Now that the 500’s been canceled, Fiat’s US lineup is down to just 2 crossovers. And they’re not particularly well-reviewed ones. Over in Europe, though, not only is the 500 still kicking, but the Italian automaker also has a more extensive car selection. And there’s one car that, somewhat strangely, never made it over here: …
Our idea of sports cars usually leaves us thinking that they are generally unaffordable, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are a handful of great roadsters you can get even on a pretty tight budget, but one of the best by far is the Fiat 124. It’s unique styling, and relatively rare …
Ferrari is easily one of the most iconic names in the industry. It’s a legendary race team, a producer of some speedy streetcars, and a worldwide household name. But where did the story of this automobile legend begin? Is Ferrari an Italian car company? Who founded Ferrari? The founder of Ferrari, according to Wikipedia, is …
If Honda and Toyota are Japanese companies, then their cars are built in Japan, right? No, not really. Actually most Honda, Acura, Toyota, Kia, and even BMW cars are built right here in the U.S. while some other cars, like those that wear Ford, GM, and Dodge are actually built in other places on the …
Fiat wasn’t a big name in the US until relatively recently. Where did this car company come from and how did it come to be a massive partner in one of the largest auto groups in the world? Let’s take a look into the past of this interesting automotive manufacturer to learn a bit about …
The Fiat 124 Spyder might go down as one of the most underrated affordable sports cars of the year. Similar in size to the already popular Mazda MX-5, the 124 Spyder was designed to be a car that put handling first. They are relatively uncommon even for such a low price point, and you’d be …
Although its name doesn’t stand for ‘Fix It Again, Tony,” Fiat’s cars have been having a tough time in the US. Especially the 500X, which has been repeatedly bashed by critics. That includes Consumer Reports, which rated it one of the worst SUVs of 2020. But is the Fiat 500X really that bad? What does …
The Ram ProMaster is a popular choice for both blue collar workers and camping enthusiasts. However, the roots of the van lay in Italy.
The Jeep brand manufactures one of the most iconic SUVs in the world. Military roots and off-road prowess make the Jeep Wrangler stand out. The new Jeep Gladiator is essentially a Wrangler with a truck bed. the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers family-style versatility. But who owns Jeep and makes all the Jeep parts? Which auto …
Inside this woman’s Fiat Ducato Maxi there is a full-time home. Everything was thought out to the finest detail to fit her personality and her lifestyle. This is without a doubt one of the most stunning camper van conversions we’ve ever seen. It’s not just useful, it’s a pretty camper. Thanks to Jordan Osmond for …
Attention Michigan residents: if you bought or leased any vehicle with a Tigershark engine, a lawsuit has been filed. Allegedly, Chrysler equipped several models with a defective Tigershark engine. According to CarComplaints they filed on August 9, 2020. The Chrysler lawsuit is for defective engines. Apparently, 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir 4-cylinder engines burn excessive amounts of …
The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is seemingly preparing for a huge recall that is yet to be announced. Emissions have been a big topic of several industrywide recalls in recent years and may be the subject for the supposed recall action at the Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands. Approximately one million vehicles could be affected. …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, or FCA, is the parent company of Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, and Ram. It is an Italian American company. Soon, the Italian American company will be speaking French as it merges with PSA (Peugeot, Citroen Automobile). That merger of FCA and PSA is still several months out. But, a new …
Usually, when you think ‘small car’, you think Smart. Of course, there are cars which can make the ForTwo seem rather large. For example, Japanese kei cars like the Autozam AZ-1 and Honda Beat are extremely small. And classic cars, without airbags or modern crash structures, could be smaller yet roomier than a Smart. ‘Roomy,’ …
Some interesting automotive treasures have come from behind the Iron Curtain. The Lada Niva SUV, for example, is so tough, it’s still in production over 40 years later. And Fiat, with its history of economy cars like the original 500, similarly shaped the Eastern Bloc car landscape. There was one Fiat in particular that achieved …
Ram does not currently have a mid-size or compact size pickup in its lineup. But, Ram does have a compact pickup available in other parts of the world. For example, the Ram 1000. So, could it become our new compact Ram pickup? The Ram Dakota Speculation in the automotive sphere has been that the off …
Every now and then, automakers will come out with special editions of cars from their existing lineup in order to spruce up a little interest. Of course, some of the special edition cars are actually indeed special, however, others are simply not. For example, the Scion brand and all of their special edition models. And …
Fiat hasn’t always been known for being the most reliable brand. In fact, since the Fiat brand was reintroduced into the U.S. market in 2011, they have introduced a few new nameplates like the 500, the 500L, and the 500X, however, all those cars have scored low on Consumer Report’s reliability index for almost every …
Fiat isn’t the most common car manufacturer out there, but they do have some pretty standard vehicle options that you would recognize if you saw them, like the 126 Spyder or the 500 compact coupes. What might surprise you is that Fiat also produced an SUV, the Fiat 500X, and while it might pique your …
On the surface, the 2020 Fiat 500X has a lot to offer. However, Consumer Reports warns against falling in love with it too quick.
Mercedes has AMG, BMW has M, and Fiat has Abarth. In the US, that name usually conjures up images of sporty Fiat 500 hatches. But the tuning firm has been in business for over 70 years at this point. And during that time, it’s improved more than just the 500’s performance. Abarth’s early history The …
Wagons are the perfect medium between a compact car and an SUV. They are quickly becoming more and more popular. We’ve already been through Consumer Reports‘ best wagons of 2020, so it only makes sense that we would also write up a list of the worst wagons of 2020 as well. Anyone looking for a …
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Fiat Chrysler accusing it of continuing to sell vehicles it knows has defects. The lawsuit claims that various models of Jeep, Fiat, and Chrysler products experience high oil consumption. This causes them to dangerously shut down unexpectedly. Hundreds of consumers are part of the class-action. Low oil pressure …
Rumor has it that trucks are about to get smaller again, like the classic Chevy Blazer or Ford Ranger. Heck, maybe a new Jeep Comanche model will pop up as well. The Ford Maverick, Ram 700, and Mercedes G-Class might be hitting the streets before we know it. New Compact Trucks Are Coming Haven’t you …
If you have been in a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram in the last ten years, then you have seen the interior handiwork of Klaus Busse. Together with his team of designers, Mr. Busse would overhaul the interior cabins of most of the line-ups in those brands and also created some Easter Eggs that Jeep …
Car subscriptions are just one of the recent new ways automakers are looking to transform the car industry. Luxury automakers like BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Porsche are among those who are leading the way with car subscriptions of their own. There are also many startup companies looking to revolutionize the way we get new cars. …
Where there are lists with winners of the top spots and highest ratings, there are earners of the lowest ratings as well. While the best list can help you choose which way to take your search, a list of the worst SUVS can help you know where not to look. These SUVs are the worst-rated …
In some ways, buying a vintage Ferrari offers more freedom than buying a new one. Not to mention the potential savings. But even in the classics market, there are some Ferrari models that are often overlooked and under-appreciated. And some, although they never wore the Prancing Horse badge, were built with Maranello-derived tech. One of …
In the history of cars, there are some awful ones out there. One that nearly always ranks at the top (or bottom rather) of the list is the Pontiac Aztek. Some even list it among the most hated cars. There is no doubt it was an experiment gone wrong. Others aren’t awful but definitely missed the mark, like …
We’ve got a lot more details about the Fiat Strada mini-truck about to debut in South America and Mexico. Why is this significant? Because Ram could rebadge the Strada as an entry-level Ram pickup for the US. In Mexico, this is called the Ram 700. It’s a unibody small pickup similar in size to 1970s …
The 2020 Fiat 500L hasn’t been getting the best reviews. Was Consumer Reports able to find anything they liked with the new car?
Stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders from various municipalities across the country have taken hold with varying degrees of success in recent weeks. Still, some people that are not servicing essential functions choose to venture out. In an effort to encourage Americans to stay home during the COVID-19 outbreak, FCA has announced a new campaign across its Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, …
Convertibles can make the most mundane trips an adventure. They offer limitless headspace and help you enjoy a beautiful day to the fullest. We’ve gathered the most eclectic droptops for you to experience in 2020. The Luxurious 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider The 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista is an insane ride that’s powered by the …
The 2020 Fiat 500X is one option for people searching for a great-looking crossover SUV. Kelley Blue Book recently reviewed the 2020 Fiat 500X and said it could be the “best-looking Fiat you can buy in the U.S. outside of the dashing Fiat 124 convertible.” Despite the love for the design, overall, the review raised …
Fiat may have merged with Chrysler, but that doesn’t mean that the company is doing as well as Chrysler has been doing. While both companies are now owned by a company called Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles – or FCA – the car brands still continue to produce and sell their own cars. Here’s why Fiat’s 2020 lineup …
Fiat is a name that has popped up in the United States auto industry more than once. They sold vehicles here until 1983 when they shut down. But, you could be forgiven for thinking that the story ended there. The truth is that Fiat came back to the United States. However, analysts are starting to wonder for …
Hot hatches are a great way to get practicality and sporty performance at an affordable price. Volkswagen’s GTI, Honda’s Civic Si and Type R, and Hyundai’s Veloster N are all great new examples of the segment. And on the used market, the Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST are also worth looking into. But there’s …
The Fiat 500 is a popular egg-shaped vehicle that has been around since 2007. While it hasn’t changed much since then, it did lead to the Jeep Renegade, which is still very exciting. However, now we can look forward to the new 2021 Fiat 500 and speculate its power and features. What To Expect With …
The Fiat 500 includes a unique safety feature. The new electric car will use classic Italian music to warn people of potential danger.
The SUV is dominating not only America but all over the globe. It is such a huge segment now that most US vehicle manufacturers have dumped their car lines to make more SUVs and pickups. Nobody saw that coming except the beancounters. They saw the rise and decided it was more profitable to make SUVs …
It’s not just modern minivans that offer cool features. Mercedes once made one with 500 hp, and Toyota had a mid-engine supercharged minivan. And decades before the 500L and 500X, Fiat even had one, the 600 Multipla. While it didn’t have sliding doors, it was used as the base for some delightfully charming classic cars. …
The original Fiat 124 debuted in 1966 as a two-seat, rear-drive convertible with a simple-to-use convertible top. The brand reintroduced the model in 2016 as a joint venture with Mazda, which resulted in a mixed bag of Fiat and Mazda parts. The car is essentially a rebadged and reworked Mazda Miata, which isn’t a bad …
While Hot Wheels may be the first choice for car enthusiast toys, Lego also has an impressive automotive catalog. The company’s produced Land Rover Defender, Volkswagen van, Ford F-150 Raptor, and Porsche 911 building kits. And now, there’s another icon joining the Lego family: the classic Fiat 500. While Fiat still makes a car called …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is one of the biggest automakers in the country. So how well paid is the CEO of Fiat Chrysler?
Nobody’s buying sports cars. Has it really come to this? Are SUVs and pickups all that will be left? That and autonomous rolling toasters? From the latest sales figures for 2019, we have to surmise the end of the sports car is nigh? We’ve assembled a baker’s dozen of those that stand out for their …
It’s not only celebrities that are going electric. Classic trucks and SUVs are now being converted to electric drive, keeping classic utility without problematic powertrains. Swapping the engine out for an electric motor also makes affordable importable off-road SUVs easier to live with—fewer obscure parts to break. But SUVs aren’t the only off-roaders. Both Lancia …
The merger between Fiat-Chrysler and PSA Group is finalized with both parties signing the paperwork. It will take a while to absorb the impact of 14 brands across the world now housed within one company. With this much coming together you know some will be killed off from overlap or lack of significant sales. We …
Fiat-Chrysler has been overproducing vehicles including Ram trucks and Jeep. Like, 70,000 overproducing. It is now scrambling to dump them by the end of the year. The 2,400 dealers are being pounded by corporate sales teams to take these unassigned vehicles. The only way dealers are absorbing so many cars and trucks that they would …
With Fiat-Chrysler and Peugeot’s parent company PSA Group officially merged, the automotive world is about to get very interesting. For one, it could mean a return to the US for French brands like Peugeot and Citroen, which ducked out decades ago. For another, it could mean more vehicles from Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler could make …
Fiat-Chrysler is developing a straight-six cylinder engine for Jeep and Ram to replace the Hemi V8. That’s news in itself but there is a lot more going on. The rumor of a straight-six popped up on Allpar a few years ago. It is confirmed by various patents applied for as discovered by Mopar Insiders, and …
