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Chrysler Group teams up with Siemens PLM Software
 Chrysler Group LLC announced that it has selected Siemens PLM Software's technology for product design and development. Siemens PLM Software is a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services.Chrysler currently uses parts of the PLM software, named Teamcenter software, Siemens PLM Software's digital lifecycle management solution. The American carmaker will add the NX software, Siemens PLM Software's comprehensive digital product development solution, which will help it in its product development. Chrysler will initially use the new software engineering tool on the Fiat 500 minicar, Fiat 500EV, Fiat's 1.4-liter Fully Integrated Robotized ...
Tags: chrysler, chrysler-group, siemens, siemens-plm, software
Fiat India export to SAARC countries to boost its sales
 Fiat India, a joint venture of Fiat and Tata Motors, says that it was considering export of its cars in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries in order to increase its export volumes.Fiat India, marketing head Tarun Khanna, said that the company was looking to export its cars Palio, Linea and Punto in SAARC countries such as Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh because these were right hand driving countries. The company has exported over 2,000 units to South Africa, including 1,100 units of Punto, 360 units of Linea and 650 units of Palio. "We began exporting last year. So far we have exported ...
Tags: fiat-india, fiat, saarc, sales
Fiat presents the 500 Blackjack Special Edition
 Italian manufacturer Fiat has announced the arrival a new limited edition version of the 500 city car, which will go on sale across Europe (including Britain) in September.This special edition, called the 500 Blackjack, is dressed in matte black paint with glossy black accents on the door handles and mirror housings, fog lamp surrounds and bumper trims. The car rides on 16-inch black alloy wheels with a red frame on the center, while some variants also get red brake calipers. As for the interior, the Italian manufacturer continued the theme. The cabin is outfitted with leather upholstery, finished in the same matte black color, combined ...
Tags: 500-blackjack, fiat-500, 500, fiat, special-edition
RHD Abarth Fiat 500C comes in UK
 Fiat has just brought the Abarth 500C model to the UK. The right-hand-drive Abarth Fiat 500C is available in the UK with the same 1.4-litre turbo engine, mated to a manual automated transmission called Abarth Competizione, and is capable of delivering 140bhp and 206Nm of torque from 2,000 rpm. The right-hand-drive version of the Abarth Fiat 500C is able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds, while the country's racetracks will see the vehicle reaching a top speed of 128 mph. The CO2 emissions of the RHD Abarth Fiat 500C are maintained to a decent level, thanks to its size and are ...
Tags: abarth-500c, abarth, fiat-abarth, fiat, rhd, uk
Fiat presents two-cylinder TWIN-AIR engine with 85 HP at Geneva
 The new two-cylinder engine family made by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies called TWIN-AIR will be making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. This is a brand-new concept on the worldwide auto scene and confirms the leadership of the Fiat Group in this field.Using next-generation technology, the new engine implements the revolutionary Multiair system combined with special fluid dynamics optimised for the best fuel efficiency. Furthermore, by taking the concept of downsizing to the extreme and masterly tuning the basic mechanics, the new family - delivering from 65 to 105 HP - emits 30% less CO2 than an engine of equal performance.Visitors to the ...
Tags: two-cylinder, multi-air, fiat, engine, 85hp, fiat, geneva, world-debut
Pricing available for Fiat Doblo
 Recently the UK pricing for Fiat Doblo, all-new light commercial car line-up has been revealed.The Doblo Cargo, the most modest variant fitted with the petrol 1.4 liter engine, begins at 11,195* pounds. The Combi Maxi diesel 2.0 begins at 16,945* pounds. (the cost includes basic features like the twin glazed doors on the rear standard, a split rear seat and loading bay cover). *The cost doesn't include OTR and VAT charges.The Fiat Doblo Cargo, brand new is offering a choice of 3 diesel models: 90 HP 1.3 liter, 105 HP 1.6 liter and 135 HP 2.0 liter and if you want, you can order it ...
Tags: doblo, combi, cargo, multijet, pricing, fiat
Fiat 500 MutiJet launched in UK
 Fiat 500 has under its hood a small, MultiJet 16-valve 1.3l diesel engine, replacing the 75 bhp MultiJet already old found on this present generation. The differences will be visible if you look on mileage and emissions of CO2, says Fiat. This brand new engine, using the Start&Stop of Fiat, becomes the strongest diesel in its area. The model makes 95 bhp - 4,000 rpm plus 200 Nm torque at just 1,500 rpm. This 500 model can reach 62 mph - 10.7 seconds, a few seconds down from the former time - 12.5 seconds. 112 mph is its maximum speed. Andrew Humberstone, UK Fiat Group ...
Tags: fiat-500, mutijet, launch, u.k., 500
Fiat 500 won the Business Award
 For 2 years Fiat 500 has been on the market, gathering as many trophies as it can. This year won the award BusinessCar "City Car" for the 2nd time, consecutively. Fiat 500 got the Car of the Year 2008 title too. Beside these awards, there are a few distinctions also from the United Kingdom’s leading trade consumer.Paul Barker, the BusinessCar editor said Fiat secured its position for a long time, having the 500 model winning for the 2nd year. It’s an amazing formula for success.Andrew Humberstone, Uk Fiat Group Automobiles' managing director affirmed that another title is welcomed always. Fiat 500 is selling great to ...
Tags: fiat-500, award, city-car, businesscar, u.k.
UK registration 1000 plate number sold at a price of 80,000 GBP
 The British adore personalized car number plates; it's been proven on many occasions they want to pay amazing sums of money, just for getting one plate fitting their character. It happens quite often, as the DVLA Personalized British Registrations said it just sold the one thousand number plate (1OOO) for 80,000 GBP (incredible amount). This 1OOO number plate got (this morning) the 80,000 GBP on auction in Wansford, Cambridgeshire, at the Haycock Hotel. They all were amazed as the number plate was acquired (zercustoms.com reports) for more than ten times its reserve cost. The 1 LFD number got the 2nd place on this auction, ...
Tags: auction, number-plate, 1OOO, u.k., registration, bidding, bid
Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Maserati get common CEO
 The worldwide economic crisis seriously hit the automobile market. Since the beginning of the crisis, all the automakers have taken many measures in order to survive, including job cuts, factory closings and other cost cuts. Sergio Marchionne, the boss of the Fiat Group, has revealed that a new group will be created for the sporty Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Maserati that will be headed by mister Harald J. Wester. Mister Harald J. Wester was born on the 26th of February 1958 in Linz am Rhein in Germany. For those of you who forgot, the Fiat Group recently bought a 20% stake in the American company ...
Tags: ceo, common, chief, executive, officer, sergio-marchionne, marchionne, harald-wester, harald, weste
- september 2006
Fiat 500
5-doors, wagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 240 km/h- may 2008
Fiat Bravo
5-doors, wagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 240 km/h- march 2006
Fiat Croma
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- october 2008
Fiat Doblò
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: - km/h- october 2007
Fiat Grande Punto
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 210 km/h- october 2007
Fiat Panda
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 215 km/h- october 2007
Fiat Punto
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 195 km/h- october 2004
Fiat Qubo
5-doors, wagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 201 km/h- february 2005
Fiat Sedici
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 229 km/h- august 2006
Fiat 126
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 225 km/h- may 2005
Fiat 127
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 174 km/h- may 2005
Fiat 131
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 174 km/h- may 2005
Fiat 131 Panorama
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 188 km/h- may 2005
Fiat 132
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 206 km/h- september 2008
Fiat 600
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: - km/h- september 2008
Fiat Argenta
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 235 km/h- september 2008
Fiat Barchetta
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 205 km/h- july 2000
Fiat Brava
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 177 km/h- november 2005
Fiat Cinquecento
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 192 km/h- february 2008
Fiat Coupe
5-doors, wagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 195 km/h- november 2006
Fiat Idea
5-doors, mpv
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 198 km/h- november 2006
Fiat Marea
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 210 km/h- november 2006
Fiat Marea Weekend
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 240 km/h- october 2008
Fiat Multipla
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 190 km/h- november 2006
Fiat Palio Weekend
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 220 km/h- february 2008
Fiat Punto Cabrio
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 220 km/h- may 2007
Fiat Regata
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 220 km/h- may 2007
Fiat Regata Weekend
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 240 km/h- may 2007
Fiat Ritmo
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 230 km/h- may 2007
Fiat Seicento
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 205 km/h- february 2008
Fiat Stilo
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 225 km/h- november 2005
Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: lpg
Topspeed: 210 km/h- june 2004
Fiat Tempra
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 225 km/h- july 2006
Fiat Tempra S.W.
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 215 km/h- august 2008
Fiat Tipo
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 235 km/h- may 2005
Fiat Ulysse
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 200 km/h- november 2005
Fiat Uno
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 210 km/h- august 2008
Fiat X 1/9
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 230 km/h
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