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Life Without Chrysler Suits Daimler Fine

Zach Samalin — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:31:22 CDT

Rid of the Chrysler albatross since its May sale, German automaker DaimlerChrysler says its profits are taking off, Business Week reports. CEO Dieter Zetsche said yesterday the company—which aims to strip "Chrysler" from its name this fall—is likely to beat his estimates of 7% profit this year, and...

Daimler to Unload Chrysler in $7.4B Deal

Greg Atwan — Mon, 14 May 2007 07:34:04 CDT

DaimlerChrysler has sold a majority stake in the Chrysler Group to the American private-equity firm Cerberus for $7.4 billion, the auto giant announced today. The deal unhooks the money-losing American arm of the international conglomerate from its German partner, which will retain a 19.9% stake in Chrysler and...

DaimlerChrysler Wants Divorce

J. Kelman — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:22:48 CDT

DaimlerChrysler is trying to unload its clunky Detroit half, its CEO (and occasional company mascot) Dieter Zetsche confirmed at a shareholder's meeting today. The news, which comes after nearly two months of eager speculation, was a relief to frustrated German shareholders, who have long seen Chrysler as a drag on...