Category Archives: Italian

Chrysler to call Fiat-based compact the Dodge Dart

By doris | Published: December 6, 2011

Full Story atnews.Yahoo.com DETROIT (AP) — The Dodge Dart, a 1960s compact car that gearheads turned into street racers, is making a comeback. Chrysler said Tuesday that it will use the Dart name for a new compact car based on Italian technology that it will introduce in the U.S. next year. The Dart, which is [...]

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Supreme Court clears way for Chrysler

By doris | Published: June 10, 2009

Full Story At money.cnn.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the sale of Chrysler to a consortium led by Italian automaker Fiat. On Monday, the Court had delayed the sale pending review of the merits of a case brought by the Indiana state pension funds, which argued [...]

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High court puts Chrysler sale on hold

By doris | Published: June 9, 2009

Full Story At money.cnn.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The Supreme Court threw a wrench into the plans to have a quick bankruptcy process at Chrysler LLC, delaying the company’s combination with Italian automaker Fiat. The bankruptcy judge overseeing the Chrysler case had given approval for the company’s most valuable assets, such as plants, dealerships and [...]

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Fiat improves bid for GM’s Opel

By doris | Published: May 24, 2009

Full Story Atnews.bbc.co.ukl Germany’s Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said that Fiat had provided more detail about capital contributions and risk-sharing. German government officials are currently discussing at least three rival bids, submitted before Wednesday’s deadline. Fiat said it would cut fewer than 10,000 jobs if its bid succeeds. Three bidders Rival bidders include Canadian [...]

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Sources: Chrysler-Fiat Partnership At Hand

By doris | Published: May 3, 2009

Full Story At  CBS News AP) Italian automaker Fiat Group SpA will sign paperwork to become a partner with Chrysler LLC by Thursday, according to three people briefed on the deal. The partnership is the last piece of a huge restructuring plan needed to keep Chrysler alive as it approaches Thursday’s government deadline to cut [...]

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