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Weekly News in Review: July 4 to July 10

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This week's news is highlighted by Stellantis doubling down on electrification. The company, which owns 14 brands has announced a huge$35.5 billion investment in electrified mobility. This will result in the development of four new platforms specifically for EVs: STLA Small, STLA Medium, STLA Large, and STLA Frame. The former two are good for up to 300 and 440 miles … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: July 4 to July 10

Uconnect 5 – The Newest Infotainment System for Jeep, Dodge, RAM, Chrysler and Fiat

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FCA’s new UConnect 5 interface is the latest iteration of the automaker’s infotainment system. This unit has garnered praise for its user-friendliness and simplicity. This iteration will show up first in a handful of vehicles including the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and the not-for-U.S. consumption Fiat 500 EV sporting massive displays measuring at least 10.1 inches. Some versions, … [Read more...] about Uconnect 5 – The Newest Infotainment System for Jeep, Dodge, RAM, Chrysler and Fiat

The Fiat They Should Have Started With | 2020 Fiat 500x

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Ever since returning in 2012, Fiat hasn’t exactly become a major player in the U.S. market. With a lineup of small cars including an oddball tall hatchback, a roadster, and a subcompact SUV, the vehicles to choose from aren’t that many. The 500X recently got a significant refresh that included a new 1.3-liter turbocharged I4 and standard AWD. Should Fiat have started with this … [Read more...] about The Fiat They Should Have Started With | 2020 Fiat 500x

2018 Mustang or 2018 Challenger? Which is the right one for you?

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We recently had the chance to drive a Mustang and Challenger back to back and compare them. In my mind the Challenger isn't so much a competitor to the Mustang as it is an alternative. Say what? You see, the Mustang and Camaro are very much alike in their mission, their size, and their nature. The Challenger on the other hand is apologetically large and Dodge focuses much more … [Read more...] about 2018 Mustang or 2018 Challenger? Which is the right one for you?

2018 Fiat 500x Review

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Fiat's 500x is fun to drive, comfortable and attractive yet it lives in the shadow of it's close cousin the Jeep Renegade. Some of this has to do with the smaller number of Fiat dealers but I suspect that more has to do with shoppers wanting a compact go-anywhere CUV instead of an on-road corner carver. Pity. 0-30: 2.9 Seconds 0-60: 8.4 Seconds 1/4 Mile: 16.4Sec @ 86 … [Read more...] about 2018 Fiat 500x Review

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Review

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Fiat's 124 Spider is basically a modified MX-5 with a turbo engine, but the whole is more than the sum of its parts. Without the Fiat 124, the MX-5 would likely have been cancelled. Without the MX-5 the Fiat 124 would never have existed. Think of the two cars as fraternal twins, they may have the same parents but they aren't quite the same thing. The Fiat's turbo has more low … [Read more...] about 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Review