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California-exclusive 2013 Fiat 500e is priced at $32,500

, Apr 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

The Fiat 500e will be sold exclusively in California for the price-tag of $32,500 MSRP. The first deliveries of this car are expected to occur this summer. You will be able to purchase a Fiat 500e at the starting price of $32,500, however, for those that are eligible for federal credits, state incentives, and FIAT rebates, you will be able to purchase this vehicle for as low as $20,500. You will also be able to lease the 500e for a down payment of $999 and monthly payments of $199 a month for 36 months. Read The Full Story

Fiat and Mazda ink new Alfa Romeo/Miata roadster deal for 2015

, Jan 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

Fiat and Mazda have officially inked the deal which will refettle the MX-5 (aka the Miata) as Alfa Romeo’s next open-top sports car, expected to hit showrooms in 2015. The agreement [pdf link] was first mooted back in May 2012, and will see the as-yet-unnamed Alfa Romeo droptop eventually go on sale globally; meanwhile, Mazda will also offer its own version of the car, the next-gen MX-5.

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Fiat shows off two new 500 concepts

, Jan 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

Fiat has announced two new concept cars based on its diminutive 500 that will debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. The new concept cars are based on the company's high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth and the Fiat 500 Turbo. Fiat says that the concept cars are designed to showcase how unique, sporty, and personal the 500 can look. Read The Full Story

2013 Fiat 500e earns 108 MPGe rating from the EPA

, Jan 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

The Environmental Protection Agency has given the Fiat 500e the highest highway MPGe rating ever earned by an electric vehicle in the US - 108 MPGe. In addition, this snazzy little car is also estimated to get a range of 87 miles when completely charged, trumping all other electric vehicles in the US. The 500e will be arriving in California at FIAT Studios in Q2 of this year. Read The Full Story

Maserati Quattroporte refreshed to take on Porsche’s 4-door bruiser

, Dec 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Maserati has revealed its updated Quattroporte, a tightening of the four-door sports sedan expected to bite into Porsche Panamera sales come 2013. The sixth-generation of the car, the new Quattroporte is lighter than its predecessor as well as faster and more fuel efficient, capable of coaxing out a top speed of 191mph from its hand-built V8 engine produced by Ferrari. Read The Full Story

2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio unveiled

, Nov 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Cool small carmaker Fiat has unveiled the new 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio. Fiat says that little turbocharged car is track capable and has a clever open top design offering high-performance four passenger fun. The car promises the most interior space, rear seat legroom, and shoulder room among key competitors in a segment. Read The Full Story

Fiat announces new 500L and 500L Trekking for North America

, Nov 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're a fan of the Fiat 500, Fiat has announced the two new cars that are headed to North America. The new vehicles include the all-new 500L and the new 500L Trekking. The standard 500L is a longer version of the iconic Fiat 500 adding two more doors allowing for comfortable accommodations for five passengers. Read The Full Story

One-millionth Fiat 500 rolls off Polish assembly line

, Nov 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Fiat has announced that its little Fiat 500 has reached a significant milestone in its production. Fiat has produced the one-millionth Fiat 500. The little Fiat 500 is sold in over 100 countries around the world including the US. The first Fiat 500 was produced on July 4, 2007 in Turin, Italy. Read The Full Story

Fiat 500e teaser previews 2013′s must-have EV

, Nov 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Fiat has been teasing details around its next electric vehicle, the Fiat 500e, expected to arrive on Californian shores sometime in 2013. The new car - which will make its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show kicking off on November 30 - will feature some aesthetic differences from the regular gas-powered model, with the burnt orange of the promo car Fiat is using in its teaser being offset with matte white detailing around the mirrors and  lower front grille. Read The Full Story

2013 Fiat 500 Turbo offers 135 HP

, Aug 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you liked what the Fiat 500 Abarth was packing under the hood, but felt that the menacing looking little car was a bit too garish, you may want to take a look at the new 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo. The new car gets a turbocharged 1.4-liter MultiAir turbocharged engine sporting 135 HP and 150 pound-foot of torque. The little turbocharged engine sends its power through a racetrack inspired manual transmission. Read The Full Story

Fiat 500L getting optional espresso maker

, Jul 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

Can't get enough espresso? Stopping by Starbucks four times a day is all well and good, but true coffee fans make their own. In their cars. Fiat has announced that the 500L will come with an optional built-in espresso maker when it rolls off the line in October, leaving us a little excited and only slightly terrified. Lavazza will be supplying the coffee makers for what Fiat says is "the first standard-production car in the world to offer a true espresso coffee machine." It even comes with matching cups! Read The Full Story

TomTom provides connected navigation system for Fiat 500L

, Jul 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

GPS maker TomTom and Fiat are partnering for new connected navigation system will be used in the Fiat 500L. The navigation system used in the little car will be the TomTom Go Live using a special cradle and dashboard system to allow the driver to have clear visibility while providing navigation details. The system will use HD traffic information and allow drivers to use social media apps to access restaurant reviews, hotel options, and to update followers on their location. Read The Full Story
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