The concept hybrid powertrain matches the upcoming dual clutch transmission of Fiat and their new TwinAir 900cc turbo 2-cylinder petrol engine.

The engineers of Fiat were able to come up with a working design so they can integrate the electric motor to the body of the transmission. The small motor that relies on a battery pack will be able to turn the shaft and gears of the gearbox so it can run the car while the petrol engine is in idle.

The hybrid set up will most likely be offered as option for the upcoming Panda and the 500. It might also find its way into the design of the future Puntos.

The function of the small hybrid setup will be to power the vehicle from idle and jack up the torque at the low end revs while the turbo spools up.

The partnership of Chrysler with Fiat almost guarantees an influx of European car hitting the U.S. streets in the next few years. There will be sports cars from the garage of Alfa Romeo as well.

The Fiat 500 was specifically designed to provide consumers with an easy to drive, economical, fun, small car. The Abarth variant refers to the beefed up 1.4L 4-cylinder engine that can output about 135hp. The fuel mileage of the vehicle is pegged at 36.2 mpg based on European standards.

The first 500’s were produced as early as 1957. The carmaker made the original design as the inspiration for the new release giving it the retro look. Abarth is the tuning division of Fiat which takes care of enhancing the looks and performance of the cars.

The Abarth 500 is set up with 16-inch rims, leather seats, dual tail pipes, new design for the front bumper, and badges of the Abarth division all over.

The sticker for the Fiat 500 Abarth starts at $18,000. The performance might not be that impressive but the styling of this car can get it to every garage in the U.S.

This has to be one of the most bizarre Fiat 500’s I’ve seen to date. Inspired by the popular doll, this Fiat 500 Barbie Car is extremely high-end with a matching high-end price tag of well over $125,000. Yes, you read it right, well over one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

That’s a heap of cash for a micro car.

The initial move of the Italian group to get a hold of Chrysler and Opel is seen by analyst as a step to have a global presence. Experts though see the inking of the Chrysler deal as the weakest link in the chain of strategic maneuvers done recently by Fiat.

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat, forecasts about six automakers to be out of business as the haze of the global credit crunch clears in the future. He foresees only a few European brands surviving the financial crisis. Fiat is aiming to buy out as many car industry players as possible.

The Fiat-Opel deal is among its great desire but sees the tie up with the PSA as a move with a better potential. The “better potential” translates to a combined sale of about 7 million units.

Closing the deal with PSA though may not come as easy as thought. The first major stumbling block is the status of the PSA of Peugeot and Citroen which recently received 3 billion Euros in aid from the French government. Another thing to look at is the list of companies which tried to form a partnership with the car manufacturer but without any success. PSA wants to operate independently.

The Fiat CEO may consider other brands of General Motors if the deals with Opel and PSA both fail. The particular GM brand being targeted is the Swedish line Saab.

The major difference is that whilst the Brava had a long 5-door hatchback, the Bravo has just a 3-door hatchback. You might be interested to know that the Fiat 131 was also known as the Brava in USA. Those who prefer cars with low pollution will love the new Fiat Bravo because of its low emission. Nowadays, every one is looking around for eco-friendly cars and for them the new Fiat Bravo might well be the best choice

Fiat officially announced the sticker price of the convertible release of the Fiat 500C. The city car will be tagged starting at £11300 when it hits dealership this coming summer in the United Kingdom.

The Fiat 500 C aims to please the sector which loves value rides and appreciative of soft-top vehicles.

Fiat will also be releasing a Lounge version which has a more powerful engine. This unit will cost £14100. Aside from the bigger engine, the Lounge will also have rear parking aid sensors, fog lights, automatic climate system, and alloy rims.

The Lounge version will also make use of Fiat’s Blue&Me which is a hands free entertainment system. It will also have the eco Drive, an advanced technology that analyzes the driving style of the occupant and gives fuel efficiency tips to help decrease harmful emissions.

The United Kingdom will be the first nation in Europe to enjoy the new generation 500 C. The British people will enjoy the iconic car ahead of the scheduled sale in Italy.

The 500 C Pop version will come standard with the electronically controlled soft top cover, power door locks, CD/MP3 for entertainment, electric controlled mirrors, multiple airbag safety system, and air conditioning.

The Fiat 500 C will come in 11 colors that include red, black, ivory and the new schemes of Raggamuffin Red and Tech House Grey. The interiors of the basic Pop 500 C will come in ivory or black finish contrasted by grey or red seats. The Lounge come in the same colors but the seats can be specified in black or brown.

The engines will come in the range of 500’s ultra low emission Euro 5 power plants that can give out 69 bhp to around 100 bhp depending on the variant.