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20 The Group at a Glance Key Events in 2013
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. and Mazda Motor Corporation sign agreement for
development of new rear-wheel-drive roadster for the Mazda and Alfa Romeo brands.
Both vehicles will be manufactured at the Mazda plant in Hiroshima, Japan. Production of
the Alfa Romeo model is scheduled to begin in 2015.
World premiere of the new Quattroporte at the North American Auto Show in Detroit.
2013 Ram 1500 named “2013 Pickup Truck of the Year” by Four Wheeler Magazine and
winner of “North American Truck/Utility of the Year” at the North American Auto Show.
Fitch lowers rating on Fiat S.p.A.’s long-term debt from ‘BB’ to ‘BB-’ and confirms
short-term rating of ‘B’, with negative outlook.
Fiat brand presents the 105 hp 1.6L MultiJet II and 0.9L TwinAir Turbo engine versions of
the 500L.
Chrysler Group and Santander Consumer USA Inc. sign agreement to provide, beginning
1 May 2013, a full range of wholesale and retail financing services under the Chrysler
Capital brand to Chrysler Group’s U.S. dealers and consumers.
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