Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne is planning to announce plans to add 1,600 jobs at the automaker's assembly plant in Illinois next week, according two people familiar with the plans.Earlier this week, Chrysler confirmed that it plans to hire 400 to 500 part time and temporary workers at the plant. The additional 1,100 workers would be for a third crew at the plant to support production of the Dodge Dart, a new compact car, as well as Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot.
The new Dodge Dart to be available in 2013 is expected to be the first credible small car for any Chrysler brand in years. It also is the first to combine Fiat and Chrysler technology and is built on a widened and lengthened version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
For more: Chrysler, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne to add 1,600 jobs in Illinois | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
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