Fiat 500C Interior Photos
24 Feb 2009, 11:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Fiat 1957 open-top homage we all now call the Fiat 500C has opened its doors and allowed a quick peak at its interior prior to its official unveiling at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Even if all w...
Fiat Chrysler Alliance Could Turn Merger
20 Feb 2009, 16:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Republican Tennessee senator Bob Corker believes that the US Government should take under advisement a possible merger between Chrysler and Fiat, as this might be the only way for the American manuf...
Fiat Targets US Return with Fuel-Efficient European Models
16 Feb 2009, 18:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the major strategic alliance signed with Chrysler, Fiat aims to take full advantage of the agreement and prepares to launch a series of fuel-efficient models in the United States that woul...
Fiat 500C Photos and Specs Before the 2009 Geneva Show
16 Feb 2009, 10:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After releasing a teaser photo of the Fiat 500 convertible last Friday, Fiat kept its promise and released today official photos of the new “kid-on-the-block.” As you can see, the transf...
Fiat 500 Convertible Teaser Rolled Out
13 Feb 2009, 13:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With less than a month left until Fiat 500 Convertible makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, the Italian manufacturer rolled out a teaser photo giving us a glimpse into how the future c...
Protesting Fiat Workers Clash with the Police near Naples
6 Feb 2009, 08:41 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / With the financial downturn leaving behind lots of people without a job and a bunch of debts to pay, there is no wonder that they have begun to protest in the streets for their rights. That'...
Italy's Aiding Package to Be Approved on Friday
5 Feb 2009, 11:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Italy's aiding package for the domestic struggling automakers will be announced on Friday, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said yesterday but refused to provide more details about included sum...
Indy Engine Package Delayed?
5 Feb 2009, 11:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The IndyCar Series might stick to its current engine package in 2011 as well. Although they were planning to change the engine regulation in 3 years time, the economic regression might cause the ser...
Fiat to Idle Biggest Italian Plant for 2 Weeks
4 Feb 2009, 16:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just like many other automakers, Fiat is now planning to temporarily suspend its biggest Italian production facility in Mirafiori due to falling new car demand, Autonews informed today. But more imp...
Fiat-Chrysler Alliance - a Good Way, but Not the Only Way
4 Feb 2009, 11:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Chrysler says the upcoming alliance with Italian automaker Fiat could be very prosperous, but it is not the only option it has. The company refrained from other comments and made no reference as to ...
European Car Makers Interested in IndyCar Engine Deal
4 Feb 2009, 08:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In a time when most manufacturers seem to revise their racing programmes in Formula 1 – Honda even withdrew from the series last year – the IndyCar Series confirmed that no less than 5 c...
Chrysler Got Three Offers for Viper
4 Feb 2009, 08:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Chrysler received three offers for its Viper business, co-President Jim Press was quoted as saying by CNNMoney.com, but the matter is being look at with “due diligence.” The company firs...
Fiat Sketches Chrylser Alliance Plan
3 Feb 2009, 17:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Fiat plans to finish its review of Chrysler's operations by February 17, in order to help the American counterpart to get a green light with this vital point in the viability report expected by...
Chrysler CEO Promises to Invest Bailout Money in North America
2 Feb 2009, 08:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Despite the fact that the automaker recently signed a strategic agreement with Fiat, the bailout money sourced from the United States Treasury will be exclusively used in North America, Chrysler CEO...
Weekly Roundup: 26.01.2009 – 30.01.2009
1 Feb 2009, 11:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since the economic recession has not passed yet, the whole week was often dotted with news related to struggling automakers or cost-cutting measures applied by companies fighting against the economi...
Alfa Romeo 149 Hatchback to Be Based on BMW 1-series
28 Jan 2009, 18:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following last week's announcement that Chrysler and Fiat have joined forces in a strategic alliance, the Italian manufacturer is expected to make public a future cooperation with BMW for the d...
2009 World Car of the Year Finalists Announced
28 Jan 2009, 11:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2009 World Car of the Year has just announced its 10 finalists voted by over 50 journalists from countries all over the world, including Belgium, China, India, Malaysia, Poland and Russia. The t...
Nearly 60,000 Jobs to Be Lost Without Government Aid, Fiat Says
27 Jan 2009, 14:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Speaking to journalists attending a meetinng of Unione Industriale, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne emphasized the need for government help, explaining that the Italian auto industry could easily collaps...
Chrysler to Bring 7 Fiat Models in the US
26 Jan 2009, 17:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The short story so far: Fiat and Chrysler announced a so-called global strategic partnership and the American automaker confirmed that it plans to bring several models designed by the Italian compan...
Fiat 500 to Join the Australian Police
26 Jan 2009, 14:33 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / If anyone believed that Australian police officers patrol only in big cars, now it's the time to prove the contrary. Sydney's Leichhardt Police has finally made the big step in purchasi...