Chrysler will show electric Fiat 500, sources say
DETROIT -- Chrysler Group will show off two vehicles at next month's Detroit auto show hinting at future collaborations under Italy's Fiat S.p.A, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Appearing on the Chrysler stand will be:
• An electric version of the Fiat 500 minicar.
• A Lancia Delta mid-size hatchback with a Chrysler grille.
Chrysler has no immediate plans to sell either of the vehicles in North America, said the sources, who declined to be identified. CEO Sergio Marchionne plans to gradually merge the Lancia and Chrysler brands. They are both under the guidance of brand CEO Olivier Francois, appointed in the aftermath of Fiat taking control of the U.S. automaker following its U.S.-steered rescue and bankruptcy this spring.
A corner of Chrysler's stand will also be dedicated to showing vehicles from Fiat's luxury-sports brands, the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Maserati GranCabrio, the sources said.
Chrysler spokesman Gualberto Ranieri declined comment on what vehicles the company might show.
He confirmed Chrysler is not planning a press conference because the company has no new production vehicles to show. Chrysler executives, including Marchionne, will be on hand for interviews during the primary media preview day, Jan. 11, Ranieri said.
Source: Chrysler will show electric Fiat 500, sources say
Appearing on the Chrysler stand will be:
• An electric version of the Fiat 500 minicar.
• A Lancia Delta mid-size hatchback with a Chrysler grille.
A corner of Chrysler's stand will also be dedicated to showing vehicles from Fiat's luxury-sports brands, the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Maserati GranCabrio, the sources said.
Chrysler spokesman Gualberto Ranieri declined comment on what vehicles the company might show.
He confirmed Chrysler is not planning a press conference because the company has no new production vehicles to show. Chrysler executives, including Marchionne, will be on hand for interviews during the primary media preview day, Jan. 11, Ranieri said.
Source: Chrysler will show electric Fiat 500, sources say
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