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, [...]
Chrysler Group LLC said that it has started the dealer selection process for the reintroduction of the Fiat brand in the United States. Selected dealers will start off by selling the Fiat 500 later this year followed by the Fiat 500 Cabrio in 2011. “The Fiat dealer network will be appropriately sized to serve the [...]
Almost an year ago, Fiat SpA CEO Sergio Marchionne gave Barbie a pink Fiat 500 for her 50th birthday, making Ken very jealous. This year, Marchionne is at it again and is launching a 500C Pink. Even more limited than the Fiat 500 Pink hatchback, the Fiat 500C Pink will see a limited production run [...]
Abarth announced today that it will unveil the new Abarth Punto Evo and the Abarth 500C at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next month, the two latest performance models based on the popular Fiat models. The Abarth 500C is the first convertible to be launched by the new Abarth. Power comes from a 1.4L 4-cylinder [...]
UK publication AutoCar is reporting that Fiat is working on a Abarth version of the new 500C convertible. Sources say that unlike most convertibles that suffer from a loss stiffness in the bodyshell, the Abarth 500C will have the same roll-back canvas roof, which retains the roof rails and pillars. As a result, the car will [...]
We were just wondering last week if Fiat/Chrysler will offer the Fiat 500C convertible when the 500 comes to the United States in 2010. Today it has been confirmed that Chrysler will build and sell four versions of the 500 minicar in the United States starting 2010, reports Automotive News. Robert Giolito, designer of the [...]
Fiat has already confirmed that its 500 minicar will come to the United States in 2011. However, it has yet to confirm whether or not the Fiat 500C, the convertible version of the 500, will come to the stateside. Until Sergio Marchionne makes a decision, we can enjoy some new images of the Fiat 500C [...]
Fiat and Diesel, have teamed up to offer a one-off 500C customized by the Italian clothing line. The model will be auctioned off at the Cinema Against AIDS Gala in favor of AmFAR (the American Foundation for AIDS Research). Power for the Fiat 500C by Diesel comes from a 1.4L 100-hp unit. The one-off model features “Diesel [...]
Fiat has taken the top of its 500 mini car and has thrown on a 500C badge. The brand new 500C convertible is the successor to the original open top model launched in 1957. The roof of the 500C convertible is electronically operated. The model will be offered in Europe later this year with the [...]
