Fiat News

It seems that the world’s automakers are in a merger frenzy. Like sharks that detect blood in the water, companies are circling other companies as possible targets for partnerships.We all know what Fiat has planned for Chrysler. But some may not know that Fiat wants to merge with General Motors’ ...    Read more

Hey, what the heck is going on with Fiat? The Italian carmaker is acting like it wants to own the entire world auto market. That usually is the mindset of American or German car manufacturers, not Italian. What’s gotten into Fiat is its CEO, 56 year old Sergio Marchionne. Ever ...    Read more

It is becoming clear that Fiat is not only going to partner with Chrysler, it is also going to ally with General Motors. The GM deal concerns operations outside the U.S.; specifically, Europe, South America, and Africa. Fiat apparently wants a bite of Vauxhall and Saab, say reports. Fiat said ...    Read more

Wow. Would it be great if you can get interest in a company without laying out any hard earned cash, then get paid $35 million to walk away?But that appears to be just the deal that Fiat has been able to work out with Chrysler. Of course, while Fiat is ...    Read more

Believe it or not, it appears that an Italian automobile company could end up being the savior for two -- count ‘em, two -- of the three American auto manufacturers.The Italian company is Fiat. We already know that the car maker is finishing negotiations with Chrysler. What we didn’t know ...    Read more

Some people may have thought that the game of hardball was exclusively American. Well, it seems that an Italian knows how to play the game, too.The Italian is Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne, and his hardball play is to the United Autoworkers and the Canadian Auto Workers. His play? Both unions ...    Read more

Now that the auto task force has ruled that Chrysler should proceed to finish negotiations to create a partnership with Fiat, the wheels are beginning to turn rather quickly.Reports say that Fiat chief Sergio Marchionne has traveled to Detroit to meet with the top execs of Chrysler and ...    Read more

It appears that the Obama Administration’s auto task force is not shy about getting advice from foreign companies. Fiat, for one, has appeared before the board for a third time to discuss its pending partnership with Chrysler. Those that know say that the discussion focused on Fiat’s powertrains; its range ...    Read more

The Obama administration task force, which is meant to oversee the restructuring of the American auto industry, is in place and has been meeting with execs of the major domestic auto manufacturers.The latest meetings are scheduled with Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Fiat. No, no the task force doesn’t intend ...    Read more

Americans have not seen Fiat cars on the nation’s byways and highways for about 25 years. And those who remember them have mixed feelings. Many said that they were “temperamental” and “repair-prone.”Now Fiat models may be sold in Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep dealerships due to the recent Chrysler-Fiat alliance. So the obvious question ...    Read more

When General Motors and Chrysler went to the federal government for aid earlier this year, Ford stood alone. America's second largest carmaker watched as its rivals accept nearly $18 billion and continues to watch as, this week, both return to Congress for an additional $22 billion. Pundits from both sides ...    Read more

This may be audacious with a bit of self-grandizement, but the Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat, has said recently that American automaker Chrysler doesn’t have too many other options open to it if it wants to survive than to enter into and preserve a partnership with Fiat.Fiat will not be ...    Read more

Car buffs here in the U.S. have been getting excited over the prospects of seeing Fiat models traversing the roads here again. Some real car buffs already know what Fiat has to offer and what models could be coming here. And they have their opinions of what they want to ...    Read more

It seems that “Sports Utility Vehicle” are not necessarily bad words to many in the auto industry. Although the larger SUVs appear not to be selling, the smaller versions are and many companies are trying to cash in.The latest is Fiat. The company intends to introduce a new SUV based ...    Read more

The man who predicted that there will be only six carmakers who will survive the current tsunami hitting the worldwide auto industry has now admitted that his own company may be one of many seeking a partnership. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat, said that carmakers like Fiat, which produce less ...    Read more

As the eyes of the nation focus in on whether or not General Motors, Ford, or Chrysler will file for bankruptcy or simply die, there is fear around the world that other automakers will either die, fall into bankruptcy or be forced to merge with other, larger carmakers.One person who ...    Read more

It seems automakers have won a minor respite in Europe. The European Union's 120 g/km emission limit was originally set to go in 2012. Now it's looking like it'll be delayed until 2015. Automakers have been vehement in their opposition, especially as the economy squeezes their spending money. ...    Read more

Designed by Fiat's Brazilian division, the FCC II Bugster concept showcases the division's interpretation of an ideal offering for the growing Brazilian market.What's the ideal? Apparently being green.Taking into consideration Brazil's proximity to the rain forest and the environmental associated with that, the car encompasses a zero tailpipe emissions electric ...    Read more

While it has been reported that Alfa Romeo plans to launch itself in the United States with a version of the absolutely stunning new 149 hatchback, unfortunately for American Alfisti the date of this return has been pushed back to 2011. Previously Fiat, the parent company of Alfa Romeo, had ...    Read more

If you don't know what Abarth is, understand this. It is one of the most storied racing nameplates ever, its Scorpion badge adorning the rumps of some awesome Italian cars.Now owned by Fiat, the Abarth badge is once again out in the open, and in the case of the Fiat ...    Read more

Just about every industrialized country -- and many emerging countries -- have car manufacturers that are the pride and joy of their residents. Italy has Fiat, India has Tata, France has Renault and Citroen, etc. That is no less so for Malaysia. Their car manufacturer is called Proton.Problem is that ...    Read more

China’s rapidly growing auto market is attractive all around for automakers and investors alike. Now comes works that Fiat is looking into a third deal with Chinese automakers. Talks of technical cooperation between the Italian automaker and China’s Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group have been occurring as Fiat strives to make ...    Read more

More and more auto makers are partnering in order to manufacture and distribute parts in a more cost effective manner. Italian auto maker Fiat and the German car maker BMW are the latest to join the grown trend. Word is that the two will be coupled to produce ...    Read more

Italian automaker Fiat and engine giant Cummins have ended their diesel engine production relationship. Originally formed in 1996 with Cummins, Iveco NV (Fiat commercial division), as well as New Holland (now CNH Global) to develop and produce new 4, 5, and 6 liter motors, the group called themselves the European ...    Read more

World car makers are always figuring out ways to keep costs efficient. One such way is to make the cars closer to the markets in which you intend to sell them. In the case of Fiat, when you want to sell more cars in North and South America, where would ...    Read more