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	<title>CarBuyersNoteBook &#187; Fiat</title>
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		<title>Chrysler Dealers Awaiting New Strategy</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/chrysler-dealers-awaiting-new-strategy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/chrysler-dealers-awaiting-new-strategy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Anderson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fiat spa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yeah fellas, keep waiting.  I got a feeling that, before you get a viable strategy out of Chrysler, Hell will be a Frigidaire dealership.
But there&#8217;s a vague glimmer of hope here, as Chrysler franchisees will now be getting their marching orders from Fiat SpA rather than Chrysler proper.
Now, ordinarily, I&#8217;d laugh myself stupid at the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chrysler Splits Dodge Into Two Groups&#8211;Car And Truck</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:24:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dodge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brand]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brand split]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/?p=11832</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Chrysler may be the worst off of all the big three&#8211;not only were they smaller going in than GM, and both were much worse off financially than Ford, but Chrysler is the one you don&#8217;t hear from.
But now, some fresh news has emerged that should surprise some people&#8211;Chrysler&#8217;s Dodge brand is now essentially two businesses  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nissan and Chrysler Drop Project Partnership</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/nissan-and-chrysler-drop-project-partnership/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/nissan-and-chrysler-drop-project-partnership/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bankruptcy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[drop project]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[first quarter]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[India]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mexico]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new alliance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pickup truck]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[project partnership]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A vehicle-supply project between Nissan and Chrysler was shelved due to varied circumstances. Though it was not said directly, it seems that this had something to do with Chrysler’s tie-up with Fiat with regards to the supply of small vehicles for the global market. 
The deal between Nissan and Chrysler started as early as the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fiat&#8217;s all-electric Palio Weekend to enter production in Brazil</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiats-all-electric-palio-weekend-to-enter-production-in-brazil/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiats-all-electric-palio-weekend-to-enter-production-in-brazil/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2009 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2010 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2011 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alternative Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[all electric]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brazil]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[palio weekend]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[south america]]></category>

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Fiat has reportedly been working on an all-electric Fiat Palio Weekend for 3 years and just now the car is ready for the prime time.
Treehugger says that the car will go into production at Fiat&#8217;s Brazillian manufacturing facility and could cost as much as $70,000.
$70,000 for an all-electric vehicle? Wow, I guess it really pays [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special edition 500 Abarth Competizione coming from Fiat.</title>
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		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/special-edition-500-abarth-competizione-coming-from-fiat/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2009 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2010 Vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[500]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[abarth competizione]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiat]]></category>
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To me, the above car looks pretty ugly, but there must be a market for it as Fiat has recently announced that they will be launching a special edition 500 Abarth Competizione.
Despite it&#8217;s small size, don&#8217;t expect the price tag to be small as it will cost around $35,000, a $4,000 premium over that of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fiat offers to buy Bertone manufacturing unit</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiat-offers-to-buy-bertone-manufacturing-unit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiat-offers-to-buy-bertone-manufacturing-unit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supercar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bertone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carrozerria]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mantide]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/?p=9824</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
Fiat is really getting around now-a-days with their recent purchase of Chrysler along with several other business ventures the company has been in talks about.
However, today Fiat has announced that they have offered to buy one of Carrozzeria Bertone&#8217;s manufacturing units. You might be familiar with Bertone as the makers of awesome looking cars such as the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best Cars to Have for the Recession Period</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/best-cars-to-have-for-the-recession-period/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/best-cars-to-have-for-the-recession-period/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[6d]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[babies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[citroen c1]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fiat 500]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ford]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ford Ka]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fuel consumption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[motorists]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recession]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[right car]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saga]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Suzuki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Suzuki Swift]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teenagers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[top cars]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/?p=9724</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With hard times here, one thing that motorists have to consider is the wise car to have. And while we all have certain budgets, the search to have ideal cars despite the times still plays around in our minds. Now the only question is what would that car be?
Saga Car insurance shares with us the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fiat Cinque Tank Anyone?</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiat-cinque-tank-anyone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiat-cinque-tank-anyone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Concept Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[500]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caterpillar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cinque]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tank]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/?p=9382</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
How many times have you fantasized about driving a tank across your neighbor lawn? That might just be possible if you owned a Fiat Cinque Tank. Sure you’d end up in a police cell but years later you’ll have a great story for your friends. 
The Fiat Cinque Tank in the picture above was conceived [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fiat 500C Convertible Possibly Coming to U.S.</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiat-500c-convertible-possibly-coming-to-us/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiat-500c-convertible-possibly-coming-to-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[500c]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[convertible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[US]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/?p=9076</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The new Fiat 500C convertible stands out with its automated sliding soft-top with an integrated glass backlight and built-in center high mounted stop light. The lining for the roof is a weather resistant canvas that is available in three different colors, red, ivory, and black, and has been fashioned to match the car’s exterior colors, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meet the New Man at the Helm: Sergio Marchionne</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/meet-the-new-man-at-the-helm-sergio-marchionne/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/meet-the-new-man-at-the-helm-sergio-marchionne/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business challenges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[capitalism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car companies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[debts]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[financial crisis]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[japanese competitors]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/?p=8806</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For the new chief executive, steering the new Chrysler to help generate more profits for Fiat is the objective of this acquisition. Being given the controlling interest of Chrysler, the merger of both car companies are upbeat that they can get by the sagging fortunes that befell the U.S. car company. 
Calling it a new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Chrysler Bares Brands In Focus</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/new-chrysler-bares-brands-in-focus/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/new-chrysler-bares-brands-in-focus/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[car companies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[chrysler jeep dodge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[corporate functions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[global brand]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[initial plans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jeep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[management style]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mopar brands]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/?p=8696</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With a new structure, the new company that Chrysler and Fiat have built has bared their initial plans. And topping the agenda is focusing on the key brands Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mopar. And of course, the next itinerary is to rebuild the brand trust and confidence, something that is to be executed immediately. 
Chrysler [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Supreme Court lets Fiat buy Chrysler</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/supreme-court-lets-fiat-buy-chrysler/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/supreme-court-lets-fiat-buy-chrysler/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Baker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bankruptcy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fiat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recession]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ruling]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/?p=8636</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
It was recently made known that the U.S. Supreme Court has given Fiat the go ahead to purchase the bankrupt Chrysler.
This sale is an attempt by the discouraged automaker to reorganize and come back stronger than ever, narrowly dodging a grim future. Apparantly, the Michigan based Chrysler was losing up to $100 million a day [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fiat 500 To Be Sold Thru Chrysler Dealerships in US</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiat-500-to-be-sold-thru-chrysler-dealerships-in-us/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiat-500-to-be-sold-thru-chrysler-dealerships-in-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[500]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dealership]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[minicar]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/?p=8346</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many Americans have been hoping the popular Fiat 500 minicar would come to the US but a lack of interest in small cars has largely held it back. Now, with Fiat&#8217;s alliance with Chrysler, the Italian auto maker has a gateway to the profitable U.S. market and the first model to arrive will be the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fiat 500 AWD In The Works</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiat-500-awd-in-the-works/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/fiat-500-awd-in-the-works/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 14:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[500]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fiat is planning to bring an AWD version of its acclaimed 500 minicar to market in an attempt to compete with the batch of recently launched and approaching models from Mini. The Italian carmaker will release a car next year with a decided wagon-like appearance. Part of the reason for launching a bigger version of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winning Opel Suitor to be Known This Week</title>
		<link>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/winning-opel-suitor-to-be-known-this-week/</link>
		<comments>http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/winning-opel-suitor-to-be-known-this-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 21:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[GM]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bankruptcy]]></category>
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The list has been trimmed down to three companies and one of them will be the winning bidder for the investor of Opel which is tagged alongside the debacle that General Motors is in. Many are expecting General Motors to file for bankruptcy soon, something that is beyond the obvious due to the financial situation [...]]]></description>
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