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REPORT: Fiat 500 to launch in the U.S. with Abarth performance model

With every passing week comes another report of how Fiat and Chrysler will be sharing products. If it's not Chrysler-badged Lancias then it's Lancia-badged Chryslers or an Alfa-badged Jeep. As for the Fiat division itself, the emerging strategy appears to be to bring the 500 retro-mini over and set it up as something of a brand of its own, with sights set squarely on BMW's Mini and forgoing the rest of the Fiat line-up. Earlier reports indicated that we'd be getting four versions of the 500 Stateside, including basic hatch, cabrio and ... Read more →

Autoblog Podcast #149 Dan Roth

Episode #149 of the Autoblog Podcast, the first frost edition, has arrived. The Tokyo Motor Show is coming up, and there have been a couple previews of what to expect there. The Toyota FT-86 ...

Ciao! Fiat to build Chryslers in Italy? Chris Shunk

Fiat is hard at work trying to come up with the best available use of its newly acquired Chrysler arm. Part of that plan may be to sell more Chrysler products in Europe, and Fiat just so happens to ...

Will Chrysler get Fiat Ducato or Iveco Daily to replace departing Sprinter? Dan Roth

Easy come, easy go – that's apparently Chrysler's luck with repurposed European-market work trucks. For the last few years, Chrysler has offered the German-designed Sprinter van under the ...

REPORT: Chrysler to display at Fiat booth in Frankfurt Noah Joseph

Ever since the deal for Fiat to effectively take control of the troubled Chrysler group took effect, we've harbored a lot of questions over how the two companies would interact. With Fiat CEO Sergio ...

Autoblog Podcast #139 4 months ago on Autoblog

As sure as the August heat is going to make that ice cream cone melt all over your hand, the Autoblog podcast keeps notching up new episodes. Chris, Sam, and Dan blocked out some time to sit in front of the microphones and chat about a few things, and thus we present to you Episode #139 of ...

REPORT: Alfa favors larger sedan as first salvo in new American push 4 months ago on Autoblog

Fiat's plan for re-entry to the U.S. market includes Alfa Romeo, as well as pumping up its Chrysler interests. While Alfa has desirable hatches like the MiTo and the 147, the company thinks it might have the best luck relaunching in the States with its upcoming Giulia sedan. The Alfa Romeo ...

REPORT: Alfa Romeo to lead American charge, Fiat 500 to go it alone 5 months ago on Autoblog

Alfa Romeo has been toying with the idea of returning to America for years, but now that Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne is working from Auburn Hills, the time seems more ripe than ever as details emerge on Fiat/Chrysler's strategy vis-a-vis the North American market. While Marchionne implements ...

Officially Official: Chrysler exiting bankruptcy, Fiat steps in and makes changes immediately 6 months ago on Autoblog

Fiat now owns a big chunk of Chrysler. Officially. Soon after the Supreme Court gave it the go-ahead, the sale of Chrysler to Fiat was complete. Altogether, the deal took just 42 days. With a couple of signatures and a wire transfer Wednesday morning, the sale was official. Fiat gets most of ...

Ruh-Roh, Chrysler: Fiat finishes dead last in new British J.D. Power survey 6 months ago on Autoblog

What automaker has a lower owner satisfaction score in the UK than Chrysler? The one and only company that makes automobiles less tasty to UK consumers is Fiat. Both brands, which are soon to be joined at the arm rest, scored significantly below both the industry average and survey champ Lexus, ...

Fiat confirms 500 at Chrysler dealers in about 18 months, other new models to be U.S. specific products 6 months ago on Autoblog

According to Richard Gadeselli, vice president of Fiat communications in Italy, the Fiat 500 will be sold in Chrysler dealerships in the United States in about a year and a half. The small, retro-minded front-wheel drive hatchback will reportedly be the only model in Fiat's current line that ...

Rumormill: Lancia could be axed if Fiat-Chrysler-Opel deal goes through 7 months ago on Autoblog

Fiat's acting like it hasn't eaten in years, hungrily throwing down for the pieces of the business that troubled automakers are trying to spin off. General Motors Europe is seriously contemplating cutting free its Opel unit, and Fiat's Sergio Marchionne has been meeting with management and union ...

Autoblog Podcast #126 7 months ago on Autoblog

The esteemed Mr. Lavrinc joins us for Episode #126 of the Autoblog Podcast, and Dan shows up late, but we still pack in an hour and a half of goodness. Starting with the Autoblog Garage kicks off a discussion about diesel and then electric vehicles and technology. The GM/Fiat/Chrysler dealings ...

BREAKING: Marchionne confirmed as post-bankruptcy Chrysler CEO 7 months ago on Autoblog

After weeks of speculation, Fiat confirmed today that its CEO, Sergio Marchionne, will assume the same role with Chrysler once it exits bankruptcy. According to statements from the Obama administration, Chrysler could emerge from "surgical bankruptcy" in as little as 30 to 60 days, after which ...

Court documention reveals which Fiats and Alfas are destined for U.S. 7 months ago on Autoblog

Curious which of its models Fiat plans to send over to the United States to sell through its planned partnership with Chrysler? Wonder no more. The most recent set of documents filed in Chrysler's Chapter 11 proceedings offer a number of intriguing clues as to what we can expect to see in the ...

REPORT: Chrysler pursuing clause to award Fiat $35 million if deal falls apart 7 months ago on Autoblog

Think Fiat's getting a pretty sweet deal with Chrysler? The Italian automaker is, after all, gaining a 20% stake in the troubled American automaker, plus local manufacturing capacity and access to its dealer networks, all without paying a thin dime. Not a bad deal, but Chrysler's hard at work ...

Fiat could take majority control of Chrysler as early as 2013 7 months ago on Autoblog

We all know by now that Fiat will take an initial 20% stake in Chrysler in exchange for supplying the bankrupt automaker small-car platforms and fuel efficient drivetrains. Further down the road, Fiat will have the opportunity to purchase a large stake in Chrysler, upping its ownership to 35% and ...

Breakdown of Chrysler's Big Day [w/POLL] 7 months ago on Autoblog

It's not often your company both files for bankruptcy and gets new owners in a single day, but that's just what happened to Chrysler today. We've had some time to digest all the details after President Obama's press conference at noon, and here's what we know... Blame it on the creditors ...

Obama announces Chrysler bankruptcy, deal with Fiat; Nardelli out soon *UPDATED 7 months ago on Autoblog

President Obama has just concluded a televised press conference where he announced that Chrysler will indeed head into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings almost immediately. As part of the same announcement, he noted that the Auburn Hills automaker has reached terms with Fiat and will be headed into ...

Clash of the Titans: Fiat reportedly squaring off with European Union over mergers 7 months ago on Autoblog

According to The Detroit News, Guenter Verheugen, the European Union's Industry Commissioner, lashed out at Fiat on Friday in a radio interview, voicing concerns that the Italian automaker is acting irresponsibly to be considering new mergers and acquisitions when the company is already in debt. ...

Grand Caravan to Grande Punto: Chrysler plants could be retooled to produce Fiats 8 months ago on Autoblog

Any pending arrangement between Chrysler LLC and Fiat SpA could see a huge reshuffle of Chrysler's manufacturing facilities all across North America to make way for joint production of a new generation of vehicles to be sold with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat and Alfa Romeo badges. Included among the ...

REPORT: Fiat's Marchionne could replace Nardelli as Chrysler CEO in management shake-up royale 8 months ago on Autoblog

If you were surprised by the "resignation" of GM chief Rick Wagoner late last month, get used to the idea. Chrysler reportedly has some major management changes in store as well, including a new seven-member executive board including representatives from Fiat and the Obama administration's ...

Chrysler's flexible new Pentastar V6 8 months ago on Autoblog

While the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee wowed the crowds in New York, what lies beneath could be a key to Chrysler's recovery. The new 3.6-liter V6, called Pentastar after the company's five-pointed-star logo, replaces seven – count 'em, seven – of Chrysler's aging engines, and stands as the ...

That was fast: Chrysler and Fiat agree on partnership framework of a global alliance 8 months ago on Autoblog

Not long after the President concluded his televised press conference today, Chrysler released a statement saying that it and Fiat have already reached an "agreement on a framework of a global alliance". The President announced that the U.S. government would supply Chrysler with sufficient capital ...

Fiat-PSA Merger: In the cards or off the table? 10 months ago on Autoblog

Everybody remembers the first two rules of Fight Club. But what about the rest of them? Like the fourth rule: "Only two guys to a fight," and the fifth rule: "One fight at a time, fellas." In mergers and acquisitions terms, only two parties to a merger, and one merger at a time. Well it looks like ...

Fiat and Chrysler designers to collaborate, other Fiat divisions excluded 11 months ago on Autoblog

The ink isn't even dry yet on the deal between Chrysler and Fiat, but design executives from both automakers are slated to begin meeting next week to discuss collaboration on future products and how Fiat's current offerings can be adapted for Chrysler's needs. The meetings were confirmed by ...

Who's the Boss? Daimler still wants to offload remaining stake in Chrysler 11 months ago on Autoblog

For over a decade, ownership of Chrysler has been bouncing back and forth over the Atlantic like an Airbus jet. Since its founding in 1925, it was independently owned and operated right out of Detroit, then Daimler bought controlling interest in 1998, only to sell it to U.S.-based Cerberus Capital ...

BREAKING: Chrysler and Fiat announce partnership 11 months ago on Autoblog

Chrysler announced this morning that the beleaguered automaker has entered into a global strategic alliance with Fiat SpA, giving both companies access to each others' products and markets. Fiat will also lend a hand in developing a business plan to present to the US Treasury; bringing to bear ...

Suitor of the Day: Chrysler in talks with Fiat 11 months ago on Autoblog

Chrysler may not be in the best of shape, but apart from the federal government, someone may be willing to throw the beleaguered automaker a lifeline. And it may prove to be a mutually-beneficial relationship. Even before things went belly up in Detroit, reports indicate that Italian auto giant ...






Autoblog Podcast #157: 'Twas a couple nights before Christmas...

Chris, Editor Paukert, and Dan send the Podcast off for the Christmas holiday in proper fashion

 
 

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