RPT-UPDATE 4-Fiat Chrysler says it did not know about Marchionne’s illness

(Repeats JULY 26 story, no change text) ZURICH/MILAN, July 26 (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler said it knew nothing about the medical condition of Sergio Marchionne after a Swiss hospital said on Thursday it had been treating the deceased chief executive for more than a year. “Due to medical privacy, the company had no knowledge of… Continue reading RPT-UPDATE 4-Fiat Chrysler says it did not know about Marchionne’s illness

UPDATE 4-Daimler braced for emissions-test impact as profit weakens

PARIS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Mercedes maker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) blamed U.S.-China tariffs for a 30 percent drop in second-quarter profit and predicted a further decline as new emissions test standards hit sales. FILE PHOTO: The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke Earnings before interest and… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Daimler braced for emissions-test impact as profit weakens

On the death of Sergio Marchionne: The Wolf in woolen sweater

All articles and backgrounds 07/25/2018 The death of Sergio Marchionne The Wolf in woolen sweater AFP Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne in March 2018 It should only be a small operation on the shoulder, nothing serious. Within a few days, Sergio Marchionne assured only a few weeks ago, he would resume his work. But the… Continue reading On the death of Sergio Marchionne: The Wolf in woolen sweater

Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66

Sergio Marchionne, the former head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has died. Marchionne, 66, suffered complications from a recent shoulder surgery at a hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, and was replaced as CEO last weekend when his ill health prevented him from continuing in a leadership role. “Unfortunately, what we feared has come to pass. Sergio Marchionne,… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66

New FCA CEO Manley a 'brilliant' exec

In this file photo taken on January 15, 2018 Mike Manley, the then-head of Ram brand, speaks at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. Fiat Chrysler appointed Manley as new CEO on Saturday. (Photo: Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images)   As the man who guided Jeep and Ram to meteoric success, Mike Manley’s sense of humor… Continue reading New FCA CEO Manley a 'brilliant' exec