In a surprising reversal from earlier statements, Chrysler officials say they have agreed to voluntarily recall some 2.7 million Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokee models at risk for fires. The move, they say, will resolve their "dispute" with the federal government.

Today, Chrysler is expected to respond to the federal government's request that they recall some 2.7 million Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokee models that National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials say are at risk of causing the fiery death. If Chrysler is sticking to their guns, the answer will be no.

Asked by the federal government this week to issue a recall on more than 2.7 million Jeeps after an investigation showed that rear end crashes led to at least 51 fiery deaths, the Chrysler Group had this to say in response: "Thanks, but no thanks." How does that work?

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The Plymouth Voyager. A 1995 model. Three rows of seats, a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, and an inline-four churning out a nice, round 100 horsepower. The lower end member of the trifecta of Chrysler minivans, the Voyager was never intended to turn heads. Unexciting and forgettable by design, with no…

Most certainly inspired by Peter Max's art, this LSD-infused print ad for the Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda is wonderfully seventies. Chrysler should get some inspiration.

Rumor has it that Sergio Marchionne is planning on taking Chrysler public once again. What if the IPO fails? Well, then a chunk of the company could go to the UAW.

Fiat currently owns a 58.5 percent stake in Chrysler, but they're apparently cooking up a scheme that they hope will net them some quick cash: buy up the remainder of the company and then launch a share offering in the U.S. Mopar guys may have to get ready to become Fiat guys.