FCA+PSA to lead Europe’s most profitable segments

Both groups combined would create not only the world’s fourth largest car maker, but they would become Europe’s top-selling SUV and LCV/Vans auto group.

Fiat Panda Trussardi and the impact of special editions

Does the market wants a “luxury” Panda? and, what is the effect of these special editions?

Fiat 500 fails in USA: the product, stupid

FCA can manage the consumers in Europe through limited editions, and good marketing; they simply can’t replicate that formula in USA

Fiat & Volkswagen EV plans don’t meet consumer needs

The EV plans announced by many auto makers include lots of products and promising mobility solutions. Fiat and VW plans feature models that are not aligned with the consumer needs.

SUV global sales fall in H1 2019. FCA loses ground

While total SUV global sales fell by 3.1%, FCA posted a decline of 8% during the same period, with its volume falling from 992,300 units in H1 2018 to 908,100 units in H1 2019.

Global auto industry earns less in Q2-19, but FCA improves its position

The Q2 2019 financial results of 25 auto makers are the best proof that the global economic growth is rapidly slowing down.

Europe H1-19: FCA triples the volume sold by VW Group in the City-cars segment

With two models, Fiat was able to almost triple the volume sold by Volkswagen Group and its three models. The Italian-American automaker lost ground in most of the segments where it operates.

Fiat to sell 80,000 units of the Fiat 500 BEV. Is it possible?

In contrast to many of the models in its lineup, FCA has been successful in positioning the Fiat 500, selling a lot despite its higher price, and earning money. Will they also succeed with the electric version?

Absurd: Lancia sells more cars than Alfa Romeo

During the H1 2019 Lancia has registered 34,700 units. On the other hand, the volume of its sister brand Alfa Romeo totaled 29,200 units.

The plan B of FCA

FCA’s plan B is to look even further in both terms, time and space. While the French decide what to do, Manley and his guys should start looking for partners in China.