Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Nardelli Tells Auto Task Force Chrysler Needs More Money


Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli called Tuesday for a second round of funding for the company's financial arm that would enable sales to customers who otherwise can't qualify for loans.

In an interview with CNBC, Nardelli also said Fiat would assume 35% of Chrysler's debt if the U.S. Treasury Department approves its proposed alliance with the Italian automaker.

Chrysler is operating with $4 billion in loans, and it's seeking $5 billion more.

But in the CNBC interview, Nardelli emphasized the effectiveness of a separate $1.5-billion loan the Treasury made to Chrysler Financial in January. Chrysler used that loan to subsidize zero-percent loans on new vehicles...More

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