mike kulczycki wrote:
>
> i work for a supplier that does the GC rear ladder assembly. i received
> this e-mail the other day from a DCX guy from an arizona drive. sounds
> like a lot of new exciting stuff coming out soon...
>
> "Dear APVPT Teammates,
>
> As many of you know, last Thursday and Friday, our senior management had
> the chance to evaluate our portfolio of new products in and around the
> Arizona Proving Ground. While there were over 50 vehicles in the ride, of
> course the most important were yours ... the LX S2s, the WK S0s and the KJ
> Diesel S0.
>
> The results were simply outstanding! Your products especially shone. The
> 300 & Magnums gave a lift to all, as every engine and model combination
> exhibited poised performance, grace and character. The Grand Cherokees
> wowed the audience off road and gave exciting promise on road as well.
> Both the LX and WK diesels set new levels of diesel NVH performance and
> engendered delight with seemingly endless torque & performance.
>
> The only disappointment was the KJ domestic diesel S0, which we pulled from
> the dance due to emissions and NVH issues (we'll have a follow up
> appointment with the Executive Committee in February, and I expect by then
> to be able to include Liberty diesel in the happy category).
>
> I know and appreciate the effort, time and personal commitment that enabled
> this demonstration of product excellence and I not only want to thank you,
> but I want you to feel good about what you're achieving. Our never ending
> pursuit of perfection means we'll never be done, never be satisfied, and
> heaven knows the list of launch issues and development PIECES remains
> daunting - but every member of this extended team should be energized,
> excited and rewarded by the performance of the vehicles you work on each
> and every day.
>
> Further, you should be excited about the future new product dependent
> fortunes of our company, based on the incredible array of standout products
> assembled for the show. I'm obviously biased about ours, but as the
> parade of PT Cruiser Convertibles, Minivans with diesels and "Stow & Go"
> seating, the new Dakota Pickup, Wrangler Unlimited, Ram Power Wagon and SRT
> 10, 300C SRT 8 (500+ HP!), new Viper, Crossfire Roadster and SRT 6 Coupe,
> in addition to Pacifica and Durango, 300, Magnum, and Grand Cherokee, it
> was clear that every corner of the Chrysler Group Product Development
> enterprise is operating with unprecedented brilliance.
>
> I know you're working hard...we all are. Just know that your investment is
> paying off. Congratulations for how far we've come, thank you for all
> you've done, and keep pouring the coal to it!
>
> Craig"
>
> we are also making the B-pillar for the dakota. but i don't work on
> that, just the jeep. i will try and find out when launch is. probably
> this summer... should be a fun year coming up...
>
>
> Mike K
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I hope they don't make any of the new models look too funky...:)
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