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Just how long can Fiat's largest union hold out against reforms, which the automaker is clearly determined to implement? Full story...

Fiat's largest union has called series of strikes this week as it as it seeks to resolve a slew of grievances, although the automaker insists it is taking "a firm view" of employee issues. Full story...

Fiat is to spin off its truck, industrial and maritime, agricultural and construction equipment business from its car and related component division. Full story...

Fiat Group has returned to profit with a second quarter net income of EUR113m (US$145m). Full story...

Fiat, which acquired 20 percent of Chrysler last year, returned to a quarterly profit on higher sales of trucks and agricultural machines and said it may raise its full-year forecast. Full story...

Nissan and Renault were among the big winners in European sales in the first half as both bucked a downward trend in that hit Fiat, Ford and Toyota hard in June, leading to a third consecutive monthly decline in overall registrations. Full story...

Brazilian auto exports have been down recently but indications are they'll recover in coming months due to strong growth in neighbouring Mercosur markets, especially Argentina. Engine exports, on the other hand, are doing well following large investments by Brazil's four largest automakers in recent years. Full story...

Fiat India Automobiles is working on a new small car for the local market. It has already conducted a feasibility study and wants a major share of the burgeoning small car sector. Full story...

Fiat will not start making the next Panda model at its Naples plant until spring 2012, later than expected, a union leader said. Full story...

In today's News Brake: Storms delay the Ford Fiesta, Chevy puts the Corvette back on television, and Fiat has high hopes for its new two-cylinder engine . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

In today's News Brake: Storms delay the Ford Fiesta, Chevy puts the Corvette back on TV and Fiat has high hopes for its new two-cylinder engine ... But Wait, There's More! Full story...

Fiat S.p.A. aims to keep its environmental lead in Europe by selling what it claims to be the world's most fuel-efficient gasoline engine. Full story...

Fiat S.p.A. will invest 700 million euros ($887.7 million) to build in Italy the next generation of the Panda, Europe's best-selling minicar. Full story...

Fiat is declining to give any date for future Panda investment at its Pomigliano d'Arco plant although it confirmed it had now placed orders for machinery. Full story...

Fiat has confirmed it has ended dialogue with one of its major unions concerning new work practices at its Pomigliano d'Arco plant near Naples. Full story...

Electric boost set to give city car 100mpg with motor added to new TwinAir model. Full story...

Attendees of this year's Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited national convention--also known as the "Fiat Freak Out"--were rewarded for their devotion to the Italian automaker. Full story...

Attendees of this year's Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited national convention--also known as the "Fiat Freak Out"--were rewarded for their devotion to the Italian automaker. Full story...

Fiat fans attending the annual convention of the Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited were given a special surprise when the head of Fiat North America arrived at their closing dinner and made them an exclusive offer. These long-time enthusiasts of the Fiat brand and vehicles, some for almost 27 years, were given the first opportunity to place reservations and select their vehicle build number for the unique Fiat Cinquecento 'Prima Edizione' (First Edition) model. A total of 500 of these collector-edition Fiat 500 models will be sold in the United States. Full story...

Fiat has finally swallowed hard and taken the gamble of going with the majority of its unions concerning transfer of new Panda work from Poland to Italy. Full story...