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Feb
18th

US: Chrysler asks for $2bn more

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Chrysler has asked for an additional $2bn in US federal loans on top of the $7bn originally requested and said it would be viable on annual US sales 1.8m units down, and as a standalone operation, though would benefit greatly from the proposed Fiat alliance. It plans to axe 3,000 workers, three model lines and 100,000 units of capacity this year. Full story...
Feb
18th

Chrysler reveals names of next Alfa Romeo cars

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Alfa Romeo's next two cars will be called the Milano and Giulia. Surprisingly, the news did not come from Alfa or its parent Fiat Group. Instead, Chrysler, Fiat's new alliance partner, revealed the names in its submission to the U.S. Full story...
Feb
18th

Chrysler reveals names of next Alfa Romeo cars

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Alfa Romeo's next two cars will be called the Milano and Giulia. Surprisingly, the news did not come from Alfa or its parent Fiat Group. Instead, Chrysler, Fiat's new alliance partner, revealed the names in its submission to the U.S. Full story...
Feb
17th

Fiat 500C drops cover (and top) for Geneva show:

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To keep in step with Mini, Fiat will launch a convertible version of the 500 at the Geneva motor show. The 500C comes a couple months after Mini showed its own new convertible at the Detroit auto show. Full story...
Feb
17th

ITALY: US not protectionist – House speaker

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The United States is not protectionist and there is "no bias" against Italian auto giant Fiat's possible tie-up with Chrysler, US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said. Full story...
Feb
16th

GENEVA PREVIEW: Fiat opens up 500

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Fiat will lift the lid off its new 500C convertible at the Geneva show, a successor to the convertible version of the original rear engine 500 launched in 1957. Full story...
Feb
16th

Fiat ponders US return in 2010

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Fiat is considering whether to export some Europe-built products to the US prior to starting local production there in mid-2011. Full story...
Feb
16th

Fiat may ship European cars to speed U.S. return

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Fiat may export some Europe-built cars to the United States to set the stage for possible U.S. production in mid-2011 under its proposed alliance with Chrysler LLC. Full story...
Feb
16th

Fiat to introduce the 500C in Geneva

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In a few months, Europeans will have a brand-new model at their disposal that will be the envy of the rest of the world. Following the indisputable success of the diminutive 500 subcompact, Fiat will launch a soft-top version this spring. The small master of the road pays homage to the 1957 model but with a decidedly contemporary attitude. Full story...
Feb
12th

GERMANY: BMW and Fiat deny end to JV talks

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BMW and Fiat have refuted reports that they are dropping talks over cooperation between their Mini and Alfa Romeo brands. Full story...
Feb
12th

BMW, Fiat deny cooperation talks have ended

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BMW and Fiat both denied a report that they are no longer planning cooperation between their Mini and Alfa Romeo brands. Full story...
Feb
10th

Fiat 500 convertible

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Best shots yet confirm 500 will use a targa-style canvas roof Full story...
Feb
5th

Fiat workers, police clash near Naples

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Police clashed with about 100 Fiat SpA auto workers protesting layoffs today and arrested seven for identification, police said. Full story...
Feb
5th

Cabrio clash to wow Geneva

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Lid to be lifted on sizzling versions of MINI and Fiat 500 at Geneva show. Full story...
Feb
4th

Fiat to halt Mirafiori plant output for 2 more weeks

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Fiat said it will halt production at its Mirafiori plant for an extra two weeks in March, keeping about 5,000 workers home as it cuts costs amidst a severe industry crisis. On January 26, a source said the plant would be closed until March 13. Full story...
Feb
3rd

ITALY: Fiat CEO details Chrysler plan

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Fiat plans to finish its scrutiny of Chrysler ahead of the intended alliance ahead of the 17 February US government viability plan deadline but it would be at least two years after a deal was signed before its cars were built in the US, its CEO has said. Full story...
Feb
3rd

Report: Fiat races to review Chrysler operations

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Italian carmaker Fiat is racing to review the operations of Chrysler LLC before Chrysler must meet a U.S. government deadline in two weeks, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne told the Wall Street Journal. Full story...
Feb
3rd

Report: Fiat aims to seal Chrysler deal by mid-Feb

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Italian carmaker Fiat will conclude an alliance with Chrysler Group so Chrysler meets a U.S. government deadline, Fiat's CEO told the Wall Street Journal. Full story...
Feb
3rd

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi injured in freak accident

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Fiat Yamaha MotoGP champion, Italian rider Valentino Rossi was involved in a freak accident at his home... Full story...
Feb
2nd

EMERGING MARKETS ANALYSIS: The incomplete jigsaw puzzle

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Fiat-PSA-Chrysler would be a massive corporate entity - but does it have the right kind of global coverage? Mark Bursa thinks there might still be something missing. Full story...
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