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During the U.S. presentation of the new 2012 Fiat 500, the Italian company's Chief Engineer Fabio Dimuro explained to journalists the main differences and changes compared to the European specification model. These include - but are not limited to- exterior and interior improvements, the introduction of a more appropriate for American consumers Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission, additional insulation that helped reduce powertrain noise levels from 76 db to 71 db, the addition of MultiAir intake system to the 1.4-liter engine, while Fiat and Chrysler also worked together to redesign the car's rear-axle. Hop over the jump to watch the video. Read more »
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- Fiat 500 To Get 0.9-liter Turbocharged Two-cylinder Engine In 2010
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- Chrysler Said To Show All-electric Fiat 500 As Well At Detroit Auto Show
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- 2010my Mitsubishi Pajero Suv Gets More Powerful Diesel Engine
Mitsubishi's European division has launched the 2010MY Pajero, which is also known as the Shogun and the Montero in some markets in Europe as well as other parts of the world. The minor model year facelift brings a prepped up version of Mitsubishi's...
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VIDEO: Fiat Engineer Explains the Differences Between the US- and Euro-Spec 500
During the U.S. presentation of the new 2012 Fiat 500, the Italian company's Chief Engineer Fabio Dimuro explained to journalists the main differences and changes compared to the European specification model. These include - but are not limited to- exterior and interior improvements, the introduction of a more appropriate for American consumers Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission, additional insulation that helped reduce powertrain noise levels from 76 db to 71 db, the addition of MultiAir intake system to the 1.4-liter engine, while Fiat and Chrysler also worked together to redesign the car's rear-axle. Hop over the jump to watch the video. Read more »
- Fiat 500 Abarth Hottie Is Not Italian, But Who Cares? And Oh, There’s A New J.lo Spot Out
Not that we mind one bit, but remember the scorching hot brunette starring in Fiat's 500 Abarth commercial? Whom are we kidding, of course you do. Well as one of our commentators, Vlad Ewan, pointed out, even though Fiat's ad would like us to...
- Geneva Preshow: Jeep Adds New 3.0-liter V6 Turbo Diesel To Grand Cherokee Range
Given that over forty per cent of all cars sold in Europe are diesel-powered, any brand that wants to be successful in the market must have diesel options in its range. Following the presentation of its new 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel on the Chrysler 300's...
- Fiat 500 To Get 0.9-liter Turbocharged Two-cylinder Engine In 2010
We just got our hands on the Fiat Group's refreshed product plan for 2010 and 2011 that was introduced by the firm's CEO Sergio Marchionne in Rome today. We'll bring you the full monty later on but here's a taster of what the company...
- Chrysler Said To Show All-electric Fiat 500 As Well At Detroit Auto Show
Following yesterday's rumors about a new Chrysler model based on a Lancia vehicle, a news report today claims that the Chrysler Group will also reveal an all-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the Detroit auto show in January, without however giving...
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