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celebrities
Elle Macpherson Gets First Crack At Fiat 500 Convertible
Australian supermodel and world's hottest 46-year-old Elle Macpherson took delivery of the very first 2010 Fiat 500 Convertible available to the public and certainly didn't waste any time showing the world its low-riding top.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Tanshanomi: I have really, really tried to dismiss the 500C as another too-style-conscious, astroturfed, metrosexual buzzmaker. But I can't. Even if... 4 Responses | Other threads
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junkyard find
Half Price Junkyard Sale Yields $3.01 Fiat Tachometer For 20R Sprite Hell Project
When I stopped by my local self-service yard to photograph the Crusher-bound '49 Ford on Friday, I discovered that I'd walked into Half Price Weekend. Might as well do some shopping! More »
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Comment by Josh Poage: It's funny because I spent this weekend cleaning out the gas tank of the hopefully-soon-to-be-lemoned Brava, and plugging in wires... 7 Responses | Other threads
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custom cars
Japanese Ironsmith Creates Bulldozer Out Of Fiat 500
If you need a bulldozer and you're in a pinch, would you combine a vintage Fiat 500 with tracks and a blade? Japanese ironsmith Kogoro Kurata did, building this beast. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Iron coffin: First it was the whales, now it's the Fiat 500s, all in the name of scientific research.... 3 Responses | Other threads
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ad watch
Oh Noes! Cute Panda Crashes Fiat 500
What better way to advertise your eco-friendly credentials than by putting a bunch of cute animals through crash tests? We just wish Fiat would give the Walrus its bucket back. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Dr.Danger owns the city turkeys: Pandas eat bamboo 5 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Fiat CEO To Chrysler Execs: "What Would You Say You Do Here?"
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne, pictured here with another executive also named Sergio, conducted speed interviews with 100 Chrysler executives, asking them blunt questions in 15-20 minute interviews. Then, afterward, he spent time showing them his CE-Oh face. [BusinessWeek] -
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Detroit Suburbs Lure Fiat With Promises Of Expensive Shoes
Business owners in economically-depressed Metro Detroit suburbs, eager to do business with wives of Italian Fiat executives, are prettying-up their shops, discounting their $1,595 high-heeled sandals and learning Italian, all in a bid to earn some valuable Lira. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Elhigh: You know what? Screw the pandering. Forget it. You want to attract the Italian women who come over to the States... 12 Responses | Other threads
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ad watch
Conan Scoops First Fiat/Chrysler/Jeep Commercial On Tonight Show
Chrysler's new owners have been quick to move the company in a new direction. A more Italian direction. Hard hitting late night journalist and SHO-enthusiast Conan O'Brien uncovers the company's new ad campaign. More » -
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Chrysler And Fiat Alliance Official
After clearing a few legal hurdles, Chrysler and Fiat have now signed an alliance bringing together the two companies. Fiat will own 20% of the new Chrysler Group with Fiat head Sergio Marchionne as CEO.
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U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Chrysler sale to Fiat. [Reuters]
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Carpocalypse
Sergio Marchionne says he won't back down, gonna stand his ground on Chrysler deal. [WSJ]
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Carpocalypse
U.S. Supreme Court delays sale of Chrysler to Fiat. [Freep]
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Carpocalypse
Decision from Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court on Chrysler-Fiat deal today. [Freep]
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project car hell
PCH, Southern Grab Bag Edition: Fiat-Lancia-Fiat Combo or L'Automobile Ventura Plus VW Fastback?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! One hell project just isn't enough! More »
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Comment by wheels OF satan!: hey Murilee can you tell the hamster overloards that this BLOODCOPY shit is completely pissin us all off?? its a fuckin ad... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Chrysler Sale To Fiat Approved By Bankruptcy Judge
Just as GM enters bankruptcy, Chrysler takes a big step towards exiting it with the approval by a federal judge of their sale to Fiat. Buon giorno! Now where's our Chrysler 500? [Washington Post]
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Comment by pauljones: This month's issue of Motor Trend indicated that despite Fiat ownership, they would not sell Fiat-badged cars here. My bet... 27 Responses | Other threads
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found on ebay
Can Sex Sell This Armada Of German Hell Project Cars?
When you're trying to unload a basket-case Peugeot 504 Familiale or a terrifyingly incomplete Renault Juvaquatre on eBay, what's your best approach? That's right, female flesh and plenty of it!
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Adventures In Rebranding: All Chrysler Products At 24 Hours Of LeMons To Be Rebadged As Fiats
When the Fiat-Chrysler global strategic alliance became a full-on merger, the incorruptible LeMons Supreme Court was prepared! Starting with the Goin' For Broken LeMons race in a couple weeks, we'll be changing Chryslers into Fiats. More »
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Comment by ☠Grяrяrяrяrя sings the doom song now!: This begs for some kind of LeMons Italian-themed punishment! 4 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Fiat's confirmed Sergio Marchionne will assume Chrysler's CEO title upon exit from bankruptcy. [Detroit News]
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Carpocalypse
Saab CEO claims not in talks with Fiat. They're the only brand that's not. [Reuters]
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traffic
Driving On Cairo’s Congested Roads
The BBC’s Christian Fraser reports from the back seat of a dilapidated Fiat taxicab to describe a city of utter traffic mayhem. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: You really want to see a bunch of idiots driving? Go visit Boston-- fargin' massholes everywhere. 7 Responses | Other threads
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custom cars
Fiat Delivers Custom Ducato For Papal Service
Not satisfied with it's test of the Chrysler faithful, Fiat has delivered a customized Ducato van to the Papal motorpool for use in touring parts of the Italian countryside destroyed by the recent earthquake. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Graverobber: Ice-a-cream! Ice-a-cream! Come get you tasty ice-a-cream! We gots a papal pop-a-cicles, Rosary bead push-a-ups, and pure from sin... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Fiat CEO in Berlin to Buy GM-Europe, Opel
Continuing his shopping spree after picking up a 20% stake in bankrupt Chrysler, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne is in talks with GM to acquire GM Europe and its subsidiary, Opel. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by aSoundofSleep: I'm actually really confused about all of this. How is Fiat in a position to buy anything right now? 12 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
What Would A Chrysler-Fiat Future Look Like?
A Chrysler bankruptcy will more than likely be filed today, with Fiat picking carrion-bird-like at the automakers remains. That got us thinking about what a re-badged Fiat future would look like. The answer? It's grim. More » -
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UAW ratifies settlement, still not enough to ward off Chrysler bankruptcy filing. [Freep]
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Carpocalypse
Chrysler To Seek Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Tomorrow
The New York Times is reporting Chrysler's expected to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, most likely in New York. And that's when Fiat swoops in for the kill like an Italian bird of prey.
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President Obama Starts Fiat-Chrysler "Merger" Talks All By Himself
President Obama just mentioned a Fiat-Chrysler "merger" during his Presidential press conference while answering questions about U.S. automakers. When's a 20% stake ever defined as the "m-word?" Whatever, there's only hours left to get'er-done.
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Carpocalypse
CAW Union chief claims Fiat CEO expects Chrysler bankruptcy. Frankly, so do we. [AutoNews]
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Carpocalypse
REPORT: Auto Task Force Planning Chrysler Bankruptcy Filing
With seven days left in Chrysler's 30-day government-funded reprieve, the NYT is reporting the Auto Task Force is preparing a bankruptcy filing for the beleaguered U.S. automaker. What happened to Fiat? [NYT] -
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REPORT: Fiat to take stake in Opel. Fiat is the new
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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne may abandon Chrysler partnership plans if UAW won't take cuts. [AutoNews]
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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne may pull Nardelli's fat from fire, replace as Chrysler CEO. [AutoNews]
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caption this
Jim Press Hops Out Of Chrysler's Dream
Fervently hopeful-for-an-Italian-suitor Chrysler President Jim Press hopping out of a Fiat 500 moments ago at Chrysler's reveal of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, stating "Ciao!" Wow. We so can't wait to interview him later today. -
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REPORT: Chrysler, Cerberus HAVE NOT Reached Alliance Deal With Fiat
Chrysler and Fiat have reportedly already reached an agreement on an alliance. Well shoot, that was fast. Chrysler must really want that $6 billion and Fiat must really want those dealers. UPDATE More »
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By Ray WertComment by SCROGGS!!!: If it puts me closer to a car with one of the following badges, then I'm all for it 15 Responses | Other threads
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fiat 500
Supermodel Jodie Kidd Eco Test Drives Fiat 500
Sexy Brit Jodie Kidd is one part celeb racer and one part supermodel, making her the spokesperson for the Fiat 500 Eco Test Drive promotion currently being run in the UK. More » -
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$11,000 1967 Fiat 850 Spider Project Car
For today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe you'll need to start dressing right, because we've got an almost-there, '67 Fiat 850 Spider for 11 grand, and they don't afford you much left-side legroom. More »
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By GraverobberComment by Bumblebee: I would be truly amazed if a Fiat existed for which I would pay $11,000. 2 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Girls Geek Out on Cars, Make Sushi
This is what happens when women with a peculiar attraction to seafood and automobiles bring out the sushi knife and the tuna.
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By Peter OroszComment by JCWhitless: I don't see seafood or the logos or nothing. The last thing I read was "....own one" 6 Responses | Other threads
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pretty in pink
Fiat 500 Barbie Edition: Celebrating 50 Years Of Shallowness With Jewels
Barbie turns 50 this year. Fiat is celebrating this anniversary with the special Fiat 500 Barbie Edition, a bejeweled and pink hatch. More »
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Comment by pleco believes in FOTA: This car is so obnoxious, only Paris Hilton, a few celebs and a FUCKTON of fat girls are going to... 11 Responses | Other threads
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fiat 500
Fiat 500 Abarth SS Gives Mini Cooper S Italian Job
If the rumors are true and Fiat does bring the Fiat 500 stateside we hope it brings this, the 160 HP Fiat 500 Abarth SS. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by layabout returns: This cars is a bit old news in Euroland. I know people think these cars are relly cool,prepare to be... 40 Responses | Other threads
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geneva motor show
Fiat 500C: Officially Dropping Top Before Geneva
The Fiat 500C loses the blur and top ahead of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Does it make you jolly? More »
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Comment by dmdukejr: When Chrysler imports this, will they have to rename the 300C the 700C? 6 Responses | Other threads
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fiat 500c
Fiat 500C: First Blurry Look
Fiat plans to reveal the 500 Convertible Monday. They're teasing us this morning with a first look over at their website. Unfortunately, it's merely pencil sketches and blurry photos. More below to... enjoy? More »
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down on the street bonus edition
Even More Old Cars Down On The Cuban Street
It turns out that many Jalopnik readers have been to Cuba, and now we're adding another set of Cuban car photos to the ones shot by AcaciaBogdan and Fantasygoat. More »
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Comment by brandegee: Beautiful shots. I think he captured the world's only plate restrictor Lada. And someone please ID the blue car with the... 5 Responses | Other threads
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