Chery & Chrysler are set to introduce the first Chinese car to the U.S. market

Reportedly, Chrysler is set to announce a deal with Chery Motor Company of China that will bring some of its cars to the United States market under the Chrysler brand. They see this as a way to enter the market for smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles. However, many Chinese cars have performed poorly in crash tests, which could present a challenge. But, if they're priced inexpensively enough, I doubt they'll have too much trouble.

This is probably a smart move on Chrysler's part. They can sell inexpensive cars while maintaining high margins thanks to Chery's low-cost labor. However, I'm not sure their remaining American employees will embrace the move. And, it'll be interesting to see if they introduce a separate brand for these vehicles; I don't believe inexpensive compact cars really fit the Dodge or Chrysler brands.