Who Makes FIAT?

FIAT was founded in 1899 by Giovanni Agnelli, who quickly rose to fame as the brains of the company. Come 1900, Agnelli opened the very first FIAT factory in Turin, Italy, proceeding to turn out 24 vehicles that year. Among them was the first FIAT model, called the 3 ½ CV. 22 years later, FIAT opened another, much larger factory in Turnin that became known as the Lingotto factory. It wasn’t long before this factory became the FIAT hub – it even boasted an indoor test track! Then, World War II began, and the factory was put to use as a production station for Allied Forces’ supplies.

After some time had passed, FIAT went on to expand its Italian-based manufacturing in Cassino, Lecce, Termoli, Vasto, Termini Imerese, Brindisi, and Sulmona.

Over the decades, FIAT has expanded its reach to include international operations. Today, FIAT vehicles are manufactured in the following countries:

• USA
• Russia
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Serbia
• China
• India

So, if you’re wondering who makes the FIAT 500 or the 124 Spider, the answer is a myriad of talented folks across the world! However, if you’re driving a FIAT vehicle in Tulsa or Broken Arrow, it’s more than likely that your model was manufactured by FIAT Chrysler Automobiles here in the U.S.