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The top five Fiats Chrysler needs now

Fiat’s recent offer to link up with Chrysler could be silver lining within the Carpocalypse’s clouds of doom.

Under the proposed deal, Chrysler gets its cash-starved mitts on Fiat’s la bella machinas. And Fiat grabs a minority stake in Chrysler and dibs on Chrysler’s distributors and dealerships.

We would get a heaping helping of la dolce automobili, but which cars would head stateside? Presuming all goes well, here’s my list of the five Fiats that would save Chrysler’s bacon.

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Backfires by Dave, Science / Tech

A tribute to Thrust SSC: still the fastest machine on wheels

Against the sun-scorched craggy peaks surrounding Nevada’s Black Rock desert, a cloud of dust emerges out of the distance. Amorphous at first, the cloud narrows into a contrail as the ground below starts to tremble.

The thunder swells. In moments, a raven black dart shoots past and with it, a thunderous boom that . . . → Read More: A tribute to Thrust SSC: still the fastest machine on wheels

Backfires by Dave, Cars

Does Scion’s future lie in Toyota’s new iQ?

In the years since Scion introduced the second generation xB, the once-booming Toyota division has watched sales go stagnant. While rising gas prices have helped sales of the xB and xD hatch, both models are less fuel-efficient than their predecessors. Consumers and reviewers alike have lamented the loss of the lighter and more nimble . . . → Read More: Does Scion’s future lie in Toyota’s new iQ?