If you needed more proof that the pickup truck market is drying up in the U.S., look no further than a new report from Mexico. Chrysler has announced that it will idle its Ram plant in Saltillo, Mexico, marking the second time the truck plant has been idled this summer.
Chrysler decided to suspend production at its Saltillo plant due to weak demand in the U.S.
In June, Chrysler idled the plant due to sagging demand from June 9-23. Chrysler had hoped its $2.99 gas incentive program would spur pickup demand, but Ram sales continue to lag behind expectations. In June, Chrysler sold 16,149 Rams, down nearly 50 percent from a year earlier, according to Automotive News.
The plant – which employs 2,000 workers – will be idled from now until August 1st.
07/07, 6:48 PM
posted by:
monte
R.I.P. Chrysler
07/07, 6:56 PM
posted by:
The Stig
An extra long siesta.
07/07, 7:28 PM
posted by:
howsmydriving
That $2.99 gas incentive is a dumb incentive.
07/07, 8:19 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Maybe instead of the gas incentive they could offer a Mexican vacation at a certain 5 pentastar resort.
07/07, 11:31 PM
posted by:
Blakkarr
Just shut down the factory or gear up for something else, because trucks aren’t going to make a comeback.
07/08, 1:26 AM
posted by:
carlos
I guess my cousins will be out of work now, the ****s just sad. But I cant say much, i drive a corolla
07/08, 2:26 AM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Wait…
Second time this summer? Summer just barely started, and they’ve already idled the plant twice? What did they do, start it up again for a day, and then idle it again? How many trucks can you build in one day? Or even a week for that matter?
Chreysler: “Hey, guys, you’re back on the line! Truck sales are coming bac… Wait… Nope. Sorry. Start walking home again.”
07/08, 2:29 AM
posted by:
beatusmongous
*Chrysler
Proofreading on a Blackberry is like proofreading on an old electric typewriter from 1982. You can olny do three words at a time.
07/08, 8:57 AM
posted by:
xyunya
johnnycanuck, you know something here I don’t: what resort? I smell something good.
07/08, 9:51 AM
posted by:
RaineMan
Nice to see that the mass exodus from SUVs and trucks is affecting our good friends to the south. Maybe they’ll cross the border and go work illegally for Toyota now.
07/08, 10:43 AM
posted by:
shoptime
WTF? Keep the line rollin full steam makin only 2500 quad shortbox hemis and send every one to Western Canada were you can’t find one on a Chrysler lot anywhere… They are backordered so bad we’ve been waitin for a month for this truck that is in high demand here. Somethin ain’t right…
07/08, 10:44 AM
posted by:
shoptime
Long boxes I meant…
07/08, 12:32 PM
posted by:
ihustle
Like we didnt see this comming? Chryslers trucks are far behind in what a modern day truck is supposed to be. Guess the Hemi engine isnt good on gas is it dodge? Why the hemi anyway? They could of made a fully capable truck using the V8, instead they went with a Hemi. Looking for speed, get a sports car. Its funny how Ford continues to kick there ass in truck sales.
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RIP CHRYSLER You have no one to blame but yourself
07/08, 11:18 PM
posted by:
monte
ihustle the hemi is a V8