Chrysler and GM Hold Talks On Joint Project

The Chrysler Group and General Motors are holding preliminary discussions about a joint project that would provide Chrysler with a version of the big Chevrolet Tahoe sport utility, people with direct knowledge of the talks said Thursday night.

There is no indication when the two companies might reach a conclusion in the talks, which have been under way for about six months, these people added. They insisted on anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions, which were described as being in the very early stages.

A spokesman for Chrysler declined comment Thursday night. A G.M. spokesman, Tony Cervone, added, "We don't comment on future product plans." Any kind of an arrangement most likely would require approval of the two companies' boards.


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TruenoAE86 - 2/16/2007 2:11:01 PM

+1 Boost

They should work on a dump truck project together.... this way, no one will blame them for coming up with a piece of junk.

woood - 2/17/2007 10:25:43 AM

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If I were GM, why would I do this. I have Chevy, and GMC to sell large SUVs which sales are declining due to high gas prices. If Gm wants to joint develope any vehicle with Chrysler, they should start thinking of how to beat Toyota model per model. Luxury to econobox, large SUV to Small SUV. Share the platforms and codevelope all models. While they're at it, copy Toyota's labor practices for car assembly, that would cut down cost of production from their current figures. So they can sell their cars at possibly cheaper prices than comparable Toyota and Lexus models. This of course is a few years down the line assuming they start immediately