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Wed 04 Apr 2003Fiat eager to speed up GM links
Fiat's new executive team is setting ambitious cost-cutting targets and seeking to speed up co-operation between ailing Fiat Auto and General Motors. The moves come just weeks after it installed Giuseppe Morchio as chief executive and Umberto Agnelli as chairman. From Fred Kapner in Milan
Fiat Auto and GM are outlining plans for shared inventories, delivery and other areas, while exploring wider use of common parts and platforms. Fiat is also eager to discuss greater co-operation for its operations in Brazil and Asia.
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