Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne has revealed that Alfa Romeo is considering building a production plant in North America. The Alfa Romeo brand is slated to make its return to the U.S. market in late 2009. Marchionne said the decision to build a plant in North America is being considered because of a favorable exchange rate.
“Mid to long term, I have no doubt we will have to produce in the NAFTA area to sell at a profit in the U.S.,” Marchionne told Automotive News Europe. “When, where, in which volumes is still to be determined.”
Marchionne also predicted that Alfa’s U.S. operations would be profitable in its third or fourth year.
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