News By Topic: Fiat

Fiat Peaks Three Million Vehicles Produced In Turkey

Apr 2, 2009

A FIAT Qubo, the unique vehicle generated by the FIAT-PSA joint venture, was item number 3,000,000 to come out of production at the Tofas plant in Bursa (Turkey). This is a historic moment, highlighting the successful partnership between the FIAT Group and KOC Holding, signed 41 years ago. ... Continue reading

Fuel Saving eco:drive Takes Top Digital Award

Mar 31, 2009

It's saving motorists' money, helping to lower CO2 emissions and improving fuel efficiency, and now Fiat's innovative eco:Drive technology has won a top award. ... Continue reading

Fiat CEO Statement on Chrysler Alliance

Mar 30, 2009

Chrysler Statement in Response to the Announcement by the Administration

Mar 30, 2009

Remarks Attributed to Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO, Bob Nardelli AUBURN HILLS - March 30, 2009: Today marks an important milestone for Chrysler LLC. We are encouraged by the commitments of the Administration, U.S. Treasury and President’s Auto Task Force to the American automobile industry and Chrysler’s via ... Continue reading

Fiat Reveals Prices For 500 C

Mar 27, 2009

Fiat has just announced prices for the eagerly awaited convertible version of its iconic 500 city car, some 15 months after the widely acclaimed supermini's UK launch. ... Continue reading

Here Comes The New Fiat Ducato on Natural Gas

Mar 23, 2009

The FIAT Ducato 140 Natural Power goes on sale today: a natural gas-powered vehicle, guaranteeing top performance, low consumption and - above all - minimum emissions. The following bodywork configurations are available: Panel/Vetrato Van, Chassis cab, Combined, Panorama and Minibus. ... Continue reading

China's Chery and Italy's Fiat Postpone Venture

Mar 19, 2009

WUHU, CHINA, March 19, 2009; Fang Yan writing for Reuters reported that China's Chery Automobile Co has delayed a car joint venture project with Italy's Fiat SpA (FIA.MI) because of changing market conditions, its chairman said on Thursday. "Foreign automakers are affected by the financial crisis and any additional inv ... Continue reading

New Fiat Strategy Boosts Used Car Sales And Residuals

Mar 18, 2009

A complete overhaul of Fiat's remarketing strategy during 2008 has proved a massive success, with the brand reporting a 42 per cent increase in used car wholesales to dealers and trade buyers last year. ... Continue reading

Top Model Jodie Takes First Eco Test Drive

Mar 17, 2009

Supermodel Jodie Kidd became the first person in the UK to take a Fiat 'eco' test drive in a new initiative designed to highlight the benefits of environmentally-friendly motoring. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Estimates Fiat Deal Value

Mar 17, 2009

DETROIT March 16, 2009; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Chrysler LLC's proposed deal with Fiat SpA is worth up to $10 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. automaker and could preserve 5,000 North American manufacturing jobs, Chief Executive Bob Nardelli said on Monday. "We estimate the cash value of Fiat ... Continue reading

Fiat Bravo and the Cutting-Edge 'Eco:Drive'

Mar 13, 2009

After FIAT 500 and FIAT Grande Punto, also those buying FIAT Bravos with Blue&Me can use 'eco:Drive', a state-of-the-art system that gives drivers a better perception of their own driving style and how that influences consumption and emission of polluting substances. ... Continue reading

Barbie Celebrates her 50th Birthday with a New Fiat 500

Mar 12, 2009

Barbie, the most famous fashion doll in the world, celebrated her 50th birthday on Monday (9 March) with a unique pink Fiat 500. The special, one-off show car was designed and built in a partnership between Fiat's Style Centre (Centro Stile) and toy maker Mattel, to mark five decades of the internationally-known icon. ... Continue reading

Fiat 500 Beats Mercedes, Honda and Holden to Be The AA New Zealand Small Car of The Year

Mar 10, 2009

The Fiat 500 has taken the Eyepro Small Car Award 2009 in the New Zealand AA Motoring Excellence Awards 2009, beating the Mercedes A Class, the Honda Jazz and the Holden Barina. ... Continue reading

A Fiat 500 Show Car Birthday Gift For Barbie

Mar 5, 2009

Fiat 500 makes headlines once more, as befits an authentic Made in Italy icon. This time it's an original Fiat 500 show car dedicated to the most famous fashion doll ever: Barbie. ... Continue reading

Unique Online Campaign Promotes New Fiat Qubo in UK

Mar 5, 2009

International singer/songwriter, James Morrison, has pledged his support for a unique, online-only marketing event, designed to promote the new Fiat Qubo. ... Continue reading