Fiat’s Russia partner Sollers narrowed a net loss in the first half of 2010
Sollers, the Russia-based automaking partner of Fiat S.p.A., said that in the first half of 2010, it was able to reduce its net loss to 1.26 billion rubles ($42.07 million). In the first... Read more
Ally Financial is the preferred lender for Fiat vehicles sold in the U.S.
Through a press release, Chrysler Group confirmed that its preferred consumer lender for Fiat vehicles sold in the US is Ally Financial. Its dealerships have been told that Ally, formerly... Read more
Fiat CEO Marchionne delays launch of new Panda until January 2012
Sources said that the launch of the Panda, the third generation of Europe's biggest-selling minicar, will be delayed further due to Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne's latest investment freeze.... Read more
Fiat has big hopes for the 500 small car in the United States
Fiat will unveil the new 500 at 165 dealerships in the United States early next year and is optimistic that the car’s Italian style and outstanding fuel economy will attract many... Read more
Fiat drops plans to build a new Topolino, next-generation Seicento approved
According to the latest reports, it appears that the new Fiat Topolino failed to receive the green light for production because it wasn’t right for the market. The Topolino will be... Read more
Fiat considering Ferrari IPO to increase its stake in Chrysler
As Fiat S.p.A. looks for ways to fund the acquisition of 51% of Chrysler, it is believed to be considering the possibility of listing part of Ferrari S.p.A., according to Italian... Read more
Fiat dealership applications exceeded expectations, says Chrysler
As you may know already, last week Chrysler Group unveiled some of its new models, such as the 2011 Jeep Patriot Facelift, the 2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan as well as the 2011 Fiat 500 Sport.... Read more
Fiat could improve its value with some help from Chrysler, analysts say
Chrysler Group's financial performance will be essential in creating value for shareholders of the new automotive-focused Fiat S.p.A. In a poll started by Automotive News Europe,... Read more
Daimler denies talks with Fiat regarding industrial bid
Daimler AG denies a report from an Italian newspaper that it made a 9 billion-euro ($12 billion) pre-offer to Fiat S.p.A. Daimler said that in fact, it hasn’t been meeting with Fiat to... Read more
Andrea Formica named CEO of Fiat’s passenger-car brand
Andrea Formica has been named as the CEO of Fiat S.p.A.’s passenger-car brand. In a statement, Fiat said that Formica, 49, will head sales at its four-brand automotive division and will... Read more
2012 Dodge Viper to be based on Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
A source revealed that the 2012 Dodge Viper concept looks a lot like the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione with a Viper face. A limited-edition supercar, the Competizione had been on sale in... Read more
Fiat, Toyota lead sales decline in Europe as Audi gains market share
Sales of Fiat SpA, Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. in Europe have fallen for the fifth straight month due to the impact of the reduction or termination of government incentives.... Read more
Fiat’s auto and industrial units would each have €2.5 bln net industrial debt
Fiat S.p.A. said that after the spinoff that slated to be completed by the end of 2010, its auto and industrial units would each have 2.5 billion euros ($3.3 billion) net industrial debt.... Read more
Fiat to return to its historical 90 percent stake in Ferrari, says Marchionne
After saying the its expects Chrysler IPO later in 2011, Fiat and Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne also said today that the Italian manufacturer will return to its historical 90... Read more
Fiat at the 2010 Paris Motor Show
Expect the crowd at the 2010 Paris Motor Show to be drawn to Fiat’s booth, which is centered on the theme of "the world I would like" seen through the eyes of children. The booth will... Read more
2011 Fiat 500 Sport (North American model) breaks cover
Chrysler revealed the 2011 Fiat 500 Sport, a car developed for the North American market. As expected the car offers unique adaptations for the North American market such as sport-tuned... Read more
Fiat plans to produce a new model in Serbia
Fiat plans to expand its Serbian investment over the next two years and will build another vehicle in the Balkan country that should make its debut in 2012, at the Geneva Motor Show. The... Read more
2010 Paris Motor Show Preview: Abarth Punto Evo & 500C Esseesse kits
Abarth announced today that it will reveal Esseesse kits for the Abarth Punto Evo and Abarth 500C at this year’s Paris Motor Show. These were especially designed in order to improve... Read more
Rumor: Fiat 500 to receive LPG-powered and 4x4 versions
According to the latest reports from the folks at Autoblog.it, it appears that the restyled version of the Fiat 500 which will make its debut on the market will also receive two new... Read more
Volkswagen wants to buy Alfa Romeo… but Fiat refuses!
Although many of us considered just a rumor, it appears that Volkswagen showed its intentions to buy Alfa Romeo, but Fiat refused it. We have no intention at all of selling the brand to... Read more
2011 Fiat 500 Prima Edizione: a limited edition just for United States
Fiat announced a special edition of its 500 minicar in order to make its North American debut in Italian style. Dubbed Fiat Cinquecento 'Prima Edizione' (First Edition), the new... Read more
Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari U.K. pricing announced
Pricing for Abarth's 695 Tributo Ferrari right hand drive (RHD) version in the UK has just been revealed. The vehicle, which is available by special order only at Abarth's 17-member... Read more
2010 Fiat 500 TwinAir: official details, photos and specs
Fiat has introduced its newly developed TwinAir two-cylinder 85 HP powertrain, which will be marketed starting September on the 500 and the 500C. The first of a new family of two-cylinder... Read more
Chrysler Group vehicles will receive Fiat dual-clutch transmissions
Chrysler Group's powertrain lineup in the next five years would be anything but stagnant. From one dominated by larger-displacement engines, it will soon be filled with Fiat-derived... Read more
2010 Fiat Panda revealed
Details of Fiat's 2010 Panda were released recently boasting of enhancements at both the front and the interior compared to the current model. The same body color grille is available on... Read more
Official: Abarth 695 ‘Tributo Ferrari’
The alliance between Ferrari and Abarth is bringing to us a limited-edition Fiat 500, named the 695 Tributo Ferrari. The car features aesthetic and mechanical upgrades and will be painted... Read more
Fiat planning its new Abarth Coupe
Fiat is about to reveal its new Abarth Coupe which is expected to be the most exciting two-seater performance vehicle for 2010. The Abarth Coupe is planned to come in three variations to... Read more
Fiat planning resurrection of the Topolino
Rumors of a resurrection of the Topolino brand has been going around for almost a year now, and this April Fiat made a bold move toward the process of creating the latest B-segment... Read more
2008 Essen Motor Show: Alpine Taifun 5 based on the Fiat 500
Debuted at the Essen Motor Show this year is the Alpine Taifun 5 based on the Fiat 500 which came with a Dodge Challenger and a Volkswagen Scirocco outfitted with gears manufactured by... Read more
Fiat Abarth 500 receives Top Gear’s “Best Hot Hatch” award
The much awaited Abarth 500 is already gaining peak industry honors and it's not yet even on sale in the UK. The Best Hot Hatch award from Top Gear magazine was recently bestowed on the... Read more
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