FIAT of Tacoma, in Washington, near Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue and Olympia, has specialists here to answer your questions about the FIAT 500. Stop by today or call us at (253) 830-5700!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
FIAT of Tacoma's preview of the Abarth
Click Here to view the FIAT USA Abarth site. Then give FIAT of Tacoma a call to reserve your FIAT 500 Abarth. The phone number for FIAT of Tacoma is 253.830.5700.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
The Debut Of the Abarth...first the LA Auto Show...next FIAT of Tacoma
New 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth To Debut At The L.A. Auto Show
Auburn Hills, Mich. , Oct 31, 2011 - Faithful to the ‘small but wicked’
saying coined for Karl Abarth’s cars in the 1960s, the new 2012 Fiat 500Abarth
arrives to America with the racing traditions that have made it a
success on European roadways and racetracks — world-class performance and
precision, purposeful and aggressive styling, high power-to-weight ratio
and limited-production volume.
Building on the excitement of the new 2012 Fiat 500 (Cinquecento), the new
Fiat 500 Abarth is designed for track-day enthusiasts and driving-purists
who want the ultimate high-performance small car with the pedigree of an
exclusive Italian exotic.
With its all-new 1.4-liter MultiAir® Turbo engine, Abarth-tuned suspension
and brake systems, race-inspired design, and technology features not
traditionally included on a small car, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth will
unleash the brand’s legendary performance heritage to American streets.
Auburn Hills, Mich. , Oct 31, 2011 - Faithful to the ‘small but wicked’
saying coined for Karl Abarth’s cars in the 1960s, the new 2012 Fiat 500Abarth
arrives to America with the racing traditions that have made it a
success on European roadways and racetracks — world-class performance and
precision, purposeful and aggressive styling, high power-to-weight ratio
and limited-production volume.
Building on the excitement of the new 2012 Fiat 500 (Cinquecento), the new
Fiat 500 Abarth is designed for track-day enthusiasts and driving-purists
who want the ultimate high-performance small car with the pedigree of an
exclusive Italian exotic.
With its all-new 1.4-liter MultiAir® Turbo engine, Abarth-tuned suspension
and brake systems, race-inspired design, and technology features not
traditionally included on a small car, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth will
unleash the brand’s legendary performance heritage to American streets.
Friday, October 28, 2011
2012 Fiat 500 Wins Top Safety Rating in Minicar Category
Just the Facts:
ARLINGTON, Virginia — The 2012 Fiat 500 cleared a critical hurdle on Tuesday, winning a top safety rating in minicar crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The award applies to Fiat 500s built after July 2011 because the driver's seat structure was modified to improve occupant protection in frontal and rear-end crashes, the IIHS noted in a statement.
The announcement is reassuring news to consumers who might wonder if they're trading safety considerations for fuel savings. The Fiat 500 with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission returns 27 mpg in city driving and 34 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge on Wednesday said the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline stood at $3.47.
The Fiat 500 and Ford Fiesta are the only minicar to earn the top safety rating thus far by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also announced that the 2012 Fiat 500 will be among the 74 vehicles it will crash test for the new model year.
The Fiat 500 will be tested as part of the agency's five-star safety rating program. As of Wednesday morning, those results were not yet posted at Safercar.gov.
Word of Fiat's safety accomplishment was greeted by the headline "J.Lo's Famous Booty in Good Hands," by USA Today — a reference to Fiat's new high-profile advertising campaign starring Jennifer Lopez.
- The 2012 Fiat 500 cleared a critical hurdle on Tuesday, winning a top safety rating in minicar crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also announced that the 2012 Fiat 500 will be among the 74 vehicles it will crash test for the new model year.
- The Fiat 500 and Ford Fiesta are the only minicar to earn the top safety rating thus far by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
ARLINGTON, Virginia — The 2012 Fiat 500 cleared a critical hurdle on Tuesday, winning a top safety rating in minicar crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The award applies to Fiat 500s built after July 2011 because the driver's seat structure was modified to improve occupant protection in frontal and rear-end crashes, the IIHS noted in a statement.
The announcement is reassuring news to consumers who might wonder if they're trading safety considerations for fuel savings. The Fiat 500 with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission returns 27 mpg in city driving and 34 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge on Wednesday said the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline stood at $3.47.
The Fiat 500 and Ford Fiesta are the only minicar to earn the top safety rating thus far by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also announced that the 2012 Fiat 500 will be among the 74 vehicles it will crash test for the new model year.
The Fiat 500 will be tested as part of the agency's five-star safety rating program. As of Wednesday morning, those results were not yet posted at Safercar.gov.
Word of Fiat's safety accomplishment was greeted by the headline "J.Lo's Famous Booty in Good Hands," by USA Today — a reference to Fiat's new high-profile advertising campaign starring Jennifer Lopez.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Alfa Romeo announces new 1.8-liter turbo with up to 300 horsepower
If you were to design your own engine for today's automotive market, what features would it include? Aluminum construction? Direct injection? Turbocharging? Variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust? Small displacement but a high output? Try all of these features and you're looking at the latest powerplant developed by Alfa Romeo and Fiat Powertrain Technologies.
The 1.8-liter turbo four leverages the latest developments in engine technology for an output as high as 300 horsepower while still meeting the most stringent emissions standards on the horizon (including the upcoming U.S. Tier 2 Bin 5 regulations, which bodes well for its eventual American application).
It's the engine that's expected to power the production 4C sportscar, and given that it's designed to be mounted either behind the cabin or in front, longitudinally or transversely, it will surely find its way into other Alfas as well. (Maybe a couple of future Dodge products, too) And when it does, we hope it won't lose much in output, because
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