Showing posts with label Fiat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiat. Show all posts

2/27/15

Wow, Retro look of classic Fiat 500 Vintage 57 come to this year

Geneva - wow, how awesome it is when we see Retro look of classic Fiat 500 Vintage 57  to come to the Geneva Motor Show this year.

you who like the retro look of the classic car, there is now a new option. Fiat's manufacturers will showcase Fiat 500 Vintage 57 at the Geneva Motor Show 2015 exhibition in early March.

In its official statement on Thursday (02/26/2015) Fiat 500 Vintage 57's represent the spirit of Fiat in 1957 because of its still retains its original form typical. This cute car comes with 16-inch rims and some refreshment so the look is more interesting.

Retro theme on the Fiat 500 Vintage 57 also remains strong, especially on the dashboard, steering wheel, seat and ivory colored leather inserts on some parts.

Although it has the look of the old or classic available in the UK in April and it will be available with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine-powered 69 hp. The price will be sold from 12 545 pounds.



This car was first produced since 2007 in Poland and in 2010 in Toluca (Mexico). Fiat 500 is now sold in more than 100 countries around the world and most in demand in North America since sold more than 1.5 million units.

Other Fiat cars which will be exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show is the Fiat 500X, Fiat Doblò Trekking and other models.

Probably, we get more informative when we see all classic fiat attending there. Awesome and magnificent!

2/19/14

No partnership according to Daimler

Frankfurt , - There is no partnership to BMW, Fiat and VW according to Daimler. All has any reason submitted by trusted resource.

Daimler declared open ourselves to develop and produce a new compact car with other major manufacturers . Discussions have been conducted with BMW , Fiat , and Volkswagen . Finally concluded , there is no great advantage when working with the rivals .

" We have talked about some points with them ( BMW , Fiat , and Volkswagen ) , whether it makes sense to work together to make the latest generation of front wheels car we wanted . Apparently, small profits , "said CEO of Daimler , Dieter Zetsche ,  told Automotive  News Europe on Friday(07/02/2014).



Zetsche says satisfied with the strategies that have been implemented so far , but still provide another radical signal in his tenure . " The most significant part of our strategy , look at future challenges and opportunities that can be run . Ongoing business development , "said Zetsche , who will end his tenure in 2016 .

In 2010 , Daimler has been holding the Renault- Nissan alliance . As a result, the third -generation Renault Twingo , New Smart ForTwo , and the second generation Smart ForFour will use Smart 's new platform . Compact SUV Infiniti Q30 wear Modular Front Architecture , the same base with the Mercedes - Benz A and B - Class sedan and CLA .


2/12/14

Chrysler Jeep will develop new entry-level crossover

TOLEDO - You will see that tough and strong Chrysler Jeep will develop new entry-level crossover and it seems bring any excellent features.

 Chrysler Jeep began seriously producing a new entry-level crossover . Even the photos that show this model has been widely revealed in cyberspace .

Reported Worldcarfans , Monday ( 01/27/2014 ) , this car will reportedly share the same platform as the Fiat 500X . The car will reportedly be named the Junior Jeep will adopt a very boxy shape , like the Nissan Cube .




With a more boxy shape , this car will likely come with a wheelbase that is quite small . With square taillights , and a cursory three- wrapped steering wheel leather , and comes with a built -in control .

By using the same platform as the Fiat 500X , this car will be equipped with three engines will be the same as that adopted by the Fiat TwinAir Turbo 500X , Turbo MultiAir , and MultiJet II . This car will reportedly be built on a Fiat assembly plant Melfi , Italy .

Further specifications are very limited for the time being , however, this model is likely to make his debut in the event, the Geneva Motor Show 2014 next March .

2/8/14

What's the name of Fiat and Chrysler in partnership?

Turin ,- What's the name of Fiat and Chrysler in partnership? FCA is the answer.

Sergio Marchionne , CEO of Fiat and Chrysler declared , Fiat - Chrysler joint venture company under the name Chrysler Fiat Automobiles NV . The new logo started to be used as the identity of the unity of the US- Italian manufacturer .

" Today, it can be said , we have created a solid foundation as a global manufacturer , experience and knowledge . We were on the same level with the best competitors , "said Marchionne , Wednesday ( 01/29/2014 ) .



Group automotive company is headquartered in the Netherlands , but the tax domicile in the UK , while the global headquarters location has not been decided . Long-term business plan will be presented at the May, and to discuss the future for the brand Alfa Romeo , Abarth , Chryler , Dodge , Ferrari , Fiat Automobiles , Fiat Professional, Jeep , Lancia , Maserati , and Ram Trucks . Including the component company , Mopar , Magneti Marelli and Teksid .

Early 2014 , Fiat acquired the rest of 41.5 percent ownership of Chrysler . Marchionne said at the time , " the group ownership structure allows us to fully implement the vision of creating a global car that is truly unique , bringing together the experience , perspective , and knowledge . "

With this , the Fiat can take advantage of Chrysler including technological and other potential . The big advantage will be obtained Alfa Romeo , utilizing knowledge of Chrysler .

12/11/13

Dodge Dart in Hatchback's called by Fiat Ottimo

BEIJING - This is fruit of partnership and Dodge Dart in Hatchback's called by Fiat Ottimo.

Fiat and Dodge are both under the umbrella of the Chrysler Group . So do not be surprised if both of them are sharing the product ( rebagde ) when selling their products .

One of the products which do rebadge Dodge Dart currently offered under the name Fiat Viaggio . This product was introduced to the market since last year in the Chinese market .

Fiat is now trying to offer Viaggio with another form . The shape is no longer five-door hatchback sedan but dubbed Fiat Ottimo .



" Ottimo not only meet the tastes of younger customers but also the best choice of the elite soul . 's Going to be the most stylish star among mid-level sport model , " said Wang Qiujing , executive deputy general manager of GAC Fiat .

Ottimo front looks a little different from the Viaggio since been revised . But the light is still adopting belongs Dodge Dart .

Problem mechanical heart has been no detailed description . Information obtained only mention Ottimo carrying the same engine as the 1.4 -liter turbocharged Viaggio .

10/19/13

Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Ram 1500 and Fiat 500L get perfect modification

MICHIGAN - Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Ram 1500 and Fiat 500L get perfect modification at the grand event of SEMA 2013.

Welcoming the grand event SEMA 2013, the Chrysler Group intends to perform all-out. U.S. automotive giant is preparing a number of models wrapped in Mopar accessories.

Reported by autoevolution, Wednesday (09/10/2013) Chrysler will enliven SEMA 2013 by presenting 20 cars with Mopar modification package. As is known, a division Mopar modifications under the auspices of the Chrysler Group.



A number of cars that will be dressed include Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Ram 1500 and the Fiat 500L. These cars will hit the SEMA that lasts 5 to 8 November 2013 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, USA.

Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar said plans to bring this to the modified model gives insights on modifying vehicles.

"We are developing vehicles with Mopar modification package to provide inspiration for lovers of modification," he said.

1/7/13

Baby Jeep relies on most technologically advanced production


Milan -Investments of up to 1 billion euros were issued and Fiat owns Chrysler Jeep shelter where the brand says that plant capacity of 1600 cars per day it now has become one of the most technologically advanced car plants in the world.

If during the car manufacturer Jeep has always been known as a manufacturer of all-terrain car the size of a small car is not there, is now supervising the Jeep and Fiat ready to play in the small car segment. Opponents for Nissan Juke also prepared by them.

Reported by Auto Express, car dubbed the 'Baby Jeep' is said to be born, and has been confirmed by Jeep even though they did not give details about the car.

Jeep says that they want to get into the sector where the Jeep had never competed before. Given its small size, the car in the B-segment will become a rival to the Nissan Juke and Ford ecosport.

Unclear as to what extent this car and the engine was carrying what would be later.

But definitely, this car will be built at the Fiat plant in Italy starting in 2014. At the factory in Melfi, Italy is 'Baby Jeep' will be born with Fiat 500x which is now being prepared as well.

Chairman John Elkann and the factory Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed at this time preparations are already underway for the arrival of two new models.




1/1/13

Poland Fiat weakened


Warsaw, - Poland's economic growth plummeted, live 1.4 percent in the third quarter of this year. Unemployment in the country jumped to 12.9 percent until the end of November.


The impact of the economic crisis in Europe worsened. After Peugeot report will cut employment (FLE) with thousands of employees, Fiat now turn to do the same against the 1,500 workers at the plant Tychy, Poland. The factory's 5,600 workers idengan production capacity fell and did not reach the target of 350,000 this year.

Italian car manufacturer plans to reduce production to 300,000 units next year, or just half of the highest production reached 600,000 in 2009.

Fiat Panda move the production of the latest generation - the best-selling compact car in Europe from Tycy plant in south Poland - to Pomigliano, dekal Napoli Italy. Panda Production halted late December. Furthermore, the factory in Poland was just assemble the Fiat 500, Ford Ka and Lancia Ypsilon.

Fiat Auto Poland spokesman said the number of workers affected by layoffs will be announced after negotiations with the union. The target is mid-January 2013 was able to be delivered. Currently, Fiat Auto Poland noted as the largest car factory in Poland.

The announcement came out after the Polish fight with Europe's economic crisis four years ago. Since then, slowly but surely, production is declining.


8/3/12

Vauxhall will fight with the BMW Mini, Fiat 500 and Citroen DS



Vauxhall wants to compete with the BMW Mini, Fiat 500 and Citroen DS that target premium and changing French car maker's image.

Adam who has the code name Junior has an interesting feature of smart phones. Motorists need to connect a cell phone or smart phone to a seven-inch touch screen. The screen is a "brain" of the system.


Vauxhall launch a small car for urban upper classes. Cool model is called Adam. Urban car is cute it would be present in showrooms in January next year.

Adam is a premium-class models with the nuances of targeting buyers who have a taste of high fashion. The model has many variants of color and trim, owners can customize their vehicle according to their personalities.

There are three basic options, which is full of fashionable Jewelry and color, elegant and sophisticated Glam, Slam and the sporty and vibrant.

Designer Mark Adams said the choice of colors available is almost unlimited, including a combination of fabrics and kits. "It is impossible to find two the same Adam."



8/1/12

Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato was launched as a limited edition model

This vehicle,  Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato,  first made its appearance in public as a concept car at Geneva Motor Show 2011. This concept is shown in yellow paint scheme elektirik, trimmed with shiny chrome and silver accents (gunmetal). Too many automotive lovers are amazed to meet the Fiat booth.

The sports car is equipped with turbo charger and intercooler system. Two doors on either side and one as an opening trunk Fiat deemed sufficient. However, the Fiat has not dared to release a new product's price.

If the car was launched as a limited edition model, Fiat lovers can expect to see a production version with the same high artistic value.

The good news for you lovers of Fiat. Printer manufacturers cars from State Pizza is going to launch its latest four-wheeled products, Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato. Zagato design adapted the previous type, the Fiat 500. However, there are things such as seating arrangements updated.

Zagato will be more mini than the previous edition. A flexible design makes the rear seat headroom is reduced. As reported Motorauthority, Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato will be thrown into the automotive market next year.

6/30/12

Juventus introduces new costume from Jeep

 U.S. Detroit carmaker also plans to hold a series of activities that will involve the Juventus fans at events including test-drive, contests and out-door activities related to the world of sport.

Italian soccer CLUB Juventus introduces new costume that carries the Jeep brand as part of a sponsorship deal with Fiat Group. Because the Agnelli family has a stake in the Fiat Group as well as in Juventus Football Club.

Jeep will be the main sponsor of the Juventus soccer team in the national and international events that will begin to take part before and during the 2012-2013 football season. This agreement made ​​this Italian Serie A club gets paid 35 million euros.


Jeep is a brand of Chrysler who joined Fiat in 2009. Juventus and Fiat are the property of Exor, mostly owned by the Agnelli family.

The results of the sponsorship agreement was signed last April between Fiat SpA and Juventus Football Club SpA to Fiat brand as a sponsor in uniform jersey Juventus began July 1. The next season, the Jeep brand will be displayed in the top Italian team jersey's.


5/24/12

Can the roadster manufactured by Mazda in collaboration Fiat compete with Toyota and Subaru BRZ 86?

Hiroshima -  Is this roadster to compete with Toyota and Subaru BRZ 86?

Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) together with Fiat Group Automobiles SpA (Fiat) for the development and production roadster.

In a press release, the roadster for Mazda and Alfa Romeo cars will be based on the MX-5 rear wheel.

Mazda and Alfa Romeo variant will each use a unique machine in accordance with the brand. This roadster production will be performed at the Mazda plant in Hiroshima Japan in 2015.

"Establishing alliances in product development and technology is one of Mazda's goal. And with the announcement of Fiat Mazda is an important step to achieve that goal," said Mazda President and CEO Takashi Yamanouchi.

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said the partnership demonstrates the commitment Alfa Rome to thrive in global markets.

"By partnering with Mazda, we will work closely with leaders in the field of rear-wheel drive vehicle architecture to produce an attractive and stylish roadster according to the tradition of Alfa Romeo," Marchionne said.

Fiat, was quoted by Reuters, had long been looking for automotive partners after taking over Chrysler. Fiat wanted a partner that is a manufacturer of Asia. It is necessary to achieve their global sales target of 6 million in 2014.

5/21/12

Fiat Caffe is available only 12 units worldwide



NEW DELHI -  Regarding the price, the Fiat Grande Punto is sold 736 thousand Rupees.
 
In addition to launching these new models, the Italian manufacturer Fiat Caffe is also inaugurate the Pune region. It's just info in glance, Fiat Caffe is available only 12 units worldwide. To increase sales, Fiat plans to set up 20 dealerships throughout the year.


Indian automobile market continues to grow with the arrival of new products. This time, the new car comes from the manufacturer Fiat. In India, car type is called by the name hatchback Grande Punto. This model is the limited version of the Fiat Punto Sport.
 
Launched by Motorbeam, the exterior of this limited edition car is divided in three colors namely Red Exotica, Bossa Nova White and Black Hip Hop. Silincer exhaust was given a touch of chrome to make it look more elegant.
 
While the interior gets chrome accents and black upholstery with red stitching. In addition to the gas pedal, brake and clutch using aluminum models.
 
Fiat Punto equipped 1.3-liter Multijet diesel engine with a variable geometry turbocharger that produces up to 93 hp at 4000 rpm rotation with peak torque of 209 Nm at 2000 rpm. While fuel consumption is claimed to reach 20.5 km to a liter of diesel.
 

4/26/12

Viaggio's designed by the Fiat Group Style Centre in Turin

Beijing, -  Viaggio designed by the Fiat Group Style Centre in Turin, so it still looks strong with the Italian car design language. Although the form of a little body fat, but still form the ideal proportions. While the back has joined the LED light as a modern twist.

In the interior, the sedan gets a touch of a completely new design with the style of driver centric dash. Then, trim materials and colors that blend gentle view of two colors. This car is also equipped with 8.4-inch touchscreen navigation features.


Viaggio Fiat launched a targeted segment of C at the Beijing Auto Show, yesterday (23/4). As reported Motoroids, actual sedan Dodge Dart with a platform-based Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the dimensionless length of 4679 mm, width 1850 mm and wheelbase (wheelbase) 2708 mm and the expectations of the Italian manufacturer on the continent of Asia.

Fiat has menginvetasikan fund of Rp 7.3 trillion. To build a factory in Guangzhou Auto in Changsha, Hunan Province. The plan, first in 2012 produced 140,000 units of the maximum capacity of 220 000 units.

To enliven the market in China, Viaggio using 1.4 L engine with an output of 122 Tjet PS and 152 PS. The news special, this car uses the Dual Dry Clutch Transmission (DDCT) who claimed, with this technology makes Viaggio most advanced in its segment.


12/10/11

European crisis began to reap the victims, such as Fiat

NEW YORK - When acquiring Chrysler, Fiat analysts assess the move will backfire. Because Chrysler has three times the owner change in a few short years!

European crisis began to reap the victims in the automotive industry. One company that immediately feel the result is an Italian Fiat. Because of the crisis, Fiat defer launches investment and the latest models in the near future.

Chief Executive Officer of Fiat, Sergio Marchionne said the company had to wait until conditions get better. "The uncertainty of the future of European economic slow process that must be run Fiat, namely investment and expansion in Europe," Marchionne quoted from Autonews (6 / 12).

Marchionne is also pessimistic about the European Union (EU) may increase the exchange rate of euro this week. "There are 50 more chances. Within one to two months ahead, we will see the euro have to struggle to restore its credibility," he continued.

This week is a very important moment for the European economy. France and Germany are trying to change the budget to boost market confidence and avoid a debt crisis became more severe.

Fiat with five plants in Italy assessed continues to lose money. To offset the deteriorating European economy, positive income diverted by relying on Chrysler. Meanwhile, Chrysler also has the burden of debt 7 billion U.S. dollars to repay government bailout funds from the U.S. and Canada due to bankruptcy in 2008.

10/23/11

Daihatsu Gran Max's similar to Fiat Ducato

Turin, - the Fiat Ducato has no ties of "blood" with the Daihatsu Gran Max. The size is different. The length of the car in a van format - available in two options - that is 4805 mm and 5135 mm. Gran Max is only 4405 mm. Fiat Ducato is also older, 30 years and the last version is the fifth generation.

Looking at his performance, a figure similar to the Fiat Ducato is the Daihatsu Gran Max. Especially the front face. Yes, ... this is the newest face of commercial vehicles from Fiat's best-selling, the Ducato 2012.


Daihatsu Gran Max's similar to Fiat Ducato  

 Twin was in France, namely from the group PSA Peugeot-Citroën. So, in Europe this vehicle comes with 3 brand or triplets. Respectively, Peugeot Expert and Citroën label Jumper Combi. Because marketed under three brands, its plant in Val di Sangro, between Atessa and Paglieta, Province of Chieti, Italy, claimed to be the largest assembly of commercial vehicles in Europe.

Machine Options
When compared with the previous figure or fourth generation do not differ much. Striking changes just paa interior. Now look more modern and stylish. Completeness is also more and more, including an onboard refrigerator, chrome accents and Tom Tom navigation with the menu of the Microsoft Blue & Me.

To drive this vehicle, the Fiat diesel engine provides two choices of different capacity, namely 2.3 and 3.0 liters. As for power, available four options, namely 110, 130, 148 and 177PS. Typical of diesel engine technology Fiat is MultiJet II exhaust emission standards have reached Euro5.

Available capacity eight vans from 8 to 17 cubic meters. According to Fiat, kenadraan not only not only for van applications, can also be used as a motorhome or truck with a flat tub (flatbed).

Performance Machine
2.3-liter engine is offered with a choice of 110 PS power, or 10 percent larger than before. While the torque rose 20 percent to 300 Nm. Service intervals are also long, 40,000 km to 50,000 km.

Want more efficient again. Khsusu variants with 2.3-liter engine is offered with Start & Stop feature that can reduce fuel consumption by 15 percent. Especially when used in a jammed town!

Other power options, 130 PS and torque of 320 Nm@1.800rpm. As for the 148 PS 350 Nm@1.500 rpm torque. Versions that are more "hot" or a 3.0 liter engine, power PS@3.500 177 rpm and torque of 400 Nm@1.400 - 1,700 rpm