Fiat to revamp its image; gears up for new launches May 9, 2008
NEW DELHI: After its global recovery, Fiat S.p.A., Italys largest private company, has set its eyes on India. To revamp its decade-long shoddy image and gear up for the array of new car launches, Fiat will convert its entire 65-dealer network in India on the lines of its global novelty stores. (India Times)
Italian truckers defy government order to end strike Dec 12, 2007
Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Fiat motor firm said it had shut down its five Italian plants because the strike had affected deliveries of parts. Earlier Tuesday the main striking unions abandoned talks with transport ministry officials, and no further negotiations were scheduled. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Italian petrol stations running dry on third day of truckers' strike Dec 12, 2007
The Fiat motor firm said it had shut down its five Italian plants because the strike had affected deliveries of parts, a decision that affected 22,000 workers. The unions are demanding greater financial help to compensate for the higher price of diesel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Tata Motors' new cars in UK next year Oct 5, 2007
NEW DELHI: Tata Motors next generation versions of the Indica, Indigo and Sumo will roll out from its Ranjangaon facility, which it jointly operates with Fiat Motor India. The new range of vehicles are expected to hit the market in 2008. (India Times)
RI out to woo Ducati, Fiat, Piaggio Sep 14, 2007
Indonesia wants to woo Italian automobile industry giants like Ducati Motor Holdings, Fiat S.p.A. and Piaggio to invest in Indonesia, Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers Association (GAIKINDO) chairman Bambang Trisulo said Thursday in Naples. "With its huge population, Indonesia is a potential market and a strategic place for automotive assembling and manufacturing. Unfortunately, Italy does not have a big presence in Indonesia. We would like to invite Italian automobile companies to Indonesia,"... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Teksid Aluminum Luxembourg S.a r.l., S.C.A. Announces an Amendment to Consent Solicitation Statement, Dated August 2, 2007 Aug 4, 2007
The Amendment to the Escrow Agreement also provides that in the event that the closing of the Fiat Sale does not occur and the Fiat Sale Agreement is terminated or terminates pursuant to its terms, the Company's rights, interests and claims with respect to unpaid portions of the Fiat Payments, including amounts that would have been paid by Teksid S.p.A. to the escrow agent, or the Company, as applicable, in the event of the Closing, shall remain in full force and effect as against Teksid S.p.A.,... (PR Newswire)
Cars you cant buy in the U.S. Aug 3, 2007
Unlike the French makers, Italian brands Alfa Romeo and Fiat, which belong to parent company Fiat S.p.A., appear ready for a comeback. Fiat quit selling cars in the U.S. under the Fiat brand in the mid-1980s; it had a poor quality reputation summed up by the acronym, "Fix It Again, Tony." (Fiat also owns the Maserati brand, which it relaunched in the U.S. market in 2002, after a 12-year absence. (MSNBC -- Business)
GM Reports 2006 Financial Results Mar 14, 2007
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Ratan Tata named on Alcoa board Feb 18, 2007
Alcoa chairman and CEO Alain Belda said, "Ratan's global business acumen and his depth of knowledge about quality and customer satisfaction will make him a valuable addition to our board. In addition to serving on Alcoa's board, he is a director of Fiat S.p.A and on the international advisory boards of Mitsubishi Corporation, the American International Group and JP Morgan Chase.". Industry observers say that the move will give Tata a first hand experience of how a successful commodity company... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Ratan Tata appointed to Alcoa's board of directors Feb 17, 2007
In addition to Alcoa's board, he is a director of Fiat S.p.A. (nyse: - - ) He also serves on the international advisory boards of Mitsubishi Corporation (other-otc: - - ), the American International Group (nyse: - - ) and JP Morgan Chase. newsdesk@afxnews. (Forbes)
