If the Fiat 500 Abarth isn’t enough of a firecracker for you, you will be glad to hear Fiat Australia has just introduced the 695 Edizione Maserati pocket rocket to the local market. Featuring a boosted version of the Abarth’s 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, the 695 produces 132kW of power and […]
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Fiat developing a powerful new turbo-diesel V8 – report
Fiat is apparently working on a powerful new turbo-diesel V8 engine which could be used as an optional power unit for the new Maserati Ghibli. This kind of engine would certainly go down well up against the German rivals, most of which are available with a powerful diesel. According to […]
Maserati considering new Alfa 4C-based sports car – rumour
With Alfa Romeo and Maserati connected through the same parent company – Fiat – it was probably only a matter of time before someone suggested combining the two for a unique new model. Word is now spreading surrounding the idea of Maserati producing a new entry-level model using the technology […]
Fiat 500 with a Lamborghini V12 engine (video)
Think of the craziest engine conversion idea for a car and we can bet it probably won’t be as crazy as this one. It involves taking one of the smallest cars ever produced and fitting it with one of the biggest passenger car engines. Yep, a Fiat 500 with a […]
2013 Fiat 500 TwinAir review (video)
The 2013 Fiat 500 TwinAir is arguably the most exciting and certainly one of the more interesting entry-level micro cars currently on sale. At the heart of it is a two-cylinder turbo engine. Yes, you read correctly, the noddy ‘bambino’ from Italy now features a two-cylinder under its tiny bonnet, […]
Audi in talks with Fiat, interested in buying Alfa Romeo – rumour
Rumour has it Audi is in negotiations with Fiat (parent company) over a possible purchase of Alfa Romeo. Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne has previously said he is not interested in selling, however, that feeling has apparently changed. According to various international reports, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been in talks […]
Fiat-Chrysler worldwide sales increase 12.7 per cent in January
The new Fiat-Chrysler alliance is certainly taking off, with new pricing and competitive products, the vehicles on offer are more desirable than ever. As a result, overall worldwide sales between the brands increased by 12.7 per cent in January compared with January last year. A total of 329,800 Fiat and […]
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse review (video)
Take one rorty 1.4-litre engine and pump up to 20psi of boost into it and what you’re left with is the extremely feisty Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse. It might be small but it carries way more than a case of short man syndrome. 2013 FIAT 500 ABARTH ESSEESSE – PROS AND […]