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Abarth 695 Record

Posted on 02.28.2013 11:00 by Kirby Garlitos

Rounding out the four Abarth 695 ’fuoriserie’ models that will be in attendance at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show is the 695 Record.

As with the rest of its kind, the 695 Record comes with the usual digs that Abarth is offering to its customers as customizable options dedicated to ensuring top-level uniqueness and exclusivity that you won’t normally find in any other Abarth 695.

The 695 Record belongs in the fuoriserie’s New Heritage Collection with the 695 Scorpio and was built to target a market that understands the homage paid to the Abarth 750 Record Bertone.

The silver body paint of the 695 Record may look a little plain to the eyes, but once you add the red-and-silver checkered roof to the equation, as well as he polished interior trim bearing the same colors, you begin to see the customization angle attributed to Abarth’s fuoriserie program.

Plus, the 695 Record also features the 180-horsepower, 1.4-liter 16v Turbo T-Jet of the standard Abarth 695. A powerful engine plus a classy personalization program always equates to a sweet ride, and the 695 Record is no different.

Abarth 695 Record originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:00 EST.

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Fiat 500e

Posted on 11.17.2012 12:00 by Kirby Garlitos Filed under: Fiat | compact cars | Los Angeles Auto Show | hatchback | electric cars | Fiat 500 | Cars | Car Reviews | Fiat

The continuous evolution of the Fiat 500 and all the subsequent iterations it has had this year are about to welcome another member to the family: the 500e.

With the standard 500, the 500C and the 500L already making their debuts in their respective niches, the 500e is set to fill the vacant electric-power niche in the 500 lineup. It will make that will make its own debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Details surrounding the 500e are still under wraps, but for those waiting to see the 500e, they’ll get a chance before the LA Auto Show, as the car will be on hand at the American Music Awards this weekend. Yep, the electric 500e will be front and center at show’s "green carpet."

As far as details go, the 500e looks a lot different than the rest of its 500 brethren, in large part because of what looks like a redesigned lower front fascia, which is a contrasting white finish compared to the orange paint the rest of the body has. The side sills look to have been lowered too with matching set of new wheels.

Inside, the 500e’s orange-and-white motif continues on the dash with the predominantly white color matched with accents of orange on the doors, the seats, and the steering wheel. A redesigned gauge cluster and the push-buttons have also been added.

What makes the 500e a lot more interesting than just any electric car is Fiat’s announcement that the car will be available in California in 2013.