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- Founded1899
- HeadquartersTurin, Italy
- GroupStellantis
- Group brandsJeepRamDodgeChryslerPeugeotCitroënOpelAlfa RomeoMaserati
About the brand
Fiat (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino) was founded in 1899 in Turin. The marque is part of Stellantis; the 500 city-car lineage and light commercials are core. Abarth performance variants are sometimes covered under Fiat or as a separate tag.
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These Are Your “Mad Max” Apocalypse RidesThese Are Your “Mad Max” Apocalypse Rides
In a world where the fragile infrastructure of modern society could collapse at any moment, what vehicle would you trust to outrun the chaos? That’s the question Jalopnik posed to its readers this week, and the answers reveal a mix…
Yugos Once Sold in the Hundreds of Thousands—Now They’ve Nearly VanishedYugos Once Sold in the Hundreds of Thousands—Now They’ve Nearly Vanished
In 1985, the Yugo GV—an economy car built by Zastava in Yugoslavia and imported by Malcolm Bricklin—hit the U.S. market with a sticker price of just $3,990. Adjusted for inflation, that’s roughly $12,427 today, a bargain that made it the…
Fiat’s Topolino Micromobility EV Hits the U.S. with 19 mph Top Speed and a $13,995 Price Tag
Fiat has officially launched the all-electric Topolino in the United States, positioning it as a stylish alternative to golf carts and low-speed neighborhood vehicles rather than a traditional car. The tiny EV is priced at $13,995 before destination charges and…
9 Vintage Vans That Secretly Want To Be Cartoon Stars9 Vintage Vans That Secretly Want To Be Cartoon Stars
Modern vans and minivans play it safe with sleek, serious designs—but half a century ago, the scene was dominated by vans that looked like they stepped out of an animated series. These weren’t just utilitarian workhorses; they were characters with…
New Four-Seat Fiat Multiplina: The Cutest Microcar Yet for Unlicensed TeensNew Four-Seat Fiat Multiplina: The Cutest Microcar Yet for Unlicensed Teens
Fiat is doubling down on the microcar segment with the unveiling of the Multiplina, a four-seat quadricycle that blends retro charm with modern practicality. Designed as a spiritual successor to the iconic 1950s Fiat 600 Multipla, the Multiplina is set…
The Distributor That Killed Citroen After Ferrari Outsold It Just Drops a Second Stellantis Brand
Australian automotive distribution giant Inchcape Australasia is severing ties with Peugeot after years of plummeting sales, marking the second Stellantis brand exit in the region after Citroen was dropped in 2024. The move follows a multi-year freefall in Peugeot’s Australian…
12 Legendary Car Designers Every Gearhead Must Know12 Legendary Car Designers Every Gearhead Must Know
Cars are more than just appliances—they’re rolling art. Behind every head-turning silhouette and soul-stirring shape is a visionary designer who turned four wheels into desire. Some names echo through history like legends; others redefined entire segments. Here are 12 car…
Trump Pushes for Overhaul of North American Trade Pact to Boost U.S.-Made Car PartsTrump Pushes for Overhaul of North American Trade Pact to Boost U.S.-Made Car Parts
The Trump administration is pushing for sweeping changes to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the successor to NAFTA, as formal renegotiations begin today. The three countries will hold their first-ever mandatory review of the trade pact, which currently governs regional…
Stellantis revives 30-year-dead Autobianchi badge on Fiat Pandina for legal reasons
Stellantis is breathing new life into the Autobianchi brand—defunct since 1995—by slapping the historic badge onto a special edition of the Fiat Pandina. The move appears to be a legal maneuver to preserve Stellantis’ trademark rights under European regulations, which…
Stellantis Plans to Sell China-Made Jeep Model in Europe by 2030Stellantis Plans to Sell China-Made Jeep Model in Europe by 2030
Stellantis NV plans to start selling a new Jeep model in Europe by 2030, which will be made in China. The large sport utility vehicle will be jointly produced with Dongfeng Motor Corp. at its facility in Wuhan. This move…