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New Fiat Doblo may be first Chrysler BEV

Earlier this week, Fiat unveiled a new version of its Doblo light commercial van and there has been speculation that it could come to North America as a new member of the Ram brand to challenge the Ford Transit Connect. The parallels to the Ford actually run deeper however. The Transit Connect will be Ford's first new plug-in vehicle next year and the Doblo could well hold the same position for Chrysler. During Chrysler's recent marathon business plan meeting, SVP Paolo Ferraro showed a slide that made one of the few mentions of ... Read more →

Chrysler to outfit Fiat 500-approved dealers with specific showroom "salons"

Listening to Chrysler's long and rambling 2010-2014 Business Plan, it was clear that the company and its dealerships are very much looking forward to finally getting the fuel efficient Fiat 500 in ...

REPORT: Fiat and Chrysler working together on electric car

While visiting Fiat's gearbox plant in Verrone, Italy the other day, Chrysler board member Alfredo Altavilla let slip that the Italian giant and its newly-acquired Detroit automaker are working ...

Fiat announces new dual fuel natural gas Qubo Natural Power MPV

Fiat is launching a new dual-fueled version of its Qubo van in Europe that can run on gasoline or compressed natural gas. The Qubo Natural Power is propelled by a 70 hp, 1.4-liter engine that ...

Magnetti Marelli signs deal for development and production of batteries

Magneti Marelli has just signed a deal with Italian battery maker FAAM SpA to cooperate on development and production of lithium ion batteries. Marelli is a parts-making subsidiary of Fiat and the ...

Frankfurt Preview: Fiat Punto Evo 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

The already-efficient Fiat Punto will get a stylistic and efficiency upgrade at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. On the outside, the Punto Evo is a bit longer than the Grande Punto, which it replaces, and has different bumpers and lights. Inside, the Punto Evo now represents "the most ...

REPORT: Chrysler could ditch Cummins for Fiat diesel power 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

For years, diesel-powered Dodge Ram pickup trucks have featured powerful inline six-cylinder engines from Cummins. By all accounts, the partnership has been successful and the Cummins diesel engines are highly regarded in the industry. Therefore, it wasn't exactly shocking to hear that the ...

REPORT: Fiat's fuel-saving Multi-air tech could come to Chrysler 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

Fiat's advanced Multiair technology could be an easy port to Chrysler's powertrains as the companies move ahead together. "It is low-invasive hardware" said Lucio Bernard of Fiat Powertrain Technologies, the division of the Italian automotive conglomerate tasked with developing the parts that make ...

Fiat 500 to be the choice car for British driving schools 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

When it comes time to get a drivers' license, Europeans usually go to driving schools to get ready to pass the government's exams. Since the driving tests usually include parallel parking, it shouldn't come as a surprise that many driving schools offer small cars for new drivers to learn with. ...

Fiat's electric Fiat Palio Weekend in production in Brazil; estimated cost $70,000 (U.S.) 4 months ago on Autoblog Green

Fiat has been working on an electric version of its Fiat Palio Weekend in Brazil for about three years. Back in 2007, Fiat was testing 30 Palio Electricos (converted versions of the standard Palio) that were nearly full-feature vehicles: they could go 85 miles or so on a charge and could reach 65 ...



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