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Is the Chrysler Voyager reported as Pacifica ?

Just like most other automakers thus far today

I need to start thinking about outfitting my home with an EV port - have they standardized on the specifications for those yet - and look for Government bills to promote tax rebates if you have one installed (moreso than already exist).

I could see the 500X being a popular rental car in south Florida or California. I also could see them being used as uber or car service vehicles for people to take in the sights. I have to imagine Chrysler will take over where FIAT tried to be in N.A. (and I'm sure sales will at least 2x even...

Would that suggest you could reskin a sister brand vehicle for the (PH/B)EV market? Could you take the Grand Wagoneer and make it a Town and Country PHEV. Could you take the Jeep Compass and make it BEV ? Could you take the 500X and reskin it as a Chrysler Cruiser and make it EV?

Chrysler could use a Halo car if it wants to re-splash into the market.... I think a Prowler/Cruiser like model would be better aligned.... (food for thought - would the Cruiser been the success it was if it was the Plymouth Touring Cruiser)

The automotive industry has often been a leading bell-weather of economic behavior, often by a year or two.

Good point - you could probably get by with an even less number as the technology is tuned. I wonder if regenerative breaking w/ wind-turbine and solar charging are being investigated... The costs are high now - but battery power is not long term sustainable - it will have the nuclear problem...

FCA created a commitment with Google for incar experience, what has become uConnect5. This does not mean that partnership will go away, but if you can afford to keep multiple options open, it can leave you with options. Apple did this with their OS, keeping an x86 based version in parallel...

I have several people who like the 4 cylinder Chrysler 200c for ride, comfort, feel, and economy (even with the low rear door entry). Not everyone in America needs throttle however I agree the conditioning of US consumers is heavy on power. It would not be a high volume seller is my guess...

I find the dealer experience is less than value add. I really thing the automotive sales experience in the US is very much lacking the rest of the retail industry, even if you factor in large ticket or durable items (if you think of vehicles as durable). Especially in states that force sales...

I'm having some trouble with some of the mathematical calculations on the sales numbers. Can someone help me understand the Jeep and Chrysler sales totals ?

Was the Chrysler 200 also able to be produced in the Belevedere plant - but they decided to not jeopardize the profitable KL with those logistics?

In part, I believe you are correct. However, 10-20% of the market is still a sedan of some sort; and if you can capture that market by appealing to the consumers, you can make a profit (which is all stockholders care about). I agree you can't just badge engineer and beat out the remaining...

I think you may have hit on a niche. People mover, already been stated. The key in your statement was the kid friendly, family friend, durable. American's love disposable things - but their cars, they still like to keep them for a while. While some car for their car, on-the-go families...

Battery powered vehicles are a means to an end, not the end. The means changes people's perceptions, conditions them, weans them from ICE, but the long term sustainability of batteries is still a challenge. What do you do with 10+year old batteries when the volumes is 5x that now. The...

If you target Chrysler to technology hungry buyers that could be a potential fit. If not done well, it may end up like Olds did when they went modern and alienated their base (kind of like Bill Knapps did). In Chrysler's favor is they only have 3 (nee 2) vehicles. If you take the Pacific high...

Good point, the platform portfolio just expanded.

I think we have seen there are no shortage of critics. Apple had so many and people said why would I invest in a company that does not make a profit (Tesla) and does not produce a product (Google). It is easy to be a critic, it is bold to be an innovator and try to show people you do not want...

The 200c interior is highly effective. The rotary dial shifter takes getting used to. But ergonomically it fits an average person well in the front seat. The rear is a little low - but why people harp on that so much (when most of the time you don't drive with more than 1 passenger if that)...