Fiat and Suzuki Motor Corporation are expanding their long term business relationship. The new agreement between both auto majors entails the supply of Fiat's 1.3L MultiJet 75hp BS-IV small diesel engine. The small diesel engine is being produced under license by Fiat India Automobiles Limited (FIAL), the JV between Tata Motors and Fiat. FIAL would now supply up to 100.000 1.3L MultiJet 75hp SDE engines... 

Jeeps from Fiat may be brought into the US from Europe following increased demand and recovery of US markets. Mr. Sergio Marchionne, Head of Fiat Chrysler said that US markets are recovering and if they reach 14 to 15 million it would require import of Fiat models from Europe. Fiat recently launched Fiat Panda and it was at this launch that Marchionne made the announcement of import into the US to... 

Auto manufacturers in India are reeling under decreased demand.  Rising fuel prices, increases in interest rates and a generally slow economic situation is adversely affecting auto sales in the country.  Though the companies did experience a boost during the festive season, it is not back to dismal sales now that the Diwali is behind us. Major auto companies in India such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai,... 

A deal between Maruti Suzuki India and Fiat to source diesel engines from the latter will be sealed in the coming two months.  This will aid in increased production of Swift which has been receiving tremendous response in recent months. Mr. R C Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India said that talks were on for sourcing diesel engines from Fiat which will be developed at their Ranjangaon Unit near... 

Fiat has announced their intention of concentrating on current models and do not have any immediate plans of launching new products for Indian consumers.  The company had back in 2010 stated that they were working on launch of a small car which was expected to be released during 2012 and placed between Punto and Palio. However, Mr. Rajeev Kapoor, Chief executive Officer of Fiat India has stated that... 

The joint venture between Fiat and Tata Motors which began four years ago wasn't working the way it was expected.  Fiat chose to part ways with Tata Motors where their retail businesses were concerned. Both companies will continue with their manufacturing JV at the Ranjangaon plant. The most important development amidst these changes is that Fiat will bring out a new compact car in 2012. The car is... 

June sales figures haven't been too encouraging for a number of car manufacturers in India with dismal growth rates, while some posted decline rates. To add life to sales figures, discounts, offers, freebies, and rebates that are customer centric are being introduced. First on was Honda Motors who promptly reduced Honda City prices by Rs. 66,000 last month, and this week they announced price cuts of... 

Fiat is currently weighing its options of bringing out a new small car and a CBU into the Indian market. Estimates reveal that this new car will be ready for launch by 2012. Fiat through their joint venture with Tata Motors has been working on developing this small car for some time now. Pricing will be on par with i10 and Swift. Punto is priced higher and hence not that popular a vehicle. It is rumored... 

Fiat India, in a bid to increase their sales in the month of July, have launched a new offer according to which participating customers will get a chance to upgrade/exchange their newly bought Fiat Punto / Linea (petrol) with a new Punto / Linea (diesel). This offer can also be seen as a way to boost sales of their petrol variants which are accumulating at their inventories. Towering price of Rs 70... 

It was quite obvious that Tata Motors and Fiat Auto were not the best partners in India. Fiat Auto had too many complaints with Tata Motors whose job is to sell and market Fiat products in India. Fiat blames Tata entirely for their failure to increase market share in Indian auto industry. Finally in an interview with research agency JD Power, Mr Ratan Tata accepted the displeasure between the two car...