2017 Fiat 500c Abarth: fun but flawed subcompact
Six years after Fiat returned to the United States, the Italian carmaker continues to struggle in the subcompact market. It’s a tough go with competition … Read more
2016 Fiat 500X: Little SUV has faults, but rules the road
Four years after the Italian carmaker return to the United States, the 2016 Fiat 500X joins the little car family as its first subcompact crossover. … Read more
Recall madness: Nissan, GM, Ford, millions of fixes for all
The auto industry is on pace for another banner year, for all the wrong reasons — recalls. After dubious yearly records of 50.99 recalls in … Read more
The Fiat Popemobile (maybe two) set for charity auction
How cool would be to own a Popemobile or two? A 2015 black Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis on his trip to the United … Read more
Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac among least reliable. Really?
Infiniti, Mercedes and Cadillac aren’t the vehicles likely expected on “Least Reliable List.” But that’s exactly the case. The three automakers are on the soon-to-be … Read more
Best new cars for about $20,000
The average price of a new car in the United States is about $30,000. Doesn’t that still seem like a lot? What if the average … Read more
2014 FIat 500: Proud little Italian subcompact
Since the FIAT 500 returned to the United States four years ago for the first time in about 30 years, I’ve driven at least a … Read more
NEW CAR REVIEW: 2014 Fiat 500L: Utilitarian, Italian flair
The new 2014 Fiat 500L sedan is roomy and has some Italian flair, but isn’t much fun to drive. The new also sedan doesn’t have … Read more
NEW CAR REVIEW: 2014 Fiat 500L defines sporty versatility
Three years after Fiat re-introduced its vehicles to the United States via the 500 compact, it’s now unveiled the 2014 Fiat 500L for Lounge and … Read more
NEW CAR VIDEO REVIEW: 2014 Fiat 500L
A lot of cars, even from different manufacturers, look the same. But in recent years, Nissan, Kia, Scion and MINI have all strayed from the … Read more
Small cars still mean big things for collectors, museums
After World War II, the troubled global economy prompted innovation in the auto industry. As a result, microcars — the original green cars — became … Read more
Fiat 500, 2013: Plenty of 'Pop' in entry level soft top
I drove the Fiat 500 hatchback when it debuted and was generally impressed. The hot rod Abarth version arrived later and was even more fun. … Read more
Fiat 500C, 2012: Italian city car returns with convertible cuteness, driving fun
Three years ago in France I noticed the new Fiat 500 for the first time in the driveway of a country inn. Then I noticed … Read more
Fiat 500 Abarth, 2012: Italian, sexy mini car has Ferrari relatives
The sexiest cars arguably long have come from Italy, and the new Abarth version of the 2012 Fiat 500 is such a car. The 500 … Read more