Topic: Fiat 500

Sandy's silver lining? Superstorm boosts US auto sales in Nov.

Toyota, Volkswagen and Chrysler were among the companies posting impressive increases for November, which is normally a lackluster month because of colder weather and holiday distractions.

In Gear Hyundai Accent gets $2,000 price increase for 2013

Hyundai Accent also gets more standard equipment, such as satellite radio, CD player, and USB port. But price increase puts 2013 Hyundai Accent in thick of subcompacts vying for market share.

What did Clint Eastwood say about Chrysler bailout?

Before Clint Eastwood did the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial, the libertarian actor criticized the Chrysler bailout.

Vox News Chrysler Super Bowl commercial: Was it really pro-Obama? (+video)

Some Democrats thought so after they watched the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial, which features Clint Eastwood. Some Republicans were aghast.

Dodge Dart returns, based on Fiat compact

Dodge Dart: Chrysler said Tuesday that it will use the Dart name for a new compact car based on Italian technology that it will introduce in the US next year.

New York Auto Show: No merger of these convertibles

New York Auto Show features Fiat, Chrysler convertibles side by side. Here's how these ragtops stacked up on the floor of the New York Auto Show.

2012 Beetle: new design showcased at Volkswagen show

2012 Beetle makes its debut in New York. Traditionalists miss its huggable curves but others are excited about an updated interior and more powerful, fuel efficient engine.

GM cars: Good December sales can't make up for poor 2010

GM cars sold better in December than November – up 8.5 percent – but all of the Big Three had a rough year. 2010 was the second-worst year for domestic car sales since 1982.

Fiat 500 to take on Mini in US

Fiat 500 will cost $15,500, nearly $5,000 less than the Mini.

Jeep Grand Cherokee helps Chrysler narrow loss

Jeep Grand Cherokee saw sales jump 41 percent this year compared with a year ago.

Make way for the micro mobiles

US automakers think small in a downsized economy.

What the future of the auto industry will look like

Surging demand for cars in rapidly growing nations will mean a robust car industry in 20 years. The US will have a piece of it – though smaller than today – and the models it turns out will be much greener as the iconic industry reinvents itself.

Italian cars returning to US? I can't wait!