1966 – 1982 Fiat 124 Spider: A Tarnished Classic
When Americans of a certain age think of Fiat, we tend think of the 124 Spyder or the rakish Bertone designed X1/9 that outlived it in our market. Those cars … Continue reading
2014 – 2017 Fiat Ottimo: Attractive By Any Name
At the height of the compact 5 door sedan craze in America, just about every major manufacturer offered a small car with hatchback versatility. Everyone except Chrysler/Dodge that is.
My Favorite Cars Through Time
I’ve never bothered to list all of my favorite cars until now. In doing so, I realized that a lot of the cars I lean toward are simple pedestrian models … Continue reading
2016 – 2019 Dodge Neon: What’s In a Name Anyway?
The recent GM announcement about retiring 6 slow selling sedans was inevitable considering how the standard sedan is seige in a marketplace that’s more interested in the next iPhone than … Continue reading
1966-1974 Fiat Dino: A Closet Ferrari At Half the Cost
Labels are everything. On clothes, furniture and gadgets, we often buy brands based on whatever appeal they conjure up in our minds. Cars are no different, but in today’s modern … Continue reading
2010-2013 Fiat 500 Sport: A Couture Italian For the Rest of Us
The car as celebrity fashion accessory is not a new ideal, but is as old as the automobile itself. Al Capone + Cadillac, James Dean + Porsche Speedster and Steve … Continue reading
What Is Luxury?
Most dictionaries would define the term luxury car as a “marketing term for a vehicle that provides luxury — pleasant or desirable features beyond strict necessity — at increased expense”. … Continue reading
1972-1977 Fiat 130 Coupe: Italian Luxury Personified
When Fiat was selling cars in America during the 60’s and ’70s, we were limited to the compact sedans and the occasional sports/GT car. As a vast company, Fiat’s European … Continue reading
1972-1987 Fiat X1/9: The End Of An Era
Way before today’s Minis and the Miata stole the hearts and wallets of American drivers, there was the quirky looking Italian Fiat X1/9. A small mid-engine targa top styled sports … Continue reading
2007 to Current Fiat Nuova 500: The Next Small Thing?
After all Fiat owns Ferrari, so who better to make a Ferrari edition of one of their econoboxes?
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