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Automotive News Europe,  February, 2002  

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Platform 178

Front-wheel drive, transverse engine

Total 2001 sales: 400,000 worldwide

Fiat is scrapping its 178 world car program. Fiat's future car for emerging markets will be the same as the vehicle that will replace the Punto. The car will also share components with future superminis from GM's Opel and Vauxhall brands. Fiat and GM have set up a center in Turin to work on the project.

Fiat Palio hatchback

Debut: April 1996, restyled July 2001

Plants: Belo Horizonte, Brazil; Bielsko-Biala, Poland; Tofas, Bursa, Turkey; Johannesburg, South Africa; Kurla, India; ...

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