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Fiat today exercised an option to raise its stake in Chrysler by 3.3 percent.

The move is part of CEO Sergio Marchionne’s step-by-step purchases intended to lead to full control of Chrysler and the creation of a merged company that would be able to compete better with industry leaders Toyota, General Motors and Volkswagen.

Fiat has been exercising options since mid-2012 to buy holdings of about 3.3 percent from the VEBA, a medical-benefits trust for the U.S. carmaker’s retirees.

Including today’s purchase, Fiat has exercised three of its six-monthly options, increasing its stake to 68.49 percent.

Fiat has said it wants full control of Chrysler, which would give it access to some of Chrysler’s cash flow for investments in new models.

Chrysler has become Fiat’s most reliable profit generator as the Italian company struggles to end losses in Europe that totaled 704 million euros ($903 [...]

FACTORY READY FOR TRACK DAY

What is an affordable, fun car that is ready for the track?  How about a Corvette Z06? Corvettes have won the 24 Hours of Le Mans eight times over a 16 year period.

For a historical racing pedigree, consider the Alfa Romeo 4C.  With a dedicated performance package, a cutting-edge carbon fiber monocoque for a lowered curb weight, it can fly from 0-60 in just 4.1 seconds.

We can't over look the BMW M4 or a Porsche Cayman GT4 with the 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that kicks out 385 horsepower and 309 lb.-ft. of torque.

A SPORT UTILITY FOR THE FAMILY

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Its performance ranks at the top of the class thanks to its handling, comfortable ride, strong engine and great looks. Performance enthusiasts will be drawn to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and its muscular twin turbocharged V6.

The engine is a Ferrari engineered all-aluminum, 2.9-litre, twin-turbo, 90 degree V6. It puts out 505bhp and 443lb ft of torque, propelling the Quadrifoglio to 60mph in just 3.6 seconds. The gearbox is an iteration of the well-known, and well-regarded, Z [...]

OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE For over 40 years we have been deeply involved with both foreign and domestic performance cars. Bob Harris chief tuner founded Autobahn and Autobahn Power which was a brick and mortar parts / service speed shop in Wichita, Ks. Bob has directed hundreds of performance car builds, driven in many autocrosses and has instructed at HPD / track days for private and car club events. Bob feels at home in an Alfa as well as a Corvette at track days and can have fun in a low as well as high powered car. Lending ones expertise at knowing the auto parts world, wrenching, designing, tuning, braking, suspension and driving. Autobahn1 is focusing on the selling of special vehicles. While no one has a crystal ball we have the history / knowledge to test drive and inspect a vehicle and give you good feedback on its quality and set up. WE SPECIALIZE IN CURATED, HAND SELECTED, FINELY TUNED  AUTOMOBILES. WE ALSO OFFER OUR BROKERAGE SERVICE TO OWNERS OF FINE AUTOMOBILES. WHY CHOOSE US? Personalized ServiceAttention to DetailVehicle history fully disclosedPro [...]