We got some very interesting details about Fiat’s 500 range which follows to be extended with at least two new variants which will get the L designation. According to the rumors, L stands for large, two new models bearing the 500L badge being currently under development. To be more precise, we talk about a wagon
The Italians from Fiat announced that the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth it’s priced from $22,000 in the United States, which is around $6,000 more than the base Fiat 500. The Italian model is powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged unit able to deliver 160 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 230 Nm of torque (170 lb-ft) from
The Italian people from Fiat decided to help the Breast Cancer Research Foundation which is currently trying to find a cure for the breast cancer. In this regard, Fiat introduced the 500 Pink Ribbon edition in the United States, the company following to donate $1,000 from the profit of every model. Fiat also announced that
Despite coming out of a pretty bad going financial situation, being caught between the GM rock and the German government hardplace, Opel still has dreams and ambitions about the future. The first and probably of most crucial importance as far as short term sightings are concerned is how Opel wants to surprise the crowds at
It is well known that Fiat entered the North American market recently with the new 500 as the main model. The Italians set a sales target of 50,000 units for this year but this is a mark that most likely won’t be reached as Fiat suffered some delays in opening new showrooms in the United
Earlier this year, at the Geneva Motor Show, Fiat introduced a special edition of the tiny 500 hatchback in collaboration with Gucci and now they decided to offer the special edition for the convertible model too. To be more precise, the Italian manufacturer teamed up with the fashion house in order to celebrate Italy’s 150th
The Turin-based company announced that the new Fiat 500 will arrive in the Chinese dealerships later this year, on September 15 to be more precise. However, the Italians will reveal few weeks earlier the 500 First Edition in a limited series of only 100 units, a quite small number considering the population and also the
Malangatana Valente Ngwenya, a famous 75-year old Mozambican artist decided to create a special paint for the Italian tiny model. Called the “Italian Women”, the one of a kind Fiat 500 will be auctioned and the money will go to the Malangatana Foundation. Unfortunately, this is the last artwork of the man awarded by UNESCO
If you really want a very special version of the current Fiat 500 Abarth, then, the Italian specialists from Lucarelli-Monza got exactly what you want. Fiat 500 Abarth Motore Centrale R230 is the complete name of the model, the tiny vehicle being fitted with a revised version of the 1.4-liter unit, an engine placed in
The 2012 Fiat 500 is one of the most eagerly awaited cars to ever to hit U.S. shores but even in these conditions, Chrysler seems to be taking his time. Within their latest announcement the Fiat 500 will not be ready for the market until September of year because of some delays of the dealership
Not wanting to be outdone in Geneva by Fiat’s Gucci 500 entry, the British at Mini came up with a new concept. It’s called the Mini Rocketman and it’s much more of a rival to the Fiat 500 than you’d imagine as it’s the smallest modern Mini to come along in a while.
We all know the Fiat 500 is nothing other than a Fiat Panda dressed up as a fashion accessory. It’s in this sort of environment that you know you can’t afford to fall behind. That’s why, in preparation for the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Fiat will make the 500 even more fashionable by employing the
The Italian tiny model will benefit soon from a four-wheel drive version which currently is under testing somewhere in some frozen lands in Sweden. The new Fiat 500 will be build on the same platform as the Panda 4×4 version which means that the off-road capabilities will be high enough. As we told above, the
Perhaps I’m a bit harsh, let’s just say that the 2012 Fiat 500 will be sold stateside (finally) but with a couple of minor inconveniences. The new (for the United States) Fiat 500 will not get the very high mpg hoped by some and there will be somewhat of a situation when it comes to
Mini, the British company revived under BMW’s umbrella, seems to have taken quite a liking of itself and its achievements over the last few years. In truth and fairness, Mini are doing well, in fact you could say they’re doing more than well, but wait till you hear the sort of remarks they’ve been making
Here is a recently revealed tuning kit developed by the Americans from Mopar. The “victim” is the small Italian model Fiat 500, a model which has been recently introduced in the United States. Both at the interior and exterior the American tuners decided to lagely use black, the same color being used for the rims
Lately we’ve been experiencing quite a rise in ArtCar creations. We all know how the ArtCar ball started rolling at BMW who are still at it. That’s a given, but who else joined in to the game? A long time ago, only this McLaren managed to do so but what about in more recent times?
The small Italian model managed to begin with succces in Canada, where all the 500 units prepared by Fiat for the debut were ordered in about 12 hours. However, we talk about a special edition that was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The model sold in Canada is called Fiat 500 Prima Edizione
The Fiat 500’s Abarth version is possibly the best a budget strapped street racer can get. With this version though, the cops who will probably be chasing him away from the lights also have a great chance.
Possibly one the best hot hatch superminis out there you can buy the Fiat 500 Abarth is coming to the United States. The headline is catchy and impressive but once you read the fine print you find out that there’s a lot more to be said about this whole thing.
