Some Fiat employees at two Italian factories got a surprise last week: their foreign-made cars from brands such as Volkswagen and Peugeot had been “wrapped up” in a giant plastic bag, with a Valentine heart on top.
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Fiat plans seven new Alfa models by 2018
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will unveil seven new Alfa Romeo models and push to increase sales of the sports car brand fivefold, a report said.
Alfa plans to release a convertible Spider by 2016, followed by the sedan and wagon versions of the Giulia and Alfetta models in 2017 and 2018, respectively, Germany’s AutoBild magazine reported Friday.
Fiat doesn’t need to give new Mazda roadster to Alfa, Marchionne says
Fiat doesn’t necessarily need to build the roadster announced with Mazda early last year with an Alfa Romeo badge, Fiat Chrylser Automobile CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Tuesday.”The brand that we use will be chosen in due time.
Fiat considers €1.5 billion mandatory convertible bond
Fiat is considering selling about 1.5 billion euros ($2.05 billion) in mandatory convertible bonds to cut debt following its merger with Chrysler Group, two people familiar with the matter said.The Italian carmaker, which bought the remaining Chrysler stake last month, is talking to banks about issuing a bond that would convert into shares of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the company being formed by the combination, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters.
Fiat to introduce 500 crossover by 2015
Fiat has confirmed that is working on a new crossover version of the 500, which is expected to arrive in the UK in 2015. Prototypes have already been spotted and point at a car similar in shape to the 500L albeit with an increased ride height.
