FCA and PSA discussing potential merger

[Galaxy]

Well this would have less overlap then Renault and FCA, although the Fiat and Peugeot parts would have direct overlap.

[WookieOnRitalin]

If it means bringing the 208 and 2008 to the US....yum.

[2o6]

It could work, it's not like Fiat small and medium are worth a damn.

[12,000 RPM]

Why can't some miracle happen to bring Renault over instead

So much prettier than Peugeot

[2o6]

Why can't some miracle happen to bring Renault over instead

So much prettier than Peugeot

No they aren't???? Renault has a good looking Megane...and that's it.

[12,000 RPM]

Megane > 30whatever
Clio > 208
Scenic/Gran Scenic > MPVs
A110 > ???

It is what it is

[veeman]

If it keeps FCA alive, it'll be great.  I'd hate to see it go bankrupt.  The more different auto manufacturer options, the more interesting the automotive landscape.  Jeep and Ram are probably what's keeping FCA still kicking. 

I'm in San Diego for a conference and it's the fifth something time I've rented a Chrysler 300 V6. This is such an old school nice daily highway cruiser.  Gets 20 mpg on regular unleaded.  I don't know how it would stand up over time reliability wise but I'm glad it's out there.

[Eye of the Tiger]

If it keeps FCA alive, it'll be great.  I'd hate to see it go bankrupt.  The more different auto manufacturer options, the more interesting the automotive landscape.  Jeep and Ram are probably what's keeping FCA still kicking. 

I'm in San Diego for a conference and it's the fifth something time I've rented a Chrysler 300 V6. This is such an old school nice daily highway cruiser.  Gets 20 mpg on regular unleaded.  I don't know how it would stand up over time reliability wise but I'm glad it's out there.

They aren't complete garbage, but they are so much nicer with a Hemi.

[2o6]

I don't think FCA is doing badly, solely because of Jeep.

[Morris Minor]

They've announced they are merging.

[2o6]

Can't wait to buy a brand New Plymouth Horizon next year!

[CALL_911]

Have you guys seen the 508 sedan? It's beautiful. I doubt I'd ever buy anything from this merger (except lease a Giulia QF if I had the means), but I'm glad it's happening.

[AltinD]

... Fiat and Peugeot parts would have direct overlap.

What overlap? PSA doesn't really have a 500 and a Panda equivalent

[veeman]

I've been reading about this merger and how the French govt squashed the prior potential merger between Renault and FCA.  The French govt also holds a stake in PSA but may be more willing this time around due to Renault's poor financial showing this last year.

The articles say Peugeot wants to sell cars in the US again. 

If that ever happens wonder would they use existing Chrysler/Dodge dealerships or build new ones. 

[WookieOnRitalin]

Have you guys seen the 508 sedan? It's beautiful. I doubt I'd ever buy anything from this merger (except lease a Giulia QF if I had the means), but I'm glad it's happening.

Sedan? Have you seen the Wagon? So many Liters of space!

[Galaxy]

If that ever happens wonder would they use existing Chrysler/Dodge dealerships or build new ones. 

Considering the Fiat independent dealers -what do they call them again? Galleries?  - were such a failure I would hope the former.

[12,000 RPM]

I remember reading a story about a dealer who converted his Hummer location into a FIAT dealership. I wonder if he is on the phone to get onboard the Peugeot train

Still pissed it's not Renault. The Grand Scenic is a sexy ass minivan

[Speed_Racer]

I hope we get some Peugeots, their recent models are quirky and gorgeous.

508SW yes plz

[Morris Minor]

I hope we get some Peugeots, their recent models are quirky and gorgeous.

508SW yes plz

They have a 1.6L (181 hp) petrol engine or a choice of diesels: 1.5L (131hp) & a 2.0L (161hp). There's also a hybrid 225hp.

I think with, "americanizing" cars, European manufacturers need to build the cars more or less around the a/c & cabin heat. Then think about the high mileages & continental distances we deal with.

Would a new Peugeot idle for hours okay in 100F Houston traffic?

[Galaxy]

Speculation in the German media back when PSA bought Opel, was that one of the prime motivators behind the acquisition was that Opel has experience in building cars for the US market. If accurate Opel may now find itself irrelevant.   

[12,000 RPM]

They have a 1.6L (181 hp) petrol engine or a choice of diesels: 1.5L (131hp) & a 2.0L (161hp). There's also a hybrid 225hp.

I think with, "americanizing" cars, European manufacturers need to build the cars more or less around the a/c & cabin heat. Then think about the high mileages & continental distances we deal with.

Would a new Peugeot idle for hours okay in 100F Houston traffic?

FCA has the Pentastar and the new 2.0T. Hopefully PSA's FWD platform can accommodate them... otherwise, LOL

[r0tor]

Alfa will suffer a horrible death in this merger

[12,000 RPM]

Alfa will suffer a horrible death in this merger

Alfa's cars are great but the whole thing is mismanaged

Your Giulia probably should have been a Maserati.

[r0tor]

Maserati owners are always jealous how much better Alfa's are

[2o6]

Alfa will suffer a horrible death in this merger

I think it could work if they shift to FWD platforms, but yeah maybe. :/

[r0tor]

I think it could work if they shift to FWD platforms, but yeah maybe. :/

If they abandon rwd platforms then they should die

[Eye of the Tiger]

If they abandon rwd platforms then they should die

In order to survive, they will have to build a pickup truck

[12,000 RPM]

If they abandon rwd platforms then they should die

They just put a shitload of money into the Giorgio platform

I'm still greedily hoping they move the Charger/Challenger to it

[r0tor]

They just put a shitload of money into the Giorgio platform

I'm still greedily hoping they move the Charger/Challenger to it

It's just a matter of time until it gets passed down... The long wheel base version is being used in the upcoming grand cherokee

[MrH]

They just put a shitload of money into the Giorgio platform

I'm still greedily hoping they move the Charger/Challenger to it

It'll be 15 years from now.