Dodge to be Alfa & Alfa to be Dodge.....

News_Stig · 02-07-2009, 08:01 AM

What are people's thoughts on this?

Dodge to be Alfa & Alfa to be Dodge.....

cruiser647 · 02-07-2009, 08:32 AM

This bloke must be a joker, as he is very funny.

He HAS to kill off 90% of Dodge cars and replace them with Alfa's. The only Dodge worth keeping is the Viper.

People - I give you the Dodge Caliber. If ever there was a model that needed to be still-born........

theduisbergkid · 02-07-2009, 08:41 AM

Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has revealed he sees the two brands as sharing the same core identity - One a company with a long and well-respected history in motorsport and interesting sporty motors, the other one giving us the Caliber.

He said: “Dodge is the American muscle car, while Alfa Romeo is the European muscle car". What ? Alfa Romeo make muscle cars ? Did we miss a special V8 version of the MiTo

Marchionne also said he had managed to stem the cash loss from Chrysler since it exited bankruptcy proceedings last month. Probably by paying Suppliers on Italian terms - ie, never.

Last year, it spent $9.6 billion (£5.8 billion). Nearly as much as Mrs Duisberg spends on shoes.

He would not confirm how much money the company was still losing, but by cutting the firm’s inventory, adding new platforms and adding new engine technology, Marchionne hopes the company can soon turn around. Hmm, reducing inventory and adding new models. How do you do both ?

Marchionne also confirmed he would not be increasing his offer for Opel, but added that it was still on the table. Hey, why not put in a cheeky bid for VW while you're there ?

garcon · 02-07-2009, 10:56 AM

Jesus H Christ on a bike..... did they not learn the lesson of the Alfa Arna?!

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to unveil the Alfa Arna, the result of a unique relationship between two great manufacturers, combining the design and flair of a Datsun with the reliability of an Alfa Romeo .... wait .... YOU F*CKING IDIOTS, IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE OTHER WAY ROUND!!!!!!! RIGHT, YOU FECKLESS BASTARDS, YOU'RE ALL GETTING ONE AS A COMPANY CAR!!!!!!!

stooH · 02-07-2009, 12:06 PM

"Going after the same market"

He's here all week, try the veal.

Mook · 02-07-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garcon

Jesus H Christ on a bike..... did they not learn the lesson of the Alfa Arna?!

Reminds me of the Chelfing strapline - Italian reliability, Chinese style

theduisbergkid · 02-07-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mook

Reminds me of the Chelfing strapline - Italian reliability, Chinese style

Nearly right...

Japanese style, Italian reliability, Chinese quality.

The Arna was the inspiration for that actually

The new Strapline is "Chelfing, attention too detail".

Mook · 02-07-2009, 12:55 PM

Did that come up in conversation last time you were chatting to Bisek Gadur?

Tipex · 02-07-2009, 01:17 PM

That bloke must be on some kind of drugs.

To compare a fantastic Italian brand with so much history and heritage, with Dodge is just a joke.

Seriously, Dodge have never made a single good car ever, there are a couple that I'd like to have a play in, but thats it.

Just look at the current Dodge line up, go on, I dare you, if you can bare too! imagine those with an Alfa badge on, it's one way to instantly destroy a brand, Alfas are beautiful cars, Dodges with Alfa badges on are not.

garcon · 02-07-2009, 01:23 PM

I think Tom and Luke Duke might disagree with you there, Tipex.

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theduisbergkid Torque King comfy shoe wearer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yerp. Posts: 8,750	Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has revealed he sees the two brands as sharing the same core identity - One a company with a long and well-respected history in motorsport and interesting sporty motors, the other one giving us the Caliber. He said: “Dodge is the American muscle car, while Alfa Romeo is the European muscle car". What ? Alfa Romeo make muscle cars ? Did we miss a special V8 version of the MiTo Marchionne also said he had managed to stem the cash loss from Chrysler since it exited bankruptcy proceedings last month. Probably by paying Suppliers on Italian terms - ie, never. Last year, it spent $9.6 billion (£5.8 billion). Nearly as much as Mrs Duisberg spends on shoes. He would not confirm how much money the company was still losing, but by cutting the firm’s inventory, adding new platforms and adding new engine technology, Marchionne hopes the company can soon turn around. Hmm, reducing inventory and adding new models. How do you do both ? Marchionne also confirmed he would not be increasing his offer for Opel, but added that it was still on the table. Hey, why not put in a cheeky bid for VW while you're there ? __________________ My car / booze / weathergirl related blatherings on Twitter.

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