Fiat Doblo to Challenge Ford Transit Connect

The new Fiat Doblo is all about space and with Chrysler involved, it is assumed that the vehicle will make it to the shores of the U.S. If this were true, then the Dolbo will be in direct competition with the Ford Transit Connect. The battle will be great and interesting to see how Fiat will fair stateside. Read more

Fiat’s Strada Cabine Dupla Pickup

Fiat have released a number of versions of its Strada pickup, now they are offering a “dual cab” version called the Fiat Strada Cabine Dupla Pickup, which comes with two extra rear seats, but it does not have the extra doors. Read more

Fiat’s bid for GM’s Vauxhall (UK) and Opel

We all thought that the deal with Fiat (BIT:F) and GM (NYSE:GM) was not going to go through, for its bid on Opel and its UK brand Vauxhall, but Fiat have since improved their offer. The new offer is now starting to look more attractive for owners, General Motors. Read more

Fiat could abandon Chrysler deal: union has to cut labor costs

Fiat SpA’s chief executive has just two weeks to try to come to a deal with Chrysler LLC over a planned partnership. He has warned that unless Chrysler’s unions agree to cut labor costs, then he would abandon the deal. Read more

Fiat confirms partnership talks with Chrysler: Daimler to sell stake

Fiat’s (FIA.MI) vice Chairman has confirmed that the Italian carmaker is in partnership talks with Chrysler, the third largest U.S. automaker. John Elkann had told reporters “That we are talking is not a mystery.” Fiat’s shares are suspended from trading today pending a statement from the company, which should come sometime later today. Read more

How special is the new Fiat Panda 4×4 Glam edition?

Now being honest Fiat has never rocked my world, personally think their cars are boring so what we want to know is “How special is the new Fiat Panda 4×4 Glam edition? Now there is a question for you to answer.

Fiat, the Italian auto makers have just unveiled its new Panda, the name is called the Fiat Panda 4×4 Glam edition.

It features a brand new pearl white paint job with aluminum roof rails, other features include 15-inch alloys, you will have a choice of a 1.2-liter petrol pushing 60HP or you can opt for the 1.3-liter turbo diesel engine version pushing 70HP. Prices will be €14,800 and €16,910 respectively. Please take a look at more images here.

Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse at Paris 2008

Paris 2008 has seen a number of new models as well as special edition cars on show, and one such model has to be the Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse. This is a great attempt from Abarth, following the rebirth of the tuning division. Read more

Jerry Seinfeld cheats death in his 1967 fiat btm

Jerry Seinfeld has had a lucky escape in his 1967 fiat btm after his brakes failed on his classic car. As the brakes failed the coupe rolled over, however Seinfeld managed to cheat death and walk away without a scratch.

The accident happened early Saturday morning at East Hampton, his wife Jessica said “He was a little shocked when he walked in and it started to dawn on him what happened;” she also added “I was extremely relieved and grateful and I’m feeling very lucky that nothing happened.”

Jerry Seinfeld was alone in his 1967 fiat btm as he was driving he suddenly felt his brakes go bad, however according to Police Chief Todd Sarris Jerry managed to keep his head even after his emergency brake also failed. Thankfully Seinfeld pulled his wheel to the right so that he could miss the oncoming traffic. The 1967 fiat btm then rolled over and come to a complete stop.

Sarris said “His actions probably avoided a very serious accident,” he then added “I think he was a little shaken up, with justification.”

Source- Adelaide Now

New Fiat 500 wagon will target MINI Clubman

Fiat in the past few years have been going downhill a bit, however with the arrival of the Fiat 500 it seemed to spark a bit of life with the automaker. The Fiat 500 seems to have gained some momentum of late coming out with a range of different variations.

After the original hatch hit the market it was not long after and the Abarth sport model came along, and we know that just around the corner is the Fiat 500 cabrio. However rumors have started about a longer version hitting the streets. The Fiat 500 Wagon will target the Mini Clubman. It is thought that the Fiat 500 Wagon will hit the market some time in 2010.

Source – Auto Express

Fiat 500 Pepita: new Fiat with a 24 carat gold paint job

This is the first of the new Fiat 500s that are now on the streets of the UK and soon they’ll be everywhere.

But if you want to stay ahead of the crowd and have money to burn, you could get the Fiat 500 Pepita, modified by Studio M in Italy. Read more

Fiat 500 Cabrio: convertible coming to Geneva Motor Show in March

Fiat will show off a new car at the Geneva Motor Show in March, it is not nothing exotic though it’s just a Fiat 500 Cabrio. This car with its retro design does look nice in a convertible configuration; the mechanism is Read more