Under new ownership in Australia, retail prices for various Alfa Romeo and Fiat vehicles have been slashed as part of a new plan to “sow the seeds for strong and sustainable growth in the Australian market,” according to Fiat-Chrysler CEO Clyde Campbell. At a meeting in Melbourne today, Fiat-Chrysler Group […]
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Sergio Marchionne gives inspirational speech at Walsh College
It’s not everyday that a very prominent automotive executive addresses a large group of students during a commencement ceremony. Sergio Marchionne, however, did just that last weekend. If you haven’t heard of Marchionne, he is the current chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group, and CEO of Fiat S.p.A of which […]
Mazda-Alfa Romeo MX-5 convertible sports car confirmed
It was previously speculated as a bit of a rumour but now there’s official confirmation Alfa Romeo will borrow the next generation Mazda MX-5 platform for a new two-seat sports car. (Image: rendered speculation only) Mazda Motor Corporation and Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. – Alfa Romeo’s parent company – made […]
US Volkswagen owners offered $1000 if they buy a Fiat-Chrysler
Fiat has only been in the US for a short period, but after buying Chrysler earlier in the year it seems the paired company is really pushing to increase its fan base. So much so that Fiat-Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, is now offering a rebate incentive for all current US […]
2013 Fiat 500T Sport revealed in new video promo?
Fiat could be set to release a new variant of the popular Fiat 500. Speculatively called the 2013 Fiat 500T Sport, it is believed the model will sit in between the top spec Abarth and the 500 Sport. The new model is apparently just around the corner, featuring many of […]
Lazzarini Design 550 Italia: Fiat 500 with a Ferrari 458 engine
Lazzarini Design has revealed early preview renderings of its upcoming project car, called the 550 Italia. Basically, it’s a little Fiat 500 with a Ferrari 458 engine. Yep, a 458 V8 engine squeezed into the back of this compact city hatch. The only problem is, Lazzarini Design is currently looking […]
Ferrari assigned to build new engine for other Fiat brands – report
Fiat is reportedly set to give Ferrari the task of building a new mainstream engine and production line with the help of a 50-million-euro (AU$63.9 million) cash injection. It’s believed the new engine will power a range of upcoming models under the Fiat umbrella. Some of the models likely to […]
Fiat not buying share in Mazda, will increase Chrysler stake
With Fiat set to borrow the next-generation Mazda MX-5 platform for an upcoming Alfa Romeo model, rumours of Fiat buying stakes in Mazda started to spread. Fiat chairman John Elkann has now said that there are no such plans. Mazda announced the new roadster sharing partnership plan last week, which […]