Don't Miss the Fun On Saturday At Our Test Drive Extravaganza!

Don't miss our Test Drive Extravaganza this Saturday, May 18th, from 11-4:30! There will be food provided by Buca di Beppo, fun, entertainment, and prizes, including a chance to win a brand new iPad Mini! B104 will be providing entertainment and the B104 Bee will also be here in his FIAT!

May is National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month!

May is National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month! To highlight the growing need for awareness about cystic fibrosis (CF), the CF Foundation recognizes the month of May as National CF Awareness Month. This is a cause that FIAT of Lehigh Valley is very passionate about and we're very proud to be able to help raise money and awareness for the CF Foundation. That is why, during the entire month of May, for every LIKE we gain on our Facebook Page, we will donate a dollar to the CF Foundation. The number will be calculated at the end of the day on May 31st, 2013.
http://www.fiatusaoflehighvalley.com/fiat-of-lehigh-valley-s-dollar-per-like-campaign-for-cystic-fibrosis.htm

April Showers Are No Match for the FIAT 500

It's pretty dreary here in Easton, so we figured this post by FIAT USA would be perfect to share with you this morning. 

"Everyone knows that age-old saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but that’s no reason to sit inside and wait for the grass to grow. While you’re waiting for those “May flowers” to arrive, don’t let the stormy weather ruin your day on the road. When it comes to taking on wet and hazardous conditions, the FIAT 500 has you covered. With a wide variety of control features, you’re able to take a drive in your favorite FIAT 500 model regardless of what Mother Nature throws your way."

http://blog.fiatusa.com/vehicles/april-showers-are-no-match-for-the-fiat-500/

"The Fiat 500 Abarth Is Almost As Thrilling As A Ferrari"

We couldn't agree more! The Abarth has always been thrilling in our opinion, which is why we weren't surprised to see this post by Jalopnik boasting that the FIAT 500 Abarth is "almost as thrilling as a Ferrari." Just another reason why the FIAT 500 Abarth should be on your list of vehicles to test drive if you're in the tuner market. "Oh, and the car is described as a filet for the price of a PBJ. That's actually clever."

http://jalopnik.com/the-fiat-500-abarth-is-almost-as-thrilling-as-a-ferrar-483080507

TGIF

 Good morning FIAT fans... and happy Friday!

FIAT 500 Abarth... with an Automatic Transmission?

According to this article by WardsAuto, the FIAT 500 Abarth will be available with an automatic transmission sometime soon. The Abarth, which is currently only available with a 5-speed heavy-duty manual transmission, features 160 horsepower, compared to the regular 500's 101 horsepower, and the 500 Turbo's 135 horsepower. By making the Abarth available with an automatic transmission, FIAT USA is hoping to expand its customer base, as 80% of the Abarth hatchback buyers at this point are males. Tim Kuniskis, the brand’s North American president, said “I think when we’ll see more women is when we have the automatic, and we’re planning to add the automatic in the Abarth at some point, only because we’re getting that feedback from customers.”

You can read the full article here: http://wardsauto.com/sales-amp-marketing/automatic-transmission-coming-fiat-500-abarth

We're very excited to learn that the Abarth will be offered with an automatic transmission. What do you think? 

http://wardsauto.com/sales-amp-marketing/automatic-transmission-coming-fiat-500-abarth

Happy First Day of Spring!

Hope everyone enjoyed the first day of Spring! We took one of the Abarths out for a spin and stopped to pick up some Rita's Italian Ice! How did you celebrate the first day of Spring?

Most Drivers in America Drive Distracted: Study

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 70% of American drivers talk on the phone while driving, and 31% read or send text messages! Luckily the FIAT 500 comes standard with Blue&Me Hands-free Communication so you can keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road! Check back tomorrow for a post about a new feature, Uconnect, that will make its debut in the FIAT 500L!

Most Drivers in America Drive Distracted: Study
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about seven out of 10 Americans drive while talking on their mobile phones. The survey showed that 69 percent of drivers in America used their phones while driving in the previous 30 days while 31 percent of American drivers read or sent text messages... more
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