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FIAT

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Italian carmaker with roots in 1899, a subsidiary of Stellantis and the holder of nine European Car of the Year awards.

Founded: 1899, first FIAT car produced
Formed: January 2007, as FIAT Automobiles S.p.A.
Owner: Stellantis (since 2021)
Known for: Largest automobile manufacturer in Italy

The first FIAT car, the 3½ HP, was produced in 1899. The present company, FIAT Automobiles, was formed in January 2007 when the FIAT Group reorganised its automobile business.

FIAT became part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in 2014 and a subsidiary of Stellantis in 2021. Cars are also built in Brazil, Argentina, Poland and Mexico, and the marque has nine European Car of the Year awards.

1899First FIAT car, the 3½ HP
2007FIAT Automobiles S.p.A. formed
2014Merger into Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
2021Becomes a subsidiary of Stellantis