Renault-Nissan to Build Four Battery Plants in Europe
8 Jul 2009, 15:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Alliance is doing well and it would seem it heavily plans to become the leader of the future EV automotive sector. With Nissan already getting machines on the ground for the Smyma facility in th...
Chrysler, Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance
11 Jun 2009, 07:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sergio Marchionne should be really proud of what he has done in the United States, with Chrysler, one of the largest automakers in the country, now operating under Fiat's umbrella. In addition ...
Marchionne Denies Suzuki's Involvement in Fiat-Opel Alliance
12 May 2009, 14:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new day, a new rumor regarding Fiat's alliance with Opel. This time we're talking about Suzuki, the Japanese manufacturer which, according to some Italian newspapers, might also join the...
Renault - Nissan Eyes Saturn
7 May 2009, 09:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It would have seemed that the French manufacturers are the only ones who did not plan on getting their share of the American crumbled automotive pie. That appears not to be so anymore, as reports by...
Fiat: We Want Opel
3 May 2009, 16:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As you already know by now, the Italian manufacturer has already signed for the takeover of a 20 percent stake in bankrupt American manufacturer Chrysler, and even is supposed to take over the compa...
Fiat-Chrysler Are One, Chapter 11 Will Follow
30 Apr 2009, 13:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The struggle of American manufacturer Chrysler seems to be over, as Corriere della Sera announced it has reached an agreement with Fiat regarding their future together. Although yet unconfirmed, the...
Chrysler: Daimler Withdrawal Benefits the Fiat Deal
28 Apr 2009, 15:38 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we reported earlier today, German manufacturer Daimler announced it will give up its 19.9 percent stake in Chrysler. Even if the reason why the Germans chose to do this is yet unclear, the move i...
Fiat Denies Chrysler Alliance Is Almost Done
23 Apr 2009, 12:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rumors surrounding the Fiat-Chrysler alliance continue to surface and a recent report even claimed that the agreement is "90 percent done". Nevertheless, officials of the two companies con...
Fiat Will Name Chrysler's Board
17 Apr 2009, 16:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If the alliance between the two manufacturers eventually takes shape, Fiat will not limit itself to the 35 percent stake in the American manufacturer, but will also get control of Chrysler's bo...
Chrysler Replies to Fiat's Threats
16 Apr 2009, 10:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we told you yesterday, Chrysler's difficulties into reaching a convenient agreement with unions from both Canada and the US have placed future-maybe-partner Fiat in a defensive stance. Fiat&...
Fiat-Chrysler Alliance Near Death
15 Apr 2009, 10:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The trans-Atlantic love story between Chrysler and Fiat may come to an end even before it really began. As in all such stories, at fault is neither of the two sides, but a third interested party whi...
Renault Nissan Zero Emission Partnership Expands to China
10 Apr 2009, 16:27 UTC · By: Catalin Tudor / The alliance formed by the two manufacturers to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) and the required charging network has know reached the Chinese...
Fiat's CEO Goes to Detroit
31 Mar 2009, 13:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The US governments request made to Chrysler to speed up its alliance process with Italian manufacturer and make it happen within 30 days has determined Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne to head for Detroit...
Fiat Readies Chrysler Alliance, Inspects US Plants
20 Mar 2009, 10:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After the initial agreement reached a few months ago, Fiat makes another step towards the alliance with US giant Chrysler by conducting environmental and safety reviews of the production facilities ...
BMW-Daimler Cross Ownership Will Not Happen
18 Mar 2009, 07:46 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The rumors that surfaced last week about BMW and Daimler seeking cross ownership in order to cut cost thus better coping with the economic crisis were confirmed today by Der Spiegel. Even so, this d...
Daimler Seeks Third Partner in Car Battery Alliance
16 Mar 2009, 16:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Last December, Daimler and German company Evonik joined forces to develop advanced batteries for cars that were initially supposed to be used on electric vehicles produced under the Mercedes-Benz an...
BMWERC. Or Incapability Versus...
12 Mar 2009, 11:02 UTC · By: Charles Darveight / ... unconcern. For years, car manufacturers have been defying us by explaining that the dashboard from their 10-12k automobile is quasi-identical to the one found in its bigger and more "luxuri...
Dealers Pleased with Chrysler-Fiat Alliance
21 Jan 2009, 16:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chrysler's announcement that will form a strategic alliance with the Italian automaker Fiat pleased the American company's dealerships who explain that such a move could also help them rem...
Chrysler, Fiat Confirm Global Strategic Alliance
20 Jan 2009, 14:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Recent reports claiming that Chrysler and Fiat may sign a strategic partnership proved to be true as the two companies have just announced they are forming a global strategic alliance. Under the ter...
Fiat, Chrysler Start Alliance Negotiations
20 Jan 2009, 10:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Struggling American automaker Chrysler is now in negotiations with Italian company Fiat to form an alliance that could help the US-based firm revamp the production line according to the initial plan...