Archive for the 'Fiat' Category

What would a modern Fiat pickup look like? One designer has a theory…

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 […]

Friday, August 21st, 2009

What does Chrysler’s restructuring plan have in store for the Viper?

Long before factors like bankruptcy and Fiat’s involvement, Chrysler was looking to offload the Viper line. Several potential buyers were reportedly being considered, but months down the line no deal has been announced. In the meantime, of course, Chrysler has announced it will be filing Chapter 11 before restructuring in a new partnership with […]

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Karl Abarth tribute: Fiat 500 Abarth “DA O A 100″

Another day, another Fiat 500 variant that we Americans can drool over knowing we can’t get it here in the States. This one is special, though, as it was designed to commemorate Karl Abarth’s 100th (born on November 15, 1908) birthday. Not just a styling exercise, the Fiat 500 Abarth “DA O A 100″ tribute […]

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

2008 Paris Motor Show: Fiat 500 DIESEL - it’s not what you think

Perhaps it isn’t the most interesting live reveal that took place in Paris Motor Show, but we managed to get a few shots of the new Fiat 500 by DIESEL anyway. Yes, there is an optional 75-horsepower 1.3 Multijet diesel engine, complete with a particulate filter to keep things squeaky clean, but that’s not why […]

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

Paris Motor Show 2008 Preview: Fiat Abarth 500 esse esse revealed

The first official images of the production Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse (SS) have made their way onto the Web and as suspected, it’s as racy as a hot hatch can get.
The esseesse is fitted with a full body kit consisting of a new front fascia, lower side skirts and a redesigned rear bumper housing a […]

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Paris Motor Show 2008 Preview: Fiat Fiorino Qubo for the young folk

The new Fiat Fiorino Qubo is a new multi-purpose vehicle that looks a bit like Kermit the Frog with a massive under-bite. Judging from the photos supplied by Fiat, it’s a great vehicle for surfer dudes with hot girlfriends and families with dogs. Considering its got dual sliding doors and airy cockpit, we can imagine […]

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Next generation Lotus Elise to underpin Abarth sports car

Rumors of a new sports car from Abarth have been circulating for months, and although details are still sketchy, one thing’s for sure: a mid-mounted engine is part of the package. Autocar is confirming previous rumors that Fiat’s sport division has struck a deal with Lotus to use the next Elise as the basis for […]

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008