Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Submits a Proposal for a Merger with Groupe Renault
If the merger is completed, the combined company would be the third-largest automaker in the world
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe Renault are two of the world’s largest automakers. A new proposal from FCA would result in an even larger automotive company. Yesterday, FCA submitted a proposal for a merger with Renault. The result would be the third-largest automaker in the world. It’s SUV Season: Why are SUVs so popular now? […]
Chinese Automakers Consider Purchasing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Following an offer by an unknown Chinese company to purchase FCA, other automakers from China may soon make offers of their own
FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne has never been shy about pursuing possible mergers for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Unfortunately for him, both General Motors and Volkswagen showed little interest in acquiring the automaker. Somebody’s interested, however, as an unknown Chinese automaker recently made a silent offer to purchase FCA. While the offer was ultimately rejected for not being […]
UPDATE: U.S. Government Sues Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Over Excess Diesel Emissions
Less than a week ago, The News Wheel staff reported that the U.S. Justice Department was preparing a lawsuit to file against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles over accusations that the automaker cheated emissions testing for its diesel vehicles. It would appear that now those legal plans are coming to fruition. Earlier today, the U.S. Government officially sued […]
Samsung Could Be Teaming Up with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for $3 Billion
Last month, we discussed how Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were making in-vehicle infotainment better by simply replacing the built-in systems altogether. The general idea is that auto manufacturers are good at making cars and not so good at making tech—at least not nearly as good as tech giants like Apple and Google. Let the […]
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Rises from Snowpocalypse with Sales Gains
As Winter Storm Jonas hit the eastern half of the United States, the automotive industry stalled a bit in sales. After all, not many people were shopping for a brand-new car in two feet of snow. But there was one car brand that certainly came out on top in January sales—Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Award-Winning Savings: Watch […]
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Leads the Charge in Motor City Pride
Brand paints a Fiat 500X in rainbow colors to show support
Over the weekend, Detroit was figuratively painted rainbow as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and its allies celebrated LGBT culture and recognized the fight for equality in marriage, the workplace, and more, during the annual Motor City Pride event. Motor City Pride was a two-day festival, including a parade, held […]
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US May Sales Climb 4%
Chrysler 200 sales shot up 537%
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is reporting that its US sales for May 2015 increased by 4% over May of last year. Last month, the automaker moved a total of 202,227 units in the United States, compared to 194,421 in May of last year. Specifically, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram all experienced year-over-year sales gains. Of those […]
[PHOTOS] Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at the 2015 New York International Auto Show
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) might not be taking anything to New York that we haven’t seen before, but the automaker is still showing off an impressive lineup of new and exciting stuff that’s worth checking out if you swing by the 2015 New York International Auto Show over the course of the next couple weeks. […]
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Will Ship from Port of Wilmington, Delaware
Beginning this month, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will begin exporting its vehicles from the port of Wilmington, Delaware, according to a recent release from the American automaker. The vehicles in question will be those manufactured in Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, as well as Ontario, Canada, and that are destined for the Middle East. These were […]
This Weekend: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at the San Antonio Auto Show
Listen up, Texans with nothing to do this weekend. Last weekend might have been all about Mötley Crüe at the Dodge Rocks Gas Monkey Dallas concert event, but this weekend, it’s all about Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at the San Antonio Auto Show. The automaker will feature a number of new vehicles, as well as interactive […]
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Recalls Nearly 750,000 Vehicles
Gets off to a rocky start
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles opened on Wall Street earlier this week, and things did not go as well as CEO, Sergio Marchionne, had hoped. As if closing lower than the company opened on the first day wasn’t enough of a disaster for Marchionne, he’s now facing two Fiat Chrysler Automobile recalls, totaling 747,817 vehicles in the […]
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Headquarters to Be Set in London
It’s official: the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles headquarters will be stationed in London, England, just a short walk from Buckingham Palace. The UK was chosen by CEO, Sergio Marchionne, because it is neutral territory for the merging companies, Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat SpA. Chrysler Group, of course, is based out of Auburn Hills, Michigan, here […]
General Motors Takes Fiat Chrysler to Court Over Union Bribes
The automotive industry, especially the big three American manufacturers, has deep ties to the United Automobile Workers union. Negotiating with them for pay and benefits that benefit both the company and manufacturing employees is a constant part of their business. Last week, General Motors sued Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, accusing them of bribing UAW officials for […]
Latest Chrysler Pacifica Commercial Stars Jamie Foxx as a Talking Minivan
While minivans were once the go-to family vehicle, contemporary families are somewhat self-conscious about being labeled a “van family.” Chrysler is prepared to challenge those preconceptions with a new ad campaign. Said campaign stars Jamie Foxx as the voice of a talking Chrysler Pacifica. Pacifica Advertising: Chrysler Pacifica and “Incredibles 2” Jamie Foxx is one […]
The Museum of Modern Art to Include Fiat 500 in New Spring Design Exhibit
The Museum of Modern Art in New York will showcase the most stylish and popular Fiat 500 model ever, the 500 F series, in its spring exhibition celebrating industrial design titled, “The Value of Good Design.” Art and car lovers can get the first glimpse of the unmistakable Fiat 500 on February 10, 2019. The […]
Fiat Chrysler Manages to Outsell Ford in September
While other automakers suffered major sales setbacks in September, FCA had its best September sales in 18 years
The vast majority of major automakers lost sales last month. In contrast, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles actually managed to increase sales by a large margin. In fact, the automaker had its best September sales in 18 years. Current Jeep Offerings: 2018 Jeep lineup The automaker’s sales reached a total of 199,819 vehicles in September. Compared to sales […]
Fiat Chrysler Invests $30 Million in Autonomous Driving Facility at Chelsea Proving Grounds
Compared to many other automakers, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles hasn’t made a lot of announcements regarding its autonomous driving efforts. Yet, it would appear that things are really ramping up in this area, according to a new announcement from the company. Earlier this month, FCA announced an investment of more than $30 million to prepare its […]
Former Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne Dies at Age 66
Sergio Marchionne, the former CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, died earlier today after suffering from complications that arose following a recent shoulder surgery. Marchionne was 66 years old at the time of his death. Exor, the Italian investment group that holds the largest stake in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, sent out an official announcement after the […]