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Report on Operations 2008 at a Glance 15
November
Fiat Group Automobiles and OJSC-Sollers (formerly
Severstal-Auto) announce signature of a Letter of Intent
for possible expansion of their strategic cooperation to include
distribution of B and/or C-segment Fiat passenger cars in the
Russian Federation.
Iveco Daily awarded “Truck of the Year” in Brazil,
repeating the success of the Stralis in 2007. The prestigious
prize was awarded by
AutoData magazine, the most important
automotive magazine in Brazil.
The T4050F and T6080 tractors win “Best of
Specialized” and “Golden Tractor for Design” awards,
respectively, at the Bologna (Italy) EIMA show, where Fiat
tractors also kicks off its 90th anniversary celebrations.
December
Iveco Daily awarded “Best Large Van 2008” from
What
Van?
magazine, one of the most popular auto sector magazines
in the UK. Iveco also won the MediaEye award for
communication, in recognition of the perfect synergy between
its values and those of the chosen spokespersons, the All
Blacks.
In Spain, Magelys is named “Autobus Turistico 2009”
by
Viajeros magazine.
Launch of the new 591 hp CR9090 combine with the
highest production capacity worldwide. It set a new Guinness
World Record™ in the UK by harvesting 551 tons of wheat in 8
hours, while consuming only 13.3 litres of fuel per hectare.
October
Standard & Poor’s changes outlook for Fiat SpA and CNH
Global NV from stable to negative, while confirming
investment grade status for both companies with long and
short-term ratings of “BBB-/A-3” and “BBB-” respectively.
FASIFIAT, a health benefit plan for Fiat Group employees
supplementing Italy’s national health service begins to
accept enrolments. The plan was established following
agreement reached on 25 February 2008 between Fiat SpA and
the labour unions Fim, Fiom, Uilm and Fismic, as well as the
metalworkers’ union of Ugl.
Presentation of the Grande Punto Natural Power, with
minimal emissions and very low running costs, which is
also permitted in restricted traffic zones. The brand’s
commitment to producing environmentally-friendly and
efficient vehicles is further underscored by the three Pur-O2®
models (a 500, Croma and Bravo) presented at the Paris Motor
Show.
Alfa MiTo awarded the “Auto Europa 2009”, finishing
ahead of the Lancia Delta which took second place.