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Looking forward to the Fiat
In the wake of the U.S. auto crisis, there are some new things to look forward to. One of those things is the merging of Chrysler with Italian automaker Fiat. For years, America has been filled with bigots driving unnecessarily large SUVs and pickup trucks, which lack both style and sensibility.
I was shocked at how small the vehicles were when I first travelled to Italy in 2001. The cars were entertaining, efficient, and could be easily maneuvered and parked in small spaces. It made so much sense to me.
Of course, in America, bigger has always been better. This is no longer the case, as gas prices spiked to $4 a gallon last summer, and Americans realized how foolish their habits were along with the U.S. automakers' lack of innovation. Add President Obama's new emissions and mpg standards, which forced Chrysler to make changes.
Enter the Fiat: a stylish, practical, fun-looking line of cars ready to hit the U.S. next year. For those of you unaware of the brand, CNN has recently posted some pictures of its current line. Take a look!
Written by Divo on 2009-06-11 19:47:42.0
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It's about damned time we had more options. Right now it's either uber SUVs, semi-fuel efficient "cheap" cars, or ridiculously expensive fuel efficient hybrids. It's fucked up, and the auto makers deserve to take it up the ass.
By Dark Templar on 2009-06-11 20:46:49.0 | Total Comments: 54