Chrysler bans blogs from media event to prevent leaks ? info gets out anyway
2009 auto show season revealed
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I don't intend this to offend anyone but I know it probably will. Aside from the jobs and economy at stake, who really cares about Chrysler??? Perhaps someone out there does. I can't remember the last time I looked forward to something coming out of Chrysler.
December 19, 2008 4:43 pm
It's sad. For decades Chrysler was the design- and engineering-driven company among the Big 3, and they were well on their way back to that before the Daimler takeover. Maybe they can rebirth themselves (yet again, as in 1957, 1963, 1980 and the early 90s) as that kind of automaker, since their entire product line has turned to ugly vehicles not fit for the times. Walter P would like that, and the US could use an innovator again.
December 19, 2008 6:47 pm
It was Chrysler who revived the auto show dream car in the 90's. Those specialty cars didn't make it to production but they were something to look forward to. One of the reasons given during the "merger" days was "think of cars with the reliaiblity of a Mercedes and the styling innovation of Chrysler."
December 20, 2008 2:57 am
A lot of these old school PR people don't realize the value of internet. And stupid moves like this only prove it. This lack of foresight and vision is exactly why the us car companies are in the desperate situation they face. no innovation!
December 20, 2008 12:22 pm
To machida; I am always impressed with your level of depth, understanding and knowledge when I read your replies. You are very spot on even when we have mildly different taste and opinions on issues. When I was much younger, my dad used to tell me about the history of engineering prowess at Chrysler and their leadership in this area. This grand history has been very difficult for me to imagine during my lifetime but it seems that I keep hearing about it over and over from others. This turn of events is so sad to me because aside from a couple of sporadic hits/trendsetter over the last 35 years, they have been pretty unremarkable. I'll have to wish them the best of luck even though their current offerings are not inspiring to me. They seem useless to me now but perhaps a miracle is possible.
December 21, 2008 6:33 am
wow!...they don't want people to be disgusted sooner than they were planing!
December 21, 2008 10:02 pm









