There are no plans for a Chrysler press conference at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, but rumor has it they'll show a Chrysler-badged Lancia midsize to compact model. An Italian car wearing a Chrysler badge? Nothing could go wrong... [Bloomberg]
Three of the sweetest words to many auto enthusiasts are mid-engine-Italian. But, as Nice Price or Crack Pipe has found out, those words sometimes can sting.
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Late Fall is not a safe time to park your car near the Vatican... as the owner of this Fiat (and the Mini below the jump) will surely attest to.
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We were lucky enough to snag a tour of Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage during the LA Auto Show. Supercars galore? Sure, but you know what? We want the Tatra. And the motorcycles. And the...oh hell, we want it all.
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The famous chase sequence in Bullitt was just about perfect, but it lacked a few crucial components. For example, where was the church procession blocking the road? The oil drums bursting on the pavement? And where was the Fiat?More »
Automotive News reports the just-revealed Fiat Doblo will be sold stateside as either a seven-seater with windows or a panel van to take on the Ford Transit Connect. My name is Ram, my Doblo is full of ugly?
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Remember the fake electric car program Chrysler showed off earlier this year in a transparent attempt to get bailout money? Fiat just canceled the entire ENVI program. So predictable. Frankly, we're more shocked Chrysler still exists.
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Here's Chrysler's complete product plan — all the brands including Fiat — for the next five years. Basically, the five-hour event Wert's been at all day is all boiled down to the short gallery of powerpoint pages below. Hit it.
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Lots of big news in the early evening part of the presentation from the New New Chrysler marathon news session. Click "more" to learn about the new page the Ram brand may be turning and the scoop behind the logo.
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The New New Chrysler continues to pour out news at a furious pace, including word of more involvement in motorsports not named NASCAR. All this while the building is under attack from one crazy website (not us).
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Among the news from today's New New Chrysler briefing was this slide of the 2012 Dodge Charger. The design is so good it apparently made Ralph Giles weep with joy. Look familiar? There's a reason...
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The Fiat 500 will land on U.S. shores in the fourth quarter of 2010 with the 1.4-liter multiair engine, according to Chrysler. A turbo version will arrive a year later. [@RayWert]
Chrysler will only build another 500 Dodge Vipers. An all-new sports car will arrive for the summer of 2012 using Fiat team (Alfa?) resources. [@RayWert]
It seems like just yesterday we heard about the "New" Cerberus-run Chrysler. That didn't work. Today we're in Auburn Hills, MI to hear the five-year plan of the even-newer Fiat-controlled "New" Chrysler. This oughtta be good. What to expect, below.
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Well, you need a few things in addition to that Honda F20C to get that Cortina set up properly. A full roll cage helps, as does a completely hot-rodded suspension. Welcome to Jeff's Garage!
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One week before Chrysler's planned media unveil of Fiat's future plans for Chrysler, The Wall Street Journal's reporting nine current vehicles will be axed from the lineup and one Chrysler plus three Alfa Romeos will be added. Full list below.
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Chrysler Prepping Rebadged Lancia For Detroit Unveil
There are no plans for a Chrysler press conference at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, but rumor has it they'll show a Chrysler-badged Lancia midsize to compact model. An Italian car wearing a Chrysler badge? Nothing could go wrong... [Bloomberg]Bernie Ecclestone's F1 Christmas Card Roasts Briatore
Last year it was Max Mosley with a whip, this year F1 owner Bernie Ecclestone's card depicts Flavio Briatore trying to blow up Mosley's boat. Get it? It's funny because they're all awful people. [WCF]Feel the Sting of the Scorpion for $1,500!
Three of the sweetest words to many auto enthusiasts are mid-engine-Italian. But, as Nice Price or Crack Pipe has found out, those words sometimes can sting. More »Seriously, Your Fiat Is A Steaming Pile Of...
Late Fall is not a safe time to park your car near the Vatican... as the owner of this Fiat (and the Mini below the jump) will surely attest to. More »Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
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Automotive News reports the just-revealed Fiat Doblo will be sold stateside as either a seven-seater with windows or a panel van to take on the Ford Transit Connect. My name is Ram, my Doblo is full of ugly? More »Ferrari Chairman Crashes Ferrari California!
Chrysler Kills ENVI Electric Car Program, Shocks No One
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Chrysler's Complete Five-Year Product Plan
Here's Chrysler's complete product plan — all the brands including Fiat — for the next five years. Basically, the five-hour event Wert's been at all day is all boiled down to the short gallery of powerpoint pages below. Hit it. More »The New New Chrysler: Update #3
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The Fiat 500 will land on U.S. shores in the fourth quarter of 2010 with the 1.4-liter multiair engine, according to Chrysler. A turbo version will arrive a year later. [@RayWert]Dodge Viper Dead Again, New Fiat Alliance Product To Replace In Summer 2012
Chrysler will only build another 500 Dodge Vipers. An all-new sports car will arrive for the summer of 2012 using Fiat team (Alfa?) resources. [@RayWert]Today's big Chrysler event has started and curious folks can follow along here and here.
Jeep Mojave: The Future Savior Of Chrysler?
We just saw the new logo for Chrysler revealed early by way of the US Patent Office. Now, the name of one of Chrysler's purported off-road saviors — the Jeep Mojave — has been revealed with a similar search. More »The New New Chrysler Is The Old Jeep
It seems like just yesterday we heard about the "New" Cerberus-run Chrysler. That didn't work. Today we're in Auburn Hills, MI to hear the five-year plan of the even-newer Fiat-controlled "New" Chrysler. This oughtta be good. What to expect, below. More »There's Nothing Wrong With A 1965 Ford Cortina That A Honda S2000 Engine Can't Fix!
Well, you need a few things in addition to that Honda F20C to get that Cortina set up properly. A full roll cage helps, as does a completely hot-rodded suspension. Welcome to Jeff's Garage! More »REPORT: The Not-So-All-New Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep And Alfa Lineup!