# China Automotive Systems wins MSG contract from Fiat for 500 series EVs

China Automotive Systems (CAAS) won a bid for Fiat Automobiles' 500 series electric vehicles for its mechanic steering gears (MSG) product, with mass production expected to start in April 2020.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2018-12-18
- Where: Italy
- Status: announced
- Products: mechanic steering gears (MSG)
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [China Automotive Systems](https://endata.com/companies/19421.md)
- [Fiat Automobiles](https://endata.com/companies/36250.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [just-auto.com](https://www.just-auto.com/news/china-automotive-systems-secures-major-deals-in-europe-and-india/), 2018-12-18: "In Europe, CAAS won a bid for Fiat Automobiles's 500 series electric vehicles."

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