BRIEF-Fiat CEO does not rule out industrial partner for Magneti Marelli

March 7 (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne says:

* NOT PLANNING TO SELL MAGNETI MARELLI

* TO DISTRIBUTE TO ITS SHAREHOLDERS MAGNETI MARELLI SHARES, BOURSE LISTING WILL BE AUTOMATIC

* DOES NOT RULE OUT INDUSTRIAL PARTNER FOR MAGNETI MARELLI

* FOLLOWING ACEA MEETING, GERMAN PRODUCERS COMMITTED TO KEEPING DIESEL AS IMPORTANT FUEL

* CONFIRMS INTENTION TO LEAVE VENEZUELA BUT THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RESIGNATION OF FCA VENEZUELA CHIEF Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)

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