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Fiat Releases New Pickup


The Italian car maker, Fiat Brazil division recently released a new Sporting Strada, a special version popularly called pick-ups. Strada Sporting recently been adapted by some of sporty accessories are enhanced, both exterior and interior of the car.
Pickup quite popular in Brazil and the Italian car manufacturer Fiat tried to take advantage of this fact by offering a local buyer the possibility to choose a more aggressive version of Strada, though already a best seller in this country. Sporting a new Strada is offered with a number of exterior and interior enhancements, most of these changes aimed to improve the appearance of the car, for example, features a new front bumper, new headlamps with black masks and body-colored skirt, and the use of wheel sizes 16 inches to more performance muscular.
In the interior fitted Fiat sport pedals plus a red belt, and leather steering wheel with red stitching and Sporting sentence on car carpet. Under the hood hiding Strada Sporting 1800cc 16V engine that develops maximum power up to 130 horsepower (use gasoline) and 132 horsepower (with ethanol). This engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
Although equipped with luxury accessories, Sporting Strada is not much more expensive than the standard version, which is priced starting at around 21,000 euros, or about 252 million dollars. In this particular version is configured with special equipment, so customers who opt to choose Sporting it will get air conditioning, power steering, trip computer and power windows at the front door.
And an additional list of options to best fitted with accessories such as rain sensors, support MP3 for audio system, Bluetooth, dual airbags and ABS.

Fiat Releases New Pickup


The Italian car maker, Fiat Brazil division recently released a new Sporting Strada, a special version popularly called pick-ups. Strada Sporting recently been adapted by some of sporty accessories are enhanced, both exterior and interior of the car.
Pickup quite popular in Brazil and the Italian car manufacturer Fiat tried to take advantage of this fact by offering a local buyer the possibility to choose a more aggressive version of Strada, though already a best seller in this country. Sporting a new Strada is offered with a number of exterior and interior enhancements, most of these changes aimed to improve the appearance of the car, for example, features a new front bumper, new headlamps with black masks and body-colored skirt, and the use of wheel sizes 16 inches to more performance muscular.
In the interior fitted Fiat sport pedals plus a red belt, and leather steering wheel with red stitching and Sporting sentence on car carpet. Under the hood hiding Strada Sporting 1800cc 16V engine that develops maximum power up to 130 horsepower (use gasoline) and 132 horsepower (with ethanol). This engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
Although equipped with luxury accessories, Sporting Strada is not much more expensive than the standard version, which is priced starting at around 21,000 euros, or about 252 million dollars. In this particular version is configured with special equipment, so customers who opt to choose Sporting it will get air conditioning, power steering, trip computer and power windows at the front door.
And an additional list of options to best fitted with accessories such as rain sensors, support MP3 for audio system, Bluetooth, dual airbags and ABS.

2011 Fiat Bravo Hatch Receives Minor Updates

2011 Fiat Bravo Hatch Receives Photography 1Fiat Bravo arrives with two potent motorizations – the national 1.8 16V E.torQ with mechanical transmission or Dualogic, and the imported 1.4 T-Jet with 6-gear transmission – and three finishing versions – Essence, Absolute and T-Jet – very well equipped.

2011 Fiat Bravo Hatch Receives Photography 2Fiat Bravo, for example, can be equipped with up to seven airbags – two frontal, two front sides, two for the protection of occupants’ heads, besides one for protection of the driver’s knees. With Dual Drive® electric steering, it arrives with avant-garde technology like fog lights with cornering system, NAV™ Radio, Xenon headlights, front parking sensor, folding external rearview mirrors and a new Skydome sunroof.

The two available motorizations for the new Fiat Bravo offer excellent performance, fuel economy and low emission levels. Both are compact and modern.

The E.torQ 1.8 16V engine puts together high performance and economy, with excellent torque at low rotations. Driving only with gasoline, its power is 130 hp at 5,250 rpm; with ethanol, 132 hp at the same rotation. And the maximum torque of 18.4 kgfm with gasoline and 18.9 kgfm with ethanol, is reached at 4,500 rotations. But at 2,500 rpm, the engine already produces 93% of its torque.

It equips the Essence and Absolute versions of the new Fiat Bravo.

Now the 1.4 16V T-Jet engine equips the sportive version of the hatchback. This compact gasoline turbo engine produces no less than 152 hp of power and 21.1 kgfm of torque at 2,250 rpm.

Small engines with performance of large engine are a strong trend in Europe. Their advantage is that, when not required, they are so economical as any other motor of the same capacity. To obtain this formula, an especially developed turbo compressor is employed to overfeed the engine with lesser capacity.

2011 Fiat Bravo Hatch Receives Photography 3The T-Jet engine comes coupled to a 6-gear mechanical Italian transmission.

Get to know below the hatchback versions:

* Essence 1.8 16V Flex with transmission mechanical
* Essence 1.8 16V Flex with transmission Dualogic
* Absolute 1.8 16V Flex with transmission mechanical
* Absolute 1.8 16V Flex with transmission Dualogic
* T-Jet 1.4 16V Turbo with transmission 6-gear mechanical

2011 Fiat Bravo Hatch Receives Photography 4
2011 Fiat Bravo Hatch Receives Photography 5Fiat Bravo Essence. Very well equipped, all Bravo versions bring ISOFIX, universal hook for setting of child seat. The Essence version also includes standard items like double airbag, manual air conditioning, electric steering with “City” function, 16″ light alloy wheel, fog lights with cornering system, disc brakes in the four wheels, automatic pilot, CD radio with MP3, electric external rearview mirrors, Safe Lock, front and rear electric windows with one touch system and anti-crash, steering wheel with height and depth regulation, fuel tank cap with electric opening, driver’s seat with height regulation, visors with mirror and lighting, illuminated glove compartment and trunk, 1/3 and 2/3 bipartite rear seat, five headrests with height regulation, hood for engine and transmission, hooks for fixing of load in the trunk, key with remote control for windows, locks and trunk, among several others.

For both Essence versions, the list of optional equipment includes brakes with ABS, Dual Temp® automatic air conditioning, Hi-Fi sound with subwoofer, Blue&Me™ or Blue&Me™ NAV + leather upholstered steering wheel with radio controls, Skydome electric sunroof, electrochromic internal rearview mirror, twilight sensor, rain sensor, rear and front parking sensor, electric folding of external rearview mirrors, front armrest with refrigerated span, rear armrest, besides partially leather upholstered seats in black or brown. The Dualogic version offers, even, the transmission control on the steering wheel, or butterflies.

Fiat Bravo Absolute. The version has the same standard items of the Essence version plus: Dual Temp® automatic air conditioning, Blue&Me, ABS in the brakes, Night Design, rear parking sensor, leather upholstered steering wheel with radio controls, front armrest with refrigerated span, besides the passenger seat central armrest , 17″ light alloy wheels, knobs and linings under the chromate windows, rags on carpet with Absolute embroidered, more exclusive fabrics and finish details.

Fiat Bravo Absolute Dualogic. Besides all standard equipment of the Absolute version, this also has Dualogic® Automatic transmission and transmission control on the steering wheel.

The two Absolute versions offer, as optional equipment, Skydome electric sunroof, tire pressure sensor, Hi-Fi sound with subwoofer, Blue&Me™ NAV, NAV™ Radio, front parking sensors, external rearview mirrors with electric folding, electrochromic internal mirror, twilight and rain sensors and partially leather upholstered seats, plus the airbags: kneebag, sidebags and windowbags.

Fiat Bravo T-Jet. The list of standard items includes all equipment present in the Absolute version, and even 6-gear transmission, ESP (stability control system) + Hill Holder, 17″ exclusive light alloy wheels, Overbooster button on the panel, darkened front headlights, double chromate exhaust, steering wheel, red painted brake calipers – for the first time in the Fiat series -, hand brake and leather upholstered level knob with red seams, pedal system and sportive footrest, spoiler, mini-skirts, besides diverse finish details that differentiate the sportive version from the new hatchback.

The customer can equip even his Fiat Bravo T-Jet with xenon headlights, tire pressure sensor, Skydome electric sunroof, NAV™ Radio, Blue&Me™ NAV, electrochromic internal mirror, twilight and rain sensors, Hi-Fi sound with subwoofer, 18″ light alloy wheels + tire 225/40, partially leather upholstered seats, plus the airbags: kneebag, sidebags and windowbags.

Fiat 500 CC Best Automotive

Fiat 500 CC Best Automotive
Fiat 500 CC Best Automotive
Fiat 500 CC Best Automotive
The convertible version is scheduled to come over to the US as well as the regular coupe.
When production starts in Mexico a little bit over a year from now.
Good news for those who want to drive something original with tons of personality.
By then, a new version of the new Beetle will be just about a year away.

The 2010 Fiat Doblo Cargo comes features interior length

The 2010 Fiat Doblo Cargo comes features interior length
The new Fiat Doblo Cargo offers a more roomy load compartment than the previous model: square, regular, fully exploitable and equipped with sliding side doors and generously-sized rear doors to make light work of loading and unloading operations. The 2010 Fiat Doblo Cargo comes features interior length up to 2.2 metres, width between wheel arches of 1.23 metres, volume from 3.4 to 4.2 cubic metres, payload from 750 to 1000 Kg, combined fuel consumption of 4.8 litres/100 km and range of 1250 Km with the 1.3 Multijet engine.

GREATER SMALL FIATS

Hemmings Sports & Exotic magazine covered Great Small Fiats by Phil Ward this month in this nice little review. Click image to view at higher quality.






ABARTH 500: REBIRTH OF A LEGEND

Following the huge success of Abarth�s re-launch last year, the Fiat Group�s performance division has now created the ultimate sporting expression of the 500.

By thoroughly re-engineering the highly acclaimed and universally popular city car from the ground up, Abarth has produced a machine purpose-built for the modern driving enthusiast. Not only does it look the part, thanks to bodywork that�s longer and lower than a regular 500, it�s also entertaining to own and drive while maintaining class-leading economy, low emissions and low running costs.

Already a winner of BBC Top Gear magazine�s prestigious Hot Hatch of the Year award, the Abarth 500 has been designed as the credible option for drivers seeking to express themselves through their choice of car.

As a faithful modern incarnation of the tuning firm�s �small but wicked� mantra of the 1950s, this latest 500 also follows the traditional Abarth ethos of using racing experience to make rewarding, high performance road cars at an affordable price.
Source:newspress

A great Veloce book for those fans of Fiat!
Great Small Fiats by Phil Ward.
Fiat have built millions of vehicles since 1899 but the company is perhaps best known for its ability to produce small, economical, characterful cars. 'Great Small Fiats' traces this concept from the birth of the 500A 'Topolino' in the 1930s up the current Panda and a hint of the proposed Nuova 500. Each of the selected models are described in detail from their conception through to current ownership in the hands of collectors and enthusiasts. The chapters include practical information on buying and running a small Fiat and restoration advice for the older cars. Also included are Fiats built under licence outside of Italy and the Fiat-derived 'etceterini' coachbuilt and competition cars.

"worth every penny" - Fiat Motor Club

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FIAT AND CHRYSLER CREATE ALLIANCE

Italian carmaker Fiat and US giant Chrysler have agreed to create a global strategic alliance.

Under the terms of the deal, Fiat will get a 35% stake in Chrysler. In return, the US firm will get access to Fiat's fuel-efficient vehicle technologies.

This agreement comes on the back of recent troubles carmakers are faced with. Chrysler has received an emergency loan from the US government worth $4bn, while Fiat has said it needed a partner because it was too small to continue on its own.

Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne said the deal represented "a key milestone in the rapidly changing landscape of the automotive sector".
Chrysler chairman Bob Nardelli said that the alliance "creates the potential for a powerful, new global competitor".
Source:news.bbc.co.uk

Coming soon! Dodge Challenger & Plymouth Barracuda � Chrysler�s Potent Pony Cars
By Peter Grist.
The ultimate Chrysler pony car book written in Peter�s now familiar and welcome unpretentious style, that features every series and model of pony car made by the Chrysler Corporation in the 1960s and 70�s including the slippery Barracuda and classic Dodge Challenger along with stars of the big screen and drag strip.

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FIAT 500 SCOOPS AWARD

The iconic 500 supermini has just been crowned Best City Car in the 2008 Auto Express New Car Honours. This ended a four-year run for the Fiat Panda in the same award category. The 500 was said to have won the award because of its combination of compact dimensions and tempting price making it perfect for urban living. 11,000 models of the car were sold in the UK this year.

STOP! Don�t buy a Fiat 500 or 600 without buying this book first!
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� Instills confidence when examining a potential purchase
� Explains values
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� Unique points scoring system to score a potential purchase
� How to buy at auction
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Autumn Italian Car Day



With the forthcoming release of Veloce's The Lamborghini Miura Bible in mind, the annual Autumn Italian Car Day at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon serves as a timely way to whet your appetite for the book. The event takes place on Sunday 14th September 2008, and promises a strong Lamborghini element. The Lamborghini Club UK (LCUK) is holding its Car of the Year Awards at the event, and expects a large number of classic and modern Lambos to be in attendance.



A number of trophies will be awarded by the LCUK for the best pre-1991 and post-1991 Lamborghinis, the best V8-engined model (including Urraco, Silhouette and Jalpa), the best Gallardo, the furthest-travelled and the most well-used cars.



Lancia ClubSport will also be arriving in convoy as part of its own two-day event, driving as a collective that has been 150 cars strong in the past, when the club took part in the London to Brighton Run.



As well as Lamborghinis and Lancias, the gathering is expected to be made up of other Italian cars such as Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Maserati, and many more exotic Italian marques.



Check out Veloce Publishing's exciting forthcoming title The Lamborghini Miura Bible by Joe Sackey, or visit www.velocebooks.com for a wide variety of books currently available on Italian motors.







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The ONLY book on the Lamborghini Miura to be published in the past twenty six years � and enthusiasts agree it is long overdue. Written by a world-renowned authority on the subject, featuring, among other things, a never-before-published factory chassis production register, technical illustrations, studio-supplied images and exclusive interviews with the designers of the car. This is essential reading for any Lamborghini fan.



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Fiat 500 designed and painted by Tracey Emin sells for �200,000

Last week at a fund-raising charity auction in London, a Fiat 500 designed and painted by acclaimed UK artist Tracey Emin sold for �200,000. Surely the most expensive Fiat 500 in the world! This particular work entitled 'Dark, Dark, Dark' was one of only four vehicles specially designed by Tracey Emin. The money raised from the event was a significant sum towards the ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) charity which raises money for good causes such as tackling HIV in Africa, children in care in Eastern Europe, and inner city education in the UK.

More than 1,200 guests attended the auction, including former Prime Minister Tony Blair, the actress Uma Thurman and model superstar Liz Hurley.

The first of the Tracey Emin-designed cars, called �I Told You Not To' went under the hammer for �42,000 last October during the Contemporary Art Auction in London.



Out now! Fiat 500 & 600 � The Essential Buyer's Guide by Malcolm Bobbitt published by Veloce Publishing



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Features

� Identifies the different Fiat 500 & 600 models
� Gives clear and succinct advice when considering a car
� Your own pocket-size marque expert
� Instills confidence when examining a potential purchase
� Explains values
� Includes all the vital statistics you need to know
� Prepares you for a 15 minute evaluation of a car
� Provides for an in-depth appraisal of a vehicle
� Unique points scoring system to score a potential purchase
� How to buy at auction
� Spend a few pounds, potentially save 1000s!

The essential guide to purchasing a baby Fiat, which allows both the novice and accustomed Fiat enthusiast to appraise a potential purchase with professional confidence, identifying what to look for in order to acquire the right car at the right price. With Malcolm Bobbitt�s concise and easy-to-follow guide, packed with sound advice and backed up by specially selected illustrations, the route through checking a car�s provenance is made so much easier. This is YOUR passport to joining the Fiat community and a must for any potential small Fiat owner.

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NEW FIAT 500 TO LAUNCH WITH FLIGHT ON THE LONDON EYE



FIAT Group Automobiles UK Ltd is launching its new FIAT 500 in the UK � with a flight in one of the capsules on the British Airways London Eye!

The new Fiat 500, which has recently been voted Car of the Year 2008, will take to the air on Monday 21 January at 8.00pm � exactly 500 hours into the New Year.

FIAT is also staging a celebrity and showbiz ticketed event around the launch, featuring live bands, top presenters, and a fantastic light show.

FIAT UK Marketing Director, Elena Bernardelli, says: �It will be a great event, and we at FIAT are committed to making the country smile for the night.�

London Eye Head of Sales and Marketing, Helen Bull, says: �After celebrating 2008 with a phenomenal firework display, what better way to continue the party than with a fantastic event only 500 hours into the New Year, with 2008�s Car of the Year.�

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