RE: Chrysler to close California design studio
There are times when real estate costs, salaries, and other tangible reasons do not reveal the reasons why moves got made. In these situations politics drive a lot of decisions. Ask yourself how many people Pacifica employed & what where their costs? Is it really a substantial savings given the fact that you still need this segment of the business in some form.
I do not have the specific answer but I suspect more is at play the dollars.