Fiat 1899

industry:
Car manufacturer, Engine manufacturer, Financial group, Industrial group
Nationality:
Italian
based:
Turin, Torino, Piedmont, Italy

1899 - Società Anonima Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino founded; 1922 - Lingotto factory opens; Car manufacturer, also involved in finance, publishing, and has manufactured aircraft and agricultural equipment.

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