Fiat Asks Chrysler To Increase Freemont Production

By Harry Lay Jul 14 2011

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Fiat has asked Chrysler to boost Freemont output after European demand soars for the rebadged Dodge Journey. Last June, with the Freemonts introduction, Fiat hoped to sell 13,000 of the minivans this year, however the automaker has already collected 15,700 orders. Fiat planned to sell 33,000 Freemonts in 2012 and as a result, Fiat was... Continue Reading...

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Tags: america, Chrysler, Dodge, europe, fiat, freemont, italy, journey, mexico, north american, supply and demand, Technology

Report: Toyota Closes California NUMMI Plant in Bid to Cut Production by One Million Units

By Colum Wood Aug 28 2009

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Toyota has confirmed that, for the first time, it will close one of its U.S. plants. The facility is the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI) plant in Freemont, California. “After the decision by General Motors to withdraw from the NUMMI joint venture, Toyota conducted a thorough review of its alternatives in light of current... Continue Reading...

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Tags: Atsushi Niimi, california, corolla, freemont, japanese cars, New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., NUMMI, tacoma, Toyota