Greetings from Geneva!
Saluti da Ginevra
Lunedì, Marzo 31st, 2008
In recent weeks we’ve told you about our presence at the Geneva Motor Show. We’ve continued every day with a live blog and lots of interviews, photos and videos dedicated to all that’s new in the world of Fiat. Now that the 2008 Show is over, we’d like this blog to ...
The Poll results
I risultati del sondaggio
Giovedì, Marzo 20th, 2008
Some days ago we have made a poll "Where would you like to see the Big 500 after Geneva?" And now we have the winner! Qualche giorno fa vi avevamo chiesto: Dove volete vedere il Cinquecentone? Ecco i risultati del sondaggio We're very happy to see that 306 of you would like ...
Technology for the Environment: The Dualogic gearbox
Tecnologia al servizio dell’ambiente: Il cambio Dualogic
Giovedì, Marzo 13th, 2008
The Dualogic gearbox, now equipped on the new Bravo 1.6 Multijet 120 CV, delivers two basics requirements of a car: performance and low consumptions and Co2 emissions. Dualogic gearbox has two different drive programs, easily selected with just the touch of a button on the dashboard: “Normal” to emphasize the car’s ...
The new Croma Must
Nuova Croma Must
Giovedì, Marzo 13th, 2008
The new prestigious Croma Must has been presented here in Geneva, equipped with the brilliant 150 CV 1.9 Multijet - matched to a sequential automatic 6 speed gearbox – and furnished with a particulate filter (DPF) as standard. The “for life” system which lowers fine dusts and doesn't require ...
Technology for the Environment: The “Stop&Start” system
Tecnologia al servizio dell’ambiente: il sistema Stop&Start
Giovedì, Marzo 13th, 2008
We’ve already spoken about Panda Aria (here) which is fitted with the “Stop&Start” system, a device which operates the temporary shut-off of the engine and it's subsequent ignition, when the vehicle is stationary. In these situations, typical of urban traffic and during waits at the traffic-lights, the system automatically ...
Fiat Bravo 1.6 Multijet: ecology and power
Fiat Bravo 1.6 Multijet 16v: ecologia alla massima potenza
Mercoledì, Marzo 12th, 2008
A year on from it's debut, Fiat Bravo confirms itself as a successful vehicle able to compete at the highest levels in the most important sectors of the continental market. The 1.6 Multijet displayed here in Geneva, is the 120 CV version equipped with the evolved robotic Dualogic gearshift, is ...
Getting to know EcoDrive/3
Conosciamo l’EcoDrive/3
Lunedì, Marzo 10th, 2008
In some previous posts (1, 2, 3) we have introduced the Eco Drive system. In this video we find out some more about how the Eco Drive can help us to reduce Co2 emissions, especially when we drive in the countryside. In alcuni post precedenti vi abbiamo presentato, con alcuni video ...
Getting to know EcoDrive/2
Conosciamo l’EcoDrive/2
Lunedì, Marzo 10th, 2008
Our journey into Fiat's EcoDrive continues with the second episode, in which we see how EcoDrive can help us to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, especially when we're driving through the city. >> Getting to know Eco Drive/1 >> Lorenzo Sistino talks about EcoDrive Il nostro viaggio all'interno del dispositivo EcoDrive ...
Lorenzo Sistino talks about Eco Drive
Lorenzo Sistino vi parla di Eco Drive
Venerdì, Marzo 7th, 2008
Lorenzo Sistino, the CEO of Fiat Auto, talks about Fiat's commitment to the issue of sustainable mobility, and specifically about the EcoDrive device. EcoDrive will be available from September for the Punto and 500, and will then be extended across the whole range. EcoDrive is based on the Blue&Me platform, which ...
Sustainable transport: useful links
Mobilità sostenibile: alcuni link utili
Giovedì, Marzo 6th, 2008
We've already spoken about Fiat's sustainable transport policy: here, here and here. We'll keep doing it, meanwhile here's two links to the Geneva Press File where the matter is presented with technical details and to a review on AutoBlogGreen. >> Fiat Auto Press File for Geneva 2008 >> Auto Blog Green ...
Crossing the Alps in a 500
Attraversando le Alpi a bordo della 500
Giovedì, Marzo 6th, 2008
Matt Davis, as he's already described in this entertaining post (here), gives us a short interview about his emotions behind the wheel, having crossed the Alps and come to Geneva in a Cinquecento. Matt Davis, come ha già scritto in questo divertentissimo post (qui), ci racconta in questa breve intervista ...
Abarth Rocks!
Abarth Spacca!
Giovedì, Marzo 6th, 2008
Please, give a welcome to the New 500 Abarth! Watch the Geneva Premiere video on the official Abarth Blog. Un caloroso Benvenuto alla nuova 500 Abarth. Trovate il video della premiere mondiale sul Blog Abarth.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Abarth Rocks!Abarth Spacca!", url: "http://www.ginevra2008.fiat.it/?p=28" });
Day 3
Terzo Giorno
Giovedì, Marzo 6th, 2008
We're in the process of editing videos and interviews from yesterday, while trying to keep up with the hordes of people who have flocked to our stand and have literally taken the big 500 by storm: they're wandering around inside it and having their pictures taken in front of it ...
Fiorino, an unconventional mobility solution
Fiorino, una mobilità non convenzionale
Giovedì, Marzo 6th, 2008
As we already showed yesterday here, Fiorino mini-MPV is compact (only 3.86 m long) but can carry five people. Six different seating configurations to allow for cargo-carrying, and will come with engines including the 1.3 Multijet diesel and a 1.4 petrol. Fiorino is a new concept for the market, we ...
Discovering Fiorino
Discovering Fiorino
Mercoledì, Marzo 5th, 2008
Mr. Peter Jansen, Responsible Style Fiat Professional, is leaving for a little journey through this amazing, green Fiorino. Get on Board! Peter Jansen, Responsible Style Fiat Professional, ci guida all'interno del nuovissimo Fiorino. Buon viaggio!SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Discovering FiorinoDiscovering Fiorino", url: "http://www.ginevra2008.fiat.it/?p=25" });
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