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Fiat Group comes to aid of earthquake victims in Haiti  

Following the major earthquake which has devastated Haiti, the Fiat Group acted immediately to help the local population, providing equipment, as well as technical and financial support totalling USD 1 million.

In close collaboration with the United Nations, the International Red Cross and the Fondazione Francesca Rava (the Italian arm of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, which works with disadvantaged children), Group companies responded immediately, making equipment and manpower available in the very first stage of the relief effort. CNH has offered five pieces of construction equipment and - in collaboration with Case Construction dealers in Haiti, and Iveco, New Holland and Kobelco dealers in the Dominican Republic - pledged support for the clean-up operation within 24 hours after the quake.

Fiat Group Automobiles has provided two Fiat Fiorino ambulances and Iveco four Dailys, along with technical personnel.

The Group intends to offer a financial contribution of USD 250,000 and will remain in continuous contact with organizations managing the relief effort to be able to respond to future needs.

Turin , 20 January 2010