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Rumors started in spring that Fiat is working on 500 Cabrio. Even company’s styling director confirmed it that they are working on an open top version. Here it is spied with a soft top.
We don’t know yet how will it look with a top down, but looking at the pictures the overall look should not change much as it is not the classical cabrio. It is just a 500 with a soft top. Perhaps Fiat has two open top variants planned for the 500?
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The Caravan Salon due to be held in Dusseldorf from 29 August to 7 September has been a leading date in the recreational vehicle show calendar for many years.
Fiat Professional plans to mark the event by introducing the original ‘Portofino’ show van based on the innovative Fiorino, the smallest model in the range.
Continue to read: Fiat introduces “Portofino” show van based on the Fiorino
Fiat 500 is a very stylish small citycar made in Italy. Audi Q7 is a luxurious SUV made in Germany.
Is big better or not? Not always, but usually size does matter when it comes to car crashes.
Here we have a crash test where Fiat 500 and Audi Q7 crash from the drivers side corner. Take a look at the video and decide yourself which is safer in a situation like this.
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Fiat 500 and Ferrari: two universal motoring icons which represent “Made in Italy”, one cute and the other exclusive. This is why the Maranello House has chosen the Fiat model as its “courtesy car” for its customers, who appreciate Italian style and like unique products.
In actual fact, two hundred Fiat 500 have been manufactured exclusively for the Ferrari sales network and will be driving on all of Europe’s roads.
Continue to read: While your Ferrari is in service you can get a very exclusive Fiat 500 as a loaner vehicle
The BMW Group and Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA) are considering the possibility of co-operation in the areas of architectures and components for their MINI and Alfa Romeo vehicles.
A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect was signed by Friedrich Eichiner, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Corporate and Brand Development, and Alfredo Altavilla, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Fiat Group Automobiles and CEO of Fiat Powertrain Technologies.
Continue to read: BMW Group and Fiat Group Automobiles sign Memorandum of Understanding
Just over one year has gone by since the announcement and, as planned in the brand relaunch plan, Abarth & C. S.p.A. has kept its promise to resume and bring up to date all the activities that have made its name go down in history.
To emphasise the authenticity of the project, brand activities have immediately focused on resuming and bringing up to date all the activities carried out in the past by Abarth & C., beginning with direct participation in Italian and international races, the organisation of single-brand trophies and the preparation of the cars for customers - moving through road cars and conversion kits to accessories and garments reflecting Abarth style.
Continue to read: Fiat introduces 500 Abarth
The Fiat Topolino Concept is a reinterpretation of the Fiat 500 A Topolino classic model, produced from 1936 to 1955 in more than 500,000 units. It was designed by Paolo Martin for Ruoteclassiche Italian magazine.
As Paolo Martin explains, “in reinterpreting the Fiat Topolino, I tried to maintain the original spirit and the of the model, with similar proportions, protruding front end and fenders, a nearly-identical grille , circular headlamps, short rear overhang and spare tire covered and integrated in the rear tailgate.”
Continue to read: Fiat Topolino Concept by Paolo Martin
When you travel in the southern Europe you will notice Fiat 500 everywhere. It has become a huge sales hit for Fiat. The closest competitor is probably Mini who already has a convertible version.
Now Fiat has confirmed that 500 will be getting a convertible version. Company’s styling director Roberto Giolito did not confirm any dates, but most likely it will be introduced this fall during some bigger car show in Europe.
Continue to read: Fiat 500 will get a convertible version
Abarth returns to track racing, and it has chosen to do so with its new ‘500 Abarth Assetto Corse’, the baby supersports car from Abarth, due to be produced in a Limited Edition (49 cars).
The new vehicle, designed by the Fiat Group Automobiles Style Centre and produced by a team of Abarth Engineers and Designers will be the star of track races from next year and its creation confirms Abarth’s racing vocation.
Continue to read: Back to the track: Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse
Powerful, agile and exclusive: These three attributes best describe the NOVITEC customization program for the new Fiat 500. Engine tuning with up to 131 hp / 96.4 kW, even sportier handling characteristics with 16- and 17-inch tire/wheel combinations and matching suspension modifications, as well as a more striking front thanks to the NOVITEC front spoiler make the small Italian car even more desirable.
The aerodynamic-enhancement part is mounted to the production apron and lends the Fiat 500 an even more striking face. Integrated air dams provide cooling air to the front brakes. The front spoiler sells for 159 Euros MSRP.
Continue to read: NOVITEC Refines the Fiat 500
With rising fuel costs, small city cars are quickly becoming more popular in both developing and developed markets. While Toyota and VW are about to unveil new minicar concepts at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, Fiat is now considering building its own rival version.
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