How would you like to power your home at the price you want? Chrysler Group and NextEnergy of Detroit are looking at technology that uses the Fiat 500e to create a mini power plant on wheels. I attended the demonstration in Detroit and wanted to share the details in the video above.
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Driving on sunshine
Electric vehicle owners now have a fuel as old as the sun to power their rides. In fact, it is the sun! Kearny Mesa Fiat in San Diego revealed a new solar charging station that gives owners and test-drivers of the Fiat 500e, the power to unplug and truly drive emission free. It’s called the
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Geared for fun
The high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio, equipped now with an all-new automatic transmission, are arriving at FIAT studios this month. If you crave Abarth’s performance but prefer an automatic transmission, then this car might be right for you. Many people don’t know how to drive a stick shift or simply don’t want to,
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Living large in a Fiat 500L
This week is Pet Appreciation Week and to celebrate your best friend, I invite you to imagine the world through a dog’s eyes. You love long walks in the park, tasty treats and a little adventure. Taking a ride in the car is a highlight of your week. Your dog-eye view includes looking at squirrels,
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A pair of retro rides up for grabs
When I think of a twinset, I think of Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and a fine cashmere blend. Twinsets were all the rage in the 1940s through the 1960s. The matching cardigan worn over a short-sleeved sweater is a classic combo usually paired with a pencil skirt and pearls. It’s a look that transcends time
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Argentina to Alaska, planting trees … in a Fiat 600
More than a year ago, Juan Manuel Rizzati (right in the photo) and Santiago Uranga embarked on a journey from their native Argentina toward the state of Alaska in a 1964 Fiat 600 model. The pair set out from the National Flag Memorial in Rosario, Argentina on Jan. 26, 2013 with the purpose of making
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Throwback to 1957
Flashback to 1957 when Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers and Elvis topped the charts. Dwight D. Eisenhower was president and the price of gas was 24 cents a gallon. The first Frisbee took a flying leap and ‘Leave it to Beaver’ and ‘American Bandstand’ were the new kids on the block. Cars from the Motor
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