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We've been duped. Just weeks after Fiat unveiled the Abarth 124 Spider at the Geneva auto show, it pulled the cover off another Abarth version of the Mazda MX-5 -based roadster—one built specifically for the North American market. First, the bad news: Unlike the Abarth 124 Spider, the 2017 Fiat …

The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider isn't even available yet, and the folks at Abarth have already given it the Scorpion treatment. Building on the Mazda MX-5 -based car that was unveiled last year, the Abarth 124 Spider amps the car up on just about every level, with a focus on …

This is the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. Based on the 2016 Mazda MX-5 , the 124 Spider is based on the 1966 original and sports similar proportions and styling to that car. Powered by a 1.4-litre MultiAir turbocharged four-cylinder 140 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of torque, the latter being 20 …

The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …

Fiat Chrysler says it is "polishing the Pentastar" for the 2016 model year, upgrading the 3.6-litre V6 used extensively throughout the automaker's marquees to make more power and burn less fuel. The engine, which powers everything from the Jeep Wrangler to the Dodge Challenger, gets a six per cent improvement …

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ’ climatic test cell has been upgraded with a 4x4 dyno for testing the growing number of 4x4 and AWD vehicles in its product range. The front dyno can handle up to 350 horsepower, while the rear dyno is able to withstand loads of up to 650 …

We usually say that legislators are powerless against manufacturers that are less than honest about how they handle parts of their business. This time however, the American government just made use of the long arm of the Law: Fiat Chrysler was hit with a $105 million USD fine because of …

FCA is compensating for unanticipated demand for its SRT Hellcat models by increasing production of 2016 model year cars and offering discounts to customers whose 2015 orders go unfulfilled. In a so-called "plan of attack" announced by the automaker this week, FCA said it plans to "significantly increase production" of …

Usually, when you have to go to an important event, you take the time to suit up. Some will choose to wear silk or velour, while the more adventurous may go for the leather jacket. It seems that the Fiat 500c is part of the second category; the car you …

The stylish little Fiat 500 receives a slew of upgrades for 2016. While none of them are immediately visible, the manufacturer states that there have been more than 1,800 changes. Instead of making a long list of every single difference, I’ll just group together some of the most obvious ones: …