Chrysler has great momentum right now that we intend to keep going. As we move forward with our global growth strategy, Plymouth, as a U.S. brand only, did not contribute to that growth. This was an emotional decision because Plymouth will always be an important part of our heritage.

The PT Cruiser will take the Chrysler brand to the next level in Europe, where it is already sold out for the first-year allocation, ... In addition, this incremental gain in production volume will allow more PT Cruisers to be sold in the North American market.

It's absolutely necessary that our employees have access to the Internet, ... The bottom line is this: The world is moving incredibly fast and the Internet is moving faster, and we must have a workforce that keeps up.

After a year of working together, DaimlerChrysler has concluded that its automotive businesses can best function as individual divisions.