FIAT 500L LIVING : THE NEW MODEL OF THE 500 FAMILY

FIAT 500L LIVING

• The wider 'living space' of its segment: 5 + 2 seats in only 4 meters and 35 centimeters.
• The only car in the segment with a load capacity of 638 liters.
• The first car for the whole family: the unique Fiat 500 design combined with the best interior space/external dimensions ratio.
• Agile and compact as a mid-size car, comfortable and capable as a Station Wagon, roomy and functional as an MPW (Magic Purpose Wagon).

Fiat presents the first official photos of the Fiat 500L Living, the new model that will have its world preview in July on the sixth anniversary of the 500 family.  A development of the icon launched in 2007, the new car is for living to the full, a car which reaches out directly to a diverse public, attentive to new features and looking for a balance of functionality and design, to make room for their many interests and intended uses without compromising on style.

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5 MILLION 1.3 MULTIJET ENGINES PRODUCED

1.3 MultiJet engine no. 5,000,000 produced in the Fiat Powertrain Technologies Poland plant in Bielsko-Biała

Fiat Powertrain Technologies Poland plant in Bielsko-Biała reached a historic milestone: the 5,000,000th 1.3 MultiJet engine has rolled off the lines at the Polish plant. The record demonstrates the great success of this small diesel engine - four cylinders in line, 16 valves and 1248 cm3 capacity - in production from 2003 and the world's first application of MultiJet technology, the evolution of the Common Rail system developed by the Fiat Group in 1997.

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FIAT 500L: TWO NEW ENGINES TO GROW EVEN MORE

Fiat 500L 1.6 MJT 105 CV

500L combines the iconic nature of the 500 style with traditional Fiat design functionality. The "City Lounge", as the car has been dubbed, is the result of a very special alchemy. It is a new city car concept that redefines the compact category for the modern family in an emotional vein by expanding on a few styling features of the 500 in unprecedented forms.

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OUT OF AFRICA – FIAT PANDA COMPLETES NON-STOP 10,000 MILE JOURNEY FOR CHARITY

Philip Young and Paul Brace

The outright world record for driving non-stop from Cape Town to London was smashed last 2 nights (11 February) by two very daring British drivers and one very reliable Fiat Panda.

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Fiat Panda 4x4 world preview at The Paris Motor show

2013 FIAT Panda 4x4

The new Fiat Panda 4x4 – the only four-wheel drive model in the A segment – will make its debut at the forthcoming international Paris Motor Show.

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Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati

Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati

The new limited edition Abarth 695 Maserati Edition will cost £32,000 (OTR) when it goes on sale in the UK at the end of this year, the high performance brand has just announced. A set of stunning Tramontano leather luggage is among the exclusive convertible’s long list of standard equipment.

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Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati

Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati

The Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati is making its international début at Geneva, a new Limited Edition (499 vehicles) which represents the bond between Abarth and Maserati, based on a host of shared values, including attention to detail, elegance and a passion for performance and sport.    

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Fiat 500L : Simply More Multispace

2012 FIAT 500L

The Geneva Motor Show is the occasion for the world premiere of the Fiat 500L, the new extension of the 500 range that in the wake of the Abarth and Cabrio develops the brand's strategy that aims at expanding its offer by introducing a brand-new model able to satisfy different types of customers. 

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Fiat Punto : the evolution of a best seller

2012 FIAT Punto

TURIN : February 7, 2012 : The Punto 2012 confirms the distinctive aspects that destined the previous editions for success in all the European markets - not only is it constantly the top-selling car in Italy, but nearly 8.5 million vehicles have been produced from 1993 (the year of the first launch) until today - and intensifies the distinguished personality with an important aesthetic update, together with the new exterior colours and the seat upholsteries. Together with the aesthetic update, the two-cylinder 85 HP 875 cc TwinAir turbo engine named "International Engine of the Year 2011" and the evolution of the 85 HP 1.3 MultiJet 2 are making their debuts, making it one of the diesel cars in its segment boasting the best CO₂ emissions.

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New 2012 Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8®SUVs will sport Ferrari Red for Formula 1 stars Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa

TURIN : February 2, 2012 - Custom-built versions of the high-performance Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 feature exclusive Rosso Corsa colored exteriors, red leather interiors and additional Ferrari looks pay tribute to the two Ferrari 'ambassadors'. Vehicles are the first two 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 models to be delivered in Europe where the introduction of the high-performance model of the Jeep flagship SUV will start in May. Both vehicles were prepared by Chrysler Group's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) design and engineering teams.

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Fiat 500L : world preview at the Geneva Motor Show

FIAT 500L

• The new model in the 500 range
• In Europe in the last quarter of 2012

TURIN : February 2, 2012 - Fiat presents the first official images of the 500L, the new model which will have its world preview at the International Geneva Motor Show on 6 March this year.

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Mopar® Marks 75th Anniversary : Unveils Four Custom Vehicles

Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, reveals the all-new Mopar '12 300 marking the occasion at Mopar World Headquarters.

CENTER LINE, Mich. : January 31, 2012 - For its 75th anniversary, Mopar® continues to work its magic.

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Marketing of the New Fiat Strada to kick off soon

2012 Fiat Strada

The New Fiat Strada will be available from Italian dealerships from the end of January. Made in the FIASA plant in Betim (Brazil), the new model will follow in the footsteps of South America's leading light transport vehicle. With no fewer than 127,800 vehicles sold worldwide, the Strada was the second most popular Fiat Professional model after the Fiat Ducato in 2011.

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Abarth Specialties World Premiere

Abarth 500 - Cabrio Italia

TURIN : August 30, 2011 - The three specialties on hand in Frankfurt embody the sportiness, heritage and undisputed racing spirit essence of Abarth.

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Fiat and Gucci introduce the new “500C by Gucci” cabriolet with an innovative European tour

FIAT 500C by GUCCI

TURIN : August 2, 2011 - On the wave of the remarkable interest attracted by “500 by Gucci” - 3000 pre-orders logged on the www.500bygucci.com website and requests from all over the world - Fiat and Gucci introduce the “500C by Gucci”, a cabriolet version once again customised by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini in collaboration with the Centro Stile Fiat.

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The exclusive Fiat 500 “First Edition” made by five Chinese artists in just 100 numbered units disembarks in China

Fiat 500 "First Edition"

SHANGHAI : July 12, 2011 - Lorenzo Sistino, Fiat Group Automobiles Executive Vice President International Operations, presented the Fiat 500 "First Edition" made exclusively for the Chinese market and embellished by the creative graphics of five young Chinese designers, earlier today in Shanghai.

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Chrysler prepares to build small car that may increase Fiat stake

DETROIT : June 24, 2011 - Chrysler Group LLC said it plans to begin test production in the second half of this year of the small car that will trigger U.S. government requirements to increase Fiat SpA (F)’s ownership stake.

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New Fiat 500 Multijet : more power and performance; lower fuel consumption and emissions

2010 Fiat 500 1.3-litre 16V MultiJet Diesel

The Fiat 500 has been the forerunner of many new technologies and features such as Start&Stop, along with eco:Drive, Blue&Me, and Euro 5 engines. Now, Fiat’s popular range of city cars is to be further enhanced with the introduction of a powerful new 1.3-litre 16-valve MultiJet diesel engine.


The range’s out-going 75bhp MultiJet unit is being replaced with a more potent but also more environmentally-friendly 95bhp ‘MultiJet II’ version, which not only boasts improved mpg and CO₂ emissions figures, but also incorporates Fiat’s acclaimed Start&Stop technology to further reduce fuel consumption when driving around town. The engine will become the most powerful diesel unit available in the A segment.

The new unit introduces an innovative variable geometry turbocharger that enables it to deliver 95bhp at 4000rpm and 200Nm of torque at only 1500rpm. This output significantly improves the car's performance, taking its top speed to 112mph (from 103mph) and reducing the 0-62mph acceleration time from 12.5 to just 10.7 seconds.

Fuel consumption is improved from 67.3mpg to 72.4mpg in the combined cycle, while emissions drop to 104g/km of CO₂ (from 110g/km). Together with Start&Stop, the engine also includes a DPF particulate filter for improved emissions efficiency and effectiveness from a cold start.

“This remarkable new diesel engine will add even greater excitement to the fantastic 500 range, but without adding to the cost of ownership,” says Andrew Humberstone, managing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd. “In fact, with greater fuel economy and lower emissions, everyone will benefit from this new variant.”

[Source : FIAT]

Fiat 500 celebrates second anniversary with private gallery viewing

Fiat 500 celebrates second anniversary in the UK

SLOUGH, UK : January 22, 2010 - Fiat has been celebrating the second anniversary of the UK launch of its popular 500 city car with a private ‘gallery’ viewing and reception at its flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone.


The London dealership marked the special occasion with a unique collection of special edition Fiat 500 models from around the world.

The Fiat Marylebone showroom was designed with art exhibitions and receptions in mind, as well as having the ability to display a wide range of Fiat and Abarth cars, and has proved the perfect venue for a variety of stylish events such as last night’s reception.

“Artists, architects, designers, musicians and painters have all felt moved to put their distinctive stamp on the Fiat 500,” says Andrew Humberstone, managing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK. “And the resulting works of art shown at these second anniversary celebrations were the products of their talent, inspiration and relationship with a great car.

“I’m delighted that the Fiat 500 has reached its second birthday in the UK in such good shape. We have sold more than 40,000 here now, and there are still plenty of customers inquiring about, or ordering one, for themselves. The 500 is already a wonderful success story.”

Eight uniquely designed Fiat 500s were displayed in the gallery, including the 500 Capri by Castagna, the 500 Valentino Rossi, 500 by Andy, 500 Diabolika, 500 Ron Arad and the new Fiat 500 Pink, which went on sale exclusively on-line this week. Examples of the Fiat 500byDiesel and a racing Abarth 500 were also shown.

This event was a private preview for Fiat customers, celebrities such as TV actor Angela Griffin and VIPs, but from today (22 January) each of the special cars will be displayed in the Wigmore Street flagship’s showroom window, one at a time, until the end of February.

Fiat Marylebone was also celebrating its second anniversary at the event.

“We were delighted to host the reception as it marked two years of great success, not only for the Fiat 500, but for the flagship too,” says Toni Dittli, Managing Director, Fiat Marylebone.

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A new colour and the second-generation 1.3 Multijet engine make their debut on the Fiat 500 by Diesel

2010 FIAT 500 'Midnight Indigo Blue' by DIESEL

TURIN : January 20, 2010 - The Fiat 500 by Diesel has chosen “Bread & Butter”, the show dedicated to youth fashion in Berlin, to preview of two important new features: “Midnight indigo” blue, a special body colour, and the 1.3 Multijet II 95 HP (Euro 5) with Start&Stop system fitted as standard, the new second-generation turbodiesel, now even more environmentally-friendly and suitable for city driving.

The result of close collaboration between Fiat and Diesel, the famous clothing brand by Renzo Rosso, the model will be limited edition and marketed worldwide. Its success is boundless and from Italy to Japan, to France, almost 6 thousand cars have already been ordered out of the 10 thousand available in total.

In Berlin, within “Bread & Butter”, the Diesel stand and the exclusive Fiat 500 will no doubt attract the attention of the visitors, just as they did at the recent Mumbai Motor Show, India. Spanning a surface area of 700 square metres in the Denim Base section, the Italian label will present its 2010 autumn/winter collections and the new “shop-in-shop/corner” concept, conceived as a genuine stage to present and convey the values of the brand and all its creativity even within multi-brand stores. Features which can also be found in the new Fiat 500 by Diesel.

As regards the new colour, the Centro Stile Fiat (Fiat Style Centre) worked once more with the creative team at Diesel to create a dark blue which recalls the denim used to make jeans. The use of a micaceous rather than a metallic shade offers at first glance the feeling of iridescent colour which varies according to the light, very similar to stone washed fabrics. And this thanks to a finer texture of paint and its ability to create an almost 3-D effect. This new blue also, like the black and green already in the range, perfectly matches the matt paint chosen for the finishes which characterise this model.

The 500 by Diesel is distinguished by some bold aesthetic features, starting with the exterior. Everything is exclusive for this version, the result of the creativity of two teams of designers: the aggressive 16" alloy wheels, the rear trim with imitation air intake where one of the most famous logos of Italian fashion is set, the yellow brake calipers (only on the 1.4 100 HP version) and the satin chrome painted features, including the mouldings which, with their bosses, revoke the atmosphere of the Diesel fashion world.

The interiors are also highly customised, thanks to the dark denim style fabric with yellow stitching, the fifth pocket with the unmistakable Diesel brand, the head of the famous Mohican on the gear lever knob and the specific satin chrome coloured dashboard.

The range of engines, in addition to the 1.3 Multijet 95 HP mentioned above, includes three Euro 5 power units (the 1.2 69 HP engine, the 1.3 Multijet 75 HP engine with DPF and the 1.4 16v 100 HP engine), each with their own different qualities, all exploited to the full in combination with 5- or 6-speed manual gearboxes (petrol engines can be combined with a 5-speed Dualogic robotised sequential gear box).

[Source : FIAT]