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The influence of Fiat is already clearly seen in the new Chrysler vehicles. One of them is the new concept that came to the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. Although the front of the car looks like a typical Chrysler vehicle, the general idea comes from Lancia Delta. So far neither Chrysler not Fiat give any comments as for the details on the vehicle.
The concept is made for the U.S. market and should come to the scene soon, to fill in the gap between now and 2012 when Fiat is planning to bring a lot of its new products and start assembling its vehicles in North America. Thus being said, this concept should be coming to the Chrysler dealerships within this year.
There have been a lot of talks about mutual influence of Chrysler and Lancia ideas on the designs of the new vehicles. Fiat is planning to expand the line of both brands in the European market where they are presented poorly. Although the Detroit concept is built for American customers, it might go to Europe as a tryout as well.
Ford is planning to make a “world car” with the new Focus which is coming to the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The company has tried this trick before, it did not work well, but an idea of a universal model for various markets has always been a desired piece of cake for many manufacturers.
BMW has officially announced that it is going to make new series of small, front and four-wheel drive vehicles on a new platform. These autos are going to share it with the next generation of Mini models. At this time the company is “exploring the possibility of developing a joint venture for the front- and four-wheel-drive systems of these cars”.
Since there have been a lot of talks and unpleasant issues after the major Toyota recall, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has decided to set new auto safety rules which would not allow the same problem to happen again. At the congressional hearing two days ago, the new administrator, David Strickland, has announced them.
Daimler AG has announced that is sold 5.34% of the stake in Tata Motors. The German company has raised more than $400 million for the shares it did not want to hold any more.