Hyundai Gains Edge With Hybrid Battery Replacement Coverage
February 6, 2012 – 1:40 pm | No Comment

Korean automaker finds yet another way to trump its competitors.
What would keep you from buying a hybrid model? Besides price, one of the most significant concerns for potential buyers are each model’s battery packs. Those …

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Fiat 500 Sales Shortfall No Surprise Here
January 2, 2012 – 12:05 am | No Comment
Fiat 500 Sales Shortfall No Surprise Here

A “sales flop” or poor execution?

Fiat’s tiny 500 model took the market by storm one year ago with high expectations of sales success. Indeed, Fiat/Chrysler put its first year numbers at 50,000 units, but when …

Fiat, Chrysler Unification Seems Likely
February 5, 2011 – 8:13 am | One Comment
Fiat, Chrysler Unification Seems Likely

Fiat has a 20 percent stake in Chrysler, but plans to eventually acquire controlling interest in the smallest of America’s Big Three automakers. The next step for Fiat is to pay off Chrysler’s government loans, …

Fiat, Volkswagen & the Alfa Romeo Complexity
August 25, 2010 – 2:01 pm | One Comment
Fiat, Volkswagen & the Alfa Romeo Complexity

Fiat s.P.a. is busy tending its American offspring, attempting to ensure that its Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram brands have a secure footing going forward. That’s a tall order given the financial problems and its …

Fiat, Chrysler Draw Ever Closer
April 22, 2010 – 9:20 am | 4 Comments
Fiat, Chrysler Draw Ever Closer

Sergio Marchionne, chief executive for Fiat and Chrysler, has outlined his five-year plan for both companies. Marchionne’s initiative is far-reaching, one that will separate the sprawling Fiat empire into two companies while drawing Chrysler ever …

Fiat Models To Power Chrysler Products
October 28, 2009 – 12:30 am | 2 Comments
Fiat Models To Power Chrysler Products

It probably won’t be much of a surprise to Chrysler followers, but come next Wednesday we’re going to learn just what sort of direction the beleaguered automaker will take when it announces its product plans …

For Chrysler, Fiat Deal Could Be A Lifesaver
January 21, 2009 – 3:33 am | 3 Comments
For Chrysler, Fiat Deal Could Be A Lifesaver

You almost hate to put too much in stock in one event. However, news that Chrysler and Fiat have forged a strategic partnership offers more than just a glimmer of hope for the struggling automaker, …

We Can Only Dream….
January 20, 2009 – 3:56 am | 2 Comments
We Can Only Dream….

Admittedly, I’m not much of a fan of Fiat cars for the simple reason that not a single model of theirs is marketed here in the United States.
Sure, its Ferrari entity still sells cars stateside, …