COMMENT: Fiat takes a punt
Fiat has finally swallowed hard and taken the gamble of going with the majority of its unions concerning transfer of new Panda work from Poland to Italy.
Fiat debuts two-cylinder, 85 hp TwinAir engine in Fiat 500
Filed under: MPG, Fiat Fiat's two-cylinder, 85 hp TwinAir engine Drop a couple of cylinders, add start-stop technology, slap a turbo on, drop it in the Fiat 500 and call it a day. That's exactly what Fiat Powertrain Technologies has done with its newly-introduced two-cylinder TwinAir, 85 horsepower engine. The engine has found its first home in the Fiat 500, but we expect the mill to expand to additional Fiat models soon. The gasoline-fueled, 0...
ITALY: Fiat agrees Panda deal with majority of unions
Fiat says four out of its five major unions have inked a deal that will seal transfer of new Panda production from Poland to Italy.
BREAKING NEWS: Fiat to transfer Panda from Poland to Italy
Fiat has agreed to transfer production of its new Panda from Poland to Italy in a move that should secure a EUR700m investment at its Pomigliano d'Arco plant near Naples.
Fiat 500 and 500C with Revolutionary TwinAir 85 HP Two-cylinder Engine - VIDEO ENHANCED
Fiat 500 and 500C with Revolutionary TwinAir 85 HP Two-cylinder Engine - VIDEO ENHANCED
ITALY: Union calls on Fiat to show "wisdom" in restarting talks
An Italian union closely involved in the dispute with Fiat concerning productivity changes at its Pomigliano d'Arco plant is calling on the automaker to show "wisdom" in re-opening dialogue.
ITALY: Fiat launches two-cylinder 500
Fiat has launched its 900cc 'TwinAir' two cylinder 85hp engine which will be available from September in the 500 line. The original 500 had a rear mounted, air-cooled 'twin'.
Chrysler dealers wary of Fiat franchises
Chrysler Group LLC dealers expressed caution Tuesday about adding Fiat franchises, concerned whether they'll sell enough small cars to warrant the cost of a separate dealership.
Chrysler to Set Up 200 Fiat Dealerships
The dealerships will be run by existing Chrysler dealers and will sell just one model: the 500 subcompact.