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[Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry] Though it’s too early for either party to confirm which Fiat and Alfa Romeo-badged products will arrive in North America, Fiat President Luca Cordero di Montezemolo did issue a statement that should be encouraging to enthusiasts anxiously awaiting the return of the Italian automaker’s products.
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[The Car Connection] Marty Padgett's blog: Chrysler/Fiat: Will Italian Steel Immigrate ...: Mostly though it will be about getting Fiat platform and engines into Chrysler vehicles. One interesting outcome though maybe a rear-drive Alfa based on next gen Chrysler 300 platform as they have long sought an economical to produce rear drive sedan and this would give both groups the numbers to warrant a fresh design (ie not couple of gen old Mercedes E class).
[AutoblogGreen] Could Jeep introduce new model based on Fiat Panda Cross?: Another vehicle that many enthusiasts are keenly interested in is the Fiat Panda, especially in its jacked-up off-road Cross trim. The overactive internet rumormill is now working on the idea that there's a possibility that the Panda Cross may make it Stateside wearing a Jeep badge.
[chrysler weblog] chrysler weblog » Blog Archive » Detnews reviews the 2009 Chrysler ...: Then, year-after-year through continuous improvement of its processes and through product innovation, a distinctive Imperial Le Baron will emerge seperate from the curreht Chrysler 300. Now don’t misunderstand, we are not talking about a one year or two process, but decades, yes decades of building in improvements to quality and increasing brand equity in every Chrysler brand.
[Opinion] canadaeast.com - Another Italian job: Fiat angles for a US ...: For those not looking for cheeky little cars back from the past, Fiat has said it plans to introduce the Alfa Romeo brand in the United States, though it recently delayed the launch to 2011. One model that has been floated for U.S. sales is the MiTo, a three-door hatchback that the maker of sports cars and luxury sedans released in 2008 to enter the small car market.
[The Auto Writer] Chrysler & Fiat: A Perfect Match? : The Auto Writer: A poorly designed Fiat 500 from the past, reproduced in Detroit just can’t compete. The 1960’s style engine coupled with heavy 1930’s style sheetmetal and hydtaulics will not compare to the carbon fiber and plug-in models coming soon from China!
[The Garage] Fiat Takes 35% Stake in Chrysler: I know the readers of The Garage are all car enthusiasts, and it would be unfair to you all if I did not bring up Fiat’s well-earned reputation here in North America. Anyone here who is old enough to recall when Fiats roamed our roads know they turned to rust at the first sight of road salt, and were extremely, um, temperamental.
[Style] Another Italian Job: Fiat 500 Reborn: The new model has kept the retro look, but puts the emphasis on safety and the Italian obsession for design and style. Larger than the original, it has been praised for its low CO2 emissions and won a slew of awards, including Europe's Car of the Year 2008, and top marks from Euro NCAP, an agency that assesses car safety.
[MotorAuthority - Latest News] What does the Fiat-Chrysler partnership mean to you ...: The ultimately failed relationship arguably cost Chrysler far more than it did Daimler, and left the American company in the ailing state that has helped led to its present condition under Cerberus Capital Management's ownership. Could this partnership with Fiat prove to be Chrysler's death stroke?
[Motor Trend Blog] Alfa Romeo MiTo vs. Fiat 500; What the Chrysler Alliance Means for ...: There is a big business advantage in this for Chrysler, which can keep its factories humming without trying to grab more market share. While the alliance with Fiat will get it better distribution in Europe, its plan to slim down to a semi-niche player that doesn't sell in every segment works if it can supplement profit by producing for other companies.
[chrysler weblog] chrysler weblog » Blog Archive » FT: Fiat has agreed to buy 35% of ...: As for the Sprinter,you obviously dont understand the automotive market.The Sprinter does not compete with the Ram trucks nor the Ford or Chevy truck..it competes with full size vans..Please get a clue..seriously…When Dodge announced they were REPLACING the Ram van with that piece of junk, the Daimler boys and other journelists thought it would be serious competition for the Ford/Chevy full size vans. They thought the Sprinter would outsell the Ram van (not even close by an extremely large margin) Furthermore, they DID NOT intend the Sprinter to be a NICHE vehicle…thats what they say now because Dailmer was shocked it did not sell in America…,We followed this carefully as we buy or used to buy Dodge vans for our company..not anymore….The Sprinter was not intended to be a niche vehicle,they also make Sprinter vans as personal passenger vans,van conversions as well.Nobody wants them.
[Automotive Blogs] Chrysler, Fiat Alliance could be Biggest in the World states Fiat ...: Marchionne said that it will take less than 30 months for Chrysler to be able to manufacture vehicles with Fiat architecture and Fiat vehicles could be in the U.S. within a year. An alliance between Fiat, Chrysler, and a third automaker (rumored to be Peugeot) could cause the creation of one of the largest “global automotive powerhouses” there is.
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[Motor Trend Blog] Quick Drive: 2009 Fiat 500 | Car News Blog at Motor Trend: The Fiat 500 is very lovely, I think it can attract mang young girls,but the problem is,small cars are not so popular as in Eurpeon,americans and chinese are both like bige cars ,they can make people comfortable,but 500 can do it?I'm afraid it can't.and so as to SPORT,in USA, is 500 the No.1 in so mang SPORT-CARS? THE answer is well known,so I think the hope of 500 is her FACE, what girls like.
[Barbara Woodhouse Car Blog] Fiat postpones Alfas return to the States?: Such a quick sellout indicates that there are plenty of enthusiasts anxiously awaiting the marque's entrance Stateside, but our current horrible economic climate will likely dictate otherwise. Alfa's owner, Fiat, is having difficulties .
[Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry] Chrysler leaks US-bound Alfa Romeo model names: Both model names have been used before, though Milano served as the North American-specific badge for the wedgy, V6-powered Alfa 75 sedans. Those sedans were high on technology and performance, but a little low on reliability.
[All Cars Review] Chrysler leaks US-bound Alfa Romeo model names: Surprisingly, Chrysler leaked previously confidential information about tentative plans a Chrysler-Fiat tie-up would produce, including the model names of the first two Alfa Romeos to arrive in North America. In one attempt to both resonate with Alfa enthusiasts lingering for the brand’s return, as well as to capture some quintessential Italian romance, the models would have being called Milano and Giulia.
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