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Fiat to introduce 500L at Geneva Motor Show
It doesn’t seem like much time has passed since the North American International Auto Show – but already the focus of the automotive world has switched to Geneva. At this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Fiat will introduce the 500L – a new model in its 500 range. The L stands for “Large” as Fiat looks [...]
Fiat boosts Chrysler stake thanks to environmental achievement
Just how important are green innovations for carmakers? You only have to look at Fiat’s commitment to the Chrysler Group to see how much of a role “green thinking” plays in the minds of the top car companies. The Italian carmaker has increased its interest in Chrysler by five per cent after Chrysler achieved an [...]
Fiat introduces third generation Panda
After producing around six million first- and second-generation Fiat Panda cars, the Italian carmaker will now introduce the third generation of the popular city car. The new vehicle will come with a choice of two-cylinder engines, each equipped with a start and stop system as standard. The engine choices will be: the 85hp 0.9TwinAir Turbo, [...]
Fiat introduces turbocharged MultiAir engine
The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show – and features the first application of the new Fiat 1.4litre MultiAir Turbo engine. Boasting an estimated 160hp and 230Nm of torque, the engine delivers a 70 per cent increase in engine rpm torque and a 59 per cent increase in power [...]
Fiat engine boost for Alfa Romeo
The Italian brand Alfa Romeo isn’t a name we mention regularly at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk – but now it has received a boost into our hall of recognition thanks to a fellow group member. Fiat will develop a new four-cylinder petrol direct injection turbo engine for Alfa Romeo beginning in 2013. It has been designed for both [...]
Fiat unveils new Panda at Frankfurt
It’s been a week packed with exciting new vehicles at the Frankfurt International Motor Show – but now it is the turn of an old favourite to take centre stage. Fiat has presented the latest version of its Panda city car at the event, ahead of production beginning in the last quarter of this year. [...]
Fiat introduces new engines for Panda cars
The new Panda city car range from Fiat will soon benefit from Euro 5 engines. The Italian carmaker has introduced the new units which offer higher top speeds, improved fuel consumption, lower CO2 figures and stronger acceleration – they will be available in the Panda 1.2 Active, 1.2 MyLife, 1.2 Dynamic and the diesel 1.3 [...]
Fiat 500 TwinAir range launched
TwinAir is Fiat’s highly economical 0.9-litre engine which has been found on the Fiat 500 since early this year. Now, however, the Italian firm has decided to launch a specific TwinAir range for the successful city car. Available in two trim levels – TwinAir and TwinAir Plus – Fiat hopes to lure more customers with [...]
Fiat beats electric rivals in International Engine awards
Fiat’s tiny 875cc, two cylinder engine has been named as the finest engine in the world in this year’s International Engine of the Year Awards. As voted for by a jury of 76 international motoring journalists, Fiat’s innovative fuel efficient ‘TwinAir’ engine not only won the overall engine of the year award but even won [...]
Fiat to reveal new car at Geneva Motor Show
This year’s Geneva Motor Show promises to be even more exciting than the North American version if the list of debutants is anything to go by. The latest name on the list is the new Fiat Freemont, which will go on sale in the second half of 2011 and is based on the Dodge Journey. [...]
