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Chrysler CEO at Toledo Assembly

Calling Jeep "truly one of the world’s most legendary brands," Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said Wednesday that Toledo Assembly complex is getting a $500 million investment and 1,100 more jobs to make the replacement of the Jeep Liberty and possibly other vehicles. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

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Chrylser CEO Sergio Marchionne, left, speaks with Jeep worker Joe Westrick of Dearborn, Mich., at the Toledo Assembly complex Wednesday.

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Chrylser CEO Sergio Marchionne, left, speaks with Jeep worker Joe Westrick of Dearborn, Mich., at the Toledo Assembly complex Wednesday.... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Chrysler employees, from left, Greg Mercer, Beverly Marsh, and Teresa Hoffman cheer the announcement that Chrysler will invest $500 million in the Toledo Assembly complex.

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Chrysler employees, from left, Greg Mercer, Beverly Marsh, and Teresa Hoffman cheer the announcement that Chrysler will invest $500 million ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, right, announces investment plans for the Toledo North plant as Ken Lortz, left, director of UAW Region 2B and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, center, listen.

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, right, announces investment plans for the Toledo North plant as Ken Lortz, left, director of UAW ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Sergio Marchionne, right, said Wednesday that Jeep was “truly one of the world’s most legendary brands." THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne shakes hands with U.S Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) following his announcement at the Chrysler plant.

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne shakes hands with U.S Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) following his announcement at the Chrysler ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Photo Reprints U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur said the Jeep brand symbolized the Toledo workforce: "Rugged, reliable, resilient, and free as the ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Ohio Gov. John Kasich, at the podium, said Chrysler's investment should help remove what he called “sort of a pall hung over” the city of Toledo.

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Ohio Gov. John Kasich, at the podium, said Chrysler's investment should help remove what he called “sort of a pall ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Gov. John Kasich, left, talks with Sergio Marchionne at the plant. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Toledo Mayor Mike Bell, left, called Chrysler's investment “the equivalent of a blood transfusion” for Toledo as it struggles with high unemployment and significant poverty.

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Toledo Mayor Mike Bell, left, called Chrysler's investment “the equivalent of a blood transfusion” for Toledo as it struggles with ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

“The decision we made clearly demonstrates the confidence we have in the Toledo Assembly complex, in its future, and moreover, in the commitment and quality of work of the people who work here,” Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said Wednesday

Enlarge | Photo Reprints “The decision we made clearly demonstrates the confidence we have in the Toledo Assembly complex, in its future, and moreover,... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Hundreds of Chrysler workers listen to dignitaries speak about the automaker's $500 million investment in the Toledo plant.

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Hundreds of Chrysler workers listen to dignitaries speak about the automaker's $500 million investment in the Toledo plant. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, left, waves to the crowd as Toledo Assembly Complex plant manager Mauro Pino drives him off the plant floor.

Enlarge | Photo Reprints Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, left, waves to the crowd as Toledo Assembly Complex plant manager Mauro Pino drives him off ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY