Fiat to revamp its image - Revival of Fiat India or Just not yet?

junky · 9th May 2008, 10:45

Fiat to revamp its image; gears up for new launches

source: Fiat to revamp its image; gears up for new launches- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

In this article there is a mention of Fiats signature store being in operation in bangalore since april,
Where is this?, is it any of the same tata fiat showrooms?
has any of the bhpians visited this store?

amtak · 9th May 2008, 10:54

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Originally Posted by junky

Fiat to revamp its image; gears up for new launches

source: Fiat to revamp its image; gears up for new launches- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

In this article there is a mention of Fiats signature store being in operation in bangalore since april,
Where is this?, is it any of the same tata fiat showrooms?
has any of the bhpians visited this store?

I remember someone posting pictures of the models displayed in the Red & White store which has opened in Bangalore. Also, the article mentions that GP will come early next year. Battle half lost?

chetan · 9th May 2008, 11:01

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here you go guys , the showroom is located on mysore road just before rv college....it was renovated to make more room for the fiat cars so for the opening ceremony they had brought in these cars

srishiva · 9th May 2008, 11:03

Concorde motors is what it is ?

vkochar · 9th May 2008, 11:03

I sincerely hope that Fiat revemps their lost image fast. I am a very keen buyer for cars like Linea & Grande Punto. But looking at their past and their present, it is not so appealing to prospective customers.

The Fiat Palio is again taking a hit because of poor marketing and lack of interest from Tata Sales guys. They push tata's sales But hardly push the Palio's sales.

asr245 · 9th May 2008, 11:30

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Originally Posted by vkochar

The Fiat Palio is again taking a hit because of poor marketing and lack of interest from Tata Sales guys. They push tata's sales But hardly push the Palio's sales.

I dont think that would be the case. The dealer is not a TATA associate (I would guess) and has the chance to make money from sales of both cars. So the bias is unlikely. Maybe the sales person has not been properly trained (yet)?

karanraheja · 9th May 2008, 11:31

Linea launch in Oct??? What happ to Mid 2008 launch? Wonder why is Fiat taking so long. It should be exciting last quarter with New City & Linea launch.

WhiteKnight · 9th May 2008, 11:43

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Originally Posted by junky

Fiat to revamp its image; gears up for new launches

Dear ET and FIAT, please let me know once the remap-revamp is done

hrag · 9th May 2008, 12:01

No offense but these press releases from FIAT are beginning to sound like election promises - the same stuff every couple of years.

shebin · 9th May 2008, 17:39

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Originally Posted by hrag

No offense but these press releases from FIAT are beginning to sound like election promises - the same stuff every couple of years.

very true.Fiat is disappointing its fans in india.
I dont believe tatas are not pushing fiat sales.Concorde motors happily recommended me fiat saying that its safe and efficient compared to its competitors..

speedzak · 9th May 2008, 18:42

Promises, Promises and Promises!

The biggest myth being fetched around these days is that Fiat cars aren't being pushed by it's dealers. If somebody has proof of it, then they should forward that to FiAT India. Because, when they entered into an agreement with TATA, I'm sure they should have covered this part too. And if there's any unwillingness shown by a partner, then by all means the other one is being made a fool. I don't think FiAT can be that bad to not understand that.

BTW, the new showroom by Tata-FiAT at Mysore road is splendid and very attractive. Hope each and every showroom of their's were made like this one.

1100D · 9th May 2008, 20:24

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Originally Posted by chetan

chetanrs - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

here you go guys , the showroom is located on mysore road just before rv college....it was renovated to make more room for the fiat cars so for the opening ceremony they had brought in these cars

Good pics.

So its 1.3 jtd in 90bhp and 95bhp 1.4 petrol for Linea and GP.

junky · 12th May 2008, 13:39

thanks a lot for the info

LLL · 12th May 2008, 13:54

general public is not aware of a car like Linea and GP. And are not looking forward to buying a fiat car.

fiat is wasting its money in planting stories in newspapers on impending launches. On the contrary, it appears they dont have their ducks in order. They continue to delay the launch.

SkyWalker · 12th May 2008, 15:45

yep, they been talking about their image so long. I wonder if they ever heard about EXECUTION! Bring the cars and then talk!

9th May 2008, 10:45	#1
junky BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 31 Times	Fiat to revamp its image - Revival of Fiat India or Just not yet? Fiat to revamp its image; gears up for new launches source: Fiat to revamp its image; gears up for new launches- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times In this article there is a mention of Fiats signature store being in operation in bangalore since april, Where is this?, is it any of the same tata fiat showrooms? has any of the bhpians visited this store?
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9th May 2008, 11:01	#3
chetan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 487 Thanked: 11 Times	chetanrs - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting here you go guys , the showroom is located on mysore road just before rv college....it was renovated to make more room for the fiat cars so for the opening ceremony they had brought in these cars Last edited by chetan : 9th May 2008 at 11:04.
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srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Concorde motors is what it is ?
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9th May 2008, 11:03	#5
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	I sincerely hope that Fiat revemps their lost image fast. I am a very keen buyer for cars like Linea & Grande Punto. But looking at their past and their present, it is not so appealing to prospective customers. The Fiat Palio is again taking a hit because of poor marketing and lack of interest from Tata Sales guys. They push tata's sales But hardly push the Palio's sales.
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9th May 2008, 11:31	#7
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Linea launch in Oct??? What happ to Mid 2008 launch? Wonder why is Fiat taking so long. It should be exciting last quarter with New City & Linea launch.
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9th May 2008, 12:01	#9
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	No offense but these press releases from FIAT are beginning to sound like election promises - the same stuff every couple of years.
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9th May 2008, 18:42	#11
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Promises, Promises and Promises! The biggest myth being fetched around these days is that Fiat cars aren't being pushed by it's dealers. If somebody has proof of it, then they should forward that to FiAT India. Because, when they entered into an agreement with TATA, I'm sure they should have covered this part too. And if there's any unwillingness shown by a partner, then by all means the other one is being made a fool. I don't think FiAT can be that bad to not understand that. BTW, the new showroom by Tata-FiAT at Mysore road is splendid and very attractive. Hope each and every showroom of their's were made like this one.
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12th May 2008, 13:39	#13
junky BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 31 Times	thanks a lot for the info
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12th May 2008, 13:54	#14
LLL BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 635 Thanked: 2 Times	general public is not aware of a car like Linea and GP. And are not looking forward to buying a fiat car. fiat is wasting its money in planting stories in newspapers on impending launches. On the contrary, it appears they dont have their ducks in order. They continue to delay the launch.
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12th May 2008, 15:45	#15
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	yep, they been talking about their image so long. I wonder if they ever heard about EXECUTION! Bring the cars and then talk!
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