Chrysler Group LLC has begun early testing of the Fiat 500 EV. The model is expected to hit markets in 2012 as a 2013 model. Recent spy shots show a U.S.-spec Fiat 500 EV with some design changes that will differentiate from the gasoline model. No word on where the Fiat 500 EV will be [...]
According to Fiat/Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, the Auburn Hills automaker will lose more than $10,000 on every Fiat 500 Electric it sells. Nonetheless, the heavy financial hit won’t stop the company from producing the Chrysler-built electric version of the Fiat 500 in the United States in 2012. “The economics of EVs simply don’t work. On [...]
Earlier this year, A123 Systems pulled out of a deal with Chrysler to supply battery packs for the electric version of the Fiat 500 hatchback. Chrysler has now confirmed that SB LiMotive, a joint venture between Samsung SDI and Bosch, will supply battery packs for the electric compact, which will be launched in the United [...]
Chrysler announced last month that it has started the dealer selection process for the reintroduction of the Fiat brand in the United States. The Auburn Hills automaker has now invited 600 dealers to a meeting at its headquarters later this month to learn more about what the requirements will be for them to sell Fiats [...]
After a 30 year North American absence, Fiat is getting ready to return. Starting in 2011, Fiats will be available purchase in about 200 U.S. Chrysler Group dealerships. The initial lineup will consist mainly of the 500 minicar, and four variants thereof. Fiat also plans to release a convertible version of the 500 in 2011, [...]
In a couple of days, Chrysler and Fiat will take the wraps off of their Fiat 500 electric concept at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The duo have said nothing about a production model but we wouldn’t discount the possibility. According to AutoExpress, the Fiat 500 electric that we’ll see in Detroit will have a [...]
