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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 12, 2012 Fiat has announced pricing for the new 500 Abarth. The small hot hatch will begin at $22,000, plus a $700 destination charge. That’s a $4700 difference between this and lower end 500 Sport model, but you do get a lot for that extra coin. The 500 Abarth comes with a modified version of Fiat’s 1.4L MultiAir Turbo engine, which delivers 160 HP and 170 lb-ft of torque. Other bits include a an Abarth-tuned suspension and brakes, tuned dual exhaust system, and 16-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the Abarth performance seats, accent stitching, Bluetooth connectivity and a Bose premium audio system with steering-wh…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 2, 2011 If there is one thing Fiat needs in the US besides sales is another model. And if a report from Inside Line is to be believed, we could be seeing a new model next year. Inside Line reports that Fiat is readying a new small crossover code-named Ellezero. Ellezero will be based on Fiat's SUSW (Small U.S. Wide) platform, which also will underpin a new compact Jeep crossover. Design will borrow from the 500 with it's rounded look. Power will come from the 1.4L engine found in the 500. The new crossover will make it's debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Source: Inside Line View full article
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When the first Fiat 500s starting arriving at dealers, the questions of if and when the Abarth version began. Well the questions can end as Fiat us showing off the 500 Abarth for the US today at the LA Auto Show. Starting underneath the hood, the naturally-aspirated 1.4L MultiAir engine in the standard Fiat 500 has been turbocharged and intercooled up to 160 HP and 170 lb-ft of torque. Abarth also upgraded the brakes, suspension, and steering. Outside, the 500 Abarth wears a new aero package, sixteen-inch alloys (or optional seventeens, available painted in black or white) wrapped in Pirelli rubber, racing stripes in white, black or red, and dual exhaust tips give the c…
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New 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth to Debut at the L.A. Auto Show http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=img_ctrl&img=3787&tn=1 Album: Fiat 500 Abarth 6 images 0 comments October 31, 2011 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Faithful to the ‘small but wicked’ saying coined for Karl Abarth’s cars in the 1960s, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth arrives in America with the racing traditions that have made it a success on European roadways and racetracks — world-class performance and precision, purposeful and aggressive styling, high power-to-weight ratio and limited-production volume. Building on the excitement of the new 2…
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Fiat 500 Abarth To Make US Appearance In LA William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com July 25, 2011 Since the Fiat 500 was introduced last year, we have been asking this question; When is the Abarth 500 coming out? Well, Fiat has a answer for you. On the Fiat America Twitter page today, they said, "From our friends FIAT USA - The FIAT 500 Abarth will be officially unveiled at this year's LA Auto Show. Get excited, get very excited!!" Fiat hasn't said much about the Abarth 500 that will go on sale in the US. We're expecting Abarth versions of the 500 and 500c to be offered. A upgraded version of the 1.4-liter turbo with Multiair technology prod…
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The Future Of Fiat's Lineup William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 31, 2011 Fiat has been exceeding expectations in the US since being introduced this year. Concerns about selling a small model (Fiat 500) have been washed away, helped by gas prices on the rise. Now, Fiat readying more models for their lineup. The 500c is now arriving into Fiat showrooms and the EV and Abarth versions are getting ready for their appearance. But will there be any more models that are a bit larger? “Fiat will be the small car brand. It will never have anything larger than a C [segment],” said Laura Soaves, Head of Fiat USA. That means the largest vehicle w…
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Fiat's Dealer Rollout Running Behind William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 27, 2011 By the end of February 2011, Fiat was to have all 130 planned dealerships open. Now, their goal has been pushed back to September. Laura Soave, head of Fiat said about the delays, "We've approved all of the dealers' plans. So now it's just a matter of going through the process." She explained some of delays come from dealers waiting on approvals on permits from local governments. Right now, a dozen Fiat dealers are open with another eight to open by the end of February. By March, thirty to forty dealers will be open. Perfect timing since first …
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Inside Line Fiat 500 Sport first drive
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[source: Yahoo News] Fiat eyes new company with GM Europe, Chrysler ROME – Fiat Group SpA confirmed Sunday it was in talks to acquire General Motor's European operations with the aim of possibly creating a new company to also include its newly acquired Chrysler automaker. Combined, the new automaker would have euro80 billion ($105 billion) in annual revenues, Fiat said in a statement. Fiat said it was evaluating the possible spinoff of its auto business to form the core of the new company. Fiat Group Automobiles includes the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari brands. The statement was issued on the eve of a meeting in Berlin between Fiat…
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Fiat Bravo
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I love this thing.
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Fiat Lux ... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/29060418#29060418
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Fiat Auto and Chery Automobiles today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to this agreement, Chery Automobile will supply 1.6 and 1.8 L gasoline engines for application in Fiat cars to be produced in China and outside China. The two companies expect an annual supply exceeding 100,000 engines and are engaged to sign the definitive supply agreement before year end. In a statement, Mr. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat and Fiat Auto, said, “The agreement with Chery will give us the opportunity to further increase the competitiveness of our product range on the international markets. … more
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Is There More for Fiat's 500? Sporty model and convertible planned; wagon, SUV studied By LUCA CIFERRI | Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/24/07, 3:45 pm et TURIN, Italy - Fiat wants to capitalize on its sales leadership in European minicars by turning the new 500 into a full model range. Beyond the known variations - a three-door hatchback now, an Abarth performance model later this year and a convertible next summer - Fiat is considering a three-door station wagon and a four-wheel-drive SUV based on the wagon. Fiat has said it may sell the Abarth 500 in the United States after 2010. The company has not yet approved the new 500 station wagon. Nor…
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Ferrari “Dino” Caught On Dyno Filed Under: Coupes, Super Cars, Ferrari, Maserati, Spy Shots/Renderings, Future Vehicles July 11th, 2007 2:59 PM WINDING ROAD was among the first to bring you news of a “Dino” revival at Ferrari with a cover-story discussion on the mooted mini Maranelloan. Predictably, officials have denied the existence of a “cheap Ferrari” plan, but doing so was probably a smokescreen of sorts, as anything with a Prancing Horse affixed to the hood is uncomfortable being labeled as “inexpensive,” let alone “cheap.” In any case, a prototype of this future Ferrari appears to have been caught undergoing dyno pulls. The mule seen above employs Maserati Gra…
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Turin — On July 4, 1957, in Turin, Fiat presented the Nuova Fiat 500, a real icon of our times, with which Fiat concluded a revival that had begun straight after the Second World War. On July 4, 2007, exactly 50 years later, again in Turin, Fiat will present the new Fiat 500 which will be marketed immediately after the launch. And the new car will conclude an equally important cycle of revival for Fiat Automobiles SpA. Developed by the Fiat Style Centre and manufactured in the plant in Tychy (Poland), the new 500 is a 3-door model with very compact measurements … Go to full release and photos at AutoReport
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Fiat Oltre Unveiled: Hummer Gets a Rival From an Unlikely Source Date posted: 12-01-2005 BOLOGNA, Italy — Ever since Iveco, the commercial vehicle arm of Italian carmaker Fiat, introduced its new LMV (Light Multirole Vehicle) military off-roader, the creation of a civil version was an open secret. And now it is official: Fiat unveiled its Oltre concept car at the Bologna Motor Show. The Fiat Group is no stranger to the military off-roader. Back in the early 1950s, Alfa Romeo produced the Matta for the Italian army, while Fiat manufactured the Campagnolo for both civil and military use from 1951 through 1973. The Oltre is huge, especially for a vehicle with…
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Link: http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0.../C03-306253.htm
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