Hm, so when will they start running you guys at 11-12 hour shifts to rebuild inventories since they got rid of and wont bring back 2nd for this. They can't risk being out when people want them
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Chrysler Group LLC and Ford Motor Co. are running low on their hottest-selling models under the cash for clunkers program, even as President Barack Obama signed authorization Friday of an additional $2 billion to extend the program.
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Some Chrysler dealers are out of the Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot.
“We sold out a week ago,” said Steve Demers, general manager of Cueter Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Ypsilanti. “While I am happy that the additional money was approved, I, along with others, will not be able to take advantage of the demand.”
Chrysler’s Belvidere, Ill., assembly plant, which makes the Caliber, Compass and Patriot, is trying to catch up.
“It may take some dealers a couple of weeks to get more small cars,” Chrysler spokeswoman Kathy Graham said.
Ford’s stock of the Focus and Escape, its two hottest-selling clunker replacements, is low, according to WardsAuto.com, which tracks inventory.
The lack of popular Fords and Chryslers could drive buyers to foreign-brand cars that are selling well under the program. Even with more money available, the popular program is expected to end this month.
Cash-for-clunkers effort cuts into their supplies
Automakers, dealers and consumers are thrilled that a normally gridlocked Congress agreed in one week to pump another $2 billion into cash for clunkers, but Chrysler and Ford are struggling to keep up with the small-car boomlet.
According to WardsAuto.com, July 31 inventories for the Jeep Patriot were enough to last only one week.
Dealers reported they held about two weeks' supply of Jeep Compass, Dodge Avenger and Dodge Caliber, among Chrysler's most fuel-efficient offerings.
Normally, automakers try to maintain inventories to last between 40 and 60 days.
"It's frustrating. We had a great start but once the products were gone, some of the excitement went out of it," said Demers. "Right now I have two vehicles on my lot that qualify under the program."
I don't know!!! I figured we would be on overtime today, ( I mentioned it at the team meeting at 6o am) my guess is suppliers low on parts?? Fiat flat will not build without orders?? something to do with being between 09's and 10's your guess is as good as mine but I question it all too.
Same old Chrysler nothing make sense. They are losing sales. Here in St. Louis the dealer lot are almost cleared. People are looking for a car and if they don't see it move to another lot. I just hope it's not a foreign one.
If you have time to play around. Check out dodge.com Chrysler.com jeep.com and look for a vehicles in your area. Check out how many they have. Go by a dealer and just talk to a salesmen.
I think we are really miss the boat with this one. Something we don't need.
I have heard belividere is going to 9 hour days starting 8/17 and working the next two saturdays, the 22nd and 29th. I do not know how many cars belividere is currently building. I was told it was scheduled at 493 total vehicles a day.
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o am) my guess is suppliers low on parts?? Fiat flat will not build without orders?? something to do with being between 09's and 10's your guess is as good as mine but I question it all too.
