I don’t know about you guys, but I was never a big fan of Chrysler’s PT Cruiser, however this news is sure to please someone out there. Before you read on, make note that back in January Chrysler had intentions of killing off the PT Cruiser.

Anyways, Chrysler recently issued a press releasing stating that they will in fact be producing a 2010 version of their PT Crusier. The car is set to be manufactured in Chrysler’s Mexican plant that first built the PT Cruiser when it made its debut in 2001.

Of course, Chrysler had to throw in a list of awards the car has recieved to justify its continued existence:

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Consumer Reports “Recommended”
• 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Consumer Guide, “Best Buy – Compact Cars Category”
• 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Consumer Reports, “Recommended”
• 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Edmunds.com, “Most Significant”
• 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, AutoPacific, “Top Vehicle customer satisfaction”
• 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, North American International Auto Show, “North American Car of the Year”
• 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, African Americans on Wheels and Latinos on Wheels, “Car of the Year”
• 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Strategic Vision, “Compact Car Segment”
• 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Industrial Design Excellence, “Gold Award”
• 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Automobile Magazine, “Best Small Car”

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A General Motors plant in Oshawa, Ontario which makes dependable W-platform vehicles like the Chevrolet Impala or the Buick LaCrosse has just been awarded with a rare J.D. Power and Associates award.

The Power’s Founder’s Award is given to people and corporations which are uncommonly dedicated to continual improvement for customers. Gary Dilts who is the VP for U.S. automotive practice at J.D. Power, presented the award to plant manager Dan Hermer and Chris Buckley, president of CAW local 222.

Congratulations to GM for such an accomplishment. I guess more automakers should work as hard as the Oshawa plant to get better cars for us.

via Autoblog

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