Fiat could join Alfa Romeo in U.S. return

Posted Thu Jun 26 2008 5:12 PM by Nelson Ireson

Alfa Romeo is already planning its return to the U.S., bringing its incredible 8C Competizione and stylish Mi.To along for the ride. An announcement today by Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne reveals that parent brand Fiat is also considering a return to U.S. sales, and the 500 minicar that has taken the world by storm could be its first offering.

Build sites for new assembly plants are being scouted by Fiat and Alfa, though the possibility of a joint operation with another automaker for outsourced assembly through 2010 is also on the table, reports the Detroit Free Press. Plans are to start small, with roughly 100 8C Competizione supercars due for 2009. Later additions to the lineup will include the Mi.To, the new Alfa Spider and then the rest of its sedan and wagon range.

Fiat's plan to bring the 500 would likely do well in the increasingly fuel economy and carbon-emissions aware U.S. market. The Mi.To's presence in the U.S. is already part of Alfa's plan to double global sales to over 300,000 by 2010.

Reader Comments

Fri Jun 27 2008 10:58 AM
Dane says

There is room for cool cars.... Could Toyota leave?????

People's thoughts on FIATS are tainted.... I drove a Panda last winter in Torino.... I loved it!!! It was the perfect car.... Hope they send it here too.... It wasn't powerful, but who needs it to haul your skis????
Sat Jun 28 2008 1:56 AM
Adam says

I'd love to see the 500 in the states!

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