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Chrysler to announce 1,250 new jobs, major investment in Kokomo factories

Associated Press -- Chrysler will announce 1,250 new jobs and a major investment Thursday at transmission and metal casting factories in the Kokomo, Indiana, area.

CEO Sergio Marchionne will confirm that the plans include an investment of $162 million and the creation 850 jobs at a former Getrag Transmission plant in nearby Tipton. Another 400 jobs will be created at three other factories.

The company is investing millions in the Kokomo area to build fuel-efficient eight- and nine-speed automatic transmissions.

Chrysler plans to use a new nine-speed transmission in the Jeep Cherokee midsize SUV and in the Dodge Dart compact. The Cherokee will replace the aging Jeep Liberty later this year.

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Submitted Feb 28, 2013 By: 85XJ

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52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,397 Points:1,768,430 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 8:24:30 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse "fuel-efficient eight- and nine-speed automatic transmissions." Wow! and I thought my five speed was good.
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,690 Points:774,770 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 8:05:01 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse good.
07skydriver Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,374 Points:1,009,305 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 7:24:12 AM Ignore 07skydriver Report Abuse Looks like all the efforts of the GOP to drag down the economy were useless after all. Just like the republican party. FOUR MORE YEARS, FOUR MORE YEARS!!!
heydano67 Champion Author California Posts:1,801 Points:385,135 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 5:03:05 AM Ignore heydano67 Report Abuse Go Mopar
Zing20 All-Star Author Fresno Posts:766 Points:196,315 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 1:02:58 AM Ignore Zing20 Report Abuse Good to hear.
el_fr Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,472 Points:771,425 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 12:24:18 AM Ignore el_fr Report Abuse Cool
pleinyeux All-Star Author Montreal Posts:918 Points:227,105 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 11:21:30 PM Ignore pleinyeux Report Abuse Good jobs
Tacodan Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,457 Points:680,205 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 9:25:09 PM Ignore Tacodan Report Abuse jobs are good
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,294 Points:1,649,905 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 9:22:29 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse Great news for Chrysler, Indiana and USA manufacturing. Now Buy USA!!!
coughlin Champion Author San Jose Posts:5,319 Points:1,144,365 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 7:46:12 PM Ignore coughlin Report Abuse Way to go Kokomo!
NO_SWEAT Champion Author Toronto Posts:4,474 Points:1,104,940 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:31:36 PM Ignore NO_SWEAT Report Abuse Positive.
silvershark69 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,128 Points:404,945 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:25:47 PM Ignore silvershark69 Report Abuse heck lets blame it on Obama, moving forward [Edited by: silvershark69 at 2/28/2013 6:26:43 PM EST]
LanguageMan1 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,861 Points:1,688,515 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:23:40 PM Ignore LanguageMan1 Report Abuse Better than nothing, but still miniscule.
StephenOM Champion Author Ocala Posts:2,613 Points:1,316,795 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:22:03 PM Ignore StephenOM Report Abuse 9-speed trannys help keep the engine in it's most fuel efficient range. Keeping jobs in the US. If it's response to consumer demand, great. If response to fed mandates, it comes at a price.
SalukiCO Sophomore Author Colorado Springs Posts:199 Points:243,295 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:21:44 PM Ignore SalukiCO Report Abuse Good thing Romney lost, or these jobs would have be shipped overseas.
spedygonzales All-Star Author Toronto Posts:925 Points:483,985 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:21:26 PM Ignore spedygonzales Report Abuse good
wz Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,620 Points:1,303,960 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:21:25 PM Ignore wz Report Abuse It's good to see jobs getting created domestically. What kind of political payback were they promised?
BigBlue5 All-Star Author Spokane Posts:771 Points:151,500 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:17:49 PM Ignore BigBlue5 Report Abuse Will putting a 8 or 9 speed auto trany in a cherokee and dodge dart really be fuel efficient. Manufacturers always stretch the truth.
agent0077 All-Star Author Colorado Posts:828 Points:507,495 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:17:32 PM Ignore agent0077 Report Abuse Awesome
gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:8,528 Points:2,331,395 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:15:20 PM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse Good Deal for IN.
Voltus Champion Author Miami Posts:8,582 Points:1,581,150 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:15:00 PM Ignore Voltus Report Abuse oh, that's right... that Italian company
WillyG Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,689 Points:932,795 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:14:01 PM Ignore WillyG Report Abuse Good deal Chrysler !
bradley1969 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,673 Points:358,055 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:13:42 PM Ignore bradley1969 Report Abuse Always great news when jobs are created in the U.S.A. that stay here 2 give our residents a pay check...
Signfool Champion Author Omaha Posts:6,106 Points:1,491,405 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:10:49 PM Ignore Signfool Report Abuse So long as the paychecks don't bounce!
Skychief All-Star Author Florida Posts:746 Points:408,065 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:09:01 PM Ignore Skychief Report Abuse That's good for the IN economy.
mycar2 Champion Author Akron Posts:2,199 Points:2,381,295 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:08:07 PM Ignore mycar2 Report Abuse good, bring all the jobs back
jad1960 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,575 Points:423,030 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:03:57 PM Ignore jad1960 Report Abuse Good
Bobmilan Champion Author Louisville Posts:1,334 Points:502,280 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 6:01:35 PM Ignore Bobmilan Report Abuse What is cost and how quickly will it pay back in gas savings?? If average person cannot afford new technology, no benefit.
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,939 Points:1,870,175 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:59:08 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Good news.
jmg144 Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,824 Points:2,927,595 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:54:35 PM Ignore jmg144 Report Abuse However the company is struggling.
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:16,389 Points:1,623,295 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:54:25 PM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse Way to go, Sergio. I knew you Italians could make a go of it.
unloquacious Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,802 Points:1,059,400 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:53:23 PM Ignore unloquacious Report Abuse This is good news for Indiana.
scorpiogg Veteran Author Modesto Posts:253 Points:173,025 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:51:32 PM Ignore scorpiogg Report Abuse When do they return the tax payers money???
pliskin Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,202 Points:1,758,285 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:49:30 PM Ignore pliskin Report Abuse Chrysler is partnered with Fiat of Italy. It is no longer owned by the US Govt. as rampower80 has tried to lead us to believe. Only GM has that honor! GM is owned by the UAW and the US taxpayers. They were bought by Fiat in 2011 and became Chrysler/Fiat at a loss to the American taxpayer of $1.3 billion. Fiat owns 53.% of the company, the rest is Chrysler!
GNo1 Champion Author Nashville Posts:1,055 Points:409,180 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:48:08 PM Ignore GNo1 Report Abuse a 9-speed in a Dart? Really? Why not just go CVT?
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,989 Points:3,147,905 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:44:25 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse When do they return the tax payers money?????????
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foreyearrunner Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:114 Points:106,805 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:41:32 PM Ignore foreyearrunner Report Abuse Yes more jobs! And a right to work state means, more competitive pricing.
McMutt Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,221 Points:1,333,380 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:41:13 PM Ignore McMutt Report Abuse Not a fan of their product, however great news.
Spankster85 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,854 Points:383,340 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:40:16 PM Ignore Spankster85 Report Abuse Good for the people of Indiana.
No1ConMan Champion Author Memphis Posts:1,150 Points:241,665 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:35:47 PM Ignore No1ConMan Report Abuse Fiat is not doing too bad it seems. More power to them!
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rampower80 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:2,169 Points:488,190 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:28:18 PM Ignore rampower80 Report Abuse About time one of the government motor companies starting hiring Americans.
DeHavilland Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,011 Points:1,930,965 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:27:27 PM Ignore DeHavilland Report Abuse We should be keeping North Americans working, not supporting questionable governments in placed like China, India and the like.
nemoFL Champion Author Florida Posts:8,936 Points:1,637,000 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:22:50 PM Ignore nemoFL Report Abuse good for jobs
bobcatfan Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,703 Points:640,800 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:22:10 PM Ignore bobcatfan Report Abuse A nine speed transmission sounds efficient, complicated, and expensive.