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
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Author: Felipe
A car industry passionate, with interests in marketing, benchmarking, industry data, trends. I like everything regarding new launches, new car registrations world wide. Marketing and finance professional with international work experience.
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.
Read More Fiat & Volkswagen EV plans don’t meet consumer needsSUV 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.
Read More SUV global sales fall in H1 2019. FCA loses groundGlobal 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.
Read More Global auto industry earns less in Q2-19, but FCA improves its positionEurope 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.
Read More Europe H1-19: FCA triples the volume sold by VW Group in the City-cars segmentFiat 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?
Read More Fiat to sell 80,000 units of the Fiat 500 BEV. Is it possible?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.
Read More Absurd: Lancia sells more cars than Alfa RomeoThe 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.
Read More The plan B of FCAThe FCA and Renault merger would create the world’s largest SUV maker
If the Renault board accepts the merger proposal made by FCA, the new group would not only become the world’s third largest carmaker but it would also lead the global market’s key segments.
Read More The FCA and Renault merger would create the world’s largest SUV makerQ1-19: FCA improves the mix but earns less
FCA underperformed in the industry during the quarter. The group posted the seventh largest revenue with €24.48 billion.
Read More Q1-19: FCA improves the mix but earns less