"Edmunds Roundup: June 30, 2009" Edmunds Daily

Edmunds Roundup: June 30, 2009

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The latest highlights from Edmunds.com and its blogosphere.

Green Car Advisor: Chrysler to Build Four Versions of Fiat 500 in U.S.
Automotive News is reporting that the Italian automaker Fiat will bring its Fiat 500 subcompact vehicle to the United States under the Chrysler nameplate. Fiat, now a 20 percent owner of Chrysler, expects to have the car stateside in about 18 months. It will be offered in four styles plus a possible SUV configuration for the U.S. market.

Auto Observer: "Good" GM May Not Be All That Good
As General Motors hurries through its bankruptcy proceedings, analysts have questioned the viability of the core brands that are left in the wake of their restructuring. The fate of GM will be largely dependent on the success of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. But are these remaining brands ready to provide a solid foundation on which to build a better company? Regardless of the where the company stands in its restructuring process, GM has pledged to honor any product-liability claims made prior to the bankruptcy filing.

Inside Line: 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged Makes Debut, Priced at $68,000
Jaguar XF buyers who are looking for more power, but feel that the XFR is a bit much, now have another option. The 2010 XF supercharged debuted Monday, and commands an $18,000 premium over the base XF. Follow the link for more details on the XF Supercharged and the XFR.