Fiat 500: debuts Twin with price range of € 12,900

Fiat has opened the order of 500 Twin, exhibition dedicated to the sedan and convertible are equipped with the 0.9 Twin 85 hp engine. This special series takes the form of a product range from the specific content and detail, designed to deliver driving fun recalling the Fiat Racing 70s. The designers have in fact used the mark Torino alloy wheels with all-black finish, door handles brushed front plate and a mustache, sports kit with spoiler and chrome exhaust.

Fiat 500 "The Italian Woman" by Malangatana Valente Ngwenya

What you see in this picture is the Fiat 500 is created by African Malangatana Valente Ngwenya, who died Jan. 5. This work, entitled "The Italian Woman", was produced to celebrate the opening of a new concession of Maputo, Mozambique. The car was auctioned and the proceeds were donated to the "Malangatana Foundation" which helps African citizens most in need.

"The recent death of Malangatana - say the members of the organization - did not allow him to personally present this to the world. This task fell upon us, the Foundation closely involved in the project and, in small part, has allowed us to pay homage to a great African artist of all time, a cultural icon in Mozambique and, above all, an extraordinary man.

Fiat 500: double-layer hood with canvas in the U.S.

It is being carried out the exhibition in New York that will show the general public - until May 1 - the big international news of the car. Among the latest entrants into the U.S. market cars are the Fiat 500 and New York is shown in the 500C version planned for the United States, Canada and Mexico. Fiat 500C is produced at the plant in Toluca Mexico and the car has a double layer fabric roof, just as the European 500.

Fiat 500 Cabrio, waiting for almost half a century

Having conquered America, sales are going beyond expectations, the Fiat 500 is updated with the convertible version, known in Europe as 500C. The Fiat 500 Cabrio will be released in preparation Pop and Lounge and the list price starts from $ 19,500. The new Fiat 500 Cabrio has had an unusual presentation for the American market: it was set upright on a large panel in order to enhance the functioning (and at the same time, the vision) of the fabric roof.

Fiat Sales -20% in March, but Alfa is a record

Do not encourage Fiat sales figures recorded in March: a -20% in Europe and a market share fell to 6.7% (from 7.9), the numbers of the Italian brand are particularly harmful. The Lingotto has registered 106,836 new cars, compared with 133,563 a year ago. If nothing else, consolation, it was all over the market of the Old Continent to record a sharp decline: -4.7% over the same period last year.

Fiat 500 limited edition for the Netherlands

The limited edition Fiat 500 designed to Holland could not have the orange livery. The Fiat 500 NL debut, but here we could say of course, all'AutoRai 2011 in Amsterdam to be held April 13 to 23. In addition to the color "Orange" have the shell chromed door mirror caps, the Dutch flag on the sides and the highlight of the key in orange.

The engine of the Fiat 500 NL is a 69-horsepower 1.2-liter or 0.9 Twin 85 hp. Both have as standard the panoramic roof, climate control, Blue & Me system and wireless Bluetotth. The Fiat 500 NL will have a starting price of 15'495 € to 16'795 € to get to the Twin.

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Fiat 500: body kit signed Orciari

Orciari has two beautiful body kits dedicated to the owners of Fiat 500, which as such, affect the body, with the aim of giving the city car's fashionable Fiat house look even more dynamic racing, without altering the harmonics in an ostentatious lines of the car brand in Turin. Obviously, to facilitate assembly with ease, the body kit offered by dual Orciari, does not require the buyer to make changes to the original components, so thank wallets and patience, since the costs of both kits, here shown excluding VAT, are particularly low .

Fiat 500 by Orciari

Interesting processing Orciari aesthetic developed by the Fiat 500: the cinquino is dressed in a series of new details for the body designed to give a more racing to the car and at the same time emphasize the relationship with his predecessor. The add-ins do not require special devices to be installed, and the prices (excluding VAT) seem very interesting for those not wanting to spend a fortune to customize your 500.

What a sweet life for the Fiat 500

It seems all the way down to the Fiat 500. Having landed in the U.S. (the original purchaser is a citizen of Pennsylvania), and Canada, the 500 was also admired by the Head of State Giorgio Napolitano to visit the Car Museum in Turin who called it "beautiful" . The Fiat 500 arrives overseas thanks to its partnership with Chrysler sale will allow a more widespread on the territory since the cars of Chrysler dealers will exploit the Lingotto.

Romeo Ferraris Ferrari Abarth 695 Tribute

The Fiat 500 has just been launched on the American market, while Romeo Ferraris has prepared two copies of the special Abarth Ferrari 695 Tribute for the new continent and further customized. Tribute to Ferrari, a limited edition version of the Abarth 500 and with 180 hp, has been further developed to increase to nearly 260 hp, thanks to new camshafts, pistons racing, plus turbine, tested and worked with finishing of the new valve seats, oversized injectors, remapped ECU and new exhaust system complete with sports catalyst and dual rear exit.

Fiat 500 First Edition: begin deliveries

They have finally started in the USA deliveries of Fiat 500Prima Edition, Version celebrating the return of the Italian brand in the U.S. (absent since 1984) with his car more representative. The car is characterized by unique combinations of colors and logos identifying and will be produced, guess', 500.

The second sheet 11 of the first edition went to Shaun Folkerts, 38 years (under the photos of the delivery of which has also intervened Laura Soave, head of the Fiat brand in North America). The man collects Fiat cars for years: the Folkerts can boast a collection of 90 pieces made from 1958 (some still under renovation).

The Fiat 500 arrives in Toluca

With a celebration with all the honors of the event, which was attended by the Head of State Felix Calderon, the Italian ambassador in Mexico, Roberto Spinelli chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne, Fiat and Chrysler, was officially inaugurated the start of production of Fiat 500 in Mexico, plant in Toluca, about 70 km away from Mexico City.

The new Fiat 500 will be produced in Mexican territory and therefore the end of next year the plant will be assembled in Toluca also power the Fiat 500. This last step will require an investment of the Fiat 150 million dollars. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Chrysler plant in Toluca.

Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato and Freemont - Geneva Motor Show Live 2011

Fiat was surprised at the Geneva Motor show, the 500 Coupe Zagato and other variants of the 500, in addition to unpublished Freemont. If the SUV derived from the Dodge Journey has not aroused much surprise if not by the introduction of the Multijet engines and interiors revised aumentarene perceived quality, the Zagato coupe was a bolt from the blue: it is a prototype inspired by Zagato 60s on Abarth mechanics and offers a pavilion with the classic tapered double bubble roof, which reduces the interior space so as to declare the car as a 2 +2.

Fiat 500 Coupé Zagato

The Geneva Motor Show is the showcase for the beautiful presentation of Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato. The famous Italian brand has made the car working with the Fiat Style Centre, the result is this intriguing "cinquino" you see. Aesthetically, the car is characterized by the shape of the pavilion, with a more aggressive than the 500 standard, and the side windows: the bottom and rear of the latter deflects upward and crosses the posterior portion of the more sloping roof.

Photos of the Week: Tribute to Madrid a Ferrari 695 Abarth

A reader "stationed" in Madrid has sent us these pictures that depict a Tribute Ferrari 695 Abarth, a special version that uses the 1.4 T-Jet engine boosted to 180 hp and 230 Nm stylistic characterization involves the use of mirrors side carbon fiber wheels and front air intakes with gray finish Corsa, Corsa Abarth seats Sabelt by more than 10 pounds lighter than the standard seats, pedals in aluminum plate with the sequential numbering of the specimen.

Lancia Ypsilon: possible market in the U.S.?

After the landing of the Fiat 500 in the U.S., may also be time for the new Lancia Ypsilon. No decision yet about but the voices that run it seem to be oriented. This was revealed by a responsible Lancia during a meeting held in Turin between managers, designers and technicians. To confirm this thesis is the presentation of the car at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 (3-13 March 2011), a clear sign of willingness to export the Lancia Ypsilon, ready to land in the United Kingdom under the Chrysler brand.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Ferrari Abarth 695 Tribute

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011, booth Abarth, we will find some news about the 695 Abarth Ferrari Tribute with unusual colors Blue and Gray Titanium Abu Dhabi. After the Scuderia Abarth Red, Grey and Yellow Modena Corsa, here come two new colors for the 500 road is having an incredible success with the public.

Actually the price dell'Abarth Ferrari 695 Tribute is not for every budget € 42,600 seen the list. So far, seven months of marketing, have exceeded 1000 vehicles sold world wide. Aesthetically, the Abarth 695 shows carbon mirrors, Xenon headlights and interior with sports seats are characterized by Sabelt Racing Abarth.

Fiat 500 GPL Easypower Euro 5

Fiat has the 500 Easypower, GPL version bifuel Euro 5, before the new range that includes GPL Easypower Grande Punto, Punto Evo, Bravo, Idea and Panda. The 500 is equipped with the 1.2-liter 69 hp and represent an average consumption of 6.6 l/100 km, with emissions of 106 g / km using the GPL. Pop will be given in setting to 13,250 euros and 15,050 euros in the Lounge.

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Fiat 500 GPL Out: prices and engines

The Fiat 500 never ceases to amaze this month and comes with new specifications and engines. In particular, enters the Fiat 500 GPL, which differs from previous versions for the ability to switch from one fuel to another via a simple button. Thus two versions for a single engine: the bifuel LPG / petrol.

Equipped with the 1.2 69 bhp, Euro 5 compliant, the new Fiat 500 is available in setting up LPG Pop and Lounge, respectively, at cost 13,250 € and 15,050 inclusive. The LPG cylinder is placed in the spare wheel compartment, to avoid stealing the luggage space. The consumption of LPG amounted aa 6.6 litres/100 km in combined cycle, while with regard to emissions, there is talk of 106 g / km.