Fiat Group is planning to use its variable hydraulic valve control system on diesel engines to help it meet Euro6 emissions legislation. The technology badged ‘Multiair’ has so far only been put into ...

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 ...

Fiat's MultiAir system, introduced to the United States on the 2012 Fiat 500, uses small hydraulic pumps, along with a computer, to control the timing of each intake valve of a car's engine. Variable ...

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 ...

Let’s call this little guy Abarth Light. For 2013, Fiat is adding a new model to the 500 range, and if you find the base car’s porridge to be a bit too cold but don’t want the full viciousness of the ...

Chrysler has announced that a MultiAir 1.4L version of its Fully Integrated Robotized Engine (FIRE) inline-four-cylinder engine will be built in the U.S., initially arriving under the hood of the Fiat ...

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 ...

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 ...