Fiat's U.S. sales increasing with new ads, 500 Abarth interest

After a slow start, Fiat 500s are starting to move off of dealer lots, according to an article in the Detroit Free Press. Fiat executives claim that the public debut of the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth at the Los Angeles auto show and some provocative advertising have led to increased interest in the Fiat brand. February was the best sales month yet for the model that Fiat chose to reintroduce Americans to sub-$100,000 Italian cars.

‘Cash-for-clunkers’ bill clears House

The “cash-for-clunkers” legislation cleared another hurdle Tuesday, winning passage in the U.S. House of Representatives. That moves the proposed plan closer to reality and would offer up to $4,500 in vouchers to consumers who trade in older cars for new, more fuel-efficient rides.

FAB1 Rolls-Royce Ghost for Classic Motor Show

The FAB1 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase is no stranger to us at MSN Cars. Our esteemed managing editor, Tim Pollard, once spent some time in it, hobnobbing with the likes of Chris Evans, James May, Gary Barlow and Brian Cox. Back then it was on its way from Land’s End to John O’Groats, helping to launch a campaign aimed at raising £1 million for Breast Cancer Care.