Fiat may lose European foothold as CEO delays product launches
The decision of Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne to freeze the launch of new vehicle models in volume segments is causing the company to lose its foothold in the European region. In the compact... Read more
Fiat 500X crossover coming next year
Fiat intends to begin production of a crossover version of its 500 minicar in December 2013, in line with a 1-billion-euro expansion of the capacity of its Mirafiori facility in Turin to... Read more
Judge in Bologna ruled against Fiat for anti-union behavior
The Fiom Cgil union announced on its Web site that a judge in Bologna, Italy, has favored the union and ruled against Fiat for anti-union conduct at its Magneti Marelli plants in the... Read more
Fiat to unveil the Viaggio compact sedan at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show
The debut of Fiat’s Viaggio compact sedan will be at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show. This is the first model to be produced by Fiat's joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Group. It... Read more
Abarth 500 is one of UK’s lowest depreciating car
The sporting Abarth 500 was named in the top three lowest depreciating cars in the UK, according to a new survey. This proves the effectiveness of the brand’s strategy for its cars to... Read more
Italy’s truckers strike hits Fiat Panda launch
A truckers' strike in Turin has had a big impact on the vehicle distribution in Italy, hampering Fiat’s launch of its crucial new-generation Panda minicar. Fiat’s factory in Pomigliano... Read more
Abarth wants to take part in Goodwood Aviation Show
Sports car maker Abarth hopes to attract more spectators at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed not just by running though the tracks but also by soaring through the skies. Abarth has... Read more
Fiat will not negotiate a cost-sharing alliance with another carmaker this year
Fiat is much too focused on its own operations and its expansion plan in China and Russia to start negotiations for a cost-sharing alliance with another carmaker this year, a source told... Read more
Fiat launches new “Baby” ad in hope to boost sales of the 500 hatchback
Fiat's new 30-second ad for its 500 hatchback stars a baby, reminiscent of the ad for the Super Bowl. It takes inspiration from the "Seduction" ad for the Fiat's Abarth that was shown... Read more
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne got a compensation package of $19 million in 2011
In 2011, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne got a compensation package that amounts to 14.5 million euros ($19 million), mostly in stock grants. A filing released last Thursday show that this... Read more
Fiat introduces spacious 500L as embodiment of Simply More values
Fiat has introduced the 500L, a new addition to the company's 500 range after the Abarth and Cabrio variants. According to brand boss Olivier Francois, the 500 range is all about design,... Read more
Fiat hopes to increase Fiat 500 sales with Abarth model
Judging from the sales of the Fiat 500, it seems that the reception given to the little Italian car wasn’t exactly warm. Fiat’s US dealers were just able to sell 19,769 Fiat 500s in 2011,... Read more
Fiat reveals “House Arrest” ad for the Abarth 500 with Charlie Sheen, Catrinel Menghia
Chrysler Group said that its “House Arrest” commercial for the Fiat 500 Abarth that features actor Charlie Sheen will be seen very soon on TV. This 60-second ad spot will also star the... Read more
Fiat-Chrysler’s production of Jeeps in Russia may start in 2013
Fiat-Chrysler’s production of Jeeps in Russia may start in 2013, according to CEO Sergio Marchionne. He spoke to Italian news agencies during an event held by ACEA, the European... Read more
Fiat-Chrysler searching for automotive alliances
Fiat-Chrysler is hoping to be an active partner worldwide and is now aggressively searching for possible automotive alliances, according to Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of both carmakers.... Read more
Fiat and Sberbank to enter into partnership to build, sell Jeeps in Russia
Fiat and Russia's Sberbank have inked a letter of intent for a joint venture that will manufacture and market Jeep-branded vehicles in the nation, according to a report by Italian... Read more
Pininfarina Cambiano Coupe Concept shows up ahead of Geneva Motor Show
Pininfarina is set to unveil the four-seat Cambiano coupe at the Geneva Auto Show next month. Aside from the range-extended plug-in diesel hybrid powertrain, the concept also has an... Read more
Fiat to export more than 90% of its Serbian car production through Montenegro
Over 90% of Fiat’s car production in Serbia will be exported through the port of Bar in Montenegro. It will start serial production of the 500L in Serbia during the second quarter. Fiat... Read more
Fiat may close 2 Italian plants if plans to export to U.S. won’t materialize
Fiat may have to shut down two facilities in Italy due to the weak auto demand in Europe if the plans for exporting to the United States market do not materialize, according to CEO Sergio... Read more
Fiat working on a performance version of the 2012 Panda
Fiat is developing a performance version of the new Fiat Panda city car. According to a Fiat spokesman, a 105bhp version of Fiat’s 875cc, two-cylinder TwinAir engine is being developed. A... Read more
US-based Fiat dealers are in better place after botched Fiat 500 launch
Fiat dealers in the U.S. are seeing the initial results of the efforts made by Chrysler Group to fix its badly executed Fiat 500 launch. With 0% financing for customers, more advertising,... Read more
Charlie Sheen’s Fiat 500 ad creates buzz despite non-airing at Super Bowl
The "Seduction" commercial featuring Fiat 500 went viral online in November. It became a hit once again during the Super Bowl this month. However, the advertisement that the automaker did... Read more
2012 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati
For the premium market, Fiat has created a Fiat 500C tribute special edition for Maserati under the Abarth brand. This is targeting the same segment as the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari. At... Read more
Fiat sets prices for 2012 Panda starting at £8900
Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd. has released the pricing for its Panda unit, which will be available for sale in the UK at the end of February. A base Panda has an on-the-road price of... Read more
New Fiat Ducato Euro 5 coming to the 2012 Motorhome Caravan & Camping Show
Fiat’s Professional stand (with no.S140) at The Motorhome Caravan & Camping Show will prominently feature Fiat Professional’s New Ducato Euro 5. This new event is the largest motorhome,... Read more
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