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So much for ‘all-electric’ – Fiat 500e may come with a gas engine

2024 Fiat 500e Stellantis-owned Fiat has had high hopes for its all-electric Fiat 500, available in the US, but now a report says that the company may backtrack due to low demand and add an ICE version to the lineup. Earlier this month, Fiat reportedly asked suppliers for quotes to bump up production of the 500e at Stellantis’s Miafiori factory in Turin, Italy, to 175,000 units a year from the 77,260 that were made last year, reports Automotive News Europe. Turns out, of that total,…

Fiat’s showcases 5 new City Car concepts

Fiat is taking a slightly more fun approach to developing EVs. The company is showing off a hefty five new EV concepts that show off what it thinks the future of electric cars will look like — and that will ultimately serve as inspiration for future EVs that will launch starting later this year. The cars are inspired by the city cars built by Italian automaker Panda and will launch starting in July 2024 with a new city car. Fiat will then launch a new model each year for three more years. It’s unclear if the cars…

How to Cash Out Your Crypto to Fiat Currency?

Explore this guide to cash out your crypto to fiat currency Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin, have been gaining popularity and value in recent years, as more people and businesses adopt them as a form of digital money. However, there may come a time when you want to convert your crypto assets into fiat currency, such as US dollars, euros, or yen, for various reasons, such as paying bills, buying goods and services, or taking profits. In this article, we will explore some of the ways…

Fiat unveils 5 new boxy ‘Panda-inspired’ concept cars

Fiat just unveiled a new set of Panda-inspired concept cars at the Geneva Motor Show, including a new city car and a pickup truck. As Fiat has just launched its 500e in the US, some EV versions of these vehicles could be on their way stateside. The first new model will be revealed in July, with the company planning to launch a new vehicle every year until 2027. Of course, being Stellantis, they don’t seem to be going “all in” on EVs like they have been saying, but are offering these models using a…

Stellantis slams Italy for not backing EVs, putting Fiat at risk

Fiat's new 2024 500e (source: Stellantis) EVs drivers in Italy are a rare breed. And Stellantis’s CEO Carlos Tarvares says the government needs to step in and do more, a lot more, to promote EVs in a country with only 4% EV adoption rate, reports Automotive News Europe. Italy has some of the oldest, most polluting cars in Europe, and is lagging way behind other European countries in EV adoption, with an incentive program that has been practically nonexistent. Italy, however, does aim…

Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers

Fiat's new 500e (Source: Stellantis) Stellantis has decided to temporarily lay off some 2,250 workers at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy. More than half of the affected workers handle production of its all-electric pint-sized Fiat 500e, Stellantis’s first all-electric vehicle to launch in the US. Another 1,000 workers producing Maserati models will also be affected by the layoffs. Stellantis says the layoffs will take place from February 12 to March 3 due to subdued demand for the…

Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

Fiat's new 2024 500e (source: Stellantis) To be frank, Americans don’t buy Fiats. The brand sold only a few hundred cars in the US last year. But Fiat hopes to – finally – charm the US with the “immersive Italian experience” of its upcoming Fiat 500e – Stellantis’s first all-electric car in the US. Unlike many of those hulking SUVs we’re seeing, this sweet retro-styled city car is one of the lightest and cheapest EVs on the market. To set la dolce vita vibes, the car even comes with its own…

2019 tuned Fiat Abarth Punto vs 2023 Hyundai Verna 1.5 Turbo: Drag race [Video]

When it comes to hot hatchbacks, one of the most well-known names in India is the Fiat Abarth Punto. The company launched this performance-oriented hatchback back in 2015, and it was one of the most powerful cars in its segment. Recently, a tuned and modified iteration of this super-quick hatchback was raced against the new Hyundai Verna 1.5 turbo-petrol sedan. Now, the video of the drag races held between these performance cars has been shared online. Fiat Abarth Punto vs Hyundai Verna 1.5 Turbo The video of the drag…

Veteran actors and their vintage Fiat cars: From Rajnikanth to Dharmendra

The Indian automobile market has had a significant overhaul in recent years, making it one of the top markets in the world. However, it still remains young, with many manufacturers trying their luck in the Indian automobile market. While some of these brands are still operating in the country, Fiat was one of the first brands to set up shop in India. Interestingly, a few veteran actors who started using automobiles still own their first cars, which have now become vintage. Rajnikanth, Jackie Shroff, and Dharmendra all…

Fiat to release a new, bigger Panda that is fully electric

Fiat's new 2024 500e (source: Stellantis) The beloved micro-car Fiat Panda, the brand’s best-selling model in Europe, will get a new look next summer, as a new larger model that’s available as a full electric for around €23,300 (about $25K). Fiat suggests it will call it the New Panda, which is lacking a bit in imagination but sticks to the naming style it has adopted for the Fiat 500. The Fiat 500 comes in both ICE and electric versions, with the EV using the name New 500 (also known…