DaimlerChrysler Offers Dealers Huge Incentives

DaimlerChrysler's US division is giving dealers incentives of up to $7,000 per vehicle. The goal is to clear out 2006 models and boost year-end sales.

The incentives provide money that dealers can keep for themselves as profit, or pass on to consumers in addition to existing rebates. The dealer cash ranges from $2,500 on the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedan to $7,000 on the Ram pickup and Durango SUV.

Auburn Hills-based Chrysler Group also is offering $1,000 incentives to consumers who buy or lease most of its 2006 and 2007-model vehicles through January second.