For an ultra-basic electric runabout that’s appropriate only for low-speed applications, Fiat’s chirrupy Topolino sure is getting plenty of attention. On this side of the Atlantic, it’s doing well as a more stylish alternative to the golf carts that service various gated communities and beach towns. Back in Italy, people want to take it racing. […]
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Sep 6, 2026
Garage Italia and Hot Lab Transform the Fiat 500 Jolly Into a Superyacht Toy
Garage Italia and Hot Lab have officially unveiled their latest collaborative concept, the Fiat 500 Jolly “Spiaggina”. The custom automotive project reimagines the classic open-air Fiat 500 as a luxury land tender inspired by vintage 1950s speedboats. The custom build introduces a two-tone livery—finished with white on top and blue on the bottom—designed to mimic […]
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May 22, 2025
Fiat Reveals Grande Panda 4×4 Concept
Fiat has unveiled the Grande Panda 4×4 concept, a bold reimagining of its iconic 1980s off-roader that fuses retro charm with modern sustainability. Designed as the spiritual successor to the original Panda 4×4, the new concept stands out with a striking Dark Red livery, beige accents and rugged steel wheels that nod to its heritage. […]
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Feb 15, 2024
Abarth Unveils the “695 75° Anniversario Edition”
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Abarth, the renowned Italian car manufacturer known for its collaborative efforts with Fiat, has unveiled the Abarth 695 75° Anniversario, a limited-edition model that honors the brand’s storied history and the iconic 1.4 T-Jet engine. Notably, 1,368 units of this special edition will be produced, a nod to the […]
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Aug 15, 2023
Niels van Roij Design Has Lovingly Restored This Adorable Fiat Panda 4×4 Piccolo Lusso
Fan-favorite cars don’t have to come in Lamborghini green, have scissor doors, or pack a V12 engine — sometimes, they can be lovable Italian pals, like the Fiat Panda 4×4. For automotive nuts, the Panda has a soft spot in many a heart, from its appearances in Top Gear á la James May to the […]
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Jul 7, 2023
The Electric FIAT 500 Spiaggina Revives Bonacina’s Traditional Rattan Seats
The FIAT 500 is the archetype cute supermini. It’s been that way since 1957, a time in which Italian coachbuilders were at their height, taking cars such as the original Cinquecento and giving it a newfound life, often fit for cruising through Milan or heading to Lake Como. Now, this ethos is revived thanks to […]
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Jul 3, 2023
Modifiers Transformed a Fiat Panda Into the World’s Lowest Car
Car modifier group Carmagheddon has created the world’s lowest car, essentially cutting a Fiat Panda in half. The collective – made up of Cocchi Rudi, Matteo Marzetti and Nicola Guadagnin – detailed how they downsized the Panda while maintaining that it would be street-legal in a transformation video shared to YouTube. Cut off right below […]
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Jun 3, 2023
Fiat’s Topolino Is an All-Electric Quadricycle Geared Towards Young Drivers
A few years ago, Fiat rolled out the pint-sized electric Citroen Ami, a cutesy take on the Ami concept that, in most countries, doesn’t even require a driver’s license to operate, given it has a top speed of 28 MPH. Building off of that concept, the Italian auto manufacturer has engineered the Topolino, another quadricycle […]
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Nov 25, 2022
The Abarth 500e Is One Angry Little Electric Hot Hatch
Abarth‘s take on the Fiat 500 took the small hot hatch world by storm when it was first released in 2008, sitting alongside competitive machines from MINI, Renault, and Ford as the definitive cute but firey Italian city car. Now, as the world becomes increasingly desperate for a switch to green energy, Abarth has taken […]