The new all-electric FIAT 500e is much, much larger than a classic FIAT 500. The EV hatchback is longer, wider, and a lot heavier than its classic predecessors.
Here's a look at Fiat's history of failure in the U.S., its current state of stagnation waiting for the 500e EV, and potential future plans for the brand.
Many drivers looking to get into the EV world may like the Nissan Leaf or Mini Cooper SE for their tiny sizes. But they aren't the smallest EVs on the block.
About a decade ago, Fiat took a bold step, introducing an innovative car feature that left us wondering: Was it an accident waiting to happen or ingenious foresight?
The FIAT 500e is heading to the North American market. The upcoming electric 500 will likely challenge the trendy Mini Electric for its urban commuter credentials.
Installing a stiffer rear torsion bar on my Fiat 500 Abarth eliminated its understeer and body roll, making it a sharper, more neutral-handling, and more enjoyable car.
Installing stiffer chassis braces on your car genuinely improves its handling and steering, and reduces rattling--and many cost less than a good performance tire.
For less than a price of a good tire, a stiffer lower subframe brace can genuinely improve your car's handling and steering. And it's easy to install at home.
Abarth is back with their first new model since 2017. Following the plans of parent company Stellantis, Abarth will debut a performance version of the all-electric Fiat 500. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming electric hat-hatchback.
Buying a used car with a rebuilt title can be a tricky, risky decision. However, with the kind of care and research I did when I bought my used Fiat 500 Abarth, getting a car with a rebuilt title isn't necessarily a bad idea.
It may have been cancled in the US, but the Fiat 500 Abarth is still available overseas in several increasingly-more-powerful trims. And for 2021, the Italian hot hatch offers a limited-edition model: the Abarth 695 EsseEsse.
The Fiat Jolly was designed to be a stylish, open-air 'runabout' for driving around the beach. And now, some examples of these wicker-chaired roadsters are selling for $100,000 or more.
There are plenty of beefy American muscle cars and aggressively styled sports cars on the road today. In a world where the road seems to be looming with aggression, some compact vehicles stand out for looking rather pleasant. In fact, there are some very capable cars that are borderline adorable, even though many of them …
Sadly, we’re not getting the latest 500 here in the US. But Fiat did bring the last-gen version to the US for several years. And while you could have the Fiat 500 in convertible or even electric 500e form, the most exciting version was the 500 Abarth hot hatch. Used examples tend to be rather …