Can FIAT Re-Establish Itself in India?

[RSM]

I think the showroom should have the spares list.

Yes its there in all showroom, at least in Bangalore.

But, i remember looking at the Logan's spare prices during its launch, which was considerably less than all its rivals. But now, the prices have gone upwards.

Linea spare price is still lower in that segment. You can check in FIAT india website. Its almost an year, and they are maintaining the competitiveness.
Good thing is the availability of parts. I don't thing little cost variation will matter. Even they increase the price little and parts are available, its more than enough.
See Hyundai spare parts, they are much more expensive, but due to its availability everybody is happy.

 

[Crazy cat]

As a Fiat fan, i'd be very happy if Fiat maintains the spares prices, unlike Renault.

 

[RSM]

Fiat is trying hard. Their adv. in todays TOI for Auto Expo.

 

[350Z]

This is not for the 2010 Auto Expo, Its about the Auto Mall which is going to held in Bangalore.


Drive Safe!
350Z

 

[Akash]

Most of the would be buyers of fiat cars have the main concern of A.S.S since it is in collaboration with TATAs who have rubbish A.S.S(this is my personal experience). Atleast here at my place there are no issues regarding FIAT car servicing.

 

[RSM]

Fiat India exports 25,000 engines thanks to scrappage scheme

The scrappage incentive scheme initiated by European countries to replace old cars with more fuel-efficient counterparts has been the best piece of news not only to the likes of Hyundai and Maruti but also Fiat India, though from the viewpoint of engines.

The company, which had initially planned to export just 10,000 engines to its parent in Italy, exported over 25,000 units so far this year, said Mr Rajeev Kapoor, CEO, Fiat India Automobiles, the 50:50 joint venture between Fiat Auto and Tata Motors.

Thanks to the scrappage incentive scheme, the demand for small cars has increased in Europe. We exported engines to our parent, mostly the 1.3-litre Multijet diesel

he said.

Fiat is also focusing on car exports in a big way. Mr Kapoor said

it had targeted 3,000 units of the Linea sedan to South Africa in the next 12 months. So far, 250 Lineas have been despatched overseas. The Grande Punto hatchback is also being modified for South Africa and exports will kick off next month.

Fiat has globally identified India as a strategic centre to export cars to all right-hand drive markets. We will explore other markets as well, said Mr Kapoor. With production of the Indigo Manza, the Ranjangaon plant will achieve 60 per cent capacity utilisation, he added.

Source - Indiacar

 

[RSM]

Fiat eyes 100% sales growth next fiscal

economictimes

Anticipating good growth in the passenger car segment, Fiat India said that it aims to double the sales of Fiat-branded cars in the next fiscal to close to half a lakh units, including exports.

"Next year, we are planning to double this year's numbers. We hope to end the current year with around 23,000 Fiat-branded vehicles," Fiat India's Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Kapoor told media here.

Kapoor said that so far in the current calendar year, the company has sold 20,000 cars.

The domestic passenger car segment is likely to see a double-digit growth in the next fiscal, Kapoor said, adding that with the launch of new variants, Fiat should not have any problem to touch the 50,000-mark in sales.

Fiat India has started docking Linea and Palio to South Africa and is also on the look out for opportunities to export in the neighbouring markets in Nepal and Bhutan.

"We are working on neighbouring countries like Nepal and Bhutan. We are already in discussion with the dealers in these countries," Kapoor said.

On the proposed small car, Kapoor said that it is likely to be launched in the Indian market by the second half of 2011.

 

[Zinam]

FIAT is growing really fast in India!

If the powerful Lineas enter by next year, FIAT will take on Honda City easily!

 

[RSM]

Fiat India to add 10 new dealers by Dec end

Economictimes

Automobile manufacturer, Fiat India, plans to add 10 new dealers into its existing network by year-end, a company official said.

"Presently, we have 100 dealerships in 78 cities in the country. We propose to add 10 more dealers by December 2010," a company spokesperson told media here.

The new dealerships would be provided in the existing cities and also in new markets where the company sees a good potential, he said.

Fiat India recently opened its 100th showroom in the country in Mumbai, taking the total number of its dealerships to four in the metropolis. The new dealership offers facility of sales, service and spare parts under one roof.

With 100 dealers, the company offers 106 points of sales and service outlets across the country.

 

[Aditya]

100 is a pretty decent number, but when you consider that the Fiat in its current avatar first came to India in 1996 (or 97?) with the Uno, the number does not seem that good for 14 years of being in India!!

 

[RSM]

Fiat's recent history is pathetic. After joining hands with Tata, at-least they have 100+ dealers now.

 

[Aditya]

Yup, piggy back riding on Tata.

 

[cooldhaya]

This is good for Fiat!! Hope they establish well soon in India!

 

[Akash]

I think Fiat has gained back its status in the indian automotive sector.

 

[Aditya]

Early days, but they are heading in the right direction!!