Fiat intends to vote for Mazda models

It is understood that the Japanese Mazda is planning to start a new joint project with its partner Fiat, and Fiat is also exploring the operability of the Mazda model to be put into operation at a European plant.

At the Los Angeles Auto Show last week, Yamauchi Takashi revealed to the media that the project developers of the two car companies are drafting a “list of potentials” for the joint project. “Mazda and Fiat’s engineers meet and negotiate and we will increase mutual understanding and exploration. More new cooperation opportunities.". However, it did not disclose the details, nor did it indicate the level of cooperation between the two companies.

Yamauchi Takashi also stated that both parties are investigating the production of Mazda models at the Fiat European plant, but the feasibility is currently questionable. It stated: "This is a question of capacity specifications. But it also means that tooling molds must be doubled. So I don't know if this is a feasible practice."

In terms of equity, Mazda stressed that it will not hold shares with each other to expand the alliance, but will continue to maintain its independence.

Expected to develop more new cars This year at the Paris Auto Show in an interview with the "American Auto News", Fiat CEO Malchow said that Fiat and Mazda can expand cooperation, in addition to jointly develop new two-seater sports car, but also may jointly develop other models. Malchoney pointed out that the joint development of new vehicles is highly feasible. Mazda and Fiat are partners in the cooperation, so they can hit it off.

On May 23 this year, Mazda signed a non-binding memorandum with Fiat Italy to announce a partnership. The two companies plan to use the rear drive architecture of the Mazda MX-5/Roadster two-seaters as a blueprint to develop new sports cars under the Mazda and Alfa Romeo brands.

These two sports cars will share rear-wheel drive technology and use lightweight body technology; but both have different styles, using their own original logos and the engines that each brand has to offer. This sports car will be assembled at the Mazda Yokohama plant in the future, and it is expected to start production in 2015.

The two companies will also seek opportunities for cooperation in many areas, including joint development of environmental technologies, such as the sharing of Mazda's high-performance fuel-efficient engines, and vehicle weight reduction technologies.

Fiat has the intention to put into production Mazda models On May 24th, Fiat Chrysler Group CEO Malchone said that it is open to the production of new allies Mazda models at Fiat and Chrysler factories around the world.

Malchone made a speech at the Chrysler factory in Belvidere, Illinois, USA, saying that Fiat and Chrysler factories will be producing Mazda models. Fiat hopes to reduce the cost of car companies through cooperation and expand its coverage in the global market. At the media briefing, he said: "We will continue to carry out other bilateral coordination. We are in a completely open state. The current economic situation is extremely difficult, and most car companies are unable to completely independently manufacture platforms and powertrains. Fiat is willing to cooperate with any People consult."

Currently, Fiat has already entered into partnerships with a number of car companies to share in vehicle development and production. Fiat and Ford jointly set up a joint venture to put into production the Fiat 500 and Ford Ka models; cooperated with General Motors to produce Fiat Punto and Opel Corsa; and Suzuki co-produced Fiat Seidici and Suzuki SUVs. The shared investment can save an average of 1 billion euros (about 1.26 billion U.S. dollars) for each new car.