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 …
It looks like the merger of Fiat-Chrysler and Peugeot’s French parent company PSA Group is going to happen. Both company boards approved a preliminary merger plan. So this has evolved beyond speculation. This would create a vehicle manufacturer ranking as one of the largest in the world. Here’s What We Know: The merged companies would …
Until recently, Europeans have largely viewed pickup trucks as vehicles owned by workers. We once thought this way in the U.S., too.
Europeans don’t indulge in the full-size trucks that Americans like. This may be why there’s substantial buzz about the Fiat Fullback Cross.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is not blind to the midsize truck trend, even though it doesn’t have a midsize in its lineup right now.
Crossovers are one of the most popular vehicles in America. With all the new ones hitting the market, there are many unreliable crossovers you should avoid.
Leasing a new car is a growing trend. Another growing trend are electric cars. Is it possible to lease an electric car?
In spite of Alfa Romeo and its sister brand Fiat having problems embedding into the American landscape and in spite of initial big plans, they both have future models on the way. With the introduction of the Fiat 500 in 2012, it told dealers there would be plenty more Fiats to come, and those dealers …
The car that brought the Fiat brand back to America will be killed off. FCA is stopping the production of the Fiat 500 and 500e due to slow sales according to Automotive News. The remaining inventory of 500s will be sold into 2020. What Does Fiat Make? Fiat 500s are built in Toluca, Mexico. FCA …
