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Chrysler’s New Engine

Jan 9

Posted by Insider in Engine, Makers

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Having partnered, forced by the circumstances, with Italian manufacturer Fiat last year, American manufacturer Chrysler saw itself forced to rethink its powertrain strategy and, in places, reverse it completely from how it looked prior to its bankruptcy.

In the eve of the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Chrysler reminded us its new approach in terms of powerplants. The stars of the new direction are, as announced ever since late 2009, the Fiat-sourced FIRE MultiAir engines.

“Chrysler Group will attain leadership by rapidly applying Fiat Powertrain technologies, such as Multiair, direct injection, turbocharging and transmission systems to its powertrain portfolio,” Paolo Ferrero, Senior Vice President, Chrysler Powertrain said in a release. “By 2014 calendar year, more than 80 percent of Chrysler Group’s current powertrain lineup will undergo a complete makeover.“

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Fiat’s 1.4 FIRE Multiair Engine

Dec 18

Posted by Insider in Engine

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The fruits of this summer’s Fiat - Chrysler deal are now ripe and they can be harvested. The American side announced today it will introduce Fiat’s 1.4l in-line four-cylinder Fully Integrated Robitized Engine (FIRE) with Multiair technology in the 2010 Fiat 500 which will be sold in the US.

The engine features four valves per cylinder and Fully Variable Valve Actuation (FVVA), known to Fiat’s fans as Multiair. The technology allows the engine to provide 10 percent more power, while at the same time keeping fuel consumption and emissions 10 percent down compared with a regular engine.

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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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I Live. I Ride. I Am. Jeep.

Nov 10

Posted by Insider in News

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After the curtain was lifted and Chrysler -Fiat revealed their new five years business plan, one after the other, the new advertising campaigns for the manufacturer’s brand began rolling off. Among the first, Chrysler revealed the “I Live. I Ride. I Am. Jeep” for the homonymous brand.

“With nearly 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is a true global icon that has provided consumers a real sense of freedom and adventure from the very beginning,” Mike Manley, Jeep Brand CEO said in a release.

“The new Jeep campaign reinforces this idea, with a fresh new look, feel and attitude. We believe there is a little bit of Jeep inside everyone. Deep down, to some degree, everyone wants to seize every moment and live life to the fullest. This campaign gets to the core of those emotions, effectively communicating that unique Jeep spirit.“

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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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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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Magneti Marelli signed a deal with Italian battery maker

Sep 6

Posted by Insider in Awareness, Uncategorized

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Magneti Marelli has just signed a deal with Italian battery maker FAAM SpA to cooperate on development and production of lithium ion batteries. Marelli is a parts-making subsidiary of Fiat and the batteries are being developed for use in transportation applications. In addition to its Italian plant, FAAM also has factories in China and Uruguay.

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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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Fiat Punto Evo

Sep 1

Posted by Fatty in Fiat

Fiat has just revealed details of the company’s latest contraption, the Punto Evo, a model based on the popular Grande Punto that comes with several enhancements in all areas. It features an upgraded engine range, comprising a 1.3 second generation Multijet diesel, a 1.4 petrol engine with the exclusive MultiAir technology and a Dual-Fuel Methane and Petrol engines, all of them complying with Euro 5 regulations. In terms of styling, the car underwent an upgrade program at Fiat’s Centro Stile, with the exterior featuring revised front and rear. The new bumpers are now housing the headlights and the tailights, with the overall body shortened by 406 centimeters. The other external dimensions remain the same, with a width of 169 cm, a height of 149 cm and a wheelbase of 251 cm. Inside, the Punto Evo features a redesigned dashboard, restyled seats, storage compartments and dials.

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The Modern Fiat Sentiero Pickup

Aug 21

Posted by Insider in Fiat

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Picture it: you’re on holiday in Ericeira, Portugal and wouldn’t you know it, the Vespas you rented to take to Sintra won’t fit in the back of the Peugeot. You bang on your Brit ex-pat neighbor’s door to see if you can borrow his Ford Transit, but he’s not home and the suspiciously young Hungarian lady backpackers he’s letting crash are too stoned to remember where he went. This could happen to you, but not if design student Dragos Prodan has anything to say about it. Behold — the Fiat Sentiero.

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