Category: Fiat

Tanya and her blue Fiat 500 are a formidable and passionate representation of FIAT’s iconic success

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As FIAT celebrates its 125th anniversary globally, one passionate South African fan is celebrating her own life – changed courtesy of a Fiat 500. Tanya O’Connor, a core member of the Fiat Society of Cape Town, loves cars. She worked in the automotive sector for 25 years and raced Opel vehicles that she had modified at some of South Africa’s most legendary racetracks, including Tarlton, Zwartkops, and Kyalami – but nothing can beat her Fiat 500. It was love at first sight, not once but twice, two years ago. She…

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Updated Fiat 500 Sport Road Test and Review

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Pros – Trendy Retro styling; great fuel consumption; comfortable seats; Go-Kart like handling; Great engine Cons – Drivers seat can’t be adjusted down; Fuel economy does fall short of claimed; Poor safety rating After a trip to Italy, I fell in love with the original Fiat 500 known initially as ‘The Cinquecento’. Introduced by the Fiat Company in July 1957 and produced under this guise until 1975 the model was designed by Dante Giacosa, and the Cinquecento was marketed as a cheap, functional, and economical town car for post-war Italy. Fast forward exactly 50 years…

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The number of 500s made in Poland reaches 2.5 million!

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You see them on the road in South Africa and in Italy, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and Japan to mention just a few countries in the world. The Fiat 500 just achieved 2.5 million models produced at Stellantis the Fiat plant in Tychy Poland. This is a record for a single model production at this factory. The actual 2.5 million model manufactured was a 500 Hybrid equipped with a 70 – hp mild hybrid engine, an efficient compact lightweight hybrid power unit reducing consumption and emissions. This variant was Fiats entry-point into the world…

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All new FIAT 500 3rd generation and the first full electric FCA Car

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It is true the Fiat 500 has been an Italian icon around the world since its debut 63 years ago. With the second generation launching in 2007, this model was accepted as a cool, charming city car and loved by many across the globe. Now in 2020 a  new era Fiat is coming, a fully electric 500 model which retains all the style and is still very easily recognised as a Fiat 500. If you loved the look and style of the 500 but you want to also be involved…

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles accused of emissions cheating in USA

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The Department for Transport has asked for details of an American investigation into diesel emissions software; As another car maker is investigated for possible use of an emissions cheat device, we look at the potential implications for British car owners. What is the issue? The American Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accused Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) of not telling the authorities about diesel emission software “that could allow excess diesel emissions”, according to the Financial Times. A report by Reuters states that the EPA believes the software is similar to…

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FIAT 124 SPIDER REVEALED – FIRST PICTURES AND DETAILS

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While Fiat has yet to confirm performance figures, sources suggest that the 0-62mph time could well match that of the more powerful 2.0-litre MX-5 (7.3sec), since the 124 Spider trumps that car’s torque but is said to match the kerbweight of the lighter 1.5-litre Mazda. The Fiat 124 Spider is a new rear-wheel drive, two-door, two-seat sports vehicle which is based on the Mazda MX-5. Fiat says that positioning the engine far back in the engine bay has improved the car’s handling. Paying homage to the original 124 Spider almost…

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Fiat Abarth 695 Biposto – Mad, Stupid-Mad… And Irresistible

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It is nuts in every way, the Abarth 695 BiPosto. Stupidly expensive, ridiculously small, and absolutely bonkers to drive. To drive it, you have to punch it in the mouth on every gear-change. And it responds by thumping you in the back. And if you were to buy one – but you’ll have to be quick, there are less than 20 ear-marked for Australia – your friends will wonder quietly if you are totally “out-of-your-flakey-tiny-microscopic-mind”. That’s what they’ll think. This is Abarth’s 695 BiPosto: “the world’s smallest supercar”. Engine/transmission: 1.4 litre…

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The Shoe Inspired FIAT 500L-Vans Design Concept by Angela White

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Fiat has long had a firm foothold in the market of small, fuel efficient and cool looking cars. The Fiat 500 has been a staple throughout Europe for years and the sexy little car company has made quite a splash in America as well. Eager to expand their markets, Fiat has come up with an exciting new concept vehicle sure to appeal to car enthusiasts around the world, especially those with surfer hearts. In July at the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in California, Fiat unveiled a new version of…

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