FCA Chairman Elkann confirms Marchionne sent merger email to GM

Elkann: FCA discussing merger with GM and other players.

May 29, 2015 05:00 AM

TURIN (Reuters) - The chairman of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, John Elkann, today confirmed that CEO Sergio Marchionne had sent an email to General Motors about a possible tie-up. Elkann said discussions had taken place with other players as well.

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