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We have nearly a century of experience serving the automotive sector

Our Group has been evolving along with the automotive sector in Italy and Europe for over 90 years. Discover the historical milestones of our growth in recent years.

2022

Drivalia launch

2021

Leasys launches LeasysGO!, the first car sharing dedicated to the electric New 500, in Turin, Milan and Rome

Leasys introduces Clickar, Car Box and Be Free Evo

FCA Bank acquires Sadorent, a Portuguese company, through Leasys Rent

FCA Capital Portugal and Capital France become branches of FCA Bank in France and Portugal

2020

Leasys acquires Aixia, Drivalia and BlueTorino

Electrification of the Leasys Mobility Stores

New partnerships with Lotus and Groupe Pilote

New Leasys branches in Portugal and Denmark

2019

The Leasys Mobility Stores are established

FCA Italy and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance renewed their equally-held joint venture until the end of 2024

FCA Capital Maroc was set up

Leasys introduced the first car subscription in Italy, Leasys CarCloud

2018

Extension of the joint venture between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Crédit Agricole up to 31 December 2022.

Renewal of the cooperation with Jaguar Land Rover.

New European partnership with Aston Martin and Morgan Motor Company.

Leasys completes the acquisition of WinRent.

2017

After another record first-half profit, FCA Bank inaugurates new headquarters Porta 12

Leasys continues its internationalization process

FCA Bank's Conto Deposito savings product becomes available in Germany

2016

Moody's assigns an A3 rating to FCA Bank

FCA Bank launches its savings product, Conto Deposito

Joint venture formed with Ferrari Financial Services S.p.A.

2015

FCA Bank S.p.A. is founded

EHG and FCA Bank announce the creation of Erwin Hymer Group Finance

November

2013

FCA Fiat Group Automobiles | Credit Agricole Consumer Finance

Joint venture between Fiat Group Automobiles (now FCA Italy) and Credit Agricole Consumer Finance is renewed

October

2013

Partnership agreement with Jaguar Land Rover in eight European countries is renewed

September

2013

Maserati

Agreement with Maserati in Europe – Maserati FS is born

October

2009

Chrysler

Agreement with Chrysler for the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands in Europe

January

2009

FGA Capital
Fiat Group Automobiles FS becomes FGA Capital

July

2008

Partnership agreement reached with Jaguar Land Rover in nine European countries

March

2007

Fiat Group Automobiles Financial Services

Fiat Auto FS becomes Fiat Group Automobiles FS

December

2006

Joint venture between
Fiat Group Automobiles (now FCA Italy) and
Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance.

April

1925

Foundation of Sava.

1925: SAVA is born and car financing comes to Italy

1925 It is the year of the Fiat 509. Car buyers in Italy gain access to the option of credit for the first time. Financing is provided by SAVA (Società Anonima Vendita Automobili), a captive company founded by Fiat in April of the same year, to provide its own financing directly to the Italian market.
December 2006

December 2006: an historic joint venture

28th December: Fiat Auto S.p.A. and Crédit Agricole S.A. form a joint venture to manage FGA's financing operations in Europe. With specific support from a leading European consumer credit firm, the group is able to optimise its commercial effectiveness and improve the loyalty of its various targets – the dealership network, retail clients and businesses – through integrated management of its three lines of business. The joint venture will go on to make the group into an example for others to follow, in which the synergies between the partners' skillsets mean allow them to complete one another, through a series of transactions extending from late 2006 until spring 2007.


In particular:
28 December (the closing date)

  • Fiat Auto S.p.A. repurchases the 51% holding in Fidis Retail Italia S.p.A. from Synesis Finanziaria S.p.A.;
  • The fully-owned subsidiary FiatSava S.p.A. is merged into Fidis Retail Italia S.p.A.;
  • Fidis Retail Italia S.p.A. is registered in the special list pursuant to Art. 107 of Legislative Decree No. 385/1993 (Consolidated Act);
  • Fidis Retail Italia S.p.A. changes its name to Fiat Auto Financial Services S.p.A.;
  • Fiat Auto S.p.A subscribes for the capital increase needed to provide the joint venture with the financial resources required by current regulatory capital requirements for financial intermediaries;
  • Sofinco S.A. (Crédit Agricole group) acquires a 50% interest.

April 1925
March 2007

March-April 2007: the changes continue

1st March: Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. (formerly Fiat Auto S.p.A.) consolidates all of its European holdings in the field of financing for sales networks and vehicle hire within Fidis Retail Italia S.p.A.

5 April: ollowing the change of name by Fiat Auto to Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A., Fiat Auto Financial Services S.p.A. becomes Fiat Group Automobiles Financial Services S.p.A.

December 2006
July 2008

July 2008: Jaguar Land Rover strikes a deal with Fiat Group Automobiles Financial Services

July: Fiat Group Automobiles Financial Services S.p.A. signs an important collaboration agreement with Jaguar Land Rover in the European car financing area, replacing the previous agreement with Ford. The agreement envisages comprehensive management of financing for retail clients and dealerships and for long-term vehicle hire in nine countries (Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom).

March 2007
January 2009

January 2009, it’s time for FGA Capital

1st January : Fiat Group Automobiles Financial Services changes its name to FGA Capital.

July 2008
October 2009

October 2009: Chrysler comes on board as well

October: FGA Capital replaces Daimler Financial Services in managing financial services for all Chrysler brands (Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge), according to an agreement to be extended progressively, starting in October, to twelve countries (Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom).

January 2009
September 2013

20 September 2013: Maserati Financial Services is born

September:FGA Capital and Maserati sign a collaboration agreement, giving rise to Maserati Financial Services. The agreement, at the European level, extends to all of Maserati’s financing services:

  • for its distribution network (wholesale funding, floor plans for new, demonstration and courtesy cars, working capital financing, trade-ins, revolving credit and spare parts financing);
  • for end customers (from classic instalment plans, with or without a final balloon payment, to finance and operating leases, and the most innovative, flexible solutions, such as Personal Contract Purchases and Advanced Payment Plans);
  • for hire fleets.
All solutions dedicated to private clients can be complemented with high-added-value insurance services.

October 2009
October 2013

October 2013: partnership with Jaguar Land Rover renewed

October: The partnership between FGA Capital and Jaguar Land Rover is renewed for four years from 1 January 2014, with the option of extending the provision of financing services for Jaguar Land Rover until the end of 2021 (in eight European Countries).

September 2013
November 2013

November 2013: a strategic joint venture is renewed

November: The joint venture between Fiat Group Automobiles, Crédit Agricole and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance is renewed up to 31 December 2021, ensuring continuity for FGA Capital in the provision of financial services in its European markets of operation.

October 2013
2015

2015

16th January: FCA Bank S.p.A. is incorporated by  FCA Italy S.p.A. and Crèdit Agricole Consumer Finance S.A., and, after being awarded a banking licence in Italy, becomes the parent of an international banking group with a presence in most European countries and the southern Mediterranean Basin.

9th July: ERWIN HYMER GROUP and FCA Bank announce the creation of ERWIN HYMER GROUP FINANCE, offering a comprehensive range of services dedicated to providing financing for the dealer network and buyers of motorhomes and caravans produced by the German multinational group.

November 2013
2016

2016

July: Moody's assigns an A3 rating to FCA Bank, the highest rating of any Italian bank – a strong claim to solidity.

August: FCA Bank launches its first fully online savings product, Conto Deposito.

October: FCA Bank forms a joint venture with Ferrari Financial Services S.p.A.

2015

2017

April: Leasys grows in Europe, starting in Spain.

June: Leasys sets out to conquer the French market.

August: Leasys continues with its internationalization process in Germany and Great Britain.

October: Following its successful Italian début, FCA Bank’s first online savings product is now poised to take the German market by storm with Festgeld.

November: Opening Porta 12: FCA Bank inaugurates new offices.

2015

2018

February: Extension of the joint venture between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Crédit Agricole up to 31 December 2022.

Renewal of the cooperation with Jaguar Land Rover.

March: New European partnership with Aston Martin Lagonda and Morgan Motor Company.

October: Leasys completes the acquisition of WinRent, one of the main short-term car rental firms in Italy.

2015

2019

June: The Leasys Mobility Stores are established, physical locations providing mobility solutions “from one hour to a lifetime”.

July: FCA Italy and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance renewed their equally-held joint venture until the end of 2024.

October: FCA Capital Maroc was set up, to support FCA’s retail customers with innovative financing solutions in Morocco.

Leasys introduced the first car subscription in Italy, Leasys CarCloud, a unique formula to drive cars in total freedom.

2015

2020

March: Leasys acquires Aixia, leader in the short-term rental market in France.

July: FCA Bank enters into two new partnerships, with Lotus and Groupe Pilot.

November: Leasys acquires Spanish company Drivalia, a company engaging in short-term rental market.

December: Leasys acquires BlueTorino, a car sharing company.

Leasys expands its presence in Europe with the opening of two new branches, in Portugal and Denmark.

2015

2021

January: Leasys launches LeasysGO!, the first car sharing dedicated to the electric New 500, in Turin, Milan and Rome.

April: Leasys introduces Clickar, Car Box and Be Free Evo.

November: FCA Capital Portugal and Capital France become branches of FCA Bank in France and Portugal.

December: FCA Bank acquires Sadorent, a Portuguese company, through Leasys Rent.

2015

2022

October: Drivalia launch

Drivalia is a mobility company dedicated to the automotive sector and provides a wide range of rental services with attractive solutions and competitive rates: rental, lease, subscription and sharing both for private individuals and for companies of all sizes.

2015
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