Fiat Doblo to Challenge Ford Transit Connect
November 17, 2009
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The new Fiat Doblo is all about space and with Chrysler involved, it is assumed that the vehicle will make it to the shores of the U.S. If this were true, then the Dolbo will be in direct competition with the Ford Transit Connect. The battle will be great and interesting to see how Fiat will fair stateside. Read more
Ferrari Preparing to Use Turbochargers: Working on Turbo Lag
November 12, 2009
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Ferrari are now hinting that they are thinking of using turbochargers in their future cars, but a number of improvements needs to be made first. The first is trying to eliminate turbo lag, which has been dogging turbo engines for years. Read more
Fiat’s Strada Cabine Dupla Pickup
July 7, 2009
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Fiat have released a number of versions of its Strada pickup, now they are offering a “dual cab” version called the Fiat Strada Cabine Dupla Pickup, which comes with two extra rear seats, but it does not have the extra doors. Read more
Chrysler to open 7 North American plants
Recently AutoBlog had reported that the Dodge Viper’s Conner Avenue facility would be fired up again thanks to the Chrysler and Fiat tie up. The automotive website is now reporting that Chrysler plans to open another 7 North American plants. Read more
Fiat-Chrysler and Tata Group: Way for US Nano
June 11, 2009
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Tata Motors have for a while now been wanting to introduce its low-cost Nano to the United States. Now would be the perfect time to do so, as we aim to find ways to reduce travel costs in this current global recession. Once the Tata Nano hits the U.S. shores, these cheap vehicles will sell fast, and for good reason. Read more
Fiat cars in US after Chrysler deal is done
June 10, 2009
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We reported in an earlier post that the deal with Chrysler and Fiat was allowed to proceed; the deal with both automakers is now done. This means that the Italian automaker now own a majority of Chrysler’s assets. Fiat will now plan to open most of Chrysler’s factories by June; Chrysler now faces a much brighter future. Read more
Chrysler News: Dealerships closing across the country, June 10
June 10, 2009
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Today is June 10, 2009, and is a sad day for hundreds of Chrysler dealerships across the country as they are closing today. These dealerships have been selling these vehicles for years, but as they appeared on the dreaded closure list, they will no longer be able to sell the brand. Read more
Fiat and Chrysler: Supreme Court will allow sale
June 10, 2009
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The deal with Chrysler and Fiat is on again after the U.S. Supreme Court has said that it will allow the sale to go ahead. This means that Chrysler LLC will be able to sell its assets to a group being led by Italian carmaker, Fiat. The deal was put on hold due to the Indiana pension funds and consumer advocates tried to block the sale of Chrysler assets, but U.S. Supreme Court refused to grant a stay. Read more
Supreme Court halts Chrysler deal with Fiat: Only temporary.
June 8, 2009
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The sale of Chrysler to Fiat has been halted by the Supreme Court following an emergency appeal, which asks for the impending sale of Chrysler to the Italian automaker Fiat to be halted. The government has been behind the sale, so is a huge blow to the Obama administration. Read more
Chrysler’s Sale to Fiat: US Supreme Court asked to block deal
June 7, 2009
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On Friday we reported about General Motors Chapter 11 bankruptcy and how Chrysler were back in court. This was due to a pensions fund appealing, because they were not happy with the sale of its assets.
Today we have some updated news on Chrysler’s sale to Fiat Read more
Developments: Chrysler and GM bankruptcy
June 5, 2009
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We are now on day 4 since GM (OTC:GMGMQ) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and Chrysler are back in court today as a pensions fund is appealing the sale of its assets, so now is a perfect time to see what the latest developments are. Read more
General Motors sale of Saab: GM’s two potential bidders
June 4, 2009
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General Motors have to streamline its business, which has been made all the more important after the company filed for chapter 11-bankruptcy protection on Monday. As we know GM have been trying to offload Saab, at one time there were thought to be more than twenty bidders, this has now been narrowed down to just two. Read more
New Dodge Nitro SUV at Virginia Dealership: everything to go
June 3, 2009
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If you were looking to get hold of a new Dodge Nitro SUV, then the Pohanka Chrysler-Dodge dealership is the place for you, head down to Ray O’Bryhim’s Virginia Dealership. He has less than a week to sell his last 40 vehicles, as everything has to go. Read more
Appeal to block sale of Chrysler’s assets
June 3, 2009
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For those of us who thought that the sale of Chrysler’s assets would go smoothly, then think again. It seems as though a federal court has agreed to hear an appeal to block the sale of the struggling automakers assets. This move could certainly slow down Chrysler’s exit from bankruptcy proceedings. Read more
Chrysler Bankruptcy judge approves assets sale to Fiat group
June 1, 2009
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The Chrysler bankruptcy saga has moved one step closer to becoming a reality now as the bankruptcy judge in New York has approved the sale of most of Chrysler’s assets to a group who are under instructions from automaker Fiat. Read more
U.S. bankruptcy judge and Chrysler LLC’s bankruptcy
June 1, 2009
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Sometime today the U.S. bankruptcy judge who is overseeing the Chrysler LLC’s bankruptcy case will issues his opinion on the proposed sale of the automaker’s assets to the new company, which will be run by the Italian automaker, Fiat (FIA.MI). Read more
Chrysler Bankruptcy Hearing: CEO Takes Stand
In the ongoing Chrysler bankruptcy hearing, CEO Robert Nardelli has taken to the stand to give his testimony in relation to the proposed sale of the automaker to a group of investors, this includes car maker Fiat. Read more
Chrysler Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Fighting for a way out
May 28, 2009
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Following on from our earlier stories on Chrysler and their Chapter 11 Bankruptcy problems, it’s been reported today after the court hearing that Chrysler are getting closer on securing a deal with Italian Automakers Fiat. Read more
Losers in General Motors Corp. bankruptcy
May 28, 2009
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A lawyer who represented Chrysler LLC’s dissident lenders has said that the biggest loser in the General Motors Corp. bankruptcy would not be Wall Street, but Main Street instead. It is no secret that GM is close to facing a possible bankruptcy filing on June 1. Read more
Berlin: Future of Opel and Vauxhall
May 28, 2009
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Talks have been going on all night in Berlin over the future of Opel and Vauxhall, and those talks broke down in the night without a decision being reached. The discussions have been going on as to who should purchase the European unit from troubled automaker, General Motors. Read more
