by Frank A. Aukofer  When first we visited with the modern Dodge Dart, it was a fresh-faced immigrant that didn't fully understand Americans. It was just two years ago, though it seems longer. The 2013 model, introduced in early 2012, was one of the early efforts of the eventual takeover of Chrysler by Fiat of Italy.   It revived...

Il viaggio di Infomotori.com alla scoperta dell'America del Nord è coinciso con l'arrivo sul mercato della nuova e tanto attesa Fiat 124 Spider che negli USA è sempre equipaggiata col 1400 turbo benzina MultiAir da 160 CV anziché i 140 destinati agli italiani che possono consolarsi però coi 180 cavalli della Abarth 124.   Negli USA invece la...

by Yoav Gilad   Ferrari has built some of Italy's most impressive machines. But a prancing horse badge isn't required for an Italian car to be simply incredible. Most of the cars that follow aren't inexpensive, but compared to Ferraris they are absolute steals. DeTomaso Mangusta: Mercedes-Benz doesn't have a lock on the gullwing market. No,...

by Barbara & Bill Schaffer There is big news at Fiat this summer -- literally -- as Fiat rolls out the 500X adding a seventh model to the Italian/American brand in a new larger size. The Fiat 500X is also the first Fiat crossover adding a whole new dimension to the brand's lineup.   Developed from the same basic platform, drivetrain and...

To celebrate Maserati's upcoming centennial, the luxury Italian marque has partnered with another Italian icon, Ermenegildo Zegna, on a special edition of the upcoming 2014 Maserati Quattroporte.   With a new range of optional trims, colors and fabrics, the Maserati Quattroporte Limited Edition by Ermenegildo Zegna will be produced in only 1...

June 10, 2014: Alfa Romeo dealer network established in U.S. and Canada Initial pool of 86 dealers drawn from existing FIAT and Maserati brand dealers Additional Alfa Romeo franchises to be awarded later this year   An initial group of 86 dealers have been awarded Alfa Romeo franchises in the United States and Canada. In the U.S., 82 Alfa R...

Questa sera a New York ci sarà un esperimento "transatlantico": invece delle solite celebrities, alla cena mondana in cravatta nera organizzata da «La Fondazione» alla Morgan Library, John Elkann, uno dei premiati, ha deciso di invitare al suo tavolo solo giovani talenti italiani. Dodici promesse della nostra cultura che si stanno affermando allo s...

by Tom Strongman   The Fiat 500X compact crossover is the antithesis of the original Fiat 500, a tiny city car whose 479cc, two-cylinder, air-cooled engine delivered 13 horsepower. The first 500, called Cinquecento in Italian, was built from 1957 to 1975, and it was Italy's equivalent of the Volkswagen Beetle.   The 500X, designed wit...

by Tyrel Linkhorn   Even as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles looks to expand its valuable Jeep brand worldwide, a high-ranking executive from the the newly unified automaker said Tuesday the company remains committed to the brand's importance in Toledo and its history here.   "We recognize Toledo is the spiritual home of the Jeep," said Maur...

Ormai si sapeva, era solo questione di tempo, prima che anche questa Fiat fosse richiesta all'estero. La nuova 124 Spider è una vettura che ha subito suscitato interesse per l'eleganza delle linee e per la meccanica all'avanguardia. Sul web è stato pubblicato un nuovo video che mostra un elevato numero di vetture che è stato importato in Ameri...