
Fiat plans to extend temporary layoffs at its main Mirafiori factory in Italy amid slumping car demand in Europe and a dispute with unions over labor contracts, three people familiar with the matter said.

Fiat plans to extend temporary layoffs at its main Mirafiori factory in Italy amid slumping car demand in Europe and a dispute with unions over labor contracts, three people familiar with the matter said.

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles manufactured Dec. 16, 2012, through Aug. 13, 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Fiat has launched a new GQ special edition of its popularĀ 500 in a tie up with the men’s magazine. Fiat says it is aimed at a predominately male audience which is hardly surprising given the GQ collaboration but doesn’t exactly tie in with the popularity of the 500 with female buyers.
Fiat has added a new Sporting trim level to the Punto range as well as upgrading specification across the line-up.
Italy’s Industry Minister, Flavio Zanonato, has set up a working group that will make every effort to keep Fiat’s five Italian car factories from closing, he told an Italian newspaper.