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Originally Posted by f5fstop
GM buys Chrysler, which I highly doubt, they would combine Hummer and Jeep into one new divisions called Heeps or Hummeps.
Actually, Jeep is hurting right now too. The commander will be dropped, Cherokee sales have dropped by over 50%, and the Caliper is selling about as good as H1s. The Jeep dealer in town, is not selling as many 2007s as he thought they would. They are selling, but he has quite a few on his lot. (I have been looking at the 4-door Rubicon; out of curiosity of course.) I should also mention, that this is Chrylser territory. Auburn Hills, home of Chrysler is the next city over from Rochester Hills. It is also GM territory too.
The slow sales here might be due to the worries of the Chrylser employees who might not be working next week or next year.
In my opinion, they may have failed with the majority of the Jeep line, and being an old Jeeper myself, I was shocked to see 2-wheel drive Wranglers, but they sure do have a hit with the Rubicon 4-door.
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I would be curious to see how the Caliber has sold over a geographic area. In Canada, the Caliber has been selling very well, if the number seen around here are any indication. I think the attraction is based upon a small, affordable vehicle, with available all-wheel drive. That is what has me hooked. Elsewhere, where AWD is not as desired, I could see its sales slipping in favour of other vehicles.
Regardless, I know that things are not good for any of the domestic automobile manufacturers. I just hope that things pick up fast. Until then, lots of keeping my fingers crossed.