Fiat History:
The first Fiat factory was opened in 1900 in Carso Dante. The first year saw 24 cars roll off the assembly line, including the 3/12 hp. By 1904, a Fiat logo had been designed. When Italy hosted the first Car Tour of the country, nine Fiats crossed the finish line. By 1902, driver Vincenzo Lancia won the Sassi-Superga uphill race in a 24 hp Fiat. Giovanni Agnelli, President of Fiat, drove an 8 hp Fiat in the second Italian Car Tour and set a record in that race. Fiat halted the production of cars during the world wars and only came back in 1951.In fact, two new cars, the 500 and 1400 were introduced and mass production included the installation of heating and ventilation systems for the first time. Fiat continued its research on aircraft and marine engines. In 1951, the G830 jet aircraft was born; the first for Italy. The 1400 diesel was introduced in 1953. By 1958, Fiat had grown in the production of both cars and farm machinery. The Fiat 600 was introduced in 1955. It was a big utilitarian automobile with the engine mounted in the rear. The New 500 was released in 1957. By 1960, the Giardinetta version was produced, a precursor of the Station Wagon. This was also the time when the Fiat 1300, 1500 and 1800 were released. The first new Fiat to be released during these years was the 850. In 1971, the 127 debuted and was a great success. It was the first Fiat to have front wheel drive. Robogate, a flexible robotic system for assembling the bodywork on the Fiat was introduced to factories in 1978. Robogate kept Fiat on the path to automation of production, as well as innovation. Fiat Auto Company was established during the 1880’s.The Fiat Panda was styled by Guigiaro for Fiat in 1980. The Fiat Uno, which became the emblem of Fiat Autosrenewal, was introduced in 1982. In 1989, the Tipo was released. It had cutting edge technical solutions and marked a conquest for Fiat technology. In 1990, the Fiat Tempra made its debut. One year later, the 500 was released. The Fiat Punto and the Fiat Coupe rolled off the assembly line. Fiat made its debut into the sector of SUVs in 1994, with the introduction of the Fiat Ulysse. In 1995, the Bravo, Brava and the Barchetta were released. In 1996 and 1997, Fiat Palio came onto the market, along with the Fiat Marea and the Fiat Marea WE. In 1998, the Fiat Seicento was released. It was great for driving in the city. The Multipla was introduced the same year. 2002 saw the New Fiat Ulysse, the Fiat Multipla and the Fiat Stilo MW restyled. The new Punto was launched in 2003 with an innovative 1.3 Multijet 16v. 2007 will saw the Fiat 500 upgraded with a stiffer suspension, wider fenders and a 150 hp turbo 4-cylinder engine which runs from zero to 60 in eight seconds

Fiat Overview:
Fiat S.p.A. is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial and industrial group based in Turin, Northern Italy. It was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni. Fiats branded cars are constructed all around the world; in Italy, Poland, Brazil and Argentina. Joint Venture productions in France, Turkey, Egypt), South Africa, India and China.Agnellisgrandson Gianni Agnelli was Fiat chairman from 1966 until his death on January 24, 2003. However, from 1996, he only served as an "honorary" chairman, while the chairman was Cesare Romiti. After their removal, Paolo Fresco served as chairman and Paolo Cantarella as CEO. Umberto Agnelli then took over as chairman from 2002 to 2004. After Umberto Agnellisdeath on May 28, 2004, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo was named chairman, but Agnelli heir John Elkann became vice chairman at age 28 and other family members are on the board. At this point, CEO Giuseppe Morchio immediately offered his resignation. Sergio Marchionne was named to replace him on June 1, 2004.

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Fiat Group is the largest automobile manufacturer in Italy, with a range of cars including the Fiat Panda, Punto, Stilo, Idea, Croma, Ulysse and Doblo. Car companies are run by Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A, Ferrari S.p.A. and Maserati S.p.A. Today automobile group runs well known firms like Lancia Automobiles S.p.A, Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A, Abarth & C. S.p.A., Fiat Automobiles S.p.A, IVECO S.p.A., and Maserati S.p.A. Ferrari S.p.A. is owned by the Fiat Group, but is run autonomously.