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The New Abarth 600e, the most powerful Abarth ever, tested on the racetrack and ready for daily driving fun
#abarth #600e #abarth600e #fiat #fiatabarth Abarth presents the New Abarth 600e, the most powerful Abarth ever, with its 280 HP, 207 kW e-motor, 200 km/h maximum speed, and 0 to 100 acceleration in 5,85 seconds. Back to basics: the New Abarth 600e is a pure technological transfer of Abarth’s and Stellantis Motorsport's racing know-how to the open roads. The newcomer in Abarth’s family has undergone multiple tests on the toughest racetracks to maximize the Abarth’s vehicle’s performance and increase its reliability. With an exclusive e-motor tested on the Formula E test bench, the JTEKT’s Torsen mechanical limited-slip differential, sporty brakes, racing-derived tires, and a battery cooling system that improves performance, the Abarth...
The powerful Mefistofele stars at FIAT’s 125th Anniversary
#fiat #mefistofele #fiatclassic #fiatnefistofele On the occasion of FIAT's historic anniversary celebrations, the Centro Storico FIAT will be open to the public to pay homage to the legendary Mefistofele, created in 1923 by the Englishman Ernest Eldridge,and the speed record of 234.98 km/h it set 100 years ago. On July 12th, 13th and 14th, the museum's famous Art Nouveau building in Turin will host a series of events dedicated to the 'diabolical' car, including a conference, a multimedia exhibition and guided tours. This occasion will strengthen the indissoluble bond between Fiat and Turin, with their shared history of setting records and producing iconic cars. On the occasion of FIAT's 125th anniversary celebrations and the 100th...
Happy Birthday, Fiat 500: 67 years of Iconic Italian Design
#fiat #fiat500 #fiat500s #500 #iconicdesign First presented on July 4th, 1957, the legendary Fiat 500 is today celebrating its 67th birthday. Italian design recognized throughout the world for over 67 years. When a car has an iconic design and has always represented the joy of living, it can only be Italian and only a FIAT. In the celebrative video “Buon Compleanno 500!”, FIAT celebrates its iconic nature. In fact, even without a logo, name, or flag, this car would still be recognized due to its iconic design and the joy of living which it represents. As a FIAT tradition, July 4th has always been a significant date which marks the birth of the iconic Fiat 500. This truly Italian masterpiece catalyzed the motorization of Europe in...
Grande Panda: FIAT’s new global player
#fiat #panda #fiatgrandepanda #grandepanda FIAT reveals the first pictures of the new Grande Panda, the firstborn of the new family inspired by the 1980s Panda, a compact family mover which responds to the needs of customers worldwide. The new Fiat Grande Panda is the first model of the new global line-up based on a multi-energy platform, as FIAT starts its transition from local-based production to a global offer through a common global platform. The Grande Panda will first land in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and will be available in both electric and hybrid versions. A B-segment vehicle under 4 meters long, with clean lines, well-organized roominess thanks to its compact volume, and a 5-person capacity, the Grande Panda is...
The Abarth 695 75° Anniversario is the main star at the Heritage Hub exhibition celebrating Abarth’s first 75 years
#abarth #abrarthheritage #abarth695 #75anniversario #germancarforum At the special exhibition held at the Heritage Hub for the 75th anniversary of Abarth, the spotlight will be on the new 695 75° Anniversario limited edition, one of the most recent releases of the brand, available in only 1,368 units. Thanks to a combination of an appealing modern aesthetic with advanced mechanical and technological features and equipped with a powerful 1.4 T-Jet engine, the Abarth 695 75° Anniversario stands out among vehicles that have made the history of the brand. The exhibition is part of the Heritage project, with which Stellantis aims to showcase vintage cars and preserve their memory and importance. Starting today, April 12th, it will be open...
Heritage pays tribute to the history of Abarth with two special projects
#abarth #abarthheritage #abarthclassiche1300 #classiche1300ot #germancarforum To commemorate the Scorpion’s 75th anniversary, Stellantis’ Heritage team has organized two special tributes: a temporary exhibition featuring invaluable Abarth rarities, which belong to private collectors and the company’s permanent collection, and the announcement of the Abarth Classiche 1300 OT project. The exhibition at the Heritage Hub retraces the brand’s most important phases through some of its most famous vehicles, while the new project from Heritage’s “Reloaded by Creators” program is represented by a 1:3 scale model featuring every detail of the definitive form of the new vehicle. In addition to the 12 models at the museum’s entrance, 26 models can...
Fiat Reveals New 600 Hybrid and Opens for Orders in the UK
#fiat #fiat600 #fiat600hybrid #hybrid #germancarforum Orders are now open for the new Fiat 600 Hybrid New 600 Hybrid is introduced with a simplified line up featuring two trim levels Orders for the Fiat 600 Hybrid are now open, with deliveries expected at retailers in June/July 2024. In line with FIAT’s commitment to simplicity and efficiency, the Fiat 600 Hybrid offers a refined line-up featuring two distinctive trim levels: the entry-level 600 Hybrid and the premium 600 Hybrid La Prima. The launch of the highly anticipated Fiat 600 Hybrid, which will be offered alongside the recently launched, fully electric Fiat 600e, marks a significant milestone and is designed to meet the demands of modern drivers while prioritizing...
FIAT’s New Global Game
#fiat #panda #strada #tipo #gigapanda #germancarforum FIAT CEO, Olivier Francois, has just unveiled the next steps in the creation of the Brand’s product line-up. All the new models will share a common global platform, making them available to customers all over the world. FIAT will offer electric, hybrid and ICE powertrains to ensure maximum relevance to customers wherever they live in the world. The first car of this new family will be presented in July 2024, followed by the launch of a new model every year for the following three years. In a constantly changing global mobility market, there are those who dream about a better future and those who take concrete steps towards a more sustainable and responsible tomorrow. FIAT has...
Abarth and Breil roar together with the new Abarth 500e-inspired watch
#fiat #abarth #breil #germancarforum Abarth and Breil have once again teamed up to produce the new, limited-edition Breil Abarth 500e Watch, which is available in just 999 pieces. The collaboration pays homage to the very first Abarth electric vehicle: the Abarth 500e. For the tenth consecutive year, Abarth and Breil have teamed up and made a powerful statement with the unveiling of their latest automatic timepiece: the Breil Abarth 500e Watch. Produced in just 999 pieces, this exclusive limited edition is a tribute to Abarth's first electric model, highlighting its renowned sportsmanship and design. With its finely tuned details, the Abarth 500e-inspired watch celebrates the most iconic features of the full-electric Abarth hot...
Abarth 595 and 695 win the Best Cars Award by Auto Motor und Sport for the 8th time
#abarth #fiat #germancarforum Readers of the prestigious German magazine “Auto Motor und Sport” have awarded the title of "Best Car 2024" in the Mini Cars category to the most famous duo of the Scorpion brand. The Abarth 595 and 695 triumph - for the 8th time – is a further confirmation of the international success of the iconic hot hatch. The passion for the Scorpion line-up is renewed with the recent 695 75° Anniversario edition, available in only 1,368 units. In its 75th Anniversary Abarth continues its successful streak: for the 8th time, the Abarth 595 and 695 duo has been awarded the title of “Best Car 2024” in the Mini Cars category by the prestigious automotive German magazine “Auto Motor und Sport”, beating 17 strong...
Abarth reveals the New Abarth 600e, the most powerful ever
#fiat #abarth #abarth600e #germancarforum Abarth unveils the first picture of the New Abarth 600e as it undergoes its final tests while making its public debut. The New Abarth 600e – in its Scorpionissima launch edition - appeared for the first time in public today at the shooting of its new commercial in Milan, Italy. Designed to perform: the new Abarth 600e is equipped with 240HP, an exclusive mechanical limited slip differential, and high-performance tires developed in the Formula E field. The New Abarth 600e is undergoing final tests and making its first public debut in Milan, where shooting is planned these days for its new commercial. Ready, exciting, muscular, and aggressive, its first picture instantly reveals the “evil”...
Abarth 500e enters the finalists at the 2024 World Car Awards
#abarth #500e #germancarforum The Abarth 500e has successfully entered the top 5 finalists in the World Urban Car category at the 2024 World Car Awards. The vehicle garnered significant attention from the jurors, who selected this electric hot hatch as one of the finalists. Now in their 20th year, the annual World Car Awards stand out as one of the most important awards programs in the world with the mission to recognize, reward and inspire automotive excellence, leadership, and innovation in a rapidly changing automotive industry on a global scale. The Abarth 500e is set to compete in the 2024 World Urban Car class alongside four other contenders. The finalists were chosen by a panel of over a hundred international automotive...
Two thirds of Brits want to ‘be more Italian’
#fiat #dolcevita #abarth #germancarforum Survey found 67% of Brits want to live a more Italian lifestyle FIAT launch La Dolce Vita Guide featuring 35 tips on how to enjoy a taste of the Italian lifestyle in the UK Pizza Pilgrims founders Thom and James Elliot, Lavazza, chef Gio Renzo Fioraso and men’s stylist Luca Faloni among eight experts in Italian culture who have contributed to the guide 9 in ten Brits who have been to Italy on holiday would go back To download the guide visit: HERE Two thirds of adults want to ‘be more Italian’ in their approach to life. A poll of 2,000 adults found 67 per cent are keen to adopt aspects of the Mediterranean country's way of life, sometimes referred to as ‘La Dolce Vita’. Yet 59 per cent are...
FIAT introduces the new 500 Collezione 1957, a new collectors’ edition that pays tribute to the 500’s passionate lovers
FIAT launches the special limited-edition series 500 Collezione 1957, featuring 1,957 units with a distinctive “dolce vita” design that pays homage to the car's heritage and triumphs. This limited-edition is available for order starting today in selected European countries including the UK. With more than 3.2 million units sold worldwide since 2007, including over 2.7 million units in Europe, the Fiat 500 remains the European leader in the city-car segment along with the Fiat Panda. In 1957 FIAT introduced the world to its small great car: the Fiat 500, the vehicle which would become an emblem of mass motorisation and a true global ambassador of 'Made in Italy' production. To celebrate the passion and the worldwide love for the icon...
Italians love the new Fiat 600e:  awarded as “La Novità 2024” by the popular jury of Quattroruote magazine
The 600e is the newcomer of the year 2024 for Quattroruote, one of the major Italian automotive magazines. FIAT’s newest electric model, the 600e, has been voted as newcomer of the year 2024 by Quattroruote, one of the major Italian automotive magazines. The Fiat 600e is the favorite car of Quattrouote readers, who voted online on the magazine's website and had to choose among 20 shortlisted candidates selected by the editorial staff from the most interesting novelties presented in 2023. Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO and Global Stellantis CMO, commented: “This award truly makes me happy, not only for the prize itself but for what it represents. The discerning and attentive readership of Quattroruote has responded with heartfelt...
In 2023 Fiat 500e is leading the electric city car market in Europe  for the second year in a row
Leader in the European A+B BEV segment with a market share of 14.7%. First in 5 countries - Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium, and Austria – in the BEV city car segment. Stellantis' best-selling BEV, Fiat 500e is sold in 44 countries around the globe. In 2023, the Fiat 500e has confirmed its European leadership with significant results. Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO and CMO Global of Stellantis, stated: “The Fiat 500e has once again confirmed its success, leading the electric city car segment in Europe for the second year in a row. The 500e registered more than 185,000 units globally since its launch and it is playing a relevant role in the green transition of international metropolises. The 500e is currently sold in 44 countries around the...
Fiat Topolino one-offs dedicated to Mickey Mouse color the North ramp of Lingotto: an initiative in the name of creativity and popular culture
The Fiat Topolino one-offs, created as a tribute to the 100th Disney anniversary, are now displayed along the Lingotto shopping center and its evocative North Ramp in a colorful exhibition for everyone. The initiative emerges as a lively gift from FIAT to the city of Turin, involving its entire urban network, from families to intrigued tourists, on a cultural exploration available to everyone. In partnership with Pinacoteca Agnelli, the project aims to offer citizens and all visitors of Turin an inclusive journey to explore diverse art realms at Lingotto, starting from the Fiat Topolino and culminating culturally enriching experience at Casa 500 and La Pista 500. The Fiat Topolino one-offs dedicated to Mickey Mouse are set to make...
New Fiat E-Doblò and Fiat E-Ulysse: increased EV range, updated safety technology and a new design for the latest generation of FIAT’s people movers
The Fiat E-Doblò offers plenty of interior space, allowing for increased flexibility and loading configurations to meet all customers’ needs in their day-to-day lives. The new Fiat E-Ulysse comes with an improved electric range to meet every mobility need for both city and out-of-town driving. Orders will be officially opened by the end of January for the Fiat E-Doblò and the Fiat E-Ulysse—firstly in Italy and Austria, followed by the main European markets. The Fiat E-Doblò and E-Ulysse have been given a total makeover in terms of technology and design. The latest generation of FIAT’s people movers now benefit from new and efficient electric powertrains, with a significant increase in range, a new user-friendly and more intuitive...
La Dolce Vita meets the American Dream: FIAT Debuts the Fiat 500e for North America
Fiat 500e is the Stellantis’ first BEV in North America combining the love of an iconic brand with a sustainable mission. The Fiat (500e)RED is the first drop of the 2024 Fiat 500e collection. The 500e, produced in the Mirafiori Italian plant, will be available in Stellantis North America showrooms starting in the first quarter of 2024. It’s official: FIAT is electrifying North America with its sustainable mobility mission. The brand debuted the 2024 Fiat (500e)RED as the first Fiat 500e product drop for North America virtually with a video reveal featuring Olivier Francois, CEO of FIAT and Global Chief Marketing Officer of Stellantis, and Bono, lead singer of U2 and Co-founder of ONE and (RED), to commemorate World AIDS Day which...
FIAT continues a global product offensive introducing the new pick-up Titano in Latin America and Africa
FIAT unveils the new pickup model, named Fiat Titano, in Brazil and Algeria. New Fiat Titano offers multipurpose usage focusing on design, technology and off-road capability in Brazil and fuel efficiency, robustness and technological features in Algeria. It will be equipped with different powertrains according to each market. FIAT continues to play a global role, playing as protagonist in different Regions and offering the right answer to any of its customers. Embarking on a dynamic global product offensive, FIAT proudly introduces its latest innovation, the Fiat Titano pick-up, spanning the vibrant landscapes of Latin America and Africa. Inspired by the entity from Greek mythology, the name of this D-pickup, where D refers to the...
MEA - Introduction of the Fiat Strada in Sub-Saharan Africa: A fresh perspective on compact pick-ups
The Fiat Strada, an indisputable leader in vehicle sales in Brazil in 2023, is venturing into Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing higher standards in technology, design, and safety to the compact pick-up market. The Fiat Strada serves as a genuine driving force in the evolution of the automotive industry. With over 85,000 units sold in Brazil by the end of September 2023 and a remarkable achievement of 400.000 units since its second-generation launch in 2020, the Fiat Strada is all set to conquer the Sub-Saharan African market, commencing in November 2023. Developed and manufactured at the Stellantis plant in Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil, this compact pick-up is the culmination of 25 years of expertise, resulting in approximately 2.1 million...

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