Fiat Corporate

Turin, 24.06.08 -- Fiat Group Automobiles, with the brands Fiat and Fiat Professional, are participating as Technical Sponsor in the "Green Schooner" initiative, which will run from 27th June to 18th August. The initiative is a summer campaign run by Legambiente, which has been travelling the Italian coastlines since 1986, providing information on seawater cleanliness and organizing events linked to safeguarding the marine and coastal ecosystem.

Turin, June 19th, 2008 -- The Alfa Romeo MiTo can be outfitted with special devices in accordance with the principles of the Autonomy programme. Fiat launched this initiative in 1995 with the aim of constructing individual and collective means of transport and services for those with reduced motor capacity, keeping pace with new product developments, and encouraging the differently able to join the world of motoring.

Turin, June 16, 2008 -- The De Graef Fiat dealership in Cologne has won first place at European level for customer service. It is the result of the latest ADAC EuroTest on ‘EDC in automotive applications’ during which the German Automobile Club examined European car dealers. During the study, the examiners simulated 500 sales transactions, in 50 European cities, at the dealerships of ten different car manufacturers. As well as ability to provide promotional information and advice on ESP, the judges looked at detailed technical knowledge, and general knowledge on safety and car safety systems.

Turin 18.04.08 -- Among the ten biggest-selling automotive manufacturers in Europe, Fiat Automobiles is the brand that recorded the lowest average CO2 emission value for Fiat vehicles sold in 2007: 137.3 g/km. This record was awarded by the company JATO, world leader for consultancy and research in the automotive field, set up in 1984 and present in more than 40 countries.

The JATO analysis placed the Fiat brand ahead of Peugeot (141.9 g/km), Citroen (142.2 g/km), Renault (146.4 g/km), Toyota (141.9 g/km), Ford (149.1 g/km), Opel/Vauxhall (152.9 g/km), Volkswagen (161.7 g/km), BMW (176.7g/km) and Mercedes (188.4 g/km).

Turin 15 April 2008 -- This slogan launched an original advertising campaign for Fiat Automobiles which underlines the way every Fiat car encapsulates all the values that have contributed to the unanimously-acclaimed success of the new Fiat 500.

The campaign was created by the Turin office of Leo Burnett Italia Group and is intended for international consumption as evidenced by the plans for a Europe-wide TV, press and radio campaign. In particular, a TV commercial with an epic flavour, filmed on a Moroccan salt lake on the border with Algeria has now been airing for a few days. The film is directed by Alexander Paul and opens with some Fiat models on a sensational drive through a sun-baked desert. The soundtrack to the action is the timeless melody "Everybody needs Somebody".

Milan, 7th February 2008 -- Fiat Group has reaffirmed its support for the world of sport by creating a new team of young athletes – FABBRICA ITALIANA ATLETI – who will represent Italy at the world’s most important sporting events.

“Fabbrica Italiana Atleti” is made up of ten top athletes who are already testimonials for the Fiat Group and for their respective sports. The athletes are Andrew Howe for athletics, Vanessa Ferrari for gymnastics, Aldo Montano and Margherita Granbassi for fencing, Federica Pellegrini and Filippo Magnini for swimming, Tania Cagnotto for diving, Wenling Tan Monfardini for table tennis, and Paralympic athletes Fabrizio Macchi and Roberto La Barbera for cycling and athletics respectively.

4th February, 2008 -- Tata Motors, which is engaged in focused and detailed negotiations with Ford on the Jaguar Land Rover business, clarifies that the company has had no discussions with Fiat on deployment of technologies developed by Jaguar and Land Rover.

Tata Motors is pleased by the progress in the discussions with Ford to date and hopes that both the parties can reach an agreement in the forthcoming weeks.

Source: Tata Motors Limited

17/10/2007 -- Fiat Automobiles is increasingly involved in the world of sport, and can now boast a wonderful new testimonial: Federica Pellegrini. Today, at the Mirafiori Motor Village in Turin, at the start of her two-year agreement with the brand, the Italian swimming champion took delivery of a Fiat 500 Lounge powered by the sparkling 75 bhp 1.3 Multijet engine, with an electric sunroof, foglights, 7 airbags, automatic climate control and alloy wheels.

A glorious past, a winning idea for the future

20/09/2007 -- A glorious past becomes the present, an all-conquering passion that is as strong today as it ever was: this is the inspiration behind Fiat Group Automobiles’ plan to re-launch the Abarth name. Always synonymous with tough, spirited cars, challenges, passion and thrills, Abarth is back with a new range to whet the appetites of all sports car enthusiasts.

Frankfurt, September 11th 2007 -- Fiat Group Automobiles and Microsoft Automotive Business Unit announce a new Blue&Me-based system that enables drivers to minimize their impact on the environment. At the 62nd International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Fiat Group Automobiles and Microsoft are set to unveil “Eco Drive”.

The EcoDrive solution, spearheaded by Fiat Group Automobiles, demonstrates that an auto maker’s environmental responsibility should not stop when the car leaves the production line - but extend into the way consumers drive their cars.

Torino, Italy, and Silver Spring, Md, USA, 18 July 2007 -- FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILES S.p.A. and WORLDSPACE®, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRSP), one of the world leaders in satellite radio broadcasting, and its subsidiary WORLDSPACE ITALIA, signed today a marketing agreement under which FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILES will become the first automobile manufacturer to install and distribute in Italy WORLDSPACE satellite radios, and WORLDSPACE will offer broad-based satellite radio services, with digital quality.

WORLDSPACE expects that, beginning in late 2008, it will begin broadcasting throughout Italy through 40-50 channels of commercial-free music, news, entertainment and sports programming, 24 hours a day. WORLDSPACE plans to use the most advanced digital audio technology available today (MPEG-4 aacPLUS v.2) and the service will be promoted extensively via all the media as well as other in-market activities.

Turin, 2 July 2007 -- Fiat Group Automobiles’ new Style Centre was inaugurated today in the presence of Fiat Vice Chairman John Elkann and CEO Sergio Marchionne.

The Centre puts all the research and design activities of the Fiat, Lancia, Fiat Professional, Abarth and Maserati brands into one Style department.

Turin, June 18, 2007 -- Fiat Group Automobiles is one of the sponsors of the “ENGVA Annual NGV conference, political round table and exhibition” that will be held in Strasbourg from June 19 to 21. The event is organised by ENGVA, the European Natural Gas Vehicles Association, which was founded in 1994 and now brings together over 60 companies from 17 different countries, including Fiat Group Automobiles, with the aim of developing a sustainable, advantageous market for this type of vehicle in Europe.

Respect for the environment has always been a priority for Fiat Group Automobiles, and the company welcomes this important political event for the opportunity it offers to promote the use of natural gas in vehicles, as a means of improving the quality of life in built-up areas. Fiat demonstrates its attention to the environment through the products that it markets, through research and development plans, by sustainable mobility initiatives developed jointly with the public authorities and by investing in the development of new products. Fiat’s commitment to the environment takes two directions: improving the eco-friendliness of conventional engines, and research into alternative drive systems.

June 11, 2007 - Fiat Automobiles is becoming increasingly involved in Beach Soccer. The brand has renewed its agreement with the Italian Football Association – National Amateur League, and will be one of the main sponsors of the Italian Beach Soccer Championship and of the Italian national team for 2007.

The Fiat Sedici will become the official car of the Italian Championship to be held in major Summer resorts up and down the country, and of the Italian National Team competing in European and world class events.

Turin 11 June 2007 -- The Autonomy Programme of Fiat Group Automobiles is the main sponsor of the World Handbike Championships to be held from 15 to 17 June at Parabiago (Milan). Over two hundred physically handicapped riders from twenty countries will take part, competing on handbikes, which are special three-wheeled bicycles propelled by the arms and not the legs.

A veritable village will be set up for the event that will not only host all the scheduled races but also many other different initiatives, shows and exhibitions where time can be spent in sport, amusements and social commitment. The Fiat Group Automobiles stand will enable the public to get to know vehicles at first hand that are fitted with special devices according to the principles of the Autonomy Programme. Fiat has been using this initiative since 1995 to provide services and individual and collective means of transport for those with reduced mobility using the latest product novelties and to help the physically handicapped to use motor vehicles.

Turin, April 19, 2007 -- Fiat Automobiles SpA will be the sponsor of “Umbria Jazz”, one of the most exclusive jazz Festivals in the world, held as usual in Perugia, from July 6 to 15. On that occasion the new Fiat 500 will make its first public appearance, after a world preview on July 4 in Turin.

Turin, April 17, 2007 -- “Fiat Light Commercial Vehicles” is set to change name and logo, with the new brand name “Fiat Professional” as of today.

The new logo is a combination of the Fiat logo and the word “Professional”, which underlines both the brand’s identity as a part of Fiat Group Automobiles and its clearly international vocation.

The word “Professional” highlights the brand’s aspiration to give the image independent status, while at the same time accentuating its ability to respond to the needs of professional clients. The best proof of this is the fact that it has represented a day to day ally in the working world for over a century, with a role in the economic and social development of many countries.

Fiat Group Automobiles SpA Has Won the "COMPANYBEST 2006" Award

15/02/2007 -- Fiat Group Automobiles SpA has received the prestigious “COMPANYBEST 2006” prize in Budapest for the extraordinary results achieved this year. All credit to a long-term strategy bolstered by the introduction of new products and by a severe cost containment policy. The Group thus readies itself for future challenges with renewed commitment and determination.

Formation of Fiat Group Automobiles SpA

On February 1, 2007, Fiat Auto will change name to “Fiat Group Automobiles SpA.”

Turin, January 23, 2007 -- Four new companies will be formed at the same time, 100% owned by Fiat Group Automobiles SpA: “Fiat Automobiles SpA,” “Alfa Romeo Automobiles SpA,” “Lancia Automobiles SpA,” and “Fiat Light Commercial Vehicles SpA.”

The current heads of the four brands will be designated as chief executive officers of the respective companies. The operations and the personnel will remain at Fiat Group Automobiles SpA.

Andrew Howe Joins the FIAT Team

FIAT has always played a leading role in sport and has now taken on board an exceptional new testimonial: Andrew Howe.

Turin, December 11, 2006 -- The current European long-jump champion collected a sparkling FIAT Punto today at the Mirafiori Motor Village, after signing an agreement with the carmaker. The agreement between FIAT and Andrew will last one year, and envisages a basic contract, prizes and special incentives in the event of important sporting success, plus advertising campaigns featuring the Los Angeles born athlete.