Riding on a partnership that seems close to being finalised between their parent companies, Fiat India and Tata Motors will take the first step in the new relationship with plans to roll out the Fiat Palio from the Tata plant in Pune. A shot in the arm for the Tatas, who are largely perceived as diesel-driven, but can now up their appeal to petrolheads.
From a larger picture too, the partnership seems equally important for both companies - Fiat will now be able to make use of the immense knowledge base that Tata has on operating in Indian markets - something that even Fiat has admitted it needs help on and something that is being seen the first step towards Fiat's revival in the country - and Tata's huge service network in India. Tata, on the other hand will have access to Fiat's technology knowhow and their enviable international marketing network.
Though a new phenomenon in the Indian marketplace, such collaborations have been quite the flavour in the global arena for some time now.
Also see:
The Fiat Palio takes on the Tata Indica
Tata Indica - an Indian Superbrand
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Posted by: kabir | Friday, October 05, 2007 at 12:03
Hey I am a TATA MARINA CUSTOMER, DONT TAKE UR CAR TO A TATA SVC CENTRE THEY WILL MAKE U FEEL LIKE THEY DID U A FAVOUR BY SEELING U AND SERVICING UR CAR
Posted by: oommen | Monday, November 27, 2006 at 22:33
Recently purchased a well maintained Siena Weekend.
Plan to keep it keep for another 1.5-2 years. Should I worry about the spares?
Have I done a mistake by buying it?
Posted by: Vignaraj | Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 16:14
Hi. I am desperately looking for info on a place where i can get my Palio serviced. I have moved to Bangalore recently and despite my best efforts am unable to locate a Fiat service centre!! Oh the woes of not listening to reason and buying a car on emotion....
Pls help if you can. You could send me a mail at taramarg@yahoo.com
Posted by: Tara | Monday, June 26, 2006 at 14:38