Feb 27, 2013

Besides sporting versions of Fiat 500 built by Abarth, Fiat will bring to the Geneva Motor Show a more masculine and elegant variant of its smallest model, named Fiat 500 GQ. Fiat 500 GQ Design Fiat has published today official photos of a special edition for its 500 model. This new version was developed in collaboration with GQ magazine and targets men who want a more aggressive Fiat 500 changing both exterior and interior look and, most particularly, improving the quality of materials used. It is not the first time when Fiat “invents” such a special edition of its model, the most famous being Fiat 500 by Diesel and Fiat 500 Gucci. On the exterior, the new Fiat 500 GQ comes with a matte gray color which blends with carbon black inserts along with 16-inch wheels, specially built for this version, chromed mirror housings and GQ logos appearing on pillars. The Fiat 500 GQ interior continues the idea of monochrome: the seats are covered with high quality leather, ambience is...

Jan 24, 2013

The Fiat 500 commercial featuring Jennifer Lopez is part of a new advertising campaign developed by Fiat USA and Chrysler Group LLC, aiming to increase the sales for the small and lovely 500 model in U.S. and Canada. The new ad, entitled – My World, features the ‘Until It Beats No More’ song, from Jennifer Lopez’s new album ‘Love?’. Jennifer Lopez already starred in several commercials for the Italian automaker as part of a multi-million dollar contract, which involved the Fiat 500 in her new music video and also performed with the car center stage at the 2011 American Music Awards. Another celebrity involved in the ad campaign is Charlie Sheen, which did a commercial entitled House Arrest and also appeared in its new 2012 TV Series ‘Anger Management’. “The primary objective of ‘My World’ was to explore the story of Jennifer Lopez, who is a cultural icon. We watch as she leaves Manhattan and makes her way back to the Bronx, where she grew up and...

Nov 21, 2012

Fiat 500e was finally revealed – inside and outside – by the Italians, but we won’t see the electric version of 500 until the public debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fiat 500e represents the electric version of the already famous Fiat 500, and will be officially unveiled at Los Angeles Auto Show. The electrification of the Italian model isn’t about just simply replacing the engine, but also comes with aesthetic changes. Fiat 500e photo gallery Fiat 500e – first details The bodywork of the new Fiat 500e is painted in a shade of harsh orange, the front bumper has a lower ornament painted white, the rims have a different pattern and the side skirts also have a dedicated set of ornaments. The electric version of the Fiat 500 has a new interior, decorated in white and orange. The new dashboard has different clocks and another transmission control...

May 24, 2012

Ford has launched a  1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, with 3 variants of 100, 120 and 125 hp, very fast and very quiet!Ford launched a  turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine and the production began back in November in Koln. Starting this month, the same engine will be built in their new factory found in Craiova – Romania. These two plants will run at full power to produce 800,000 engines in the next three years ensuring the demandings at least for Europe. There will be three versions of this 1 liter EcoBoost engine: 100, 120 and 125 hp. The first model already with this new engine is the Ford Focus, and in June, when we’ll have the first B-Max’s, this interesting new engine will take its place under this bonnet as well. C-Max and Grand C-Max will also get this upgrade as soon as possible. Revolutionary A test drive with this “little engine” revealed an incredibly pleasant surprise. 1.0 liters, 125 hp and a 6-speed...

Mar 7, 2012

While Fiat introduced the new 2012 Fiat 500L, Fiat 500C by Gucci and the 2012 Fiat Punto, Lancia brought a four-wheel drive version for Thema and the new Flavia Convertible. Jeep and Alfa Romeo didn’t bring any novelties. After 500C, Fiat is preparing to expand its iconic model range again. The smallest Italian model will benefit from a family-designed version, code-named L0. The series version will replace the old Fiat Idea and will be called Fiat 500L, respecting tradition names on the Fiat range. Geneva Motor Show 2012 Live: 2012 Fiat 500L photo gallery ...

Nov 22, 2011

Fiat Abarth 500 has reached the U.S. market. The first copies were already presented at the LA Auto Show 2011. As promised, Fiat brings at the LA Auto Show 2011 the first Abarth model especially dedicated to the U.S. market: Abarth 500 USA. That’s right, it’s the little Fiat 500, benefiting the whole set of changes made by the Italian sports division. Abarth 500 USA receives an improved breaking system, new exhaust, revised suspension and an aerodynamic kit that reminds us of the American influence for Fiat 500. LA Auto Show 2011 Live: 2012 Fiat Abarth 500 USA photo gallery ...