2017 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso 

Advertising / Marketing,Auto Shows,Corporate Business,Fiat | December 26 2016

2016 in the rearview mirror: FIAT

In 2016, FIAT dropped the top, hit the road for the headquarters and led the city car segment in dependability.

124 Spider returns

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classica

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classica

This year marked the return of the iconic 124 Spider to the United States after a nearly 30-year absence. The all-new version of the Italian roadster features design elements from the enormously popular original convertible, adding modern technology, safety features and an engine that can deliver up to 164 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft of torque.

The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider is now available at dealerships across the country.

Pat, Bob and Jason Bondurant

Pat, Bob and Jason Bondurant

Abarth at Bondurant

The legendary Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving added the all-new Fiat 124 Spider Abarth and Fiat 500 Abarth to its lineup of high-performance vehicles. In addition to giving driving enthusiasts the opportunity to drive the performance vehicles, all customers who purchase or lease a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth or Fiat 500 Abarth will receive a one-day session of high-performance driving with professional instruction and time on the track at no charge.

Fiat FreakOut picnicFreakOut in Auburn Hills

Fiat Club America brought its annual Fiat FreakOut convention back to Auburn Hills for the first time in nearly a decade. More than 100 classic Fiats, along with the new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, took part in events at FCA US headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and at locations throughout metro Detroit.

2016 Fiat awards and honors 

Fiat 500 won the Micro Car segment in total quality for the second consecutive year in Strategic Vision’s 22nd annual Total Quality Impact

J.D. Power’s 2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study ranked Fiat 500 highest among City Cars

FIAT brand tied for first among automakers for the best brand with vehicles under $26,000 in Strategic Vision’s 22nd annual Total Quality Impact

2017 Fiat 124 Spider earned the “Sporty Performance Car Best Buy” award from Consumer Guide® Automotive

2017 Fiat 124 Spider took home the award for “Best-looking New Car” from readers of The Car Connection

FIAT brand earned gold in the Clio Key Art Awards for the co-branded “Zoolander 2” advertising campaign featuring the Fiat 500X and Derek Zoolander

2016 Fiat 500X earned a Must Test Drive award from the staff at Autotrader

2017 Fiat 500X Lounge

2017 Fiat 500X Lounge

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Edward Cardenas
Hello from the Motor City! I’m Edward Cardenas and I’m multimedia editor for Stellantis. As a lifelong Detroiter, I have been surrounded by the automotive industry. I’ve had members of my immediate and extended family work in the industry. I’ve covered it as a journalist and advocated for it as
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Hello from the Motor City! I’m Edward Cardenas and I’m multimedia editor for Stellantis. As a lifelong Detroiter, I have been surrounded by the automotive industry. I’ve had members of my immediate and extended family work in the industry. I’ve covered it as a journalist and advocated for it as a communications professional. I have also experienced the thrills of the industry while riding in a race car at nearly 200 miles per hour. Having this breadth of experience, I look forward to drawing upon my experiences to bring a wide range of stories, photos and videos about Chrysler, FIAT and Alfa Romeo to Stellantis Digital Media. When I’m not covering my brands, I’m spending time with my wife and two boys.