Fiat chief: Fiat-Chrysler can reach 6 million

[September 16, 2009]  FRANKFURT (AP) -- Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says the new auto alliance can reach a production of 5.5 million to 6 million cars a year.

Marchionne told reporters at the Frankfurt Auto Show that key figure can be reached once the global economic crisis eases. He considers 6 million cars a year critical for an automaker's survival.

Marchionne said Wednesday that Chrysler's new business plan won't be released until November, and declined to discuss the forthcoming model lineup.

[Associated Press]

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