Chrysler to Build Fiat 1.4L Multiair Engine in Michigan

December 22, 2009
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Michigan will be the hatching ground of the Fiat’s 1.4L Multiair engine. The production will start in the fourth quarter of 2010 at Chrysler’s Dundee,Michigan factory which will be funded with $179 million. The preparation of the plant will provide 155 new jobs and a total of 573 for the entire project. One hundred thousand engines, the annual target of the plant, will be fitted to the Mexican-built Fiat 500 units. The Fiats will then be divided between the Latin America market and other selected Chrysler US showrooms.

The Fully Integrated Robotized Engine (FIRE) is a 1.4-litre naturally aspirated motor making a basic 75kW (102hp) at 6,750rpm and 129Nm (95 lb-ft)…

Double The Space With Fiat Doblo

November 20, 2009
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A car for the traveler that loves company. That’s the Fiat Doblo. Yes, this car is all about space. Designed to meet the need for functionality and comfort that also makes the most out of the interior space to accommodate seven people.

The Fiat Doblo rides on a wider wheelbase of 2755mm which also allows it to have a huge 790 Liter luggage compartment. For more room, the interior is fitted with seats that can be folded and tilted.

This van will be available with four different engines: a 95 hp petrol and three Multijet diesels with outputs of 90 hp, 105 hp and 135 hp. A dual fuel engine and a…

Fiat Approved New Ram Brand for Chrysler

October 28, 2009
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Confirming the rumors that broke last month, Fiat has now approved the creation of a separate Ram brand within Chrysler’s Dodge division. Also coinciding with the new Ram brand, Fiat has also confirmed that it will release its first Fiat based model to the U.S. market by 2011.

According to Automotive News, Fiat will reveal its new plans for Chrysler to the United States government this week.

Based on Fiat’s plans for the new Ram brand, all of the trucks under Dodge will be transferred to the new division. This will include other vehicles like the Dakota pickup truck, but could also include SUV models, such as the upcoming Dodge Durango.

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First Look at the Fiat Punto Evo

September 6, 2009
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If you ever speak the words Evo in front of car enthusiasts most of them will automatically think of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions Series. And they have every right to think so, because Mitsubishi has been using the Evo name for years.

But what you do not expect is the word Evo used for a Fiat Punto. Yes, the new Fiat Punto Evo was revealed ahead of the car’s Frankfurt Motor Show debut next month. Dubbed as the evolution of the Grand Punto, the new Evo promises a lot of style and a lot of fun for its users.

The Punto Evo will come in different varieties of engines, including a 1.3L…

Fiat 500C Small Stylish & Desirable Car

July 2, 2009
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From Fiat 500 vehicle, an Italian automaker has created a new of its version where they make it more stylish and desirable which gives more spice compared to their previous hatchback vehicles. This time, they made it more exciting by giving a total convertible “retro-hatchback” vehicle. The New Fiat 500C’s fold-back canvass roof is styled and made of a full-width fabric roof. Fiat 500C vehicle was said to be more than a window to the sky because of its cool design where you could automatically remove its roof and feel the fresh air while you drive with your firends.

Fiat 500C has three different colors of the hood to make it…

Dual-Fuel 2009 Fiat Grande Punto

May 11, 2009
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Here comes something from Fiat that will be welcomed by car enthusiasts who want the novelty of having a dual-powered auto—the 2009 Fiat Grande Punto which is powered by dual fuel including petrol and methane. This demonstrates Fiat’s commitment to environmental protection while making use of new technology to come up with novel car models. Not surprising considering that Fiat is known for its leadership when it comes to cars that make use of methane engines. As proof, an estimated 43,000 methane-driven Fiats have been sold in Italy between January to August 2008 which is an increase to the 33,000 methane-driven cars sold in Italy in 2007.

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2009 Fiat Abarth 500 Not For The Timid

May 6, 2009
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If you find your large auto too big for easy wading in traffic and in the parking lots then opt for the small 2009 Fiat Abarth 500. This one’s a fun car to drive and to look at. It’s so small and compact it is ideal for singles or couples who have not yet started building a family. This one has 16 inches 8-spoke rims with 195/45R-16 tires, large roof spoiler, sporty side skirts and a slightly longer nose for feeding air into the IHI turbo engine.

The 2009 Fiat Abarth 500 is a sporting small auto all throughout living up to the 10 world records and 10,000 motorsport victories held by…

Fun Riding With The Abarth 500

March 10, 2009
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Drinking and driving do not mix but nobody ever said you could not have fun while driving! This, you can do, with the Abarth 500. It is definitely one of the cars fully flavored with character.

The Abarth may be a popular auto among its Italian fans but the new generation may think nothing of it—yet. That may be the reason why the designers of the Abarth 500 made sure that this miniscule auto will be able to turn heads anywhere, anytime.

If you think the auto is familiar then you got it right considering that it made use of the Fiat 500 as its base. This auto has a lot of…

Fiat 500C Is Your Window To The Sky

February 18, 2009
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Auto enthusiasts were expecting the new Fiat 500C to have a power-operated sliding canvas roof and they were not disappointed. The manufacturers rely on the Fiat’s arching C-pillar and roofline to keep blind spots at bay while keeping its structured rigidity intact. However, there may be some issues with rearward visibility especially with the canvas roof retracted.

Those who want to gamble on the Fiat 500C can get it in red, black and ivory.  Don’t worry though because you will still be able to see the third brake light even with the top up or down thanks to the new spoiler which has been incorporated on the retractable roof. While keeping the…

Fiat Offers Up A Few Peeks At Their New Crossover

December 27, 2008
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The Fiat 500 is a series of wagons intended to compete heavily with designs from MINI. Fiat is getting ready to put out a crossover CUV model in the 500 series that should have fans of the brand popping some corks. The new 500 is a redesigned version of the familiar wagon that adds a 4X4 drive feature.

The current 500 series drive system uses the platform on which the Panda 4X4 is currently built, so other drive features may continue to borrow from the Panda’s blueprint. We think that the crossover genre is really getting set to explode in popularity, and the new Fiat 500 will definitely be a fan favorite…

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