Chrysler mum on Toledo Wrangler production after meeting Ohio leaders

[Haltech]

Filed under: SUV, Plants/Manufacturing, Chrysler, Jeep, Off-Road

"Fiat Chrysler remains committed to producing vehicles in Toledo and anticipates employment to remain at current levels."

The future of the iconic Jeep Wrangler in Toledo, OH, remains uncertain after a meeting Thursday between Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne and Ohio government leaders.

Marchionne met with Ohio officials at Chrysler headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI, after his comments at the Paris Motor Show last week started a firestorm in the northwestern Ohio city. He said the next-generation Wrangler would likely shift to an aluminum body, which could require moving production from its longtime home in Toledo.

If the iconic Jeep were to move to another factory, Chrysler has already confirmed it will continue to build vehicles at the Toledo complex and maintain employment levels there. The site also currently makes the Jeep Cherokee.

In a statement to Autoblog, Chrysler said: "It was a productive meeting that helped further the understanding of all parties. It is important to emphasize that Fiat Chrysler remains committed to producing vehicles in Toledo and anticipates employment to remain at current levels. The parties have agreed to meet again in short order."Continue reading Chrysler mum on Toledo Wrangler production after meeting Ohio leaders

Chrysler mum on Toledo Wrangler production after meeting Ohio leaders originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



Permalink | Email this | Comments

More...