Chrysler has opened its UK order books for the Sebring Cabrio - a left-hand-drive-only four-seater convertible powered by a 200bhp 2.7-litre V6 petrol engine.
DaimlerChrysler Financial Services has launched two insurance products for Chrysler Jeep customers.
Mercedes-Benz dealers were this week believed to be close to a settlement with DaimlerChrysler UK over mass franchise terminations after holding closed-door talks in Coventry.
Smart, the two-seater city car from DaimlerChrysler, has received three prestigious accolades from leading motor industry experts, in the first year of official UK sales.
Two new insurance products, aimed at Chrysler and Jeep drivers, have been launched by debis, DaimlerChrysler's financial services arm.
Smart, the wholly-owned subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler, is to continue its exploration of alternative ways of selling cars - and seek closer links with Mercedes dealerships.
A confidential survey among Britain's leading motor retail groups has revealed deepening concerns about manufacturer power as DaimlerChrysler prepares to confront many of its Mercedes-Benz dealers in the High Court.
DaimlerChrysler said this afternoon that the UK was unaffected by a recall of more than half a million Chrysler Neons.
European Motor Holdings has questioned the legality of the 12-month Mercedes termination notices issued by DaimlerChrysler UK.
DaimlerChrysler UK is facing compensation claims running into millions of pounds from its Mercedes-Benz dealers who are facing contract termination at the end of this year.
Mercedes-Benz dealers rebelling against DaimlerChrysler's decision to terminate their contracts at the end of this year will be liable to pay the the company's costs if their High Court action fails.
Manufacturers are not waiting in the wings to copy DaimlerChrysler's actions to wrest control of its Mercedes-Benz retail operations from dealers.
Mercedes-Benz dealers have succeeded in getting an early court hearing in their battle to force DaimlerChrysler to withdraw its contract termination notices.
DaimlerChrysler UK was this week expected to make a new offer to its Mercedes dealers who are fighting a one-year notice of contract termination. DCUK this month issued a two-year notice while saying the original remained in place.
DaimlerChrysler has today reported record first quarter losses totalling £2.3 billion.
DaimlerChrysler UK says its decision to issue its Mercedes-Benz dealers with a second termination notice is not a sign of failing confidence in its restructure plans – but merely a “precaution".
Ford Premier Automotive Group might follow Mercedes-Benz UK in gaining control of areas around major cities by acquiring Pendragon or taking a major stake, said London Chrysler Jeep dealer Clive Sutton.
DaimlerChrysler has confirmed it will buy Volvo's 3.3% stake in the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
DaimlerChrysler's competitors are ready to follow its example and terminate dealer contracts in an attempt to take direct control of the market, according to the new head of the European body representing Mercedes-Benz dealers.
Mercedes-Benz dealers have formally began their legal action against DaimlerChrysler UK.
