The newly
re-launched Abarth & C. S.p.A., with Chief Executive Officer
Luca De Meo at the helm, has been reorganised into three
activity areas: Business Operations, Engineering &
Manufacturing Operations and Racing Operations.
Business
Operations, under Antonino Labate, will be occupied in
defining products and services for aesthetic (car kitting)
and performance (car tuning) personalisation of production
sports cars, organising the sales and service network, and
managing Abarth brand merchandising and licensing
activities. The production Grande Punto Abarth was previewed
at the Geneva Motor Show in March where the brand was
officially re-launched. An even more powerful
limited-edition version of the Grande Punto Abarth, dubbed
the 'Brutale' is also set to arrive on the market. The full
production version of the Grande Punto Abarth will be
launched at the Frankfurt IAA in September when the order
books will open.
Engineering &
Manufacturing Operations, under Paolo Ollino, will be
concerned with technical development, production and
technical preparation and service activities for racing
cars, guaranteeing the development of products for car
kitting and tuning, and working in synergy and cooperation
with the Engineering and Design Department of Fiat Group
Automobiles.
Racing
Operations, under Claudio Berro, will coordinate the
participation of Abarth cars in national and international
motor races, organise trophy races reserved for private
customers, and manage relations with sports customers and
sponsors.
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