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5, 7, and 9, that the company created on Alfa Romeo mechanicals in the 1950s and displayed at auto shows in Turin ... Kaberle went to Bertone a couple of years ago with the idea of a new BAT. The BAT 11 is built on the chassis of the new Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione ... The 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint was planned as a limited edition of 500 cars, but instead sold 40,000 over 14 years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
High-living tycoon crashes to earth Mar 29, 2008
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CAW open to cost cuts, not two-tiered wages Mar 27, 2008
Mr. Robinet pointed to Fiat SpA chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne, who was quoted in the Financial Times yesterday as saying Fiat wants to team up with a U.S. auto maker to assemble Alfa Romeo vehicles in the United States. That decision is related to the slump in the value of the U.S. dollar against the euro, but Mr. Robinet noted that "the UAW has pulled a couple of levers that the CAW is unwilling to pull." The most contentious of those levers appears to be the two-tiered wage system,... (Globe and Mail)
Reserve in swipe at global investors Mar 27, 2008
Italian marque Alfa Romeo has released the first pictures of the Mi.To, its new city car. Budget airlines cost us more than we bargain for. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Tata snares Jaguar, Land Rover Mar 27, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
CAW vows no concessions in contract talks Mar 26, 2008
The latest example came Tuesday from Fiat SpA chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne, who said Fiat wants to team up with a U.S. auto maker to assemble Alfa Romeo vehicles in the United States. That should tell you that the U.S. is now a low-cost location, said industry analyst Michael Robinet, vice-president of global vehicle forecasts for consulting firm CSM Worldwide Inc., of Northville, Mich. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Weekend Auto Shows & Events Mar 26, 2008
Alfa Romeo Owners Club Time Trial & Race. March 22nd - 23rd, 2008. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
* Bertone's BAT is back Mar 23, 2008
The 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT 9, shown in an undated photo ... 5, 7, and 9, that the company created on Alfa Romeo mechanicals in the 1950s and displayed at auto shows in Turin ... The 2008 Alfa Romeo BAT 11. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Alfa Romeo gambles on youth market Mar 22, 2008
the Mi.To, Alfa Romeo's answer to the Mini ... Photos Italy's ever popular style queen, Alfa Romeo, popularised the sports car and came to embody Mediterranean glamour ... Italian marque Alfa Romeo has released the first pictures of its new city car, the Mi.To. (Sydney Morning Herald)
The rock stars that keep rolling on Mar 21, 2008
Alfa Romeo from past to present. Easter around the world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The American market for cars is going global Mar 21, 2008
Chevrolet, a quintessentially American brand, is now the fastest-growing brand in Europe using cars sourced from Korea and built to global standards, while new models from Italys Fiat and Alfa Romeo are gathering interest from Americans because of the expectation they will soon be sold on these shores. And to cap it all Indias Tata is poised to acquire British brands Land Rover and Jaguar. (MSNBC -- Business)
SA's Car of the Year named Mar 19, 2008
The Mazda2 joins models from Alfa Romeo (156 2. 0 T-Spark, 1999); Audi (A4 1. (iAfrica.com)
Alfa Mi.To hatchback unveiled Mar 16, 2008
Alfa Romeo has unveiled the Alfa Mito, a 12,000 sporting supermini that takes it straight back into Alfasud territory ... Alfa Romeo, aware that its past sales have been affected by poor reliability and patchy dealer performance, recently completed a radical overhaul of its own UK importing procedures. (Autocar)
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Mar 7, 2008
Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3. 2 JTS Q4 '06. (IGN PS2)
AutoWeek Editors Honor the Best of the 2008 Geneva Motor Show Mar 6, 2008
The 2008 AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award winners for the Best of Geneva are: BEST IN SHOW: Alfa Romeo 8C Spider- "It's hard to argue with its sexiness. Who wouldn't want to be seen cruising in this pure, unabashed lust mobile," said AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel. MOST SIGNIFICANT: Ford Fiesta- "This was a unanimous decision by the entire AutoWeek panel -- all day, everyday. If they get the marketing even close, it could well be the silver bullet for Ford in conquering... (PR Newswire)
Cutting Edge Cars: The Thrills From Geneva Mar 6, 2008
And where better to start than with a bit of glamour in the shape of the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider. Alfa Romeo 8C Spider. (Sky News)
Lancia rebornFiat bets on new Lancia model to boost global sales Mar 5, 2008
The marque will share the dealer network with fellow Fiat subsidiary Alfa Romeo, which is also eyeing a near doubling of sales to 300,000 cars by 2010 - in part boosted by models such as its limited edition 8C Spider, also on show in Geneva. Last year, Alfa Romeo sold 165,000 cars, almost all of them in Europe ... In spite of the poor performance by Lancia and Alfa Romeo, Fiat Auto was bolstered by a sparkling year for sister brand Fiat. (BBC News -- Europe)
Lamborghini introduces 'greener' version of its Gallardo supersports car Mar 5, 2008
Alfa Romeo, Fiat's sports car brand, plans to commemorate its centenary in 2010 with a new model, the company said Tuesday, Reuters reported from Geneva. The Alfa Romeo chief executive, Luca De Meo, also announced a special edition Alfa 8c convertible: just 500 will be available ... Despite its status as a symbol of Italian style and speed, Alfa Romeo has logged mediocre sales. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Little stars| Mar 5, 2008
The Italian quarter was as active as ever Lancia at last introducing the new Delta set to take it back into world markets, including perhaps South Africa, Fiat showed its latest people mover/van called Fiorino, Alfa Romeo introduced its stunning 8C Spider and a reworked and lighter weight 159, and Lamborghini introduced a facelifted Murcielago in LP540 form, while Rolls Royce's extravogant new coupe certainly did impress. Dacia unveiled its Sandero due to be built and sold in SA as a Renault... (iAfrica.com)
Melbourne motor show Mar 4, 2008 Jaguar, Land Rover to take on Indian luxury car mkt Mar 1, 2008 Revealed: Maserati GranTurismo S Feb 27, 2008 Power with control| Feb 23, 2008 Kids Go Green With Revolutionary New Eco-Friendly Radio Controlled Toy Car Feb 18, 2008 Toyota, GM Lead European Car Sales Drop as German Rivals Attract Customers Feb 16, 2008 Keep your cool - and don't turn into an Alfa male Feb 16, 2008 January Car Sales Fall in Europe on Higher Taxes, Weak Consumer Confidence Feb 15, 2008 New cars for 2008: the A-V guide Feb 13, 2008 Veteran performers share talents with theater ministry Feb 11, 2008 Ten Cars Not Sold In The U.S. Feb 10, 2008 The Luxury Cars You Won't Find in the U.S. Feb 6, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione special edition Feb 6, 2008 Inventors unveil robot to fill car gas tank Feb 5, 2008 Dutch invent robot to fill your tank Feb 5, 2008 Fiat keen Tata wins Jaguar, Land Rover and shares technology Feb 3, 2008 Ikonic status?| Jan 28, 2008 Holden plots Ford ambush Jan 25, 2008 Fiat reports 26 percent rise in quarterly profit Jan 25, 2008 Caledonia jobs saved in the north west Jan 23, 2008 Gooding & Company Announces Outstanding $21+ Million Results from First-Ever Scottsdale Auction Jan 20, 2008 Gooding auction sells top car Jan 20, 2008 High-end collector cars head for auction block Jan 19, 2008 Top Selling Cars in Europe in 2007 Jan 18, 2008 Fiat to hike component sourcing from India, touch 150 00003322mn euro Jan 13, 2008 Fiat Automobiles Expands BroadVision e-Business Platform to Sustain Increasing Web Traffic During Launch of ''Fiat 500'' Jan 8, 2008 All eyes on Tatas' Rs 1 lakh car Jan 8, 2008 Milan's Pollution Charge Gets Off to Smooth Start Jan 3, 2008 60 new cars coming in 08. Take your pick Dec 31, 2007 Jaguar, Land Rover have a long and rich pedigree Dec 24, 2007 France's Bollore, Pininfarina to Make Electric Car Dec 24, 2007 Nearby car plant makes it harder to get another auto manufacturer Dec 20, 2007 Art restored to its full power Dec 18, 2007 Automakers could again turn to Miss. Dec 16, 2007 Looking for stocking stuffers? These car models will wow you Dec 16, 2007 A matter of pride| Dec 13, 2007 As euro climbs, European automakers consider building U.S. factories Dec 12, 2007 If looks could kill| Dec 12, 2007 The Art Of Shopping Dec 10, 2007 The Glory years Dec 3, 2007 Fiat 500 elected 'Auto Europa 2008' Nov 28, 2007 Baby brother| Nov 23, 2007 Investors cool on Tata, Mahindra bids for Ford brands Nov 21, 2007 Record year for high-priced cars Nov 21, 2007 The 500 leads Fiat's turnaround Nov 20, 2007 Overpriced soft-top?| Nov 19, 2007 Fiat to drive high street with Alfa Romeo Nov 9, 2007 Executive dreams| Nov 6, 2007 Fiat profit rises, but shares fall as '08 goal remains unchanged Oct 25, 2007 Fiat raises full-year targets; auto unit helps 3rd-quarter profit more than double Oct 24, 2007 Race cars return to streets Sep 8, 2007 Fiat talks to Tata over Jaguar, Land Rover bid Sep 7, 2007 Samuel and Corrigan clash Aug 29, 2007 Chery to boost foreign plants Aug 23, 2007 Chery hits the million-car mark Aug 22, 2007 Belgrade GP and the Prisoners Cup Aug 20, 2007 Catherine Zeta-Jones, the last showgirl Aug 20, 2007 Texas soaked by Erin, braces for Dean Aug 18, 2007 Chery Takes A Chance On Iran Aug 18, 2007 Fiat Wants More Than A Taste Of Chery Aug 18, 2007 Chery Auto to open factory in Iran Aug 14, 2007 * World Business Quick Take Aug 14, 2007 China automaker Chery to open factory in Iran with Iranian automaker and Canadian firm Aug 14, 2007 On the Move: Bayer, Rio Tinto, Swiss Re Aug 9, 2007 Daily Briefing Aug 8, 2007
Melbourne MotorShow 2008 - Drive. Take a closer look at the new VE SS V Wagon inside and out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Poor car sales knock results Mar 4, 2008
The larger McCarthy franchises performed well in a very difficult environment but the smaller motor franchises - mainly Peugeot, Renault, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Nissan - recorded disappointing results. Joffe said the financial services arm was severely penalised by its inability to sell term products following the introduction of the NCA.. (Business Report, South Africa)
Of course once Fiat brings its Alfa Romeo, due this year, Tata Motors will have some Italian dash as well. Given that Ferrari and Maserati will follow later, that should spice up the range more. (Economic Times)
7-litre V8 as the sold-out Alfa Romeo 8C. This gives it a boost of 35bhp to 434bhp, and an extra 0. 4-litres over the standard GT, which was released late last year. (Autocar)
ALFA ROMEO GT Q2 Power with control - Cars in Action Fri, 22 Feb 2008. Alfa's GT, powered by the 110 kW 1. (iAfrica.com)
With his work on global brands such as Ferrari and Alfa Romeo, Professor Colani is familiar with making history, having designed the world's first monocoque car as well as being behind the first sports car to drive around the Nurburgring circuit in Germany in less than 10 minutes. Michael Cookson, CEO of Corgi International added: "The H2Go is undoubtedly an important milestone in the toy industry and a genesis in the step towards a fully sustainable global toy market, but it makes no compromise... (PR Newswire)
7 percent increase at the namesake brand was more than offset by a 43 percent drop at the Alfa Romeo division caused by a two- month shutdown of a plant near Naples, Italy ... Our European market share is absolutely acceptable, considering the Alfa Romeo issue,'' Fiat Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne told reporters in Milan today. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
I looked around and there I was, next to the Alfa Romeo garage. I have always loved looking at things I can't afford but I hadn't never even noticed Alfa Romeo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
7 percent increase at the namesake brand was more than offset by a 43 percent drop at the Alfa Romeo unit following a two-month shutdown of a plant near Naples, Italy. The Turin, Italy-based carmaker's European market share declined to 8. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
ALFA ROMEO The Italian car maker will reveal a Mini rival this year. Alfa Romeo held an international competition to find a name for the car and Furiosa (the Italian word for furious) was chosen ... We might get a sneak preview of the Junior at the Sydney motor show in October but otherwise it's a quiet year for Alfa Romeo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
He bought an Alfa Romeo and lived in a downtown hotel with a doorman. Then, he met his future wife. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Alfa Romeo, however, has the muscle to elbow its way into the highly competitive U.S. market. It stopped selling cars here in 1995, but plans to return to the U.S. this year and sell its cars through the U.S. Maserati dealer network. (Forbes)
Among the sets of wheels not available to U.S. buyers are the French-made Peugeot 407 and Citroen 6, and Italian-made Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider, and Lancia Thesis. Related Stories. (ABC News -- Business)
Alfa Romeo launches special-edition 147 - What Car. Alfa Romeo launches special-edition 147 ... Alfa Romeo launches special-edition 147. (News - What Car?)
Asked whether he would trust his car to a robotic garage attendant, Jelger De Kroon, filling his black Alfa Romeo at a nearby gas station, said: "Why not? I guess I could keep my hands free and clean, but I'd hope they have good insurance.". Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Asked whether he would trust his car to a robotic garage attendant, Jelger De Kroon, filling his black Alfa Romeo at a nearby petrol station, said: "Why not? I guess I could keep my hands free and clean, but I'd hope they have good insurance.". Reuters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The first application would be a new flagship model for Alfa Romeo. Marchionne said Fiat was open to expanding its relationship with Tata into Europe - where Tata sells cars in only a few countries - and that it would "look at the possibilities" for European distribution of the recently unveiled Tata Nano, which will sell for 1,225 pounds in India. (India Times)
0T FSI SPORTLINE ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3. 2 V6 Q4 FORD IKON 1. (iAfrica.com)
Last year Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Fiat, Jaguar, Mini and Rolls Royce skipped the Sydney show. Mercedes absence from the Melbourne Show gives a free-kick to arch-rivals BMW and Audi. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
In Italy, Fiat lifted its market share for the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia brands to 31. 3 percent from 30. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
100 jobs saved at Caledonia - Business - News - Manchester Evening News. ALWAYS one of the most stellar line-ups in the gig calendar the Kerrang. (Manchester Evening News)
World-record sales were set for the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 ($1. 54 million) and the Rolls-Royce Phantom II Streamline Saloon ($852,000). (PR Newswire)
1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider, $1,540,000. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider, $1,419,000. (AZCentral -- News)
There is also a magnificent art deco 1936 Model J Duesenberg sedan and a 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C Gran Sport Spider. And then there's a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider, expected to exceed $4 million. (AZCentral -- News)
1 ; (Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia). Toyota ; 5. (Suite101.com)
NEW DELHI: Italian auto major Fiat, which plans to bring in a slew of products such as the Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Maserati to India, is increasing component sourcing from the country expects to touch 150 million euros this year ... Fiat had earlier announced it planned to bring its luxury brands, including Alfa Romeo and Maserati in India this year ... "It will be a matter of weeks when Alfa Romeo is introduced in India. We are looking at about three models, including a sedan and a sports car... (India Times)
The Sector, which changed its name into Fiat Group Automobiles on February 1, 2007, produces and sells vehicles under the Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Abarth brands and light commercial vehicles under the Fiat Professional brand ... Alfa Romeo combines sportiness, technology and elegance in a unique design ... Fiat Group Automobiles comprises five companies: Fiat Automobiles, Alfa Romeo Automobiles, Lancia Automobiles, Abarth & C and Fiat Light Commercial Vehicles. (BusinessWire)
Alfa Romeo is already mentioned but the bigger story on the Italian front would be an announcement of the Prancing Horse getting ready to gallop in India. The author is editor-in-chief, auto, Times Internet Ltd. (India Times, India)
Other cities in Italy, home to motoring brands Fiat, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo, are taking steps to control smog stemming from one of the world's highest levels of car ownership. Northern cities Turin and Genoa are considering the introduction of a pollution fee for their city centres while Rome will extend curbs on most-polluting vehicles from Jan. 10. (Planet Ark, United States)
60 new cars coming in 08. Take your pick- Hindustan Times. (Hindustan Times)
In global terms, despite its fame, Jaguar is a minnow, smaller than Saab or Alfa Romeo. Part of the answer to Jaguars problems, say British experts, lies in rationalising production, a process which has started under Ford. (Business Standard)
They will sell it under the Pininfarina brand, a first for the Italian company best known for designing and making cars for others such as Ford, Volvo and Fiat's Alfa Romeo. It is also the first time that Pininfarina will work on an electric car, whose market appeal is growing in an industry that under mounting pressure to reduce the CO2 emissions of its vehicles to help curb global warming. (Planet Ark, United States)
Fiat officials recently told Automotive News Europe the company would have to produce vehicles in North America to make a profit; the company plans to start selling Alfa Romeo sports cars in the U.S. as early as 2009. Besides Crossroads, Mississippi's other top sites for potential automotive development are in Tunica and Meridian. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
CHARLES FOX / Inquirer Staff Photographer David George at his Chester County shop, where he restores some of the worlds most expensive cars, in an Alfa Romeo Volpe Monoposto ... Its name is D.L. George Coachworks, and inside is a dazzling array 00004000 of beautiful objects and rolling sculpture - Alfa Romeos, Bugattis, Maseratis, Jaguars, Ferraris, Bentleys, Mercedes-Benzes and Rolls-Royces ... A 1934 Alfa Romeo Monza. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
The company plans to start selling its Alfa Romeo sports cars in the United States as early as 2009. But exporting the cars to the United States is unprofitable with exchange rates. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Looking at the Junior Line model of an Alfa Romeo 3 ... The highly textured trademark Alfa Romeo grille and the tiny round headlights are a specific design element of this car, and the road wheels are particularly pretty. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
And in the recent past, some of Italy's forgotten brands have also been on the up-and-up again past world leaders the likes of Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Maserati that slipped from halcyon heights are either right back on top or oh-so-close to achieving that. And after two days on the incredible Arabian Peninsula with Maserati's latest, I can confirm that it too, is now right back on top of the pile. (iAfrica.com)
An Alfa Romeo car, which Fiat is reintroducing to the American market next year ... Its chief executive, Sergio Marchionne, told Automotive News Europe for an article published Monday that its sports car brand, Alfa Romeo, needed a North American plant to be profitable ... Alfa Romeo is returning to the United States next year after a 13-year absence. (International Herald Tribune)
0T FSI SPORTLINE ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3. 2 V6 Q4 BMW 530I PROTON SATRIA NEO If looks could kill Jesse Adams - Cars in ActionPic: Ciaran Nunan Wed, 05 Dec 2007. (iAfrica.com)
At the Petersen Automotive Museum this hand-made model of a 1931 Alfa Romeo sells for about $5,000. A model of a car that left all the others in the dust at the 1952 Indianapolis 500, a racy $150. (CBS News)
Pirelli then made its mark in road competitions, enjoying repeated success in the Mille Miglia, again with Alfa Romeo, though it also recorded out standing results with other makes, such as the OM and the Lancia models. Pirelli tyres also help Turin driver Nino Farina in 1950 and Juan-Manuel Fangio in 1951 win their F1 World titles. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Previous winners have been the Alfa 164 (1988), Fiat Tipo (1989), Fiat Cinquecento (1993), Fiat Punto (1995), Fiat Bravo/Brava (1996), Alfa Romeo 156 (1998), Alfa Romeo 166 (1999), Fiat Panda (2004) and the Fiat Grande Punto (2007). This award adds to the already impressive array of prizes under the Fiat 500s belt, namely: "Car of the Year 2008", "EuroCarBody 2007" and "Worlds Most Beautiful Car". (iAfrica.com)
0T FSI SPORTLINE ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3. 2 V6 Q4 BMW 530I AUDI S8 MERCEDES-BENZ E63 AMG MAZDA3 SPORT 2. (iAfrica.com)
It could team up with partner Fiat to manage Jaguar, which would be a nice addition to the Italian firm's premium Alfa Romeo and Ferrari brands, he said. Mahindra, which partnered Ford in its entry into India more than a decade back, has a joint venture with Renault for the no-frills Logan sedan in India. (Guardian Unlimited)
Of the top 15 most expensive cars sold in 2007, the least expensive was a 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto that sold in June for $2,819,000. More from BusinessWeek. (MSNBC -- Business)
January will see the launch in Britain, where the 500 has already won awards (there are no plans to bring it to Canada or the United States, but a sister marque, Alfa Romeo, is coming soon). If there's a lesson here for North American auto manufacturers, it's that small, stylish cars that don't shout econo-box have a future in a world of US$100 a barrel oil and round-the-clock traffic jams. (Globe and Mail)
0T FSI SPORTLINE ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3 ... 5T AT MAZDA5 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3 ... Lets not beat around the bushes here the Alfa Romeo Spider is hectically expensive for what youre getting. (iAfrica.com)
NEW DELHI: The luxe car segment will hit top gear with Fiats Alfa Romeo debut in India next year. Fiat India Private Ltd (FIPL), which is desperately trying to make a comeback in the Indian market, will reveal its vibrant engineering DNA through its luxury marquee Alfa Romeo ... Alfa Romeo, among the most expensive cars from Fiats stable, will come after Lineas launch sometime in the first quarter of next year, while Grande Punto may hit the market in a year. (India Times)
3 INDIVIDUAL BMW 530I ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3. 2 V6 Q4 VOLVO S80 2. (iAfrica.com)
Fiat Group Automobiles, the carmaking unit that produces the Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo brands, said trading profit in the quarter more than tripled as it introduced new models like the Fiat 500, an updated version of a vehicle that became popular in Italy in the 1960s. The company has received more than 80,000 orders from dealers for the 500, Sergio Marchionne, the chief executive, said Oct. 11. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Fiat, which also makes the car brands Lancia and Alfa Romeo, said trading profit at its truck unit Iveco jumped 34 percent to 190 million (US$270. 8 million), while trading profit at its CNH farm machinery business rose 88 percent to 225 million (US$320. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Thousands of automobile enthusiasts packed Franklin Street in downtown Watkins Glen to check out a wide array of vintage sports cars BMW, Corvette, Bugatti, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, and many more on display throughout the village ... It was won by a racer named Frank Griswold, who drove an Alfa Romeo. (Corning Leader, NY)
Fiat, the company behind luxury brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Lancia and Alfa Romeo, understands luxury brands and may see more potential for the loss-making British company. Telegraph, London. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
There has been speculation that it was the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, the industry association for car companies such as Alfa Romeo, Ford and Toyota, but chamber chief executive Andrew McKellar said it had not complained to the ACCC.. "It wasn't us. There has been no consultation with us on this issue and we were unaware of the investigation," he said. (NEWS.com.au)
Earlier this month, it agreed with Fiat to form a 50-50 joint venture to produce Chery, Fiat and Alfa Romeo cars with an annual capacity of 175,000 units, for both the domestic and overseas markets. Chery clinched a deal with Chrysler last month to make small-sized cars under badges from the Detroit-based carmaker for the US and European markets. (Xinhuanet, China)
It has also signed a deal with the Fiat Group to produce Fiat and Alfa Romeo models for sale in China. The state-run Xinhua News Agency said Chery can produce 400,000 cars a year and plans to open a new plant in October that will boost output by 300,000 cars a year. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The Maserati and Alfa Romeo entries two cars each failed to show. And there were no British entries as the government had warned its citizens not to travel on the continent due to the tense political situation. (Suite101.com)
" Between films, Zeta-Jones has cashed in on her celebrity. She sold pictures of her newborn son, Dylan, to OK! magazine. She also struck a million-pound deal with OK! for her New York nuptials. Real life deviated from the script when rival tabloid, Hello! magazine, scooped OK! by running photos of Zeta-Jones scoffing wedding cake. OK!'s publisher and the power-couple sued, won, lost an appeal, and won again, finally, in May this year. Then there are her endorsements. Zeta-Jones slithers on... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
James Powell drives his 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider out of high water on Nacodogches Road in San Antonio on Thursday Aug. 16, 2007. Powell's car stalled out in high water on (San Antonio Express-News,Kevin Geil / AP). (Albany Times Union)
" Khodro is Iran's largest auto manufacturer, holding a 60% share of the country's car market, along with its smaller competitor, Sapia. Both have ties to the Iranian government, which won't let foreign companies fully invest in its car companies. Everything has to be done through joint ventures. That is fine for Chery, whose recent joint ventures have included a tie-up with Italy's Fiat (nyse: - - ), to turn around 175,000 Fiat and Alfa Romeo cars a year for the Chinese market, along with a... (Forbes -- Business)
"When I see an Alfa Romeo go by, I lift my hat," said Henry Ford ... "Entering the Chinese market at this stage is a key milestone of our plan to revamp and expand Alfa Romeo business worldwide," said Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne ... "It would be interesting to know how much the Chinese market will know and will accept the Alfa Romeo brand at this time," he said. (Forbes -- Business)
Last week, Chery and Fiat Group unveiled a deal to produce Fiat and Alfa Romeo models for sale in China. And this will soon be a familiar interior to Iranian consumers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Last week, Chery and Fiat Group unveiled a deal to produce Fiat and Alfa Romeo models for sale in China. This story has been viewed 118 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Last week, Chery and Fiat Group unveiled a deal to produce Fiat and Alfa Romeo models for sale in China. China's small but ambitious automakers are eager to expand abroad and have been forging ties with foreign partners in hopes of improving their technology and market access. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
The deal consists of producing and distributing cars in the Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Chery brands. Production is planned to begin in 2009. (MSNBC -- Business)
Italian automaker Fiat Group Automobiles announced a joint venture Tuesday with Chery Automobiles of China to produce Alfa Romeo and Fiat brand cars for the Chinese market. The deal came just a day after Fiat announced it would buy engines from Chery as the Turin, Italy-based automaker expands its ties in a country viewed both as a lucrative and fast-growing market as well as a low-cost base for production. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
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