Chrysler 2009 Annual Report Download - page 36

MARCH
The Fiat 500C, with electrically-controlled
soft top, premiers at the Geneva Motor
Show. Fiat expands its offer of bifuel
vehicles (LPG/gasoline and CNG/
gasoline), adding versions of the Punto
Classic and Idea to the existing Panda,
Grande Punto and Bravo line up.
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MARCH
In Geneva, Alfa Romeo unveils the MiTo GTA concept car, a prototype of the
brand’s future sport style based on an optimised power-to-weight ratio. Two
new Euro 5 engines are also presented: the 170 hp 2.0 JTDM diesel and the
200 hp 1750 Turbo gasoline (TBi), available on the Brera, Spider and 159.
Lancia announces the Delta Executive and the ECOchic Ypsilon and Musa
(powered by LPG and gasoline).
Fiat Professional releases the Ducato 140 Natural Power with optimised
performance, low fuel consumption and reduced emissions.
At the Geneva Motor Show, Maserati unveils the GranTurismo S Automatic.
Presentation in Beijing of the Genlyon, the first product of the joint venture
between SAIC and Iveco. The new “heavyweight” from SAIC Iveco Hongyan
Commercial Vehicles (SIH) was designed in China and incorporates Iveco’s
technological excellence and European standard of quality.
Expansion of the Magnum tractor range in North America.
Introduction of 7 new models of B-series excavators, including long-reach,
mass and compact models, with increased fuel efficiency and reduced
noise levels.
APRIL
Fiat 500 named “2009 World Car Design of the Year”.
The Sedici is upgraded with interior and exterior styling modifications and
two new Euro 5 engines. Presentation of the Panda Panda Cross, the first
low-environmental impact City SUV.
The Tofas plant in Bursa, Turkey, celebrates production of its 3,000,000th
vehicle.
Roll out of CX crawler excavator range continues with new CX 130B
“long reach” model.
MAY
The SAIC Fiat Powertrain Hongyan joint venture launches production of Cursor
9 diesel engines at new site in Chongqing.
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers recognises
Sector’s strong commitment to innovation with five AE50 awards to New
Holland Agriculture and three AE50 awards to Case IH.
Launch of three new compact tractors in the Farmall line equipped with (CVT)
continuously variable transmission.
MARCH
Presentation in Geneva of the MultiAir
system, with electro-hydraulic
management of the air intake valves
resulting in 10% more power and
15% more torque at low revolutions
than a traditional engine of equivalent
displacement and a 10% reduction in
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.