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00:02Chrysler, once a dominant American automaker,
00:05has seen its presence shrink drastically under Stellantis.
00:08The Euro-American auto conglomerate formed through mergers.
00:11The brand sold fewer than 125,000 vehicles in 2024, reflecting an 80% decline over two decades.
00:19Chrysler now offers just two minivan models.
00:22Stellantis raised concerns in July 2024
00:25when it announced it might eliminate underperforming brands.
00:27Frank Rhodes Jr., a descendant of Chrysler's founder,
00:30proposed assembling an investor group to inquire the Chrysler and Dodge brands.
00:34Stellantis stated it has no plans to sell them.
00:37Chrysler brand CEO Christine Feuille dismissed rumors of Chrysler's demise,
00:41emphasizing its bright future within Stellantis.
