Fiat and Alfa Romeo Plan 16-Model North American Lineup by 2016
Fiat-Chrysler aims to expand its North American range to 16 Fiat and Alfa Romeo models by 2016, including new entries from both brands and the Alfa 4C sports car.
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Fiat-Chrysler aims to expand its North American range to 16 Fiat and Alfa Romeo models by 2016, including new entries from both brands and the Alfa 4C sports car.
Chrysler confirmed the 2013 SRT Viper will not be sold in Europe, focusing sales and marketing efforts on the US and Canadian markets for its relaunch.
Eight of the 20 most viewed commercials on YouTube in 2012 were from car manufacturers, with Volkswagen, Honda, Chrysler and others leading the pack.
Chrysler confirms the new SRT Viper will start at $99,390 including destination, with the higher-spec GTS model priced at $122,390 for the 2013 model year.
Chrysler’s 2013 Ram 1500 and SRT Viper will launch with Sprint-powered embedded wireless for Uconnect, enabling voice recognition, Wi-Fi and new telematics features.
Chrysler has introduced a 3D modelling system at its Indiana plant, aiming to reduce engineering costs and improve production of new eight- and nine-speed transmissions.
Fiat-Chrysler will discontinue the Jeep Compass and replace the Chrysler Town & Country minivan with a crossover, part of a broader plan to streamline its North American line-up.
Chrysler previewed a 300C Concept and Jeep Wrangler Concept with Chinese design themes ahead of their official debut at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, marking Chrysler's renewed focus on China.
Chrysler has produced its one millionth 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine just 18 months after launch, underlining the unit’s rapid adoption across the group’s core models.
Chrysler will expand its Saltillo facility in Mexico to produce the Fiat Ducato van under the Ram brand for North American sale from 2013, targeting a gap in its commercial line-up.
Dodge Caliber production has ceased as Chrysler prepares to launch the Dart, marking the end of a troubled chapter in its compact car line-up.
Chrysler will revive its Detroit Viper plant and launch the 2013 Viper as the first model under the newly independent SRT performance brand.
Dodge has released details and a teaser image of the 2013 Dart, a compact saloon built on Alfa Romeo Giulietta underpinnings, before its Detroit Motor Show reveal.
Alfa Romeo is set to unveil its first SUV in 2013, targeting the premium compact segment with a model expected to share architecture with Fiat and Chrysler.
Fiat expects to take its holding in Chrysler from 53.5% to 58.5% by the end of 2011, pending achievement of performance targets set in the original restructuring deal.
Lancia brings the Flavia Cabrio, based on the Chrysler 200 Convertible, to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show with a single trim and 2.4-litre petrol engine.
The 2012 Jeep Wrangler replaces its 3.8-litre V6 and four-speed automatic with Chrysler’s Pentastar 3.6-litre V6 and a new five-speed auto, delivering more power and improved efficiency.
Fiat is seeking to buy Canada’s remaining stake in Chrysler after the automaker repaid government loans, but Ottawa is not yet ready to sell.
Fiat introduces Chrysler-based Lancia Thema, Flavia and Grand Voyager for European markets, marking a major shift in Lancia’s line-up from 2011.
Both saloons secure the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award for 2011 after major improvements in crash protection and standard stability control.
Fiat plans to rebrand the Chrysler 200 as the Lancia Flavia for the European market, reviving a classic nameplate.
Chrysler has launched the 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit, a purpose-built police vehicle with upgraded suspension, heavy-duty brakes and a choice of V6 or HEMI V8 engines.
Chrysler UK’s 2010 300C line-up arrives with four trims, diesel and petrol V8 options, and new equipment levels targeting both luxury and performance buyers.