Comments on: Chrysler hires Toyota’s top U.S. exec http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BLISS http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-330225 BLISS Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:45:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-330225 NEW PEOPLE......NEW IDEAS. NEW PEOPLE……NEW IDEAS.

]]> By: Vertical http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326636 Vertical Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:13:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326636 Agm - I am clearly aware of that. That is why I asked if the head of marketing has anything to do with design and engineering. If he has significant imput in that area, great. If not, what's the point in even hiring him? Agm – I am clearly aware of that. That is why I asked if the head of marketing has anything to do with design and engineering. If he has significant imput in that area, great. If not, what’s the point in even hiring him?

]]> By: AgmLauncher http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326599 AgmLauncher Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:47:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326599 Guys, you need good leadership to have good results. Change starts at the top. That's simply how it works. Did ANY of you ever stop to think that the reason why the heads of design/engineering suck is because of poor leadership and organization at the top? Get the right people who can get the right people, then you have a start. Guys, you need good leadership to have good results. Change starts at the top. That’s simply how it works.

Did ANY of you ever stop to think that the reason why the heads of design/engineering suck is because of poor leadership and organization at the top?

Get the right people who can get the right people, then you have a start.

]]> By: Rompn4x http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326534 Rompn4x Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:08:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326534 Id take a Ram over a Tundra any day. Nothin like 650 foot pounds of Cummins torque under your right foot... Id take a Ram over a Tundra any day. Nothin like 650 foot pounds of Cummins torque under your right foot…

]]> By: Vertical http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326522 Vertical Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:52:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326522 Can you auto industry insiders tell me if the head of marketing has anything to do with what is put on dealer lots, or does (s)he just try to sell what is dropped on them? I would be a hell of a lot more optomistic if Cerberus hired some DESIGNERS or ENGINEERS! Please, how about BUILDING good cars??!! Do that, and sales will occur. Can you auto industry insiders tell me if the head of marketing has anything to do with what is put on dealer lots, or does (s)he just try to sell what is dropped on them? I would be a hell of a lot more optomistic if Cerberus hired some DESIGNERS or ENGINEERS! Please, how about BUILDING good cars??!! Do that, and sales will occur.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326505 1c3d0g Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:10:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326505 Chrysler WILL stick around a lot longer than most of you will live. You can't kill a company that invented the Challenger, Charger, Viper, Ram and others. Face it punks, you're all scared Chrysler is going to own the streets even more with their awesome vehicles. Chrysler WILL stick around a lot longer than most of you will live. You can’t kill a company that invented the Challenger, Charger, Viper, Ram and others. Face it punks, you’re all scared Chrysler is going to own the streets even more with their awesome vehicles.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326498 jackjimturkey Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:13:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326498 Cire, Deantj: If they hadn't approved the Demon, they'd be ultra-retards! I agree about the Imperial Cire, Deantj: If they hadn’t approved the Demon, they’d be ultra-retards! I agree about the Imperial

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326495 autonutt Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:00:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326495 Wow.. Press left Toyota? That's big. I'm no fan of Nardelli, but this move seems to make tons more sense. Maybe Chrysler may stick around longer than we thought! Wow.. Press left Toyota? That’s big. I’m no fan of Nardelli, but this move seems to make tons more sense. Maybe Chrysler may stick around longer than we thought!

]]> By: Cire http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326491 Cire Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:50:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326491 I agree with Deanster. I think they approved the Dodge Demon. That was definitely a step in the right direction. Another good decision was cancelling production of the truly hideous Imperial sedan. This monstrosity would have added nothing to the company's turnaround. Let's just hope that some of this sound decision making is utilized for some of their mainstream models. I agree with Deanster. I think they approved the Dodge Demon. That was definitely a step in the right direction.

Another good decision was cancelling production of the truly hideous Imperial sedan. This monstrosity would have added nothing to the company’s turnaround.

Let’s just hope that some of this sound decision making is utilized for some of their mainstream models.

]]> By: Deanster http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326487 Deanster Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:39:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326487 ^ Well, they gave the go-ahead to the Dodge Demon, right? That's a start. That was a smart move. Just wait it out, there's nowhere to go but up when you're rock bottom. ^ Well, they gave the go-ahead to the Dodge Demon, right? That’s a start. That was a smart move. Just wait it out, there’s nowhere to go but up when you’re rock bottom.

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326448 Commodore Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:30:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326448 WOOKIE62 - truly. I am giving them a clean slate, but so far the new managment hasn't made any changed that need to be made, mainly improving interiors and exteriors so nothing else like the Sebrings comes out of Chrysler WOOKIE62 – truly. I am giving them a clean slate, but so far the new managment hasn’t made any changed that need to be made, mainly improving interiors and exteriors so nothing else like the Sebrings comes out of Chrysler

]]> By: maximus http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326447 maximus Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:29:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326447 Ricardohead: 2 GMsales: 0 Ricardohead: 2
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]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326433 jackjimturkey Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:56:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326433 el2000: You can only market a POS so far, but that can be far enough. You seen honda sales lately? el2000: You can only market a POS so far, but that can be far enough. You seen honda sales lately?

]]> By: Cire http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326411 Cire Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:13:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326411 It takes time to turn a car company around, but it appears as though Cerberus is serious about it. If you don't like the recently introduced or upcoming products, you have to remember that these products are not really representative of the "New" Chrysler. These products were developed and pretty much locked into place when Daimler had control and was trying to derail the company. I can't say that I am very excited about anything currently on the dealers' lots or what's coming in the near future, but I am hopeful and willing to give Chrysler LLC a chance to prove what it can do. It's just going to take some time. It takes time to turn a car company around, but it appears as though Cerberus is serious about it. If you don’t like the recently introduced or upcoming products, you have to remember that these products are not really representative of the “New” Chrysler. These products were developed and pretty much locked into place when Daimler had control and was trying to derail the company. I can’t say that I am very excited about anything currently on the dealers’ lots or what’s coming in the near future, but I am hopeful and willing to give Chrysler LLC a chance to prove what it can do. It’s just going to take some time.

]]> By: GL1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326401 GL1 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:14:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326401 Hopefully it isn't already to late to fix it... I still am waiting for the Challenger to come out and VERY SORRY they aren't going to make the firepower as it was REALLY SWEET and would have sold very well i think.. I NEVER liked the name firepower though I think they could have come up with something sexier than that on crack. Hopefully it isn’t already to late to fix it… I still am waiting for the Challenger to come out and VERY SORRY they aren’t going to make the firepower as it was REALLY SWEET and would have sold very well i think.. I NEVER liked the name firepower though I think they could have come up with something sexier than that on crack.

]]> By: Deanster http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326389 Deanster Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:57:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326389 This won't be a bad thing if Press influences them to do something about the atrocious engine lineup. This won’t be a bad thing if Press influences them to do something about the atrocious engine lineup.

]]> By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326371 Get Real Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:39:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326371 I will never again buy Chyrsler products, but on JD Power they are NOT at the bottom and they do better than some "desirable" cars. Maybe this Press guy can get the engineers to look at the product AFTER it leaves the factory and starts to fail, break, and die. Press can then BEAT the engineers until they redesign it and make it work right. Then Chrysler will succeed. I will never again buy Chyrsler products, but on JD Power they are NOT at the bottom and they do better than some “desirable” cars.

Maybe this Press guy can get the engineers to look at the product AFTER it leaves the factory and starts to fail, break, and die.

Press can then BEAT the engineers until they redesign it and make it work right. Then Chrysler will succeed.

]]> By: WOOKIE62 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326370 WOOKIE62 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:39:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326370 Love the positive energy for a newly returned Icon of the American automotive industry. Most of you people make me sick, you would'nt know a solid car design if it was stuck up your bleep!!!! Love the positive energy for a newly returned Icon of the American automotive industry. Most of you people make me sick, you would’nt know a solid car design if it was stuck up your bleep!!!!

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326361 Commodore Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:32:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326361 Typical. Just because he worked at Toyota. Typical. Just because he worked at Toyota.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326355 Veda Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:19:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326355 acura_el2000, if Ghosn was able to do it with Nissan, why can't these guys pull it off as well? I'm not ruling out the impossible... acura_el2000, if Ghosn was able to do it with Nissan, why can’t these guys pull it off as well? I’m not ruling out the impossible…

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326353 Veda Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:17:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326353 Yea it's all about the money. Chrysler's probably desperate enough to hire top guys with some ridiculous compensations. Yea it’s all about the money. Chrysler’s probably desperate enough to hire top guys with some ridiculous compensations.

]]> By: acura_el2000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326352 acura_el2000 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:16:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326352 I have a tough time believing in chyrsler, they need a revolution in their products and their thinking, hiring a few new exec's will not turn the company around, it will take far more, I suggest starting with the heads of design, such as interior, and exterior, then whittle out anyone who even thinks current chryslers are remotely close to pleasing designs. The company needs a fresh start, not a band-aid patching up of current philosiphie.... you can only market a POS so far, their needs to be something of substance behind it. I have a tough time believing in chyrsler, they need a revolution in their products and their thinking, hiring a few new exec’s will not turn the company around, it will take far more, I suggest starting with the heads of design, such as interior, and exterior, then whittle out anyone who even thinks current chryslers are remotely close to pleasing designs. The company needs a fresh start, not a band-aid patching up of current philosiphie…. you can only market a POS so far, their needs to be something of substance behind it.

]]> By: TomF http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326345 TomF Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:51:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326345 "There is nothing new about Chrysler, at least so far"? Wow, tough room. It's been only a few weeks since Cerberus took the wheel. They have more than a decade's worth of stupidity to counteract. Sorry there isn't a new lineup in the showrooms yet. Why would Press jump ship like this? It must be a show-me-the-money kind of thing, like with Mullaly at Ford. Compensation aside, on paper it's a move with a lot of potential downside. “There is nothing new about Chrysler, at least so far”? Wow, tough room. It’s been only a few weeks since Cerberus took the wheel. They have more than a decade’s worth of stupidity to counteract. Sorry there isn’t a new lineup in the showrooms yet.

Why would Press jump ship like this? It must be a show-me-the-money kind of thing, like with Mullaly at Ford. Compensation aside, on paper it’s a move with a lot of potential downside.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326332 autonut Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:56:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326332 Blakarr that an excellent advise to any product manufacturer. I have only oine question: how to execute it? So far only exotics could do it. Blakarr that an excellent advise to any product manufacturer. I have only oine question: how to execute it? So far only exotics could do it.

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326329 RicardoHead Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:52:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326329 Next thing you know Chrysler will be hiring away 1487_GM_SALES as Chief Disinformation Officer. Next thing you know Chrysler will be hiring away 1487_GM_SALES as Chief Disinformation Officer.

]]> By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326324 Blakkarr Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:36:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326324 It takes time to turn a company as big as a car maker around and CHRYSLER has not been shy about making the effort. Just stay bold and be smart. It takes time to turn a company as big as a car maker around and CHRYSLER has not been shy about making the effort. Just stay bold and be smart.

]]> By: sunshine1810 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326323 sunshine1810 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:29:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-hires-toyotas-top-us-exec.html#comment-326323 Jim Press I think was demoted. In my opinion there is nothing new about Chrysler at least so far. Their cars and trucks are some of the worst in the auto industry. Jim Press I think was demoted. In my opinion there is nothing new about Chrysler at least so far. Their cars and trucks are some of the worst in the auto industry.

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