'No reason for pessimism,' FCA

(corrects Fiat to FCA in slug).
    (ANSA) - Geneva, March 1 - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne said Tuesday he saw "no reason for pessimism" in light of February's sales figures.
    "February was a decent month for sales both in Canada and the United States, as well as in Europe and Italy," Marchionne said.
    "I can't see negative elements with the exception of Latin America. There is no reason for pessimism," he added. The CEO also said the Italo-American group would "try to do its best" to reach full employment by 2018.
    Marchionne then explained that only two out of six new Alfa models had been postponed until "after 2018".
    He also denied talks with PSA Peugeot Citroen amid fresh rumours of a possible merger between the two groups.