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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Nice surprise on the stand with the Fiat 500 Coupé concept car Zagato!
More unexpected, this Zagato Coupe '500 'yellow Pop-exposed on the Fiat stand until the Geneva Motor Show Sunday, March 13, 2011 - should bring happiness to some visitors ... The chip Italian wins here with its two aggressive bumps on the roof and cutting edge in the rear pillar, actually hides under its hood the engine of 105 horses TwinAir, rejecting only version 95g CO2/km but to date has never been mounted on a model of the Fiat Group.
Alongside this prototype designed by the famous coachbuilder Zagato in collaboration with Centro Stile Fiat Group, do not miss the Fiat 500 by Gucci if you are moving to Switzerland!
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Abarth 500C Anniversario Romeo Ferraris, 203ch under the top down
0 comments Posted by eng at 11:41 AMRomeo Ferraris appeared on the scene for some time tuning it and must admit that the Fiat 500 is for them a favorite muse. After 500C Sardinia, after the Abarth 500 Monza, here's Abarth 500C Anniversario revised and updated for 52 years in the house.
Romeo Ferraris is a brand that specializes in the preparation for motor racing and now in the planning of car "civil". As they prepare Superstars Series Mercedes C63 AMG, they also run a 500 to 360hp, have already prepared a 670-hp Corvette Z06, but it's still on the small Fiat group they set their minds to celebrate their 52 years.
The Abarth Anniversario 500C receives an engine upgrade (ECU, turbo, air filter) that allows him to claim now 203 hp (instead of 140). To contain this extra power, the brakes are redesigned with a beefier Brembo kit, suspensions are strengthened while a limited slip differential comes to discipline the flood of horses on the front wheels. Speaking of which, the rims are 17 "specific
Outwardly, you do not need me to describe to you the proposed two-tone color, just know that the inside is like all the 500 matched to the outside. The leather stitching to complete all proposed anniversary by Romeo Ferraris.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Fiat 500 scores extremely well for its safety features. The car might be attractive but it is tough as well. The car consists of seven air bags which is key feature for a small city car. It scored a full five stars following EuroNCAP tests.
As BMW captured what was best about it and built a Mini giving it modern features. However, the Mini bulked up significantly on the journey, the Fiat continued to focus on small. That's what Fiat is good at. The new 500 inherits the original's period chic, while doing the sensible transitions, like moving the engine to the front, letting a hatch into the rear and giving it a modern stylish car incorporated with excellent safety characteristics.
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
The extras you can get for this car are surprisingly many, and it is hard not to spend more money on these than on the car itself (which, incidentally, is very cheap). With everything from Barbie make up holders to sports pedals and Italian flag badges to a soft top it can be very easy to spend a lot more than you thought on your new toy.
Putting aside looks, this car is quite a good run around, but take it out of a city environment where long distance driving becomes inevitable and it may just be slightly too uncomfortable. A jittery drive and slightly cramped conditions may not make it the best car for commuting long distances. The pros are plentiful though, and a test drive will help you to decide if you can put up with any flaws. Ask your car dealers for a longer test drive than usual so that you can really get a feel for it in many different areas. If you do decide to get this car though, one thing is for sure; you'll be in good company.
The Fiat 500 model soon became the iconic car
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011
As far as the competitors go, the main rival would be the newly redesigned Ford Ka, with whom the 500 shares basic underpinnings. With so much in common, how is it possible to split the two apart? Well firstly, the new Ford Ka slightly annoyed me by evolving into nothing more than a baby Fiesta, rather than a perfectly serviceable model in its own right. Secondly, the Fiat 500 does everything just a little better than the Ka. It handles better, feels nippier and looks a lot better than the characterless shell the Ka has become. The only downside is that the 500 is slightly more expensive, but remember that you're paying for style here people!
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As far as the competitors go, the main rival would be the newly redesigned Ford Ka, with whom the 500 shares basic underpinnings. With so much in common, how is it possible to split the two apart? Well firstly, the new Ford Ka slightly annoyed me by evolving into nothing more than a baby Fiesta, rather than a perfectly serviceable model in its own right. Secondly, the Fiat 500 does everything just a little better than the Ka. It handles better, feels nippier and looks a lot better than the characterless shell the Ka has become. The only downside is that the 500 is slightly more expensive, but remember that you're paying for style here people!
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Monday, January 17, 2011
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Friday, January 7, 2011
As part of Fiat's gradual acquisition of the Chrysler Group, the Italian automaker must expand Chrysler's model line up to include several fuel efficient models. The U.S. government literally gave Fiat a 20 percent stake in Chrysler in exchange for that promise, with Fiat not required to contribute a single lira to the cause.
The groundwork for the agreement is beginning to be revealed, yielding the following arrangements between the two automakers:
- Fiat will gain 35% ownership in Chrysler LLC without any exchange of cash.
- Chrysler will gain access to Fiat small car technology which will include four models that will be branded and sold as Chrysler LLC vehicles. More than likely, Dodge dealers would see a minicar, a subcompact and a compact model while Chrysler dealers would have a midsize replacement for its Sebring. The Dodge Avenger, a twin of the Sebring, would receive a similar model.
- The Fiat 500, the 2008 European Car of the Year, will be built a Chrysler factory in Toluca, Mexico. The car will be sold in the United States and Canada, perhaps as a Dodge model, but more likely as a Fiat.
- Select Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers would be chosen to sell a pair of Alfa Romeo models, Fiat's sporty car brand.
- Chrysler could gain access to other global markets, pairing its models with Fiat's. Both automakers understand that going forward with a partner increases their chances of succeeding, thus the incentive to make this plan work is quite high for each.
2012 The Fiat 500 - A Blast From the Past
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Though the deal seems to be unfolding as planned, federal funding would still be needed to keep Chrysler afloat in the interim. Several members of Congress are objecting to helping out what will essentially become a foreign owned company as another twenty percent of Chrysler's shares are still controlled by Daimler AG. Chrysler needs about three billion dollars to stay afloat and without that help, the strategic alliance could very well collapse.
The all new compact Dodge sedan will be built in the United States and go on sale in late 2011 as a 2012 model. That car will ride on Fiat's "compact wide" architecture currently powering the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Fiat and Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, calls its "compact wide" platform the most advanced mass-production car ever-built by Fiat.
the Fiat 500 is expected in American showrooms in 2012
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The Fiat and Chrysler agreement came as a surprise early on in 2009 as the two automakers revealed that they had been in talks since the previous summer. Chrysler had been owned for about a decade by German automaker Daimler AG, producer of Mercedes-Benz and Smart vehicles, but was sold to an equity firm, Cerberus Capital Management, LP in 2007. Since that sale, Cerberus management has been looking at building alliances for Chrysler in a bid to help the automaker survive in an increasingly tough global market. The Fiat alliance is a logical step for Chrysler as both companies need access to what the other one offers.
Beyond the compact Dodge, not much is known about what other models are in the planning stages for Chrysler. However, there are some hints at where this may go and that is by filling in holes in the current line ups and updating vehicles coming to the end of their life cycles.
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The Fiat and Chrysler agreement came as a surprise early on in 2009 as the two automakers revealed that they had been in talks since the previous summer. Chrysler had been owned for about a decade by German automaker Daimler AG, producer of Mercedes-Benz and Smart vehicles, but was sold to an equity firm, Cerberus Capital Management, LP in 2007. Since that sale, Cerberus management has been looking at building alliances for Chrysler in a bid to help the automaker survive in an increasingly tough global market. The Fiat alliance is a logical step for Chrysler as both companies need access to what the other one offers.
Beyond the compact Dodge, not much is known about what other models are in the planning stages for Chrysler. However, there are some hints at where this may go and that is by filling in holes in the current line ups and updating vehicles coming to the end of their life cycles.
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