Atomik Cars is planning to unveil an electric all-wheel drive version of the Abarth 500 next month.

Powering the vehicle is a lithium ion battery of the lithium iron phosphate variety. This means that the battery is safer and lasts longer in a number of circumstances, but it is heavier and takes more time to break-in.

With the French tuner’s magic, the EV will be traveling from zero to a hundred kilometers per hour in 5.6 seconds, almost 1.5 seconds faster than the stock Abarth 500. Top speed was not disclosed on the car, but the EV reaches the 400-meter mark in 14 seconds, and the one-kilometer mark in 26 seconds. With…

Fiat UK has announced that it will be offering the 500C Pink Limited Edition on its market this year. The car is based in the 1.2 Pop model.

Three hundred units of Fiat 500C Pink Limited Edition will go on sale at a price of £13,500 OTR. Customers will be treated to the special pink color featured both outside and inside.

Other specifications include color-coded door mirrors, chrome trim, 16-inch alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel, a pink key cover and special mats.

“We reacted to customers’ requests earlier this year when we gave them the 500 Pink, and I believe we will find a new group of fans with the 500C version…

Abarth is set to show two very sporty cars at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The Abarth Punto Evo and the Abarth 500C are the latest creations from the collaborative effort between Abarth and Fiat.

Based on the Fiat Punto Evo which was introduced in September 2009, the Abarth version completely revamps and changes the car. It is powered by the 1.4 liter Multiair engine that is boosted to 121kW (165 PS / 162 hp). The large Garrett turbo also improves maximum torque to 250Nm (184 lb-ft) at 2250rpm. The Abarth 500C accelerates from 0 - 100km/h in 7.9 seconds. More performance can be obtained for a future SS model…

Fiat’s incredibly minute Europe-bound 500 will be getting a newer, more powerful and more fuel efficient diesel engine. As to the US version of the vehicle, as said by Fiat’s CEO Sergio Marchionne will be getting the MINI-fighting small car, but he has not yet confirmed whether or not the diesel version will be available as well.

The 500’s outgoing diesel engine was able to produce a lame 75 horsepower, so Fiat upped the ante with a new Multijet II engine that uses both Start/Stop technology and a new DPF particulate filter. These changes will add 20 more horsepower at 4000 rpm, and 148 lb-ft of torque at just 1500 rpm.…

Fiat brought the electric version of the Fiat 500 hatchback in the North American International Auto Show. The debut of the iconic Italian minicar shows that auto company’s plan of bringing it to the US markets.

According to Fiat the electric show car was developed in partnership with Chrysler’s former ENVI group. ENVI previously created the electric versions of the Chrysler Town & Country and Jeep Patriot.

The 500 BEV was reportedly to be exceedingly quick and efficient for an electric car as it outruns the Mini E in both outright acceleration and overall range.

The Abarth SS version of the 500 was also present at the auto show, although Fiat has yet…

A couple of days ago Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will be removing the Sprinter Commercial Van from Dodge dealer at the beginning of the year. However Fiat – Chrysler’s new global partner is thinking of two possible replacement vans to fill in the Sprinters absence.

According to Automotive News, Fiat is considering the Ducato and the Iveco Daily to take the place of left by the Sprinters departure. “The Chrysler Group together with Fiat and Iveco are currently meeting to see if there is a possibility” Gualberto Ranieri, senior vice president of communications at Chrysler, said. Iveco is a commercial truck manufacturer owned by Fiat.

If the deals pull thru, the…

Fiat 500 Abarth is definitely the chief in the series of Fiat. Then, after going through some fine-tuning from Karl Schnorr Kraftfahrzeuge, it took another step ahead of its class.

Schnorr enhanced the exterior by using aluminum rims from OZ in red (Seria Rossa), giving it a more sporty look. But talking about the real upgrade, Power Level I (163 hp - 950,00 Euro) from Schnorr offers the 1,4-motor with serial 135 hp an improved performance of 28 hp and 45 Nm. At power level II (5.050,00 Euro), make sure that you buckle up as the aligned engine software in combination with a sport exhaust system and a big turbo charger…

One of the perks or is that necessities—that comes with being Pope is having your own pool of vehicles customized for your safety and comfort. The Fiat Ducato Panorama is the latest addition to the Vatican Motor Pool which includes a Volvo XC90, a Ferrari Enzo, a Volkswagen Phaeton W12, a custom Mercedes G-Class and a BMW X5. The Italian-made Panorama has been specially-equipped by Ducati to serve the Pope’s needs for his tour of Abruzzo, Italy.

The Fiat Ducato Panorama, which comes in plain white paint with the Italian Civil Defense Administration insignia, will be used by the Pope during his visit to the refugees in Onna, Abruzzo who are…

Expect a sporty little sedan produced by Fiat to be marketed in the United States soon if the negotiation between Chrysler and Fiat pushes through. The Fiat Bravo was supposedly one of the vehicles shown by Chrysler to dealers in Michigan. Chrysler design head Ralph Gilles said the company intends to have its own version with an exterior designed by Chrysler and the chassis designed by Fiat.

The Fiat Bravo, which is shorter than the Caliber by 3 inches and shorter than the Nissan Versa and the Honda Civic by half a foot, measures 170 inches long. Gilles however said they would use a new sheet metal based on the small…

This Fiat 500 Barbie edition is the Italian’s way of honoring the most popular fashion doll ever as she turns 50. The car, which is a joint effort between Mattel and car maker Fiat Centro Stile, will be officially given to Barbie during her 50th birthday celebration in Milan on March 9. It’s a hands down a collector’s item but this fashionista car is not just for show because look ma—It runs! The gleaming and shocking pink paintwork alone makes it an ideal auto for those who want to always have that shock factor. No ma’am, this is definitely not for the timid.

The car’s insides are also enough to make…