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Chrysler will display electric Fiat at Detroit

Jason — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:33:36 +0000

Fiat 500

Chrysler was saved earlier this year by both the US government and Fiat, a European car maker. Fiat has recently released the Fiat 500 in Europe to rave reviews and wants to get this car in the US (branded as a Fiat). It’s not much bigger than a smart car, but people say it is great for commuting – and there are four versions of it so you should be able to find one that suits you.

Even though Fiat decided to shut down Chrysler’s ENVI division the electrics from Chrysler will still be coming. Supposedly an electrified version of the 500 will appear at the Detroit auto show. I just hope that it will sell well here in the US, what works well in Europe doesn’t always work well here.

Chryslers ENVI division to make a Fiat

Jason — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:50:17 +0000

Chrysler’s ENVI electric vehicle program has spawned several possible vehicles that may one day reach showrooms. However, the automaker has gone silent in regard to any upcoming EV projects leading speculators to believe that the program may be dead in the water.

All is about to change though as Chrysler board member Alfredo Altavilla let word slip out that the company is working together with Italian owner Fiat on an upcoming EV. News came while Altavilla was visiting Fiat’s gearbox plant in Verrone, Italy.

We should find out more on November 4 when Chrysler/Fiat release their 5 year plan.

Fiat gets 35% stake in Chrysler

Jason — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:07:29 +0000

Fiat, the maker of the Cinquecento car, will pay no cash for its stake or commit any funding in the future. Chrysler’s majority owner, private-equity group Cerberus Capital Management, will see its 80% stake in the group diluted.

Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli called the deal a “great fit” and said it will give Chrysler access to products that complement its current lineup while creating channels outside North America, an area in which Chrysler has trailed its rivals.

“The partnership would also provide a return on investment for the American taxpayer by securing the long-term viability of Chrysler brands in the marketplace, sustaining future product and technology development for our country and building renewed consumer confidence, while preserving American jobs,” he said.