Are you looking forward to summer road trips but dreading the kids being stuck in the back seat of a car for hours without entertainment? The shouting and poking and questions about when you’ll arrive will surely drive you insane. There is one potential solution, games! Here is our list of fun games to play with kids in the car during long trips. Read the rest of this entry
Way back in 1911, the Fiat S76 was created. This beast of a vehicle was made to break speed records and to change the world of automotives forever. We drive around in vehicles that reach 100 mph easily, not to mention including all of the truly impressive technology that come with new developments and inventions. LCD screens and Bluetooth technology might not have been around when this vehicle was made, the the Fiat S76 engine specs and video are definitely worth taking a minute to see! Read the rest of this entry
Concept cars are known for being a little outside of the ordinary. Without the restrictions that go into putting a vehicle through production, designers are able to let their imagination run wild. This concept car, developed by Fiat designers in the 70’s is a lot like the small economical cars that we see on the road today. Clearly the old electric Fiat X1/23 concept car 1972 was decades ahead of its time. We’ll tell you more about it… Read the rest of this entry
Spiders aren’t usually something we try to find, but the new Fiat 124 Spider looks to be an exciting vehicle that any car enthusiast would be excited to find. Mazda and Fiat have teamed up and are working to put out a roadster that will harken back to the retro nameplate for Fiat from the 1960’s. The new 2015 Fiat 124 Spider roadster is said to be in development and will head in a different direction than the Miata. We’ll tell you what we know about the Fiat 124 Spider US release date. Read the rest of this entry
We’ve all noticed the change in the automotive industry over the last few years. More and more cars that are hybrids are being produced and advertised to use much less fuel and cost less to run. We even have a government that is willing to pay us to buy one. There is a difference between a fully electric car and a plug-in hybrid. Do you find yourself wondering, ‘what is a plug-in hybrid?’ We’re here to fill you in. Read the rest of this entry
With all this talk about newer models like the Fiat 500L and the brand-new Fiat 500X, sometimes it’s important to step back and think about the model that started it all: the Fiat 500. First produced back in 1957, the 500 has been an iconic vehicle for over half a century, and it’s as at home in the current auto world as it ever has been. How do you update a classic without losing its original look and feel? One of the ways the Fiat 500 keeps up with the competition is by offering you options in terms of what kind of driving experience you want to have. For example, what does Fiat 500 Sport Mode do? We’ll tell you about that and more of our favorite features here: Read the rest of this entry
Go the distance in the Fiat 500e!
Although we might not see the 2015 Fiat 500e here in Wisconsin, those of us who are interested in electric vehicle technology — and that Fiat brand, of course! — will still be interested to know that details for the 2015 Fiat 500e have been announced. This type of innovation marks an exciting time for Fiat and the auto world in general, and we want to help you stay informed of what kinds of possibilities are out there for the future of mainstream Fiat models! We’ll let you know about the 2015 Fiat 500e range, MPGe rating, and features! Read the rest of this entry
Here at Palmen Fiat we’ve been known to show you some of our favorite Fiat TV spots, and this one has been around a while, prompting a bit of confusion in the online world. The commercial may be a few years old now, but it’s still prompting people who saw it to ask, “Wait… do Fiat cars go underwater?” Today we clear up the mystery once and for all and let you know about how you can enjoy driving a Fiat even if you’re still currently limited to dry land when doing so. Read the rest of this entry
What to Look for to Find the Perfect Car Tracking SystemThere is no such thing as too much security. Well, perhaps if you wrap your kids in bubble wrap, you might be taking it to the extreme. But when it comes to the security of your vehicle, we think you can always go the extra mile. Here at Palmen Fiat in Kenosha WI, we want to make sure you know what to look for to find the perfect car tracking system so that your automobile remains safe at all time. Read the rest of this entry
We understand that you want to feel the wind pass through your hair as you push the accelerator just a little bit closer to the floor. This feeling is the greatest. That’s the main reason why you opt for the car you have -And we completely agree. But we cannot ignore the fact that gas prices aren’t as fun as driving so for that, here at Palmen Fiat we want to let you know how to increase your gas mileage with some easy steps. Read the rest of this entry