Fiat Chrysler flags GM merger as 'high priority'

• Seeking a tie-up with General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a "high priority," Fiat Chrysler (NYSE:FCAU) boss Sergio Marchionne declared, adding that a merger with GM would "be the best possible strategic alternative for us and for them."
• Despite upping the deal's significance, Marchionne declined to discuss the next steps FCA might take or whether the automaker would pursue a hostile bid.
• Previously: Fiat Chrysler would be the smaller fish in potential GM deal (Sep. 04 2015)
• Previously: Sergio Marchionne fires up Fiat-GM merger talk again (Aug. 31 2015)