Fiat S.p.A., or
Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Automobile Factory of Turin), was an Italian
holding company whose original and
core activities were in the
automotive industry, and that was succeeded by
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA). The Fiat Group contained many brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, the Chrysler Group, and many more. On 29 January 2014, it was announced that Fiat S.p.A. (the former owner of Fiat Group) was to be merged into a new Netherlands-based holding company
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA), took place before the end of 2014.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles became the new owner of Fiat Group. On 1 August 2014, Fiat S.p.A. received necessary shareholder approval to proceed with the merger (which followed board approval). The merger became effective 12 October 2014.