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Fiat 500 Abarth: Lean, mean, L.A.-stormin' machine
Monday, October 31, 2011
Fiat is taking advantage of the Los Angeles Auto Show (November 16-17, 2011) to lift the veil on the 500 Abarth, an athletic variant of Chrysler Group's popular subcompact car.
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A slap in the face for Fiat
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Although Fiat is out to conquer the world, financial gurus expect the automaker to encounter some pretty serious trouble in the coming months. Will Chrysler's saviour be strong enough to weather the storm?
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2012 Fiat 500 Lounge Review
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The word Fiat evokes images of sun-drenched cobblestone courtyards, Mediterranean air and the pungent smell of espresso. Produced between 1957 and 1975 as an economical post-war city car, the iconic Fiat 500, or Cinquecento as it's known in its native Italy, is still a common sight on roadways all over Europe.
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Chelsea Proving Grounds, a Chrysler smorgasbord
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
I'm living la dolce vita behind the wheel of a cheery little red Fiat 500. The road winds through mixed forest, and I've got one eye peeled for wayward turkeys and deer. Once I've completed the route, I plan on exchanging the wee Fiat for a Charger SRT, menacing in black with understated Mopar decals.
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Fiat looking to acquire Canada's stake in Chrysler
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
A report from the Associated Press states that Fiat opened discussion with the federal and Ontarian governments in hopes of acquiring the 1.7% stake in Chrysler they received during the bailout initiative in 2009.
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Forget about Chrysler-badged models to rival Honda Civic, Ford Fiesta
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Upon taking over Chrysler in 2009, Sergio Marchionne detailed the next several years' worth of product plans for the new Fiat and Chrysler family, including a B-segment car as well as a C-segment model that would rival the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Ford Focus.
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Fiat to own 51% of Chrysler by the end of 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Little by little, Fiat is tightening its hold on Chrysler following the bailout measures designed to save the Big Three back in 2009. After increasing its stake to 30% two weeks ago, the Italian company has just confirmed its intentions to gradually up it to 46% in June and become the majority shareholder with 51% by the end of the year.
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Fiat ups Chrysler stake to 30%
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Once again, the rumours going around on the Internet last week have turned out to be true. Fiat has increased its stake in the Chrysler Group by 5%, after meeting the American government's requirements.
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Fiat 500 to go topless at NY Auto Show
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Dave Thomas at Cars.com's Kicking Tires has learned that the U.S. version of the Fiat 500 Cabrio will make its debut at the 2011 New York Auto Show (April 22-May 1). It will go on sale shortly after, in time for drop-top season.
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Geneva 2011: Alfa Romeo 4C Concept proves smaller is better
Friday, March 04, 2011
Introduced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept was one of the most praised cars on the show floor. Set to go on sale in several markets in late 2012, it promises surprising performance in a compact package that will most likely appeal to consumers.
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Geneva 2011: Zagato Concept emphasizes Fiat 500 styling
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Everybody knows that unorthodox styling and high fuel efficiency are Fiat's top selling arguments for the tiny 500. At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Italian automaker presented a coupe variant by famous coachbuilder and domestic partner Zagato.
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2012 Fiat 500 First Impressions
Monday, January 31, 2011
After a 27 year absence, Fiat is back! The iconic Cinquecento has been reborn and will be on sale here in Canada sometime in late February 2011.
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Need some help with parking?
Friday, January 28, 2011
If you drive a car, odds are you've come across a driver trying vainly to fit into a parking spot and blocking your way. Each time, you think that driver could use a helping hand.
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Modest ambitions for the Fiat 500 in North America
Thursday, January 27, 2011
It's no secret that the Fiat 500 will soon be part of the Canadian automotive landscape. But although the cute little Italian number has generated quite a bit of consumer interest, Sergio Marchionne seems to have greater ambition for Alfa Romeo, which should be making its North American comeback after a 17-year absence.
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Detroit 2011: Mopar to reveal 2012 Fiat 500 and Chrysler 200 Super S
Friday, January 07, 2011
Fans of customized machines will get their fill at the North American International Auto show in Detroit this year, as Mopar has just announced the unveiling of a 2012 Fiat 500 and Chrysler 200 Super S featuring accessories from the high-performance division of the American automaker.
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Auto123.com's 2010 Year in Review - Change is in the air!
Friday, December 31, 2010
As we turn the page on 2010, it's time to review the most talked-about headlines and events from the automotive world over the past twelve months. Without a doubt, the theme of the year was ''change.'' We witnessed the transformation of what we've all been used to in recent years and decades as automakers and the industry as a whole announced and carried out significant changes to their products, processes and philosophies.
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Echoes from the Web: New Dodge/Chrysler and Fiat Slogans Leaked
Thursday, December 16, 2010
According to allpar.com, the new slogans used to market Dodge, Chrysler and Fiat vehicles were leaked. For Chrysler and Dodge, "Imported from Detroit" will be the main theme, referring to all improvements done on the two brand's cars, trucks and SUV's that now all have an imported feel and design.
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First 500 Special Edition Fiat 500s Sell Out in 12 Hours!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Chrysler Canada announced today that the 500 models of the Fiat 500 Prima Edizione were completely sold out in 12 hours. The cars became available to the public Wednesday at one minute after midnight and generated a lot of enthusiasm from the buyers wanting to acquire a unique model in counterpart of a $500 deposit.
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Chrysler Canada Announces Sale of Special Edition Fiat 500
Friday, November 19, 2010
Chrysler Canada is pleased to invite Canadian consumers to place a reservation for a limited edition version of the iconic Fiat 500. At 12:01 a.m. on November 23, Chrysler Canada will open up an online program for Canadians to reserve a Fiat 500 Prima Edizione model. A special production run of 500 vehicles will be offered to Canadians at www.fiatcanada.com for a $500 deposit.
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2010 LA Auto Show: 2012 Fiat 500
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Fiat is back in North America. Following a strategic alliance with Chrysler, the Italian automaker just presented the North-American version of the 500 at the 2010 Los Angeles car show.
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2011 Fiat 500 Preview
Monday, November 08, 2010
No other car has been talked about as much in Europe during the past three years. The 500 has won multiple awards and recognitions across the pond, including the European Car of the Year title in 2008 and the 2009 World Car Design of the Year. It also has been offered in various different special editions, such as the Barbie version, the Abarth Esseesse, the Ferrari Version as well as the 500 Pink.
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Coming to America: The Fiat 500 Sport
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Today, the Fiat Brand releases the first images of the Fiat 500 Sport model, which like the original 500 (Cinquecento) from more than 50 years ago, features iconic Italian design, and is developed to be an ultra-efficient and stylish option forNorth American drivers.
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Chrysler Hosts 400 Dealers at Fiat Experience
Monday, August 30, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today hosted about 400 Chrysler Group dealers to outline the requirements to become a Fiat dealer in the United States.
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The Fiat Cinquecento Prima Edizione, limited edition model only for the U.S.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Fiat fans attending the annual convention of the Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited were given a special surprise when the head of Fiat North America arrived at their closing dinner and made them an exclusive offer. These long-time enthusiasts of the Fiat brand and vehicles, some for almost 27 years, were given the first opportunity to place reservations and select their vehicle build number for the unique Fiat Cinquecento 'Prima Edizione' (First Edition) model. A total of 500 of these collector-edition Fiat 500 models will be sold in the United States.
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2-cylinder Fiat 500: small car meets small engine
Friday, July 09, 2010
If you're a big block fan or believe that there is no replacement for displacement, stop reading now... The future of the automobile will not please you. I'm warning you, stop now...
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Goodbye V8, you've served us well
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
When you think V8, you think American car, and when you think American Car, you generally think V8. But things are starting to change. Radically. To the point where it's starting to look like beginning of the end for the venerable 8-cylinder V engine that, for decades, has made the American automobile famous.
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Top 10 car makes to watch out for 2010-2011
Monday, May 31, 2010
You read the news, we read the news, so we're all pretty much aware of what's going on in the business. But, what about the future, what's coming up next? With everything we know now about what car manufacturers are planning in the next 12 to 18 months, I thought it could be an interesting exercise to list those to watch out for.
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A New Project To Celebrate The 500,000 Fiat 500 City Cars
Friday, April 30, 2010
Just 31 months since the launch of the popular supermini, the brand is celebrating reaching the half-million mark with a special showcar, called Fiat 500 Thousandth. The car will feature an unusual contribution from owners, as it will be entirely covered by 1500 photos displaying the faces of Fiat 500 customers, celebrities and fans.
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Chrysler to Develop New Fiat 500 Electric Vehicle for the USA
Monday, March 22, 2010
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today announced its plans to engineer and produce a pure electric vehicle using the Fiat 500 platform. Shown earlier this year at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, the Fiat 500EV demonstrates the immediate benefits of the alliance between Chrysler Group and the Fiat Group as well as the speed at which the two companies can work together on advanced vehicle programs.
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Limited Edition 500C Pink Goes Topless
Monday, March 15, 2010
When Fiat launched the striking new 500 Pink in January, the big question was: could it ever top that? And the answer is yes - with the convertible 500C Pink.
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Fiat appoints Laura Soave as head of brand for North America
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Soave will lead the reintroduction of the Fiat Brand in North America, beginning with the Fiat 500. She holds full profit and loss responsibility for the Fiat product portfolio in North America. In her position, Soave, who reports to Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler Group, will work with the brand Presidents and industrial leads to fully integrate Fiat product into the marketing, sales, service and dealer network organizations.
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Alfa Romeo to Unveil Giulietta at Geneva
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Alfa Romeo will present the Giulietta, a five-door hatchback, at the 80th Geneva Motor Show. The car features a new 'Compact' architecture which, thanks to the refined technical solutions employed for the suspension, the dual pinion active steering, the fine materials used and the manufacturing technologies implemented, allows the Giulietta to achieve excellent levels both in terms of on-board comfort as well as its dynamic and safety features (active and passive).
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2010 Toronto Autoshow: Chrysler Canada unveiled the Fiat 500
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Windsor, Ontario Today at the 2010 Canadian International AutoShow, Chrysler Canada unveiled the Fiat 500. Showcased for the first time in Canada, this vehicle will provide Chrysler Canada with an expressive new entry into the small car segment.
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1.3 Multijet engine make their debut on the Fiat 500
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Fiat 500 by Diesel has chosen "Bread & Butter", the show dedicated to youth fashion in Berlin, to preview of two important new features: "Midnight indigo" blue, a special body colour, and the 1.3 Multijet II 95 HP (Euro 5) with Start&Stop system fitted as standard, the new second-generation turbodiesel, now even more environmentally-friendly and suitable for city driving.
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TV Star Angela Griffin Colects Her New Fiat 500C
Sunday, October 11, 2009
She's one of the best known faces in television drama, so there was no mistaking when Angela Griffin called into Fiat's flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone, to collect her new car.
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Fiat Automobiles Set New Record For Lowest CO2 Emissions
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Fiat Automobiles has again shown its commitment to a cleaner environment following the announcement that its average CO2 emissions figure on cars sold in Europe during the first half of 2009 has dropped to 129.1 g/km.
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The Second Leg Of The Giant 500C's European Tour Has Just Ended In London
Friday, September 04, 2009
The original event entitled "The Big Smile" took place from 28th August to 2nd September at Parklife, a special 4,000 m2 venue on Oxford Street, one of the busiest shopping streets in the world, which sees over 2.4 million passers-by a week and a generous 272 double decker buses passing every hour.
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A giant Fiat 500C
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The 5:1 scale model of the car has appeared before on Fiat's International motor show stands around the world, but this latest version simulates the 'open-top' style of the 500C with a spectacular projection of the sky on to the inner lining of the car's roof.
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Fiat 500C: much more than a "window to the sky"
Monday, June 22, 2009
Unveiled to the world for the first time at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the new Fiat 500C pays homage to the original 1957 Fiat 500 and its fabric roof, but also offers innovative solutions in terms of mechanical design, engines and comfort. All this in line with the most authentic Fiat tradition of giving people access to segment firsts in content and technology.
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Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Group announced today that they have finalized their previously announced global strategic alliance, forming a "new" Chrysler that has the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete effectively on a global scale. The new Chrysler will begin operations immediately.
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Fiat Museum
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Turin, Italy - Fiat was born in 1899 on Corso Dante, in Turin. It ranks today among the top European manufacturers and its recent alliance with Chrysler will make it one of the premier automotive groups in the world.
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MultiAir, New Engine Technology by Fiat
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Turin, Italy - Auto123 recently paid a visit to the Fiat Powertrain Technologies Division (FPT) of Centro Ricerche Fiat (research center), headed by Executive Vice President, Dr. Rinaldo Rinolfi.
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Fiat and Chrysler : Italian-style wedding
Friday, June 05, 2009
Turin, Italy - Movie lovers will remember Divorce, Italian Style, the hilarious comedy starring the one-and-only Marcello Mastroianni. Rest assured, we do not intend to talk about divorce or even comedy but rather of a suspense thriller whose happy ending will mean the survival of major local employer and the arrival of a "new" car manufacturer on the North American scene.
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Who is this FIAT, exactly?
Monday, May 04, 2009
At the New York Auto Show, Chrysler president Jim Press drove up behind the wheel of a Fiat 500. Chrysler has since formed an alliance with Fiat. But who exactly is this "saviour" who'se trying to prevent the extinction of the last of the ex-Big Three of the auto world?
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Chrysler LLC and Fiat Group Announce Global Strategic Alliance to Form a Vibrant New Company
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Auburn Hills, Mich., Apr 30, 2009 - Chrysler LLC today announced that, as a result of the comprehensive restructuring plan agreed to by many of its stakeholders, it has reached an agreement in principle to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat SpA to form a vibrant new company. It will allow Chrysler and Fiat to fully optimize their respective manufacturing footprints and the global supplier base, while providing each with access to additional markets. Fiat powertrains and components will also be produced at Chrysler manufacturing sites.
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Fiat wants GM... but reports a quarterly loss
Friday, April 24, 2009
A German publication quoting anonymous sources announced in its latest edition that Italian automaker Fiat is reportedly on the verge of signing an agreement with General Motors to buy back some of its European operations, including Opel's.
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Chrysler, Fiat, Cerberus Alliance : an unavoidable choice still 30 days away!
Monday, March 30, 2009
At a press briefing held at the White House today, President Barack Obama announced that his Auto Task Force had completed its evaluation of the viability of Chrysler and GM in light of their requests for federal assistance. The Obama administration also agreed to give Chrysler 30 more days to come up with an alliance plan with Fiat SpA.
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A Chrysler-Fiat Alliance seems close
Monday, March 30, 2009
Auburn Hills, Mich. , Mar 30, 2009 - Today marks an important milestone for Chrysler LLC. We are encouraged by the commitments of the Administration, U.S. Treasury and President's Auto Task Force to the American automobile industry and Chrysler's viability, with a Fiat alliance.
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A Fiat 500 Show Car Birthday Gift For Barbie®
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Fiat 500 makes headlines once more, as befits an authentic Made in Italy icon. This time it's an original Fiat 500 show car dedicated to the most famous fashion doll ever: Barbie®. This exceptional vehicle, created by a partnership between the Fiat Centro Stile and Mattel, will be given officially to Barbie® on 9 March next, at her fiftieth birthday celebrations in Milan.
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Fiat to introduce the 500C in Geneva
Monday, February 16, 2009
In a few months, Europeans will have a brand-new model at their disposal that will be the envy of the rest of the world. Following the indisputable success of the diminutive 500 subcompact, Fiat will launch a soft-top version this spring. The small master of the road pays homage to the 1957 model but with a decidedly contemporary attitude.
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