Chrysler in cooperation talks with Fiat - Team-BHP

madan80 · 16th April 2008, 10:47

Chrysler LLC is in talks with Italian carmaker Fiat on a possible cooperation agreement for the production of Alfa Romeo cars in Chrysler's U.S. factories, a German newspaper reported.
In a report to appear on Wednesday, Handelsblatt newspaper said the talks between the two companies are advanced.
"Handelsblatt has learned Chrysler could produce the cars for Fiat subsidiary Alfa Romeo," the newspaper wrote in an excerpt on Tuesday. "Industry sources say the talks are moving forward."
In Italy, Fiat declined comment.
The newspaper quotes a Chrysler spokeswoman saying the report is speculation, but adds: "There could be other partnerships with other carmakers."
On Monday Chrysler and Nissan Motor Co. unveiled a production alliance on Monday that gives the U.S. automaker the small car it lacks and allows the Japanese company to stay in the competitive full-size U.S. pickup truck market.
Chrysler and Nissan built on a smaller agreement the companies announced in January, but executives from both companies said the new arrangement was purely a production deal and declined to say whether they plan further financial ties.

source: http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...2/953958452/-1

I dont know if i should be happy or cry - happy because Alfa Romeo is going to the US, cry - because its being done by GM

amit · 16th April 2008, 11:15

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Originally Posted by madan80

I dont know if i should be happy or cry - happy because Alfa Romeo is going to the US, cry - because its being done by GM

GM?

But yea, I agree with you. Even I don't know if I should be happy or feel sorry for the Italians.

finneyp · 16th April 2008, 11:22

Fiat is just using the Chrysler's factories (infrastructure), but design, components etc. will be from Fiat.

madan80 · 16th April 2008, 11:34

oops- sorry bout that.. its Chrysler! not GM!!
Thanks amit!

amit · 16th April 2008, 12:06

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Originally Posted by finneyp

Fiat is just using the Chrysler's factories (infrastructure), but design, components etc. will be from Fiat.

Agreed but how well would a Alfa Romeo made in a Chrysler plant be recieved by North Americans? Problem is Alfa doesn't quite evoke happy memories in the minds of Americans and to top it the brand is making a comeback through Chrysler. Lets also remember that Chrysler quality is also perecieved to be the worst among the Big 3.

ajmat · 16th April 2008, 12:56

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Originally Posted by amit

Agreed but how well would a Alfa Romeo made in a Chrysler plant be recieved by North Americans? .

Well, a lot of people are happy with Hindustan Motors making Mitubishi's

16th April 2008, 10:47	#1 (permalink)
madan80 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 857 View My Garage	Chrysler in cooperation talks with Fiat Chrysler LLC is in talks with Italian carmaker Fiat on a possible cooperation agreement for the production of Alfa Romeo cars in Chrysler's U.S. factories, a German newspaper reported. In a report to appear on Wednesday, Handelsblatt newspaper said the talks between the two companies are advanced. "Handelsblatt has learned Chrysler could produce the cars for Fiat subsidiary Alfa Romeo," the newspaper wrote in an excerpt on Tuesday. "Industry sources say the talks are moving forward." In Italy, Fiat declined comment. The newspaper quotes a Chrysler spokeswoman saying the report is speculation, but adds: "There could be other partnerships with other carmakers." On Monday Chrysler and Nissan Motor Co. unveiled a production alliance on Monday that gives the U.S. automaker the small car it lacks and allows the Japanese company to stay in the competitive full-size U.S. pickup truck market. Chrysler and Nissan built on a smaller agreement the companies announced in January, but executives from both companies said the new arrangement was purely a production deal and declined to say whether they plan further financial ties. source: http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...2/953958452/-1 I dont know if i should be happy or cry - happy because Alfa Romeo is going to the US, cry - because its being done by GM __________________ Finally - Chennai's English music radio station- 104.8FM - Im lovin IT! __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio

16th April 2008, 11:22	#3 (permalink)
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore, in Amchi Mumbai for few days... Posts: 1,371 View My Garage	Fiat is just using the Chrysler's factories (infrastructure), but design, components etc. will be from Fiat. __________________ Drive Safe, your loved ones need you!!! My Passion is not driving Cars, but driving a FIAT! Finney, Bangalore Palio 1.2 NV - 2004

16th April 2008, 11:34	#4 (permalink)
madan80 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 857 View My Garage	oops- sorry bout that.. its Chrysler! not GM!! Thanks amit! __________________ Finally - Chennai's English music radio station- 104.8FM - Im lovin IT! __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio

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