When it comes to reinvention, Cher and Madonna quickly pop into mind. Both have illustrious careers that span decades and they managed to keep their materials fresh through the years. The Fiat 500 has a similarly celebrated career. The original Cinquecento was one of the world’s most likeable and recognisable …
Read More »Fiat 500 reincarnates as electric-only city car
The next-generation Fiat 500e has been revealed ahead of its Italian summer launch. Based on a brand new platform, the reincarnated 500 has undergone a growth spurt, with both length and width up by 60mm, while the wheelbase has increased by 20mm. However, the biggest change is the car’s powertrain, …
Read More »Fiat 500 and 500C Collezione Fall/Winter Edition introduced
Fiat Australia has announced the release of the Fiat 500 and 500C Collezione Fall/Winter Edition, leaning on hues of autumn and winter to deliver enhanced style and sophistication to the iconic Italian hatchback. Limited to just 30 units locally, the Fiat 500 Collezione Fall/Winter Edition features two-tone Bordeaux and Grey …
Read More »Yacht-inspired Abarth 695 Rivale to land from $44,990
Fiat Chrysler has confirmed the Abarth 695 Rivale will make its way Down Under in 2019, with prices starting from $44,990 plus on-road costs for the limited-edition hot hatch. Drawing inspiration from the luxurious Riva Yachts, just 35 examples will hit our shores in both hatch and convertible form with …
Read More »Updated 2018 Fiat 500X pricing and specification
The new 2018 Fiat 500X range has been revised with added safety features, a revamped infotainment and a slimlined model offering. The simplified line-up now spans just two trim levels: Pop & Pop Star, offered in variations of one engine, two transmission and front wheel drive. Subtly updated for 2018, the …
Read More »Giannini 350 GP4 is a Fiat 500 supercar on steroids
Meet the Giannini 350 GP4, a steroid feasting Fiat 500 that’s ditched its cutesy looks and spent the winter pumping iron at the gym. Prepared by Giannini in collaboration with GRAM (Gram Torino Engineering), the 350 GP4 is an evolution of the Alfa Romeo 4C-powered 350 GP (white car below) …
Read More »Fiat 500 dresses up as a Porsche 911
No, it’s not a photoshop image and no, you don’t have to go to Specsavers. This is a real marriage between a classic 1957 Fiat 500 and a 2003 Porsche 911. And who would’ve thought this was even possible? Built by a motoring enthusiast in Greece, the “Fiatsche 511” combines …
Read More »Abarth 124 Spider pricing announced. First 100 to be Launch Edition
Fiat Chrysler Australia has announced the pricing for the Abarth 124 Spider, which is hitting local showrooms in October. The drop-top will kick-off from $41,990 plus-on roads for the six-speed manual, with the six-speed automatic commanding an additional $2,000. However, to sweeten the deal even further, the Abarth 124 Spider …
Read More »2016 Fiat 500X Review
The Fiat 500X is the latest member of the fast-growing Fiat 500 family and is one of the more style-focused compact crossover in the segment. Infused with the cutesy looks of its smaller hatch sibling that almost single-handed revived the Fiat brand in Australia, the high-riding 500X aims to bring …
Read More »Fiat releases first local details on the Abarth 124 Spider
Fiat has released more details on their Abarth 124 Spider, which is set to hit local showrooms later this year. Powered by the brand’s 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine delivering 125kW and 250Nm of torque, the Abarth 124 Spider will dash from 0-100km/h in a claimed 6.8 seconds, with a rated …
Read More »Abarth 124 Spider drops into Geneva
Abarth has taken the wraps of the new Abart 124 Spider at the Geneva Motor Show. Fiat says the new model aims to “sweep a new generation off their feet with its performance and technical DNA”. Developed with input from the Abart Racing Team, the car is said to exemplify …
Read More »New Fiat 500 gets big makeover
The latest iteration of the ever popular Fiat 500 has arrived down under, with a new look and a complete technological overhaul. Fiat claims the new 500 has undergone almost 1,800 changes from the previous model, with major interior technology updates and a revised exterior style marking the latest evolution. …
Read More »Fiat 500X launched from $28,000
The Fiat 500 family has welcomed its newest member, the 500X – the new compact crossover that marks the latest evolution of iconic 500 brand. Priced from $28,000 plus on-roads, Fiat is pitching the 500X against more premium models such as the MINI Countryman. Larger and more mature and than …
Read More »2016 Fiat 124 Spider bows in at LA Auto Show
The Fiat 124 Spider has been officially unveiled at the LA Auto Show in California. Built in collaboration with Mazda, FCA’s version of the Mazda MX-5 is said to be more than just a badge engineering exercise. Fiat says every body panel has been completely redesigned, with inspiration taken from …
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