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Fiat Gets TwinAir Range

Jul 20

Posted by Insider in Engine, Fiat

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Fiat is planning to move forward on the downsizing route, as the company wants to spread the use of the new two-cylinder 900 cc turbocharged TwinAir engine.

The Italian company will offer the powerplant in three levels of power and will also install it in a wider list of models (the unit is currently only available for the 500 model).

The model will make its debut with the 84 hp version which will be introduced on the 500 in September. The unit offers similar performance with the four cylinder 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine already available on the 500, but comes with a 30 percent fuel consumption and emissions reduction. The latter unit will stay in production. Read the rest of this entry »

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FIAT 500 Rosso Corsa

Jun 22

Posted by Insider in Fiat

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The Fiat 500 is one of the most customizable mainstream vehicles available on the market today, but it looks like there is always room for a bit more exclusivity. Fiat has released the Limited Edition 500 Rosso Corsa, which is only destined for the German Market.

Besides the car’s special coat, this also comes with a list of exterior and interior goodies, which include a “Rosso Corsa” logo on the tailgate, 16 inch alloy rims that house red painted brake calipers, xenon headlights, a special audio system and a key cover that uses the same color as the car’s body.

Fiat announced that it will only produce 200 units if the Limited Edition Rosso Corsa, with each vehicle receiving an interior aluminum plaque with the car’s production number in order to offer a special feel to its owner.

The bespoke Italian mini hatch is powered by a 1.4 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine that develops 101 hp at 101 rpm and a maximum torque of 131 Nm (96.6 lb-ft) at 4,250 rpm. This is the most powerful non-Abarth engine in the car’s range, ofering the car decent dynamic abilities.

The unit, which is matted to a six speed manual transmission, emits 149 grams of CO2 per km and returns a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.3 l/100 km (37.3 mpg), allows the 930 kg car to reach 100 km/h (60 mph) in 10.5 seconds and offer a top speed of 182 km/h (113 mph).

The Fiat 500 Limited Edition Rosso Corsa can be yours for EUR19,500 (about $24,150 at the current exchange rate).

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Fiat Uno Ecology Concept

May 8

Posted by Insider in Fiat

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Fiat has unveiled a concept study of the new Fiat Uno, called the “Uno Ecology”, just days after the official presentation of its new supermini in Brazil. As its name suggests, the Uno Ecology is a green car that uses renewable materials, has reduced emissions and improved fuel economy.

Fiat hasn’t released all the details about this car yet, but it is known that the Uno Ecology uses a modified version of the standard car’s 1.0-liter flex-fuel gasoline engine, equipped with Fiat’s stop-start technology.

Fiat Uno Ecology has photo-voltaic cells on the roof that use solar light to power various systems of the car. On the inside, various renewable and recyclable materials are used: coconut fibers and recyclet PET are just two examples. The car was 100 percent conceived and built in Brazil, using Brazilian materials, workforce and technology.

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New Fiat Uno

Apr 26

Posted by Insider in Fiat

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The new Fiat Uno pictures were leaked on the Internet two years ahead of the official launch of the car. The all-new supermini will fit between the Panda and the Grande Punto in the Fiat range and will appear on the market in 2012 as part of the company’s five-year plan.

The car will bear the popular Uno name and will be a replacement for the original Uno and for the Punto’s second-generation, both of which are still in production in different parts of the world. Launched in 1983, the modern and spacious Uno supermini was a sales hit for Fiat.

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Luca di Montezemolo Quick as Fiat Chairman

Apr 20

Posted by Insider in F1, Ferrari, Fiat

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Fiat issued a press release today announcing that Luca Cordero di Montezemolo will resign from his position of Fiat group chairman. He will announce the resignation personally, during a press conference that will be held later this afternoon. The press conference will be attended by the vice chairman of Fiat, John Elkann, tipped to succeed di Montezemolo, and by the CEO Sergio Marchionne.

“Luca Cordero di Montezemolo explained that the reason for his resignation, on the eve of the presentation of the Group’s 2010-2014 Business Plan, was that he had completed the assignment given to him by the core shareholder in May 2004“, reads the press release. The statement adds that Luca Cordero di Montezemolo will remain a member of the Fiat board of directors and chairman of Ferrari.

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Fiat Doblo 2010

Nov 17

Posted by Insider in Fiat

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Italian manufacturer Fiat released yesterday details on the new Fiat Doblo, a model dubbed by the Italians Family Space. As opposed to the previous version, the new Doblo features extensive modifications to the styling, engines and technical specifications. Enough modifications, Fiat says, to make the Doblo the “best in class” both in terms of space and in terms of reduced emissions.

Engine wise, the car is available in one petrol engine and three diesel versions, developing 95 hp (petrol), 90, 105 and 135 hp (diesel). Fiat says a Natural Power engine with dual fuel system (petrol and methane) and an additional diesel engine with Dualogic robotized gearbox will be added later on.

All of the aforementioned units are Euro 4 and Euro 5 compliant, and are available with a Start/Stop system as standard.

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Fiat-Chrysler electric car

Oct 14

Posted by Insider in Fiat, GreenCar

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The Fiat-Chrysler alliance is working on a joint electric car, making use of Chrysler’s know-how in electric engine technology. The news has been confirmed by Alfredo Altavilla from Chrysler, and is the first open recognition of the project.

Fiat will officially present its plans for the future of the Fiat-Chrysler partnership on November 4th, when hopefully we will have full knowledge of the Fiat group models headed for the US, and an idea of how the electric car will fit into that plan. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fiat Punto Evo launched on Helicopter

Sep 30

Posted by Fatty in Fiat

Unveiled in a world premiere at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, the new Fiat Punto Evo is officially launched today. It aims to build on the success of its predecessor, the Grande Punto, and become a benchmark for innovation, safety and style thanks to several new features.
The name “Evo” highlights a level of evolution in car design that is capable of satisfying customers who are increasingly demanding in terms of technology, driveability and respect for the environment.

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Don’t Touch My Fiat Palio [VIDEO Inside]

Sep 18

Posted by Insider in Fiat, Video

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For today’s Funny Car Commercial of the Day, we take a trip into another land where automobile drivers often find it necessary to share the road with their fellow human-powered, two-wheeled travelers. We wouldn’t know, having lived right here in the U.S. of A. our whole lives, but apparently bicyclists in South Africa happen to have a few irritating habits… like using the hood of your car as a means to balance themselves while waiting for the light to change.

If the commercial pasted after the break is any indication, perhaps the aforementioned practice isn’t such a good idea. Consider yourself warned: unclip from your pedals and put your feet on the ground - it’s safer that way. Stay tuned for another funny car commercial on this space in short order.

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Fiat design of the FCC III concept

Sep 4

Posted by Insider in Fiat

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From Bertone to Pininfarina, some legendary designers have worked with Fiat over the years. Now the Italian automaker is offering car lovers a chance to join the pantheon. While your name won’t appear in chrome letters on the fender, your suggestions will guide the hands of Fiat’s designers.

Fiat Brazil’s Style Center is crowdsourcing the design of the FCC III concept, the third concept from the company’s designers in that country. Far from a run-of-the-mill design contest, Fiat says that Mio is the first car designed under a Creative Commons license.

According to the company, the design process will culminate in the unveiling of the FCC III at the 2010 Sao Paolo International Auto Show. Unlike the previous two concepts, the first of which is shown above, the FCC III will feature a design, safety features, material selection, infotainment system and drivetrain based on suggestions from the online community gathered at the Fiat Mio website.

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