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Italian financial newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore reports that Fiat/Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has cancelled his appearances at two press conferences scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday during media days at the Frankfurt International Auto Show (IAA). The show opened to the press today and opens to everyone on Thursday, September 12. Marchionne cited "work commitments that cannot be delayed" as the reason the change in plans. Fiat SpA chairman John Elkann will also be a no-show, saying he had "professional commitments." Since Marchionne is also the president of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) and the IAA is one of the most important car shows of the year, rumors are flying about the reason for the sudden change of plans. Speculation is focusing on the efforts Fiat is making to acquire the stake in Chrysler currently held by the United Auto Workers retiree healthcare trust, usually called the "Veba." The..
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