Posts Tagged ‘Fiat’

  • Fiat 500 Start & Stop model, now with better fuel economy
    Fiat have launched a new version of the 500 which will now feature stop/start engine technology to save fuel. The model is called the 500 Start&Stop, and is based on the successful 1.2-litre version with 69-hp. The Start&Stop system will drop the CO emissions on the 1.2-litre petrol engine by 6g/km and it will drop the fuel consumption to 4.8-litres per...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2009 at 01:02 pm
  • Fiat to announce new alliance with BMW
    According to CARandDRIVER, Fiat are planning to make an announcement which will tell the world about their cooperation with BMW. The two companies have apparently been talking about sharing a platform for the new Alfa Romeo 149 hatchback.
    by Dean at January 28th, 2009 at 01:01 pm
  • Report: Range of Fiat and Alfa models coming to the U.S
    Chrysler LLC and Fiat S.p.A have merged, and the new American-Italian partnership will bring a range of new vehicles to the U.S. shores. A report has said that there will be two Alfa Romeo models, one Fiat and four Fiat Group based cars which will be built at the Chrysler plants in North America. The report says that the Fiat Group cars are likely to be the Fiat...
    by Dean at January 27th, 2009 at 01:01 pm
  • Fiat confirm the plans to take 35% stake in Chrysler LLC
    The Fiat Group and Chrysler LLC have issued a joint statement saying that they have officially signed “a non-binding term sheet to establish a global strategic alliance.” The agreement stats that Fiat will take an initial 35% equity interest in Chrysler, with the option to increase their stake. The Italian automaker is not obligated “to make...
    by Dean at January 20th, 2009 at 04:01 pm
  • Reports say that Chrysler LLC and Fiat are talking about a merger
    New reports are saying that Chrysler LLC and the Fiat Group are in talks to perform a strategic partnership, which might be able to give the American automaker some hope to survive. The merger will allow Chrysler LLC to gain access to new platforms, engines and transmissions. The Fiat Group will then benefit from the Chrysler’s North American manufacturing...
    by Dean at January 19th, 2009 at 11:01 pm