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2016 Fiat 500X Review

January 20, 2016March 3, 2016 Omar Rana 2016, Crossovers, Fiat 500, fiat 500x

Crossovers are getting more and more popular, and subcompact crossovers are leading the pack when its comes to automotive sales. In the subcompact crossover segment, we have vehicles like the Jeep Renegade, Honda HR-V, Nissan Juke, Mazda CX-3, Chevrolet Trax, Buick Encore, and more. Fiat, the maker of the popular and cute little Fiat 500, is jumping in on the subcompact crossover with the Fiat 500X. Sharing its chassis and mechanical components with the Jeep Renegade, the Fiat 500X brings a little bit of Italian finesse to the subcompact crossover with…

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Top 10 Back to School Cars for College Students

September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 Omar Rana Fiat, Fiat 500, Honda, Honda Civic, Subaru, Subaru Impreza, Toyota, Toyota Corolla

As the curtains close on another successful summer it’s time to start thinking about the most important acronym in your life – your GPA. Of course, if you’re headed to college and need a car to get around campus you’re probably thinking about other acronyms such as MSRP, MPG and CPO. Well, while you stress about heading back to school, we have decided to help you with a task of looking for an affordable and reliable vehicle for your college career. Each of the recommendations on our list below offers…

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Quiz: The 2016 Fiat 500X is an Italian crossover SUV you can’t refuse

June 12, 2015June 15, 2015 Gregory Fink 2016, 2016 fiat, 2016 fiat 500x, 500, 500x, Crossover, Fiat, Fiat 500, fiat 500x, fiat crossover, fiat suv, quiz, SUV

On sale now, the 2016 Fiat 500X is the Italian brand’s entry into the popular crossover SUV segment. Starting at $20,000 (MSRP), the 2016 Fiat 500X offers more interior space than the Fiat 500 two-door hatchback without sacrificing the model’s iconic style. At just under 170-inches long, the chic 2016 Fiat 500X comes with four doors, seating for five and is available with all-wheel drive. While the 500X is bigger than the Fiat 500, Fiat’s crossover SUV is still a small vehicle. In fact, the Jeep Cherokee is more than…

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2015 Fiat 500c Test Drive

March 24, 2015March 23, 2015 Gregory Fink 2015 fiat 500, 2015 fiat 500c, 2015 fiat 500c abarth, 2015 fiat abarth, 500, 500c, Abarth, cabrio, city car, Convertible, Fiat, Fiat 500, fiat 500c, fiat abarth

The 2015 Fiat 500c is the Italian brand’s take on a convertible city car. Based off of the popular 2015 Fiat 500, the 500c cuts out the 500’s metal roof and replaces it with a large folding top. Unlike most convertibles, the 2015 Fiat 500c keeps its B- and C-pillars. As a result, the 2015 Fiat 500c is less of a ‘convertible’ and more of a glorified sunroof; nevertheless, the ragtop Fiat is a compelling option for sun worshippers on a budget, thanks to its low starting price of $20,145…

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2014 FIAT 500L TREKKING Test Drive

September 21, 2014September 28, 2014 Mike Musto 2014, Fiat, Fiat 500, Fiat 500L TREKKING

The 2014 Fiat 500L TREKKING is Fiat’s attempt at a cool little buggy for those who live in places like Southern, CA. It’s got trendy good looks, great outward visibility and an interior that’s just funky enough to make others think that you know something they don’t. However with a price tag touching almost $27k and an engine that’s a bit down on power, I’m not quite sure the 500L is ready for prime time. Is it fun? Well, kinda’. Is it quick? No, not really. However what the 500L…