New News from GM/Chrysler Merger

[Matt Herring]

Fresh off the presses regarding possible merger between GM and Chrysler...article claims merger proposed to take place before presidential elections...

GM-Chrysler push for quick deal - USATODAY.com

[Big Dave]

For the life of me, I just don't see what Chrysler has to offer to GM beyond a couple of engine plants. Maybe their minivan brand.

They have the same enormous legacy costs and less revenue to cover them.

[cfg83]

Big Dave -

Originally Posted by Big Dave

For the life of me, I just don't see what Chrysler has to offer to GM beyond a couple of engine plants. Maybe their minivan brand.

They have the same enormous legacy costs and less revenue to cover them.

I think GM would get Jeep too. Mercedes didn't take that (right?!?!?!).

CarloSW2

[Big Dave]

If GM holds onto Jeep, the minivans, and the engine plants.

If that is the case 80% of their employees hit the bricks and Chrysler dealerships are toast.

[SVOboy]

Chrysler has cash money. GM needs cash. Tada

[Red]

From what I've read thats the only gain from GM; Chryslers cash. If the merger goes through the plan is to trash their current infrastructure.

[SVOboy]

Well, that will also trash some of their competition in particular fields like the Durango, which is still popular (for some reason)

[Red]

Really? Rare is the Durango out here, both in Socal and up in the Bay Area. I see way more Yukons/Tahoes