Fiat Chrysler NZ has been created to distribute and service the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, SRT, MOPAR, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Abarth and Alfa Romeo brands in New Zealand from 1 May 2013.

The brands were handled previously by Sime Darby and Australia’s Ateco Automotive Group.

The new company will be based in Auckland.

A similar arrangement applies in Australia which oversees both markets.