In the wake of reports of a possible merger between Chrysler and General Motors, the company has begun looking for partners to build its mid-size platform. The new car will replace the Sebring/Avenger pair, and will likely feature alternative powertrains including hybrid and all-electric options.
Chrysler says it could do the job alone, but would prefer to have help in order to reduce costs, reports Automotive News. So far, Project D is having as tough a time as the models it was designed to replace, with project leader Mike Donoughe quitting last spring after a dispute with upper management and the now-weak position of the company thanks to the troubled market and financial sector.
No matter the difficulties, CEO Bob Nardelli has put an outside window of five months on the decision to build its new mid-size car with a partner or attempt to go it alone.
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