Automobile
Crash Test Panda?
Does Fiat have a Crash Test Panda! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFjSkQEx-uk&w=425&h=350] Via Cream_Tweets
Automobile
Fiatsler or ChryFiat?
Whatever they call it, it's happening! I much prefer the Fiat Group part of this potential line up Fiat/Chrysler allowed to merge Deal puts Fiat in Chrysler driver’s seat In creating the world’s sixth-largest carmaker, Marchionne is betting he can pull Chrysler out of
Green transport, not a simple as you think
The greenness of transport is subject to debate. Public transport might be better, unless the bus is empty which in peak hours could be half the time. Train can be worse for climate than plane - www.newscientist.com True or false: taking the commuter train across Boston results in lower
Goodbye General Motors, Hello Great Motivation (from Michael Moore)
I love cars but, I must admit, not any GM made. I don't always agree with Michael Moore but think his plan for GM's revival knocks anything the tired GM Executive presented to Obama for six. General M...
Fiat get Chrysler, now what?
Chrysler get Fiat power train & small car technology, Fiat get Chrysler's US distribution network and maybe US plants which I can see the sense of having. You have to wonder if any more deals are in the offer to replace the lost Opel bid and give Fiat
Bye Bye 1.0 Litre Ferrari
After 13 years 3 months & 9 days the mighty Uno 45s has gone. It has travelled 247,000km, 192,000 in my hands, but is unlikely to do many more. A recent WOF signalled rust that was un-economic to repair so the time had come to part. However,
Automobile
Chrysler, meet Mr Marchionne
This AP article has a really good summary of Sergio Marchionne's rise to the top and how he turned around Fiat Auto. Recommended reading, I didn't realise he pushed the new Bravo, especially for Chrysler management... Fiat CEO willing to take the wheel at Chrysler While
MiToNz - The Alfa Romeo Mito heads to New Zealand
The baby Alfa Romeo MiTo is heading to New Zealand in, Mini fighting, high power Turbo form. It will be interesting to see how those lines, sometimes rather strange in photos, look in the metal. MiTo - It's Mighty Near! Alfa Romeo has confirmed that its all-new MiTo
Redefining Chrysler?
If you did one of those brand word association tests about "Chrysler" would you think of the world luxury? Car dealers take it on the chin - Stuff.co.nz "Pity the luxury car dealer. While for some buyers, money's still no object, the recession continues
Fiat 128 - Celebrating Forty Years of Front Wheel Drive Fiats
The car that defined FWD
Fiat + Chrysler + Opel = Grande Fiat?
Is Mr Marchionne going to pull off the auto merger of the decade, create a mega-mix mess or fail? According to The Economist he may stitch together a deal that merges Fiat, Chrysler and Opel, largely funded by US and German Govt subsidies. You have to admire his nerve,
Fiat shows new Formula 1 derived fuel-saving technology - MultiAir
MultiAir brings hydraulic control of valve timing to improve internal combustion engine efficiency. Improved power and torque enables smaller engines, less weight, which leads to improved economy. Int...