Major auto shows stage media events. It's a verity. At these "pressers," carmaker barkers, concept cars, new production models, and human eye candy vie for photographer and journalist attention. Nonetheless, it's often the other attractions that amuse the media masses--tchotchke. These trinkets are...
For just $15,500 you can buy yourself a slice of Fiat's proper return to America--provided you're willing to row your own cogs, at least at first. After the recent salvo of... January 17, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
Lovers of Italian flair--on a budget--were treated with a handful of 2012 Fiat 500 minicars at this week’s 2011 Detroit Auto Show, which added a little spark to... January 11, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Exactly one year ago we reported about a plan by former Fiat exec Gian Mario Rossignolo to revive legendary Italian marque De Tomaso for three brand new sports cars. Today we... November 24, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The big day is so close. The Fiat 500 is almost here, and when it comes to the right college car I am having trouble thinking of anything better... at least, that's how it... November 24, 2010 by Samuel Spencer
The Essen Motor Show may not be as well recognized as some of the other major shows on the international automotive calendar but the event has had its fair share of... November 22, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The 2012 Fiat 500 is almost here. Making its North American debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show this week, the stylish minicar managed to draw plenty of attention, not... November 18, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
According to Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne, Fiat may sell off part of its Ferrari stake before its merger of Chrysler into the group. The move may seem counterintuitive... November 15, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
SEMA is known as the yearly outlet for most things automotive and extreme, but this year, Mopar is taking it over the top with 35 vehicles. Stars in the lineup include a 2011... October 25, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Alfa Romeo's Giulietta won't be coming to the U.S. in its native form, but it may be coming in Dodge garb--or at least a Fiat-derived Dodge version of the same platform will... October 22, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
The Fiat 500 is due to begin sales here in the U.S. by the end of the year, and Chrysler is now beginning to choose the dealers that will get the car--and represent Fiat in... October 20, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
The Fiat 500 is just over two months from retail sale here in the U.S., and now Chrysler has revealed the first image of the new car in Sport trim. We've already known the... September 14, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
We're still months away from the 2010 Los Angeles auto show, but organizers are teasing us--and you--this morning with a tightly worded release promising more than 20 world... July 29, 2010 by Marty Padgett
With Chrysler stopping production of the ancient PT Cruiser, the Fiat 500 is one giant step closer to reaching showrooms as the Toluca plant in Mexico gets retooled for the... July 20, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Just this week Fiat revealed a tiny two-cylinder engine that its customers in Europe can pick for the funky 500 minicar, and which in naturally aspirated form delivers around... July 14, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Loyal Fiat fans in the U.S. were given the opportunity to reserve a special-edition of the upcoming 500 minicar at the annual convention of the Club Fiat-Lancia that took... July 11, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran