GCM - GM/Chrysler to Merge to General Chrysler Motors, to sell Jeep to International?

Buick61 · 02-23-2009, 12:03 PM

International Buys Jeep
By Pete Trasborg

Amidst all this economical doom and gloom under these black clouds we seem to be seeing all the time, we've finally got wind of a silver lining. Normally this would end up in our "News" section, but when something this big, including photos, hits our desk, we just have to share. This could very well be the best time to be a Jeep enthusiast. This is almost like Jeeps in crates coming true.

Thanks to the whole bailout mess, Cerberus and General Motors are in the last legs of talks to join forces to become General Chrysler Motors, or GCM for short. The only two stumbling blocks are the Dodge and Jeep brands. GM doesn't want competition for either Hummer or for GMC. We don't know what might happen to Dodge, but our sources, who were previously deep inside Chrysler before the last round of layoffs, tell us of some news. General Chrysler Motors will be announcing, as soon as the merger is final, that it has sold the Jeep brand off to International.

The new International Jeep Corporation will kill off the Patriot, Commander, and Compass for the 2010 model year. The Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, and Liberty will carry on with a few changes. The Diesel Grand Cherokee will retain the 3.0L diesel engine and the gas engine options. International has signed a contract to keep all current key Chrysler employees and to option the Chrysler engines for up to 5 years. The Grand Cherokee redesign will get pushed back a few years. Meanwhile the Liberty will also be offered with the 3.0L V-6 diesel package. International aims to bring the cost of the package down through greater numbers.

Meanwhile, big news for the Wrangler in 2010. The IFS platform redesign to begin in 2013 has been sent back to the drawing board indefinitely, and in addition to a 5.7L hemi option in the JK under the same 5-year contract, International will offer the 3.0L V-6 found in the Grand Cherokee and the 4.5L V-6 Maxxforce Navistar diesel engine with an Allison 1000 five-speed transmission.

By increasing the quantity of the 3.0L Mercedes diesels purchased, International has brought the package price that it pays Mercedes down from the $5,500 Chrysler was paying to $3,300. Initially the package will be available in the Wrangler and Liberty for around $3,000, while the price will remain unchanged in the Grand at $1,500. The 4.5L package in the Wrangler will be a $4,000 option.

The whole incredible story HERE

Buick61 · 02-23-2009, 12:04 PM

This just expands on what Stephane posted here: rumormill: Chrysler to sell Jeep to International?

This seems so unplausible right now. I don't even know where to start. Not only are they the only ones that know about this, but they also know about vehicle features, model names, and prices Mercedes will charge the new company for diesels??

Too much of a stretch to be true. Right?

wescoent · 02-23-2009, 12:05 PM

April Fools joke.

Buick61 · 02-23-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wescoent

April Fools joke.

I sure seems like one, but in February? Was this for their April print issue?

**ChevyRules** · 02-23-2009, 12:14 PM

Total BS. GM is trying to sell Hummer so why would they care if Jeep competed with them?

nferr · 02-23-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyRules

Total BS. GM is trying to sell Hummer so why would they care if Jeep competed with them?

I agree. This report is bogus.

mgescuro · 02-23-2009, 01:24 PM

This article makes no sense!!!

Strategically, for General Motors to acquire Chrysler... AFTER they sell the crown jewels of Chrysler??? Leaving 2 irrelevant duds??

ANd if it IS true.... who are they kidding??? GM would just close CHrylser and Dodge and keep the Caravan. THERE IS NOTHING THERE WORTHY OF RETENTION!!!

Canyonaro · 02-23-2009, 01:38 PM

I agree, it doesn't make sense and must have been written months and months ago. For instance, Jeep being too much a threat to Hummer, whom GM said will shut down?

chevydlrmn · 02-23-2009, 01:58 PM

I don't buy it. One might expect to hear what is going to happen with the remaining divisions, not how much a diesel Jeep will cost.

Simon says · 02-23-2009, 02:04 PM

Thank you oh Lord Mighty God for Alan Mulally. Thank you, thank you, thank you . . . .

casket_demon · 02-23-2009, 02:59 PM

Take 2 sick/dying companies and make 1 great big one that just as bad if not worse. Nice!

jkennedy293 · 02-23-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buick61

I sure seems like one, but in February? Was this for their April print issue?

I believe so. It must have been put online with the other articles from that issue.

minnfang · 02-23-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgescuro

This article makes no sense!!!

Strategically, for General Motors to acquire Chrysler... AFTER they sell the crown jewels of Chrysler??? Leaving 2 irrelevant duds??

ANd if it IS true.... who are they kidding??? GM would just close CHrylser and Dodge and keep the Caravan. THERE IS NOTHING THERE WORTHY OF RETENTION!!!

Speaking of retention... Relax.

It's obvious to anyone not sharing a brain with 50 other people that the article is a total load.

dindak · 02-23-2009, 03:41 PM

I think Chrysler and GM are not a bad combo.

1. Merge Jeep and Hummer into one, keep the H3 and sell along side.
2. GM has no van anymore, this would give them a good one.
3. Shut down all the Chrysler engine plants and put GM engines / tansmissions into Chrysler cars. That would probably increase their reliability significantly and increase capacity to full at GM.

**Ming** · 02-23-2009, 05:01 PM

Why would they keep those awful brand names. GM and Chrysler are damaged goods. Get a new company name.

GM always did sound too generic, and Chrysler is associated with cheap rental cars and bailouts of the past.

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Buick61 Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,789	GCM - GM/Chrysler to Merge to General Chrysler Motors, to sell Jeep to International? International Buys Jeep By Pete Trasborg Amidst all this economical doom and gloom under these black clouds we seem to be seeing all the time, we've finally got wind of a silver lining. Normally this would end up in our "News" section, but when something this big, including photos, hits our desk, we just have to share. This could very well be the best time to be a Jeep enthusiast. This is almost like Jeeps in crates coming true. Thanks to the whole bailout mess, Cerberus and General Motors are in the last legs of talks to join forces to become General Chrysler Motors, or GCM for short. The only two stumbling blocks are the Dodge and Jeep brands. GM doesn't want competition for either Hummer or for GMC. We don't know what might happen to Dodge, but our sources, who were previously deep inside Chrysler before the last round of layoffs, tell us of some news. General Chrysler Motors will be announcing, as soon as the merger is final, that it has sold the Jeep brand off to International. The new International Jeep Corporation will kill off the Patriot, Commander, and Compass for the 2010 model year. The Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, and Liberty will carry on with a few changes. The Diesel Grand Cherokee will retain the 3.0L diesel engine and the gas engine options. International has signed a contract to keep all current key Chrysler employees and to option the Chrysler engines for up to 5 years. The Grand Cherokee redesign will get pushed back a few years. Meanwhile the Liberty will also be offered with the 3.0L V-6 diesel package. International aims to bring the cost of the package down through greater numbers. Meanwhile, big news for the Wrangler in 2010. The IFS platform redesign to begin in 2013 has been sent back to the drawing board indefinitely, and in addition to a 5.7L hemi option in the JK under the same 5-year contract, International will offer the 3.0L V-6 found in the Grand Cherokee and the 4.5L V-6 Maxxforce Navistar diesel engine with an Allison 1000 five-speed transmission. By increasing the quantity of the 3.0L Mercedes diesels purchased, International has brought the package price that it pays Mercedes down from the $5,500 Chrysler was paying to $3,300. Initially the package will be available in the Wrangler and Liberty for around $3,000, while the price will remain unchanged in the Grand at $1,500. The 4.5L package in the Wrangler will be a $4,000 option. The whole incredible story HERE Last edited by Buick61 : 02-23-2009 at 12:05 PM.

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Buick61 Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,789	Re: GM/Chrysler to Merge to General Chrysler Motors, to sell Jeep to International? This just expands on what Stephane posted here: rumormill: Chrysler to sell Jeep to International? This seems so unplausible right now. I don't even know where to start. Not only are they the only ones that know about this, but they also know about vehicle features, model names, and prices Mercedes will charge the new company for diesels?? Too much of a stretch to be true. Right? Last edited by Buick61 : 02-23-2009 at 12:08 PM.

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