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NewsFiat Chrysler and PSA Agree on a 50/50 Merger
This is a loosely adapted translation of the original AFP story PSA and Fiat-Chrysler have officially and unanimously agreed to a merger of equals in a deal that includes no job losses or plant closures. The PSA and FCA boards have given the mandate to their respective teams to finalize …
NewsFiat 500 to be Axed from North American Lineup
FCA has announced that the Fiat brand will stop selling the current-generation 500 in all of North America starting in 2020. Executives at the company say that the remaining stocks will allow the model to continue until the middle of next year approximately. The Fiat 500e, which is an electric …
NewsFiat 124 Spider May Not Get a Second Life
The future looks bleak for the Fiat 124 Spider . Speaking with British magazine Autocar , Fiat CEO Olivier François hinted that a new generation of the Italian roadster is unlikely at this point. In this niche segment, he said, the 124 Spider is only profitable due to Fiat's partnership …
News73 Vintage Cars Going on Sale Today for $325 Each
Ever dreamed of buying a rusty old car and restoring it until it looks all shiny and marvellous? What about a few dozen of them? If you can fly to Aspen, Colorado right now, you should stop by a little repair shop called Aspen Import Auto, which is holding a …
New ModelsNew Fiat 500X Urbana Edition Adds a Little More Style
For those who want to stand out further in their Fiat 500X , FCA has just introduced a new Urbana Edition for 2019. Based on the 500X Trekking model, this version of the sub-compact crossover sports Miron black-painted mirror caps, door handles, taillamp surrounds, liftgate bezel, fascias and sill mouldings …
NewsFCA Grows Impatient with Renault, Withdraws Merger Offer
Following a meeting under the Chairmanship of John Elkann on Wednesday night, the Board of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) has decided to withdraw its merger proposal made to Groupe Renault with immediate effect. FCA says it remains "firmly convinced of the compelling, transformational rationale of a proposal that has …
NewsFCA Announces Major Moves… and Chrysler’s Not Dead Yet
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne and its executive management team held a meeting last Friday where they announced the company’s 2018-2022 plan and strategy. As expected, there are a lot of big changes and shuffling on the horizon. Here’s a brief recap… Jeep The launch of a three-row SUV …
News2018 Fiat 500 Gets Turbocharged
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has just released information on the 2018 edition of their Fiat 500 minicar. We were expecting major changes, a redesign perhaps, but for now, the most significant news is an engine swap. For the North-American market, gone is the 101-horsepower, naturally aspirated 1.4-litre four cylinder, replaced by …
News2017 World Car Awards: Finalists Announced
For the fourth year in a row, in terms of media reach, the World Car Awards have been ranked as the number one automotive awards program in world. Its jury of 75 automotive journalists spread across the planet, including two from Canada, have chosen the finalists in six different categories.
NewsThe 2017 Fiat 500 Gets a Simplified Lineup
Sales of Fiat’s cute little minicar have been on a downward spiral for the last couple of years in Canada, and the brand is hoping to shake things up by streamlining the range of trim levels and powertrains. The 2017 Fiat 500 will be available in hatchback and cabrio body …
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