Italian invasion will continue at Chrysler

The next three years at Chrysler Group can be summed up simply: more Fiat and more miles per gallon.

First Fiat. Three nameplates will be redesigned on shared Fiat platforms: the Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger and the Dodge Journey replacement.

The Italian invasion will continue with more Fiat nameplates and the beginning of Alfa Romeo sales in U.S. showrooms.

As for fuel economy, an eight-speed transmission will be installed in all pickups and rear-wheel-drive cars. And most of Chrysler Group's front-wheel-drive cars and crossovers will get a nine-speed transmission.