Chrysler didn't renew Cummins?
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Chrysler didn't renew Cummins?
I just watched on the news that Chrysler decided not to use Cummins for their "next line of heavy duty trucks."
Anyone have any more information on this? It doesn't look like the Indiana plant will be resuming work soon.
Anyone have any more information on this? It doesn't look like the Indiana plant will be resuming work soon.
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Never mind, after a little more research, they have canceled the light duty Cummins, the 6.7 contract is still in place.
Too bad we won't get a light duty Cummins any time soon...
Too bad we won't get a light duty Cummins any time soon...
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Cummins isn't stopping production of their light duty engines (V6 and V8). Apparently they're looking for another buyer and supposedly Nissan is seriously considering it.
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Maybe I'm way out in left field, but I think the day is coming when you'll be able to order a variety of diesels in at least one ton trucks, just like you can in the larger class 6 and up trucks. Think of how many more Fords might be sold if the Cummins were available in them, so the incentive is there at least.
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I think considering on how large the 1/2 ton market is compared to the 3/4 & 1 ton markets Chrysler really missed the boat. Imagine how many 1/2 tons would be sold with a smaller Cummins diesel getting way better MPG than the gassers. I guess we will find out when someone else brings it out.
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As somebody mentioned earlier Fiat has it's own diesel engines, I can see an introduction of them on our vehicles very soon.
This is the only reason why I am happy they are together, Europe is way ahead of us with small economical diesel engines, and Fiat has a good line of light, medium and heavy duty motors.
This is the only reason why I am happy they are together, Europe is way ahead of us with small economical diesel engines, and Fiat has a good line of light, medium and heavy duty motors.
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Actually Cummins is renegotiating the contract for the 5.6L with Chrysler.
http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=204074
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http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=204074
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Actually Cummins is renegotiating the contract for the 5.6L with Chrysler.
http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=204074
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http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=204074
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Id buy a 1500 Ram if it came with the Cummins V8. I bet itd have the potential to be quit the little hotrod. Lets see, Smarty, twins, dual pumps...? Built auto and shed be good to go!