"Sevel is an acronym of \"Soci\u00E9t\u00E9 Europ\u00E9enne de V\u00E9hicules L\u00E9gers\" (European Light Vehicle Company), established in 1978 by PSA Peugeot Citro\u00EBn and Fiat for a joint venture of factories building cars for both carmakers. Formerly, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Talbot were also part of the joint venture. Sevel Argentina was its subsidiary. Sevel Sud in Italy began manufacturing in 1981. Sevel Nord in France started in 1993. Fiat sold its share of Sevel Nord to PSA in 2012."@en .