Sergio Marchionne, an accountant turned auto executive who is credited with saving both Fiat and Chrysler, has died, according to the Detroit Free Press. He was 66.
Thanks to a recent recall including nearly 5 million vehicles for a cruise control glitch, Fiat Chrysler leads all automakers in the United States in 2018 recalls.
Sergio Marchionne, chief executive of Fiat Chrysler, laid out his final strategic plan on Friday, with a focus on sport utility vehicles and a $10.5 billion investment plan for electric and hybrid cars.