Following on from our popular Top 10 engine conversion ideas for production cars feature (one of which resulted in a controversial Cruze A9X photoshop), we’ve revisited the idea with some fresh candidates. The trend of downsizing engines continues, meaning some of our favourite cars miss out on six or more […]
Fiat 124
Fiat planning sporty Abarth 124 coupe – report
Fiat is reportedly planning a hard-top coupe version of the new 124 Spider, likely to come in as a performance-oriented Abarth model. According to an Autocar report, the coupe won’t feature a removable hard-top roof like the MX-5 RF, although sharing the same underpinnings. Instead, it’s set to be designed […]
Fiat Australia launches dedicated website for new Abarth 124
Fiat Chrysler Australia has launched a new website promoting the Abarth 124 Spider, ahead of its official release later this year. Abarth.com.au/124Spider is now live, allowing potential buyers to register their interest, check out all the specifications, safety and personalisation options. More interestingly though, the site has the world’s first […]
2016 Fiat 124 Spider revealed, gets 1.4 turbo engine
Fiat has finally revealed the hugely anticipated new Fiat 124 Spider at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. This is the sister car to the new Mazda MX-5. Looking a little bit Dodge-like from some angles, the new Fiat 124 Spider shares only the underpinnings and the interior with the […]
New Fiat 124 Spider confirmed for LA show debut
We’ve seen some revealing spy shots of the anticipated Fiat 124 Spider, but now the Italian company has confirmed all will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. Fiat released a cartoon teaser image to go with the announcement, showing some of the body design which […]
FCA meeting confirms Alfa Giulia-based Barracuda, Grand Cherokee Hellcat
A Fiat Chrysler Automotive dealers meeting in Las Vegas was held yesterday, where future vehicle plans were shown to some very excited dealer representatives. These included the Range-Rover-fighting Jeep Grand Wagoneer, next-generation Wrangler, the next Chrysler Voyager, a Chrysler SUV featuring flat-folding seats, Alfa Romeo’s forthcoming SUV, and Fiat’s Mazda […]
Abarth Fiat 124 confirmed, could get 177kW Alfa 4C engine
Fiat Chrysler’s chief operating officer in Europe has confirmed the upcoming Fiat 124 roadster will eventually come in hot Abarth form. Speaking with Auto Express about the 124, Alfredo Altavilla, COO of Fiat Chrysler for the European, African and Middle East region, simply said, “You like performance? There will be […]
FCA boss confirms new Fiat 124 as Mazda MX-5 brother
We heard speculations last month that suggested Fiat’s version of the Mazda MX-5 could potentially be badged the Fiat 124, stemming from the fact a trademark application for the name had recently been registered in US. Now the company’s boss has confirmed that is the case. Speaking with Auto Express […]