Brainy Ideas, Layoffs
Chrysler “temporarily” exits the hybrid market; idles workers
Chrysler has announced that it will be running over 1,825 employees when it “temporarily” exits the hybrid and large SUV markets. Yes you read that correctly — Chrysler is actually ceasing production of hybrids until 2010. There’s some forward thinking for you.
[Detroit News] Chrysler cutting 1,825 jobs with moves at 2 plants
i love this quote from the article: “in response to the consumer shift to smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles….”
So they’re killing their hybrid business?
[...] news to come out of Chrysler that is “truly unimaginable” lately was that they were exiting the hybrid business until [...]