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Special Edition 500 for Fiat Freakout attendees!

Sun, 07/11/2010 - 13:19 — rob

Did you happen to be in Asheville, NC this weekend at the FIAT freak out event?! If so, hopefully you were one of the lucky 500 that were able to preorder the Special Edition 500 that FIAT crafted specifically for it's long time fans in attendance. See the link below to read the full press release from FIAT/Chrysler and send us some pics of the order event if you were there!!

http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=FE2B1EB730E7D56D7C0F...

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FIAT just confirmed to have standalone dealerships!

Wed, 07/07/2010 - 13:37 — rob

FIAT to have standalone dealers afterall?! The detroit bureau is reporting this week that FIAT may be looking in to standalone dealers desite earlier reports to the contrary. Speculation is that this will allow for a broad penetration in to the US market than if the cars were sold along side existing Chrysler dealerships. Existing dealerships will be given plans this week regarding these new standalone FIAT showrooms and service centers. Only time will tell however this is a move in a very exciting direction for FIAT fans, as well as for automotive job seekers!

FIAT 500 returns to US soils at the FIAT Freak out!

Tue, 06/29/2010 - 18:23 — rob

The new FIAT 500 will be officially on display at the FLU.org FIAT Freak Out in Asheville, NC July 9-11. This will be a chance for FIAT fans in attendance of the event to see the previously Europe only vehicle first hand. Fiat North America was gracious enough to provide access to the vehicle. If you're not signed up already this is the cherry on top of all the goodness included in this event! Sign up and bring some friends!
Fiat 500

Fiat Freakout Registration online ends at Midnight on 7/04!

Tue, 06/22/2010 - 13:06 — rob

As a Public service reminder to all of our FIAT fans, the freakout online registration over at FLU.org ends at midnight on July the 4th.

This is a great opportunity for FIAT fans, both of the new cars and the older generation of US sold FIATs to come together and share their love of the brand and the automobiles. We will be there and we highly recommend you attend if you can! We can't be specific, but there are some very exciting first hand suprises in store for those who attend!

27th Annual National Convention of the club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited

July 8th - 11th, 2010

FIAT Freakout registration now open!

Tue, 05/11/2010 - 15:21 — rob

Registration is now open at this link!

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7 speed auto trans for the Fiat 500?

Fri, 04/23/2010 - 13:04 — rob

Chris over at Fiat500USA Blog posted up a great article about the new 7 speed dual dry auto transmission for the Fiat 500. This transmission should allow a sportier and quicker shift between gears but also allow for the convenience of an automatic transmission.

Chrysler posts $143 million operating profit for Q1

Wed, 04/21/2010 - 15:19 — rob

Chrysler Group LLC released 2009 and 2010 Q1 Financial results today. This news includes a $143 million dollar operating profit for the first quarter of 2010.

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Chrysler Group LLC states," This positive operating result in the first quarter is a concrete indication to our customers, dealers and suppliers that the 2010 targets we have set for ourselves are achievable. We are also generating cash to finance the investments being made in our product portfolio and brand repositioning."

Four door Fiat 500 to the USA?!

Tue, 04/20/2010 - 17:18 — rob

Autoweek claims its sources are stating a 4 door version of Fiat's fiesty 500 are in the works for US shores and Europe at the end of Calendar year 2011. North American versions would most likely be built in the Toluca Mexico plant where Chrysler has said they will be making the normal 2 door versions of the vehicle. Stay tuned for more news as it becomes available!

Image courtesy of Quattroruote, Italy

A brief review of Fiat 500 history

Wed, 04/14/2010 - 19:16 — rob

For those historians among us, Wikipedia has a great little summary of the 500's origins. Check it out!

History

Fiat integrates with newest Nokia Smart Phones

Fri, 04/09/2010 - 00:17 — rob

Overlooked by many it seems, a few months back Fiat announced the integration of it's Blue and Me communication system for use with its customers Nokia phones. This includes things like a special mount, integration with existing steering wheel controls and in car hands free systems. See the official press release below.

Press Release as follows:

Fiat’s Blue&Me now integrates with the latest generation of Nokia smart-phones