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Mar
24th

US: BorgWarner to supply new dual-clutch tech to Fiat

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BorgWarner has said it will supply its DualTronic transmission control system for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' (FPT) first dry dual-clutch transmission. Full story...
Mar
23rd

INDIA: Fiat to sell diesel Linea

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Fiat plans to launch the diesel Linea sedan in India. Full story...
Mar
23rd

CHINA: Fiat eyes Guangzhou JV – paper

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Fiat is eyeing a possible joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group (GAIG), according to Chinese sources. Full story...
Mar
23rd

The Fiat-Chrysler vision

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The future of Jeep in a 40-mpg world may lie in a pint-sized off-road vehicle already plying the back roads of Europe. The vehicle is called the Fiat Panda Cross and is available only in a 1.3-liter diesel version that gets nearly 40 mpg. Full story...
Mar
20th

Chrysler, in reversal, says Fiat won’t assume debt

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Chrysler LLC, reversing an earlier stance, said proposed partner Fiat S.p.A. would not assume any of of the U.S. automaker's debt if the companies form an alliance. Full story...
Mar
20th

ITALY: Fiat denies Chrysler debt assumption

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Fiat SpA has rejected reports that it will assume any current or future debt from Chrysler, with which it is planning to enter a partnership. Full story...
Mar
20th

Fiat denies plan to assume Chrysler debt

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MILAN (Reuters) -- Italy's Fiat SpA denied today that it would assume any current or future debt from Chrysler LLC. Full story...
Mar
20th

Fiat reviews Chrysler plants as it prepares for alliance, sources say

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Fiat S.p.A. is conducting environmental and safety reviews of Chrysler LLC factories this week as part of its plan to take a 35 percent stake in the U.S. automaker, said two people familiar with the effort. Fiat has hired Environ Holdings Inc. Full story...
Mar
19th

São Paulo Auto Show 2008

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The 25th Salão Internacional do Automovel is the largest auto show in Latin America, with 30 global brands displaying more than 400 models clearly indicating the increasing importance of this burgeoning automotive market. Highlights include the Fiat FCC2 concept, the Chevrolet GPiX concept and the Renault Sand'up concept.

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Mar
19th

Chrysler says it will drop retention bonuses

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Chrysler LLC said proposed partner Fiat S.p.A. would assume 35 percent of its debt to the U.S. government and the U.S. automaker would no longer pay retention bonuses to key executives. Full story...
Mar
19th

Chrysler says it will shun retention bonuses

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Chrysler LLC said proposed partner Fiat S.p.A. would assume 35 percent of its debt to the U.S. government and the U.S. automaker would no longer pay retention bonuses to key executives. Full story...
Mar
19th

Fiat scours Chrysler plants for safety concerns

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Fiat S.p.A. is conducting environmental and safety reviews of Chrysler LLC factories this week as part of its plan to take a 35 percent stake in the U.S. automaker, said two people familiar with the effort. Fiat has hired Environ Holdings Inc. Full story...
Mar
19th

Fiat reviews Chrysler plants as it prepares for alliance, sources say

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Fiat S.p.A. is conducting environmental and safety reviews of Chrysler LLC factories this week as part of its plan to take a 35 percent stake in the U.S. automaker, said two people familiar with the effort. Fiat has hired Environ Holdings Inc. Full story...
Mar
19th

Fiat reviews Chrysler plants as it prepares for alliance, sources say

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Fiat S.p.A. is conducting environmental and safety reviews of Chrysler LLC factories this week as part of its plan to take a 35 percent stake in the U.S. automaker, said two people familiar with the effort. Fiat has hired Environ Holdings Inc. Full story...
Mar
19th

CHINA: Chery, Fiat, postpone car making plans

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Chery Automobile and Fiat have postponed plans to begin building cars for the Chinese market this year because of the global economic downturn, a Chery spokesman said on Thursday. Full story...
Mar
19th

Fiat’s China plans take a hit

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Fiat SpA's plans to boost its presence in China have been stalled. China's Chery Automobile Co. has delayed a car joint venture project with the Italian automaker because of changing market conditions, its chairman said today. Full story...
Mar
18th

What Should the Politicians Drive?

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What Should the Politicians Drive?
What Should the Politicians Drive? - 2010 Volvo XC60 Crossover - Automobile Magazine
Driving a Volvo XC60 got us thinking and we decided that it would be entertaining to link political movements with vehicles.

Generally, auto enthusiasts like Europe just fine. We love Germany's autobahn, go crazy over the generally unpatrolled back roads of Spain, dream of mountain passes through the Alps, and lust over those cars we can't get on this side of the Atlantic. However, beyond some Fiats, it seems the next big thing we're likely to get from Europe is the S-word; socialism. How do we know? We've just driven the 2010 Volvo XC60, the Swedes' all-new crossover.


Photo Gallery: What Should the Politicians Drive? - 2010 Volvo XC60 Crossover - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
18th

Vile Gossip: Chrysler and Fiat Alliance

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Vile Gossip: Chrysler and Fiat Alliance
Chrysler and Fiat Alliance - Auto Industry News - Automobile Magazine
You can't believe what you hear on TV. Even if I was the one who said it.

By now we should know whether Chrysler won the rest of the government loans it needed to pay its clamoring creditors. And if all went according to plan, Fiat should be riding in on a white Italian stallion to save Cerberus from itself.


Photo Gallery: Chrysler and Fiat Alliance - Auto Industry News - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
18th

ITALY: Fiat revenue rose in ’08

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Ferrari achieved a return on sales of 17.6% on revenues up 15.2% to EUR1,921m in 2008, chairman Luca di Montezemolo told the annual general meeting. Full story...
Mar
18th

UK: Fiat says new used car programme successful

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Fiat UK said on Wednesday a complete overhaul of its used vehicle strategy last year had been "a massive success" with the brand reporting a 42% increase in wholesale business to dealers and trade buyers last year. Full story...
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