The US magazine Popular Science nominated MultiAir technology “Best of What’s New” 2010. Fiat’s revolutionary system was chosen for ts innovative features that raise the bar in terms of fuel ...

March 8, 2009 Fiat Group used the Geneva Auto Show to launch a new engine technology which could ultimately be as important as the common rail diesel technology it invented 15 years ago. Dubbed ...

Nobody ever objected to more horsepower or more miles per gallon. So how about both? It's an offer you can't refuse, especially if you're Chrysler. A senior Fiat powertrain exec confirmed to Motor ...

As cars would not be worthy of the name without engines, research and development into improving powerplant performances is a vital part of the manufacturer's strategies. Events such as the 2009 ...

MultiAir: how does it work? The system developed by Fiat is made up of a piston moved by a mechanical intake cam. The other end of the piston acts on a small oil-filled chamber. The volume of oil in ...

Nelson Ireson August 3, 2009 Comment Now! Getting more out of the current generation of hardware is becoming increasingly important for the major carmakers as fuel and emissions standards tighten, but ...

Surging gas prices and impending regulations are causing automakers to hunt for ways to increase the efficiency of gasoline engines. One of the chief inefficiencies of these engines is the restriction ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

Shallow it may be, but did the Punto really need facelifting? The sleek little Grande Punto has always been one of the finest-looking city cars and - though these things are subjective - I can't help ...

Alfa Romeo is the first Fiat brand to use the Multiair engine Multiair is a brand name for the patented electromechanical actuation of the inlet valve that allows the fuel/air mix into the engine's ...

Jeremy Weber March 7, 2009 Comment Now! Already a leader in advanced diesel engine technology, Fiat has added to its arsenal a new advancement for petrol engines the company claims will significantly ...

Turin, Italy – Auto123 recently paid a visit to the Fiat Powertrain Technologies Division (FPT) of Centro Ricerche Fiat (research center), headed by Executive Vice President, Dr. Rinaldo Rinolfi. The ...