Italy
The pope's white ride is green
June 12The push to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions in Vatican City got a helping hand last week from Opel.
Italy asks EU to postpone launching legal case over Fiat Chrysler emissions
May 17The EU launched legal action against Italy for failing to respond to allegations of emissions-test cheating by Fiat Chrysler.
EU will investigate Italy over handling of Fiat emissions case, report says
May 16The EU plans to launch legal action against Italy for failing to properly police allegations of emissions-test cheating by FCA, EU sources said.
Fiat dealers in Italy protest after getting vehicles they did not order
April 21Fiat dealers in Italy have protested to the automaker after the company invoiced for about 6,000 new vehicles they did not order.
Italian police foil plot to steal Enzo Ferrari's body
March 28Italian investigators said on Tuesday they had foiled a plot to steal the body of legendary Formula One racing pioneer Enzo Ferrari and demand a ransom.
Italian diesel probe omitted key tests for Fiat Chrysler models
Feb. 8Fiat Chrysler vehicles were allowed to skip key tests for illegal engine software during Italy's main emissions-cheating investigation following the VW Group scandal, according to the transport ministry's own report.
Italy rejects Germany's emissions allegations against Fiat Chrysler
Jan. 17Tests conducted on Fiat Chrysler vehicles show they are compliant with regulations and contain no emissions defeat devices as alleged by Germany, Italy's transport ministry said. Germany last year claimed certain FCA diesel models contained hidden software that allowed excessive engine emissions.
FCA, Italy face questions over diesel emissions in Europe
Jan. 13Fiat Chrysler has been asked by the EU to provide proof against Germany's allegation that it used emission defeat devices. The group is already facing U.S. accusations that it illegally using hidden software in several vehicles to allow excess diesel emissions to go undetected.
Fiat Chrysler teams up with Amazon to sell cars online in Italy
Nov. 18, 2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it has teamed up with U.S. internet giant Amazon to start selling cars online offering an additional discount.
Dana agrees to acquire majority stake in Italian power-transmission supplier
Nov. 18, 2016Dana, the longtime Ohio-based supplier of various drivetrain components, has agreed to buy the power-transmission and fluid-power businesses of Italy's Brevini Group S.p.A., the company said today.
In Europe, Penske takes the top spot
Oct. 10, 2016Penske Automotive Group is the No. 2 dealership group in the U.S. Now it also is No. 1 in Europe, under a different metric.
Penske doubles up in Italy, buys 8 dealerships
Oct. 4, 2016Penske Automotive Group is expanding its European presence with the purchase of eight dealerships in Bologna, Italy. The dealerships sell Porsche, Audi, Land Rover and Volvo vehicles in the northern Italian market of Bologna.
