After a multiyear North American hiatus, the Fiat 500 is back, and this time the fabled Italian city car is all-electric, all the time. The redesigned 2024 Fiat 500e offers the style and sophistication of a far more expensive vehicle with agility and affordability that practically rival a golf cart. These attributes are perfect for […]

Fiat has recently unveiled two new additions to its all-electric 500e lineup, the “Inspired By Beauty” and “Inspired By Music” models. These introductions were announced at the Aspen Ideas: Climate event in Miami, Florida, by Fiat CEO Olivier Francois. These models are designed to reflect Italian culture and the essence of the Fiat brand, emphasizing […]

Fiat, a globally recognized automobile brand under the Stellantis group, has recently announced a significant expansion of its product line, inspired by the enduring legacy of its Panda models. This initiative marks a pivotal shift towards a more sustainable and innovative future in automotive design and production. The company plans to unveil a new vehicle […]

Stellantis, has announced its plan to adopt the proposed SAE J3400 charging connector for its battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in North America, beginning with select models in the 2026 model year. This initiative aims to enhance electric vehicle charging options and is aligned with the company’s strategy to facilitate open and seamless charging solutions for its […]

When I learned that Aamir Ahmed would be heading up the Fiat brand in North America, I was a bit surprised. In background that none of you care about, Ahmed was one of the first at Stellantis (then Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) to give me a product deep dive as a fledgling young journalist. I consider […]

Fiat, a brand with a 124-year legacy, announced the launch of its first nationwide battery electric vehicle (BEV) in North America, the 2024 Fiat 500e. This new model marks a significant shift toward sustainable mobility for the Italian automaker, aligning with its “Dare Forward 2030″ plan aiming for 50 percent EV sales in North America […]

Seven automakers are creating a joint venture and work together to build out a new EV charging network across North America. Finally it appears that automakers have decided that just relying on what is already out there isn’t going to work, and are taking matters into their own collective hands. BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, […]

If you spend any considerable time with an electric vehicle, you know there’s more to charging than just having a charging station to plug into. Where are they located? Are they busy? Do they work? Are they along my route? How long do I need to stay there? How do I pay for it? These […]

At the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Fiat announced it will be opening its North American Metaverse Store in the first quarter of 2024. This actually won’t be the automaker’s first Metaverse Store since Fiat launched one in Italy last December. At the time, it was the first metaverse-powered interactive automotive showroom. When the North […]

While the BEV offerings in the U.S. are growing, the market is mostly dominated by crossovers and SUVs. Those shopping for something sportier with just two doors have very little options. Now that the Fiat 500e is returning in 2024, our attention turns to the hotter Abarth variant that has just made its debut. As […]