[AT] Ford V-10/Now Dodge

[Mike Sloane]

To tie this back to tractors, Fiat Group also owns the company that 
makes Case IH and New Holland and what remains of Allis. While they 
might not have done a lot for Allis, they have kept a LOT of New Holland 
  and Case IH dealers in business (who keep us supplied with various 
bits and pieces for our antique tractors and equipment). Having worked 
for a New Holland dealer, I can attest to the real interest they have in 
building the US market. They even have released an updated version of 
the old Ford 8N! (Well, it look like an 8N, even if it is a modern 4WD 
compact diesel underneath.)

Mike

Stephen Offiler wrote:
> This ought to be interesting, Charlie...
> 
> First of all, the deal apparently isn't complete yet.  According to an
> article in WSJ:  "The non-binding deal would involve no cash payment
> by Fiat, and the proposed April closing is contingent on Chrysler
> meeting U.S. government conditions for existing and hoped-for federal
> aid."
> 
> What effect will it have on Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep?  Well, this is
> being painted as a barter deal.  Chrysler gets access to Fiat's small
> cars, and Fiat gets access to Chrysler's US distribution network.  The
> hoped-for effect is that there will still BE a Dodge, Chrysler, and
> Jeep.  With rose-colored glasses firmly in place, expect to see new
> (and pretty good) small cars at your local ChryCo dealership.  Fiat
> has come a long way since they departed US shores in disgrace many
> years ago.  I don't personally see how this will impact what we know
> as Dodge trucks or Jeeps, again, other than keeping them around.
> 
> Lots of problems.  Euro emissions and crash standards are about as
> stringent as ours in round numbers but they are DIFFERENT.  There's a
> bunch of engineering that needs to happen to get Fiat-based cars onto
> US shores.  Timing... couple years perhaps.  What's going to keep
> Chrysler afloat in the meantime?
> 
> Steve O.
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 11:57 AM, charliehill
> <charliehill at embarqmail.com> wrote:
>> I heard yesterday that Fiat is taking controlling interest in Dodge in a
>> deal where they get 35% of the company stock in exchange for ZERO cash.
>>
>> I wonder what effect that will have on Dodge, Crysler and Jeep as we know
>> them?
>>
>> Charlie
>>
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