DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler's new design chief says the automaker's recent efforts to roll out new vehicles quickly hurt their designs. But Ralph Gilles (GILL'-iss) says that's 1 of the things that will change now that he's in charge of the way Chrysler, Jeep and ...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. auto giant Chrysler LLC told employees to expect a two-week break in July next year, adding months to its notification policy.

- Employees from several Hampton Roads Chrysler Jeep(R) and Dodge Dealerships spearhead effort to provide a safe place for neighborhood children to play - Playground launches the revitalization of Denby Park, providing children and families in the neighborhood...

DETROIT Chrysler LLC has decided to keep its requirement that all workers take the same two-week summer vacation. The company told employees by e-mail on Wednesday that the 2009 summer break will take place the weeks of July 13 and 20.

Chrysler said the design chief responsible for the success of the Dodge Challenger, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Viper and Dodge Ram is retiring at month's end. The designer, Trevor M.

"It's definitely time for a new aesthetic at Chrysler," said newly promoted Chrysler vice president of design Ralph Gilles. "We're done with the 'Edge' look.".

Michael Ball is the new president of Datastore, a Cudahy-based subsidiary of Coakley Bros. Co. Ball is succeeding Greg Jeske, who recently announced his retirement. Jeske will remain as a consultant at Datastore and to Ball through the end of the year to ensur...

DETROIT — When the economy soured and gas prices soared, no auto company seemed in a worse position than Chrysler.

“Oakland, Calif., environmental group has announced that Chrysler LLC and three auto-parts makers have agreed to end their use of lead wheel weights in .”

4 SMALL SUVS EARN TOP CRASH TEST SCORES: Four small sport utility vehicles received top scores in crash tests to be released today by the insurance industry, a sign of improvement compared with SUVs built earlier in the decade.