Phew....what a LONG day!!!

The marathon meeting by the Chrysler execs yesterday was full of information and fanfare. It was too long for anyone with a job to listen to on the web. So, there is a brief summary available of the PRODUCT changes that are coming soon......

Models On Their Way Out

• Jeep Patriot (end of 2012)
• Jeep Compass (end of 2012)
• Jeep Commander (end of 2010, may continue being sold internationally)
• Chrysler PT Cruiser (end of 2010)
• Dodge Dakota (mid 2011)
• Dodge Caliber (mid 2012)
• Dodge Viper (mid 2011, may return in 2012)

New Models That Are Coming

• Jeep compact SUV (2013, supplied by Fiat, may be Panda)
• Jeep small CUV (2013, supplied by Fiat, replaces Patriot and Compass)
• Jeep Liberty (2013, replaced by Fiat product but retains name)
• Chrysler small car (2013, supplied by Fiat)
• Chrysler compact sedan (2012, supplied by Fiat, replaces PT Cruiser)
• Chrysler Sebring (2013, replaced by Fiat product but retains name)
• Chrysler midsize CUV (2013, supplied by Fiat)
• Ram midsize unibody pickup (under consideration for 2011)
• Ram large and small commercial van (2012, supplied by Fiat)
• Dodge small car (2013, supplied by Fiat)
• Dodge compact sedan (2012, supplied by Fiat)
• Dodge Avenger (major update 2010, replaced by Fiat product 2013)
• Dodge full-size CUV (2010)
• Fiat 500 (late 2010, convertible 2011, Abarth 2012)

Models Staying, Receiving Attention

• Jeep Wrangler Diesel (2010/2011, not confirmed for U.S. market... yet)
• Jeep Grand Cherokee (all-new 2010)
• Chrysler 300C (all-new 2010)
• Chrysler Town & Country (major update 2010, next-gen 2014)
• Ram 1500/2500/3500 (major update 2012)
• Dodge Journey (major update 2010)
• Dodge Nitro (major update 2011 under consideration)
• Dodge Challenger (refresh 2011)
• Dodge Charger (all-new 2010)
• Dodge Grand Caravan (major update 2010, next-gen 2014)

We are VERY excited about all of the new product information since we were in a dessert before. So, this is all very welcomed news.

I do have to say that I listened or half-listened to most of the presentation and the one MAJOR point that I walked away with is that there is a new energy at Chrysler. It's not the same company from before and it seems like you need to get on board or you will be left behind. There is no more room for a mediocre job and there is no time to slack. I like it. Since there are days when I am at work that I would like to just hold up a sign that says..VERY BOLDLY...

JUST DO YOUR JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wouldn't the world be a better place if that happened???? If everyone just did their job faithfully and efficiently as possible??????

anyway......

The Yankees sure got the job done yesterday! How awesome.

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