Update on the Chrysler Hornet

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Dodge Hornet won't use VW platform





DaimlerChrysler has decided against using a Volkswagen platform for a forthcoming Dodge compact, according to German trade publication Automobilwoche. Originally, there was speculation Chrysler could use either the Polo or Jetta architecture to build the ~$10,000 Dodge Hornet. However, VW was unable to give the company an attractive enough price, according to the report. Chrysler plans to name a partner for the vehicle by the end of the year. In late July, German media reports indicated Chrysler was also in talks with China's Chery Automobile about building the new b-segment vehicle.



http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/10/dodge-hornet-wont-use-vw-platform/

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Just what we need, more rebadged vehicles. Maybe all vehicle makers should share one central manufacturing facility and just slap their name on what it spits out.

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Welcome to the age of disposable vehicles!

hudsontech

jsrail wrote:

Welcome to the age of disposable vehicles!

Coming soon - a "govm't" run auto recycling plant - every 5 years you will, by law, turn your old car in and be issued a new one for a nominal sum, to be increased everytime Washington needs more money.



Hudsonly,

Alex B

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hudsontech wrote:

Coming soon - a "govm't" run auto recycling plant - every 5 years you will, by law, turn your old car in and be issued a new one for a nominal sum, to be increased everytime Washington needs more money.

Hudsonly,
Alex B

It's true...the "govm't" will be implementing this plan by purchasing Ford. They'll be renaming it Frod to accurately describe their core business (fraud):D

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Stop! It hurts! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!