Amid GM merger rumors, Chrysler mulling options

By Bree Fowler | The Associated Press NEW YORK - The chief executive of Chrysler LLC said today that his company has not reached any new deals with other automakers but has spoken with outside parties interested in working with the Dodge and Jeep maker. In a memo to employees obtained by the Associated Press, Bob Nardelli said Chrysler doesn't comment on speculation or its private meetings, but he said the automaker has spoken with interested outsiders. The memo comes after news surfaced over the weekend that Cerberus Capital Management LP, Chrysler's privately held majority owner, and General Motors Corp. have held preliminary talks about an acquisition or other combination of the two automakers. Neither automaker has publicly confirmed the talks, but each said discussions between automakers are routine. "I can tell you that... [read full story]