wife - yea!)
It wouldn't be my place to defend corporate lawyers or marketing - and yes after all it is a business - but I will say I am optimistic after experiencing firsthand some really passionate professionals on both sides of the ocean, at Fiat and Chrysler.
Say what you will about how misled everyone was in the past and how awful the previous Daimler "merger" was blah blah blah I know I know. Boring.
Anyway to me there is a resonating irony between this thread and the recent one regarding the decline of the aftermarket industry. I myself recently passed the 50 milestone and am beginning to also look at things a bit differently.
I will prefer to remain positive. Truth is Chrysler was hurting and were bought for relative pennies by Fiat. Sure, soonafter, Chrysler sales picked up and greatly benefitted an ailing Fiat financial situation. But good for them. They made a smart investment.
Meanwhile it is the 21st century, like it ir not, and big business is global. I am just a little guy so I'll take small delights by seeing young and enthusiastic people at Chrysler, being hopeful about continued commitment to Mopar marketing, and even seeing an almost comical usage of the Duster model name on an SUV sold here in Europe. (Seriously.)
My father-in-law is a Pontiac retiree. Trust me, FCA is better then memories.
Take care,
Jim
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