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Sep
8th

BRAZIL: Citroën bets heavily on Aircross

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There is no question the Brazilian consumer likes normal cars dressed up to suggest off-road ability. There is no logical explanation other than Fiat's decision to launch the Palio Weekend Adventure back in 1999, prompting rivals to follow suit ever since. Full story...
Sep
8th

Fiat will count on Formica to turn around sales

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Andrea Formica faces a tough challenge once he arrives at Fiat: turnaround sales at the four-brand division without any short-term help from new products. Full story...
Sep
7th

SERBIA: Union looks to Italian ties with Fiat move

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Serbian labour representatives say they will maintain contact with their Italian auto counterparts as Fiat looks to move some operations to the Balkan state. Full story...
Sep
7th

Fiat to give top sales job to Toyota Europe’s Formica, sources say

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Fiat will hire Toyota Europe's Andrea Formica to head sales at its struggling four-brand automotive group, sources familiar with the matter told Automotive News Europe. Full story...
Sep
6th

Fiat to give top sales job to Toyota Europe’s Formica, sources say

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Fiat will hire Toyota Europe's Andrea Formica to head sales at its struggling four-brand automotive group, sources familiar with the matter told Automotive News Europe. Full story...
Sep
6th

Obama sought Ghosn to run GM, former car czar says

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The Obama Administration initially wanted Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn to run GM after Rick Wagoner was ousted in 2009, and repeatedly pressed Fiat to put up cash for a stake in Chrysler, according to an upcoming book about the government bailout... Full story...
Sep
6th

Dealers see Fiat profits — but when?

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Don Lee thinks he can make money with Fiat and Alfa Romeo at a vacant showroom next to his dealership. Full story...
Sep
6th

VW taps Fiat exec for new marketing post

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Volkswagen has recruited Giovanni Perosino, a top Fiat executive, to help oversee the marketing strategy of its growing number of brands. VW aims to topple Toyota as the world's No. Full story...
Sep
3rd

Obama sought Ghosn to run GM, ex-car czar says:

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The Obama Administration initially wanted Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn to run GM after Rick Wagoner was ousted in 2009, and repeatedly pressed Fiat to put up cash for a stake in Chrysler, according to an upcoming book about the government bailout... Full story...
Sep
3rd

Obama sought Ghosn to run GM, Rattner says

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The Obama Administration initially wanted Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn to run GM after Rick Wagoner was ousted in 2009, and repeatedly pressed Fiat to put up cash for a stake in Chrysler, according to an upcoming book about the government bailout... Full story...
Sep
3rd

HONG KONG: Guangzhou Automobile listed on HKSE

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Guangzhou Automobile Group, China's sixth-largest automaker and the Chinese partner of Honda, Toyota and Fiat, was publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 30 August, according to local media reports. Full story...
Sep
2nd

AutoNation to bid on ‘multiple’ Fiat franchises

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AutoNation Inc. said today it plans to bid on "multiple" Fiat franchises after Chrysler unveiled its plans for the brand to dealers at a meeting in Detroit on Monday. COO Michael Maroone said he was impressed with the presentation. Full story...
Sep
1st

ITALY: FIOM holds bilateral talks with Serbian counterparts

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Fiat's main union FIOM has held talks today (1 September) in Rome with Serbian metalworkers colleagues ahead of planned transfer of work to the Balkans. Full story...
Aug
31st

Regulators propose new fuel-economy label, and Chrysler unveils Fiat plans, in News Brake for Tuesday, Aug. 31:

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In today's News Brake: Government regulators redesign the fuel-economy label, Smart car sales drop 70 percent in the United States, and Chrysler unveils plans for Fiat franchises . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Aug
31st

Chrysler wants to start with 165 Fiat dealerships in the United States:

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Chrysler Group dealers who initially get Fiat franchises will be expected to start with small showrooms--2,500-3,000 square feet--enough to display three or four cars. Full story...
Aug
31st

Chrysler wants to start with 165 U.S. Fiat dealerships:

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Chrysler Group dealers who initially get Fiat franchises will be expected to start with small showrooms--2,500-3,000 square feet--enough to display three or four cars. Full story...
Aug
31st

US: Chrysler targets 50,000 Fiat 500 sales

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Chrysler plans to sell 50,000 Fiat 500 minicars in the US next year. Full story...
Aug
30th

Chrysler seeks Fiat dealerships in 165 U.S. locations at launch

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Chrysler Group LLC wants Fiat dealerships in about 165 U.S. locations as the Italian automaker expands in North America. Chrysler, controlled by Fiat SpA, invited about 400 Chrysler dealers to hear the franchise plans at a meeting today in Detroit. Full story...
Aug
30th

Chrysler seeks Fiat dealerships in 165 U.S. locations

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Chrysler Group LLC wants Fiat dealerships in about 165 U.S. locations as the Italian automaker expands in North America. Chrysler, controlled by Fiat SpA, invited about 400 Chrysler dealers to hear the franchise plans at a meeting today in Detroit. Full story...
Aug
30th

Fiat intrigues dealers — but questions abound

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More than 500 dealers are expected to attend an event called "The Fiat Experience," scheduled for today at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Full story...
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