title: "Human Performance Center" content: Privateers men's basketball team from its inception in 1969–70 until the opening of Lakefront Arena in 1983. During that period, the venue was officially known as the Health & Physical Education Center. The arena was used as the temporary home of the UNO men's and women's basketball teams from the 2005-2006 season until 2008 while Lakefront Arena was being repaired following Hurricane Katrina. The facility has hosted LHSAA state wrestling tournaments. Human Performance Center The Human Performance Center is a 1,760-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the home


title: "Pantherophis emoryi" content: Pantherophis emoryi Pantherophis emoryi, commonly known as the Great Plains rat snake, is a species of nonvenomous rat snake native to the central part of the United States, from Missouri to Nebraska, to Colorado, south to Texas, and into northern Mexico. It is sometimes confused as a Slowinski's corn snake, which is a subspecies of corn snake which is commonly kept as a pet. The two are sometimes interbred to produce varying pattern and color morphs. The epithet, "emoryi", is in honor of Brigadier General William Hemsley Emory, who was chief surveyor of the U.S. Boundary Survey team of 1852


title: "Pantherophis emoryi" content: and collected specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. As such, it is sometimes referred to as Emory's rat snake. Additional common names for "Pantherophis emoryi" include the following: brown rat snake, chicken snake, eastern spotted snake, Emory's Coluber, Emory's pilot snake, Emory's racer, Emory's snake, gray rat snake, mouse snake, prairie rat snake, spotted mouse snake, Texas rat snake, and western pilot snake. The Great Plains rat snake is typically light gray or tan in color, with dark gray, brown, or green-gray blotching down its back, and stripes on either side of the head which meet to form a point between


title: "Pantherophis emoryi" content: the eyes. They are capable of growing from 3 feet to 5 feet long. Great Plains rat snakes prefer open grassland or lightly forested habitats, but are also found on coastal plains, semi-arid regions, as well as rocky, moderately mountainous regions. They can often be found on farmland, which often leads it to be erroneously called the chicken snake, and other areas with a relatively high rodent population, which is their primary diet. They will also eat birds, and occasionally snakes, lizards and frogs, all of which they subdue by constriction. They are primarily nocturnal, and oviparous, laying clutches of


title: "Pantherophis emoryi" content: as many as 25 eggs in the late spring. Like most rat snakes, when agitated, the Great Plains rat snake will shake its tail vigorously, which by itself makes no noise, but when it shakes amongst dry leaf litter, it can sound remarkably like a rattlesnake, and often leads to misidentification. Warning signs of agitation are curling up tightly, shaking its tail rapidly, and hissing. Though this snake has very small teeth and is nonvenomous, it will bite, and its bite is painful for a normal adult human, and will take a couple days to heal. However, as a whole,


title: "Pantherophis emoryi" content: this species of snake is very calm, even so far as to allowing itself to be picked up if in an open area, and will generally not bite unless they have no other means of escape. This species, "Pantherophis emoryi", has undergone extensive reclassification since it was first described by Spencer Fullerton Baird and Charles Frédéric Girard in 1853 as "Scotophis emoryi". It has often been placed in the genus "Elaphe", but recent phylogenetic analyses have resulted in its transfer to "Pantherophis". "Pantherophis emoryi" has been elevated to full species status and downgraded to a subspecies of "Pantherophis guttatus" multiple


title: "Pantherophis emoryi" content: times. Most recently, Burbrink suggested that "Pantherophis guttatus" be split into three species: "Pantherophis guttatus", "Pantherophis emoryi", and "Pantherophis slowinskii". Pantherophis emoryi Pantherophis emoryi, commonly known as the Great Plains rat snake, is a species of nonvenomous rat snake native to the central part of the United States, from Missouri to Nebraska, to Colorado, south to Texas, and into northern Mexico. It is sometimes confused as a Slowinski's corn snake, which is a subspecies of corn snake which is commonly kept as a pet. The two are sometimes interbred to produce varying pattern and color morphs. The epithet, "emoryi", is


title: "Lakes of Wada" content: the chaotic scattering of systems with multiple exit, basin of exit shows the Wada property. M. A. F. Sanjuán et al. had shown that in the Henon-Heiles system the exit basins have this Wada property. Lakes of Wada In mathematics, the are three disjoint connected open sets of the plane or open unit square with the counterintuitive property that they all have the same boundary. In other words, for any point selected on the boundary of "one" of the lakes, the other two lakes' boundaries also contain that point. More than two sets with the same boundary are said to


title: "Pantherophis bairdi" content: Pantherophis bairdi Pantherophis bairdi is a harmless colubrid snake species endemic to the southwestern United States and adjacent northeastern Mexico. No subspecies are currently recognized. "P. bairdi" is found in the United States in the Big Bend region of western Texas, as well as in northern Mexico in the Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas. Known to be elusive and hard to find in the wild. The specific name, "bairdi", as well as several of the common names, are in honor of American zoologist Spencer Fullerton Baird. Adults of "P. bairdi" may reach in total length (body +


title: "Pantherophis bairdi" content: tail). The dorsal color pattern consists of an orange-yellow to bright yellow, or a darker salmon ground color, overlaid with four stripes that run from the neck to the tail. The belly is generally gray to yellow, darkening near the tail. The primary diet of "P. bairdi" consists of rodents, although they will also prey on birds. Juveniles often eat lizards. Baird's rat snake is typically more pleasantly tempered than other rat snake species. "P. bairdi" is oviparous. Adult females may lay a clutch of up to 10 eggs that take about 3 months to hatch. "P. bairdi" prefers semi-arid,


title: "Pantherophis bairdi" content: rocky habitats. Baird's rat snake, Baird's ratsnake, Baird's pilot snake, Baird's Coluber, Great Bend rat snake. "Pantherophis bairdi" has sometimes been considered a subspecies of "Pantherophis obsoletus", to which it is closely related. "Pantherophis bairdi" has often been placed in the genus "Elaphe", but recent phylogenetic analyses have resulted in its transfer to the genus "Pantherophis". Pantherophis bairdi Pantherophis bairdi is a harmless colubrid snake species endemic to the southwestern United States and adjacent northeastern Mexico. No subspecies are currently recognized. "P. bairdi" is found in the United States in the Big Bend region of western Texas, as well as


title: "Andy Coley" content: Andy Coley Andy Coley (born 7 July 1978) is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. A Great Britain and England international representative forward, he played in the Super League for the Salford City Reds and the Wigan Warriors. Coley was born in Warrington, and initially signed for Swinton Lions. In 2001, Coley signed for Salford City Reds as a prior to the 2001 season, but subsequently moved up into the front row. Coley agreed a deal to join Wigan Warriors in September 2007 from Salford City Reds who were relegated in the 2007


title: "SpellForce: The Order of Dawn" content: summoned the elements, only to find that their powers were too weak to tame them. Unleashed and uncontained, the elements ravaged Eo, shattering the lands and leaving them scattered and broken. In the end, only small islands remained, clustered around the magical towers that held the power of Aonir, drifting amidst the elemental sea. The Circle Mages needed vast armies that would be loyal and could be gathered quickly. This is when they had the idea of the Runewarriors. The Runewarriors were fighters and mages whose souls were trapped in stones from which their masters could summon them forth to


title: "FC Derby" content: championships, in the second match, Derby defeated 10-3 over Académica do Porto Novo, a club from Santo Antão just northwest of the island making it the second highest scoring match of the season and the club's highest score to date in the national level, overall Derby scored 23 goals which is the club's highest, In 2006, the Santiago North Zone did not participate in the premier division as they did not win the championship, which meant that FC Derby automatically advanced into the premier league by virtue of having been champions in 2005. After winning a regional cup in 2007,


title: "RBS 56B BILL 2" content: RBS 56B BILL 2 The RBS 56B BILL 2 Anti-Tank Guided Weapon is a man-portable or vehicle-mounted guided anti-tank missile using the overfly top attack method to attack the weaker parts of an armoured vehicle. The RBS 56B BILL 2 was designed upon the original BILL 1 Anti-tank guided weapon that has been in the service of the Swedish Army since 1988. The BILL 2 is currently produced by Saab Bofors Dynamics, who are located in Karlskoga, Sweden. The BILL 2 comes with one 10.5 kg missile, a launching tube, tripod with x7 magnification day sight, and one thermal imaging


title: "Lithuanian Metrica" content: Metrica materials had been Lyeontovich, Prohaska, Bershadskiy and others. Other notable publications of the period: In 1980s–1990s there had begun a new wave of the publishing of the Metrica materials, this time as an international, Belarusian–Lithuanian–Polish–Russian effort. The Metrica had served as a basis for the works of the notable researchers of the GDL history, e.g., Lyubavskiy, Dovnar-Zapol’skiy, Maksimeyka, Lappo, Pichyeta, Malinovskiy, Lawmyanski and others. The scientific research of the Metrica itself had begun with the work of Ptaszycki (1887). Other notable researchers of the Metrica: Byeryezhkov, Grimstead, Sułkowska-Kurasiowa. Lithuanian Metrica The Lithuanian Metrica or the Metrica of the Grand


title: "Western hognose snake" content: Western hognose snake The western hognose snake ("Heterodon nasicus") is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to North America. The specific name, "nasicus", is from the Latin "nasus" ("nose"), in reference to the upturned snout. The subspecific name, "gloydi", is in honor of American herpetologist Howard K. Gloyd (1902-1978). The subspecific (or specific) name, "kennerlyi", is in honor of American naturalist Caleb Burwell Rowan Kennerly (1829-1861). Common names for "Heterodon nasicus" include blow snake, bluffer, faux viper, plains hog-nosed snake, prairie hognose snake, spoonbill snake, spreadhead snake, Texas hognose snake, Texas rooter, and


title: "Western hognose snake" content: western hognose snake. Some authors elevate "H. n. kennerlyi", also known as the Mexican hognose snake, to species level. Those same authors have subsumed "H. n. gloydi" into "H. nasicus" so that there are only two species ("H. nasicus" and "H. kennerlyi") and no subspecies. The western hognose snake is a relatively small, stout-bodied snake. Its color and pattern is highly variable between subspecies, although most specimens appear much like rattlesnakes to the untrained eye, which appears to be Batesian Mimicry. Males are considerably smaller than females, with adults rarely exceeding a total length (including tail) of . This snake


title: "Western hognose snake" content: gets its common name, "hognose", from the modified rostral (nose) scale that is formed in an upturned manner, providing a very "hog-like" look. Additionally, this adaptation makes these snakes adept burrowers. The species is nonvenomous, but possesses a potentially irritating saliva that may cause symptoms like negligible to localized slight swelling and itching. The extremely rare bite from this rear-fanged snake is not regarded as of medical importance to humans. In captivity, the species has been bred into about 52 different "designer" color morphs. The western hognose snake occurs from southern Canada throughout the United States to northern Mexico. It


title: "Western hognose snake" content: frequents areas with sandy or gravelly soils, including prairies, river floodplains, scrub and grasslands, semi-deserts, and some semiagricultural areas. It has been found at elevations of up to 2500 m. The western hognose snake is primarily diurnal. It is typically a docile snake (though known to be highly defensive in some individuals). If threatened (or perceiving a threat), it may flatten its neck (much like a cobra), hiss, and make 'mock' or 'bluff' strikes if harassed, which are strikes made at an intruder but with the snakes' mouth closed. Subsequently, even when further harassed, western hognose snakes virtually never bite


title: "Western hognose snake" content: as a self defense mechanism, but will instead usually resort to playing dead. Although it is more common that it will flatten its head, some individuals may puff up, filling the throat with air. This is more common with adolescent males. In the wild, the western hognose snake feeds predominately on amphibians, such as large and medium-sized tree frogs, as well as small or medium-sized toads and small lizards. There have been accounts of "H. nasicus" eating the occasional rodent in the wild as well. Not being a true constrictor, "Heterodon" bites and chews, driving the rear fangs into the


title: "Western hognose snake" content: prey as a way of introducing the saliva to help break down the toxins from toads. There have been many cases of hognose snakes in captivity that will not eat for about two to three-and-a-half months, from the months January to mid March. This is because hognose snakes' instinct is to brumate underground during the winter months. Adult western hognose snakes have been observed in copulation as early as February and March. The species is oviparous, with females laying 4-23 elongate, thin-shelled eggs in June–August. The eggs take approximately 60 days to hatch. Each hatchling is 13–23 cm (5–9 inches)


title: "Western hognose snake" content: in total length, and reaches sexual maturity after approximately two years (this is predominantly based on size, not so much age). Although some local declines have been reported, the species "H. nasicus" is widespread, has a large overall population size (>100,000), and is effectively protected by a variety of conservation programs. It is therefore currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. The eastern hognose snake ("Heterodon platirhinos") is classified as a threatened species in some regions of its range and is therefore protected under those state's laws. Western hognose snake The western hognose snake ("Heterodon nasicus") is a species


title: "Charles Neaves, Lord Neaves" content: Charles Neaves, Lord Neaves Charles Neaves, Lord Neaves FRSE (1800–1876) was a Scottish advocate, judge, theologian and writer. He served as Solicitor General (1852), as a judge of the Court of Session, the supreme court of Scotland (1854), and as Rector of the University of St Andrews (1872). Neaves was known as one of the early analysts of the history of evolution, and is often quoted regarding the subjects of evolution and women's rights. Neaves was born in Edinburgh in 1800, the son of Charles Neaves (1777-1868), a Forfar solicitor and clerk of the Justiciary Court in Edinburgh. Neaves was


title: "Vegas Vic" content: under construction in 1994, several feet were cut off of the brim of Vegas Vic's hat to make him fit properly under the curve of the canopy of the Fremont Street Experience. After the Pioneer Club closed in 1995, Vegas Vic fell into disrepair. The Neon Museum at the Fremont Street Experience stepped in and offered to restore and maintain the sign if the building owner paid for the electric bill to operate it. Under the proposal, the building owner would retain ownership of the sign but has since acknowledged that the Federally Registered Trademark for Vegas Vic is owned


title: "Japanese cruiser Yahagi (1911)" content: Japanese cruiser Yahagi (1911) The "Chikuma"-class light cruisers were built as part of the 1907 Naval Expansion Program, based on lessons learned during the Russo-Japanese War. "Yahagi" was laid down at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki on 20 June 1910, launched on 3 October 1911 and entered service on 27 July 1912. "Yahagi" had a hull with an overall length of and width of , with a normal displacement of 5040 tons and draft of . "Yahagi" was propelled by two Parsons steam turbine engines, with a total capacity of , which drove two screws. The engine had 16 Kampon


title: "Linckia laevigata" content: Linckia laevigata Linckia laevigata (sometimes called the "blue "Linckia"" or blue star) is a species of sea star in the shallow waters of tropical Indo-Pacific. The variation ("polymorphism", in this case, a "color morph") most commonly found is pure, dark, or light blue, although observers find the aqua, purple, or orange variation throughout the ocean. These sea stars may grow up to 30 cm (11.8 in) in diameter, with rounded tips at each of the arms; some individuals may bear lighter or darker spots along each of their arms. Individual specimens are typically firm in texture, possessing the slightly tubular,


title: "Linckia laevigata" content: elongated arms common to most of other members of the family Ophidiasteridae, and usually possessing short, yellowish tube feet. An inhabitant of coral reefs and sea grass beds, this species is relatively common and is typically found in sparse density throughout its range. Blue stars live subtidally, or sometimes intertidally, on fine (sand) or hard substrata and move relatively slowly (mean locomotion rate of 8.1 cm/min). The genus "Linckia", as is true of other species of starfish, is recognized by scientists as being possessed of remarkable regenerative capabilities, and endowed with powers of defensive autotomy against predators: Although not yet


title: "Linckia laevigata" content: documented, "L. laevigata" may be able to reproduce asexually, as does the related species "Linckia multifora" (another denizen of tropical seas, but of differing coloration, i.e., pink or reddish mottled with white and yellow, which has been observed reproducing asexually in captivity). "Linckia multifora" produces 'comets', or separated arms, from the mother individual; these offspring proceed to grow four tiny stubs of arms ready for growth to maturity. "L. laevigata" is apparently not an exception to this behavior, as many individuals observed in nature are missing arms or, on occasion, in the comet form. Some species of other reef inhabitants


title: "Linckia laevigata" content: prey on this species of sea star. Various pufferfishes, "Charonia" species (triton shells), harlequin shrimp, and even some sea anemones have been observed to eat whole or parts of the sea stars. The Blue Linckia is also prone to parasitization by a species of the parasitic gastropod "Thyca crystallina". Commensal associations sometimes play part on this echinoderm's life; animals such as "Periclimenes" shrimp are sometimes found commensally on the oral or aboral surface of the animal, picking up mucus and detritus. This sea star is fairly popular with marine aquarium hobbyists, where it requires a proper, slow acclimatization before entering


title: "Linckia laevigata" content: the tank system, and an adequate food source similar to that found in its natural habitat. Generally thought of as a detritivore, many sources maintain that this species will indefinitely graze throughout the aquarium for organic films or sedentary, low-growing organisms such as sponges and algae. In the marine aquarium hobby, they have been seen to consume Asterina Starfish, which are commonly introduced into such aquaria on the ubiquitous "live rock" used in such settings. Depending on how abundant the food source is, as well as such factors as the conditions of shipping, acclimatization, and water quality, this species has


title: "Linckia laevigata" content: been kept in captivity with variable success. This species has yet to be bred in captivity for sustainable harvest. This species has long been a staple of the sea-shell trade, which involves marketing dried sea star tests (skeletons) for curios or decoration. Some regions of their habitat have seen significant population decline due to the continuous harvesting by the sea-shell and tourism industries. Linckia laevigata Linckia laevigata (sometimes called the "blue "Linckia"" or blue star) is a species of sea star in the shallow waters of tropical Indo-Pacific. The variation ("polymorphism", in this case, a "color morph") most commonly found


title: Gazania content: Gazania Gazania is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Southern Africa. They produce large, daisy-like composite flowerheads in brilliant shades of yellow and orange, over a long period in summer. They are often planted as drought-tolerant groundcover. The genus was first formally described by German botanist Joseph Gaertner in the second volume of his major work "De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum" in 1791. Gaertner named the genus after Theodorus Gaza, a 15th-century translator of the works of Theophrastus. "Gazania" is a member of the tribe Arctotideae and the subtribe Gorteriinae. Within the subtribe it is


title: Gazania content: close to "Hirpicium" and "Gorteria". Many of the species of "Gazania" are hard to distinguish and the number of species assigned to the genus has varied widely from one author to another. In 1959, Helmut Roessler published what he considered to be a preliminary revision of "Gazania". At that time, he recognized 16 species. Roessler published some amendments to his treatment in 1973. In 2009, a phylogeny of the genus was published. It was based on molecular phylogenetic analysis of chloroplast and nuclear DNA sequences. In this study, all of Roessler's species except "Gazania othonnites" were sampled. The authors found


title: Gazania content: that eight species were not really separate, but formed a species complex. The seven species found to be distinct were "G. jurineifolia, G. caespitosa, G. ciliaris, G. tenuifolia, G. heterochaeta, G. schenckii," and "G. lichtensteinii". The genus occurs from low-altitude sands to alpine meadows in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Angola. Additionally, species are naturalised in Australia, New Zealand, the Mediterranean, and California. "Gazania" species are grown for the brilliant colour of their flowerheads which appear in the late spring and are often in bloom throughout the summer into autumn. They prefer a sunny position and are tolerant of


title: Gazania content: dryness and poor soils. Numerous cultivars have been selected for variety of colour and habit. In temperate regions, they are usually grown as half-hardy annuals. A commonly grown variety is the trailing gazania ("Gazania rigens" var. "leucolaena"). It is commonly used as groundcover and can be planted "en masse" to cover large areas or embankments, assisted by its fast growth rate. Cultivars of this variety include 'Sunburst', 'Sunglow', and 'Sunrise Yellow'. Another popular cultivated variety is the clumping gazania ("Gazania rigens"), which has a number of named cultivars including 'Aztec', 'Burgundy', 'Copper King', 'Fiesta Red', 'Goldrush' and 'Moonglow'. The following


title: Gazania content: cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit:- Gazania Gazania is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Southern Africa. They produce large, daisy-like composite flowerheads in brilliant shades of yellow and orange, over a long period in summer. They are often planted as drought-tolerant groundcover. The genus was first formally described by German botanist Joseph Gaertner in the second volume of his major work "De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum" in 1791. Gaertner named the genus after Theodorus Gaza, a 15th-century translator of the works of Theophrastus. "Gazania" is a member of the


title: "Claxton Shield" content: Partridge had the vision of creating the International Baseball League of Australia, ran the next 3 Claxton Shields each using a different format. The first format used was the most similar to the former Australian Baseball League, 6 teams divided into 2 divisions, southern and northern division playing home and away games with a total of 17 games, followed by a best of 3 division championship with the winner of each division meeting in the best of 3 championship series to decide the Claxton Shield champion and IBLA champion. The second format was a four-team competition played exclusively on the


title: "Clayton Donaldson" content: three goals in four matches later in the season, with the final goal, against Carlisle United, proving to be his last of 2008–09. Donaldson finished the season with 43 appearances and 7 goals. He broke his fibula during August 2009, which resulted in him being ruled out of playing for eight weeks. He finished 2009–10 with 39 appearances and 13 goals. His first appearance of 2010–11 came in the opening match, a 1–0 home defeat to Hereford on 7 August 2010, in which he missed an early opportunity to score, shooting wide of the goal having been one-on-one with goalkeeper


title: "Kalidas Roy" content: Kalidas Roy Kalidas Roy (1889–1975) was a poet of the Tagore era of Bengali literature and a teacher. He was born in Karui in Bardhaman (now Purba Bardhaman district) in a Vaidya (Baidya) family and was a descendant of the Vaishnava poet, Lochan Dash. His father was Jogendranath Roy. He wrote in both Arabic and Persian. He earned his first degree from the Berhampore College, then affiliated with the University of Calcutta. Later he studied for his MA examinations in philosophy from the Scottish Church College. During his teaching career, Roy taught in various institutions like Barisha High School (24


title: "L'assedio di Calais" content: waiting. Just then, there is noise from outside and Eleonora is heard addressing the townspeople. As Edoardo attempts to have his men remove the relatives of the victims who have gathered outside, Queen Isabella hurries in, having heard the orders. Along with the victims and their families, she pleads with her husband, but, with the king's stolid rejections, Eustachio steps forward to declare that the six must now accept their fate and say their farewells to their families. Aurelio attempts to hold back his tears as he says goodbye to his young son and to Eleonora, but he finally breaks


title: "Savonnerie manufactory" content: 118.8 square centimeter/46 and a half square inches. The designs were from the king's painter Charles Le Brun, realized as full-scale cartoons by two painters from the Gobelins; Le Brun was carrying out ceiling paintings in the same galleries. Weaving began in 1668 and the first carpets for the Grande Galerie were delivered towards the end of that year (Wrightsman catalogue, no. 277). Some thirty-five complete carpets remain in the French Mobilier National today. In its heyday, the Savonnerie took sixty orphans aged ten to twelve and apprenticed them for six years, at the end of which term, "one" would


title: "Saint Ubaldo Day" content: later. Certain years since then had up to 30,000 spectators joining Jessup's population of under 5,000 for the event, attracting national news media. Today, it is administered by the community's Saint Ubaldo Society and coupled with Jessup Hose Company No. 2's weekend-long carnival and picnic. Gubbio, incidentally, is "Sister City" to Jessup resulting from a process that began in May, 1978 and was formally completed in May, 2004. As customary in Italy, Gubbio refers to Jessup as its "Città Gemellata" or "Twinned City". 2009 will be celebrated as the 100th year anniversary of Saint Ubaldo Day in Jessup and numerous


title: "Alberto Santofimio" content: Alberto Santofimio Alberto Santofimio Botero (born June 17, 1942) is a Colombian politician, a member of the Colombian Liberal Party. He has been Minister of Justice, a two-time presidential candidate and a Senator. He was considered to be a sure bet for president in 1982, but he decided to let his boss, Alfonso López Michelsen who had been President from 1974 to 1978, run for reelection. In the 1990s, Santofimio was involved in the campaign Process 8000 as head of the Liberal Party in Tolima Department as that party's office was accused of receiving money from companies part of an


title: "Florø Airport" content: years. Airport security was introduced on 1 January 2005. Following a competition with Ålesund to receive a new search and rescue base, the government selected Florø as the sixth detachment of the Royal Norwegian Air Force's 330 Squadron. The base became operational in September 2009 after investments of 70 million Norwegian krone. The following year GDF Suez started operations on its Gjøa Oil Field and CHC Helikopter Service expanded its base. Widerøe was able to reclaim the Florø contract in the 2012 tender, after they bid to operate the route without subsidies. Widerøe thereafter moved its technical base back to


title: "Colin Angus (explorer)" content: years, should she be successful, then the company may receive an additional $1,000,000 Colin Angus (explorer) Colin Angus is a Canadian author and adventurer who is the first person to make a self-propelled global circumnavigation. Due to varying definitions of the term "circumnavigation," debate has arisen as to whether or not the route travelled fulfilled the strictest criteria (for further discussion, see World Circumnavigation). As part of the circumnavigation, Angus and his then fiancé Julie Wafaei (now Julie Angus) made the first rowboat crossing of the Atlantic Ocean from mainland Europe to mainland North America, and Wafaei became the first


title: "Pale-billed woodpecker" content: Pale-billed woodpecker The pale-billed woodpecker ("Campephilus guatemalensis") is a very large woodpecker that is a resident breeding bird from northern Mexico to western Panama. The habitat of this species is wet forests and adjacent second growth or semi-open woodland. Two white eggs are laid in an unlined nest hole high in a tree and incubated by both sexes. The young hatch naked and are fed by both parents. The pale-billed woodpecker is long and weighs . It resembles the lineated woodpecker, but is larger and more robust. The adult is mainly black above with a pale bill, bushy crest, and


title: "Pale-billed woodpecker" content: white lines down the shoulders which almost meet in a V on its back. The throat is black and the rest of the underparts are white, heavily barred with black. The male has a red head and crest; the female is similar, but the crest and throat are black. The female can be distinguished from the lineated woodpecker by the absence of a white facial stripe. This bird has a characteristic drumming with two quick powerful taps. Its calls include nasal rattles and a "keeu keeu keeu keeu" breeding call. Pale-billed woodpeckers chip out holes, often quite large, while searching


title: "Pale-billed woodpecker" content: out insects in trees. They mainly eat beetle larvae, with some berries, lizards, or other fruit. This bird has been adversely affected by deforestation in parts of its range. Pale-billed woodpecker The pale-billed woodpecker ("Campephilus guatemalensis") is a very large woodpecker that is a resident breeding bird from northern Mexico to western Panama. The habitat of this species is wet forests and adjacent second growth or semi-open woodland. Two white eggs are laid in an unlined nest hole high in a tree and incubated by both sexes. The young hatch naked and are fed by both parents. The pale-billed woodpecker


title: "The Landmark London" content: The Landmark London The Landmark London is a five-star hotel on Marylebone Road on the northern side of central London, England, in the City of Westminster. It was originally opened by the Great Central Railway, as The Hotel Great Central. As one of London's railway hotels it declined after the advent of the motor car, and served as a military convalescent home during the Second World War, and later the headquarters of the British Railways Board. It reopened as a hotel in 1993. The hotel was originally one of London's Victorian era railway hotels, The Hotel Great Central. It was


title: "Smoky Mountain High School" content: College Campus. The buildings have different uses. A Building contains the cafeteria, commons, lobby, library, front office, guidance rooms, and many classrooms, as well as the former auditorium, now used as a chorus room. B Building houses many classrooms and the art room. The Gym/Band Building houses locker rooms as well as a gymnasium, band room, and storage/mechanical areas. It formerly housed the boiler for the school, the chimney for which still stands, although chimney swifts have taken up residence in it. C Building has the new science wing completed in 2006, as well as many classrooms. D and E


title: "Compression stockings" content: such a way that the compression level is highest around the ankle and lessens towards the top of the hose. Doctors will typically recommend these stockings for those who are prone to blood clots, lower limb edema, and blood pooling in the legs and feet from prolonged periods of sitting or inactivity. They are also frequently used to address complications caused by diabetes, lymphedema, thrombosis, cellulitis, and other conditions. They are worn by those who are ambulatory in most cases, helping calf muscles to perform their pumping action more efficiently to return blood to the heart. In some cases, they


title: "Maharajganj, Siwan" content: than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 61%, and female literacy is 40%. In Maharajganj, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.Bhojpuri is the Local Language here. It is dominated by [PANDEY'S]. By Rail-Maharajganj Railway Station is well connected to nearby Siwan Junction which is connected directly to all the major cities of India, passenger trains from Duraundha junction serves as good transportation for the local people to connect with nearby cities like Siwan and Chapra. New Railway route from Maharajganj to Mashrakh is under construction. By Road-Maharajganj is well connected by roads to the


title: "1976 US Open (tennis)" content: 1976 US Open (tennis) The 1976 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor Har-Tru clay courts at the Forest Hills, Queens in New York, United States. The tournament ran from 30 August until 12 September. It was the 96th staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1976. It was the second year in which this tournament was played on clay courts. Jimmy Connors defeated Björn Borg, 6–4, 3–6, 7–6, 6–4 Chris Evert defeated Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6–3, 6–0 Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated Paul Kronk / Cliff Letcher


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: Fiat 500 (2007) The Fiat 500 is a two-door, four-passenger, transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive A-segment city car manufactured and marketed by the Fiat subdivision of FCA since 2007 in hatchback coupé and fixed-profile cabriolet body styles, over a single generation — and available in European markets beginning with model year 2016 with its first facelift. The 500 is internally designated as the "Type 312" by FCA. Derived from the 2004 Fiat Trepiùno 3+1 concept (designed by Roberto Giolito), the 500's styling recalls Fiat's 1957 Fiat 500, nicknamed the "Bambino" — a model that was designed and engineered by Dante Giacosa with


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: more than 4 million sold over its 18-year (1957-1975) production span. Translated from concept to production design under the design direction of Frank Stephenson, the 500 features Dante Giacosa's 1964 breakthrough front-wheel drive breakthrough layout — which ultimately became an industry standard, the layout "adopted by virtually every other manufacturer in the world" for front-wheel drive The 500 uses Fiat's Multiair hydraulically actuated variable valve timing (VVT) engine technology, winner of the 2010 "International Engine of the Year" as well as Popular Science's "Best of What's New." Announced on May 5, 2006, photographs of the 500 were presented on March


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: 20, 2007, officially debuting on July 4, 2007, with 250,000 people in attendance and with new models prominently displayed in 30 Italian cities. Manufactured in Tychy, Poland and Toluca, Mexico, the 500 is marketed in more than 100 countries worldwide, including North America, where the 500 marked Fiat's market return after 27 years. With the millionth Fiat 500 produced in 2012; and production reaching 2 million in 2017, after 10 years, the 500 has won more than 40 major awards, including the CAR Magazine "Car of the Year" (2007) and the "World's Most Beautiful Automobile". In 2009, an art installation


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: designed by architect Fabio Novembre featured 20 full-size fiberglass replicas of the Fiat 500C, shaped as planters, along Milan's famous Via Monte Napoleone. Since 1998, Fiat's entry-level model in Europe had been the Polish-built Seicento, itself an updated version of the 1991 Cinquecento. These models had only ever been sold with three doors, although Fiat had responded to the growing demand for five-door city cars in 2003 by launching the Panda, which replaced a three-door model of the same name which had slotted into Fiat's European range between the Cinquecento/Seicento and the larger Punto. Around the time of the Panda's


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: launch, Fiat set about developing a three-door city car to replace the Cinquecento. Driven by the tremendous success of the Smart Fortwo, especially in Italy, Fiat began examining a variety of small car concepts "to regain its small-car crown," — developing an "intense interest at producing a Smart (Fortwo) competitor" — and concluding that "most customers want more than just the Smart's two seats." The 2004 Fiat Trepiùno concept, from which the 500 derives, was introduced at the 74th Geneva Motorshow — designed at Centro Stile Fiat by Roberto Giolito in a style strongly reminiscent of the original Fiat 500.


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: The name "Trepiùno" is a contraction of the Italian words ""tre più uno"", or "three plus one" in English; as the design accommodates three adults and one child — by reducing requirements ahead of the front passenger (with high-tech, space-saving, thin materials), sliding the front passenger forward, and positioning the third adult directly behind the passenger, allowing a fourth, smaller, occasional passenger to sit behind the driver. The concept design was translated into the 2007 production model under the direction of Frank Stephenson. According to Stephenson, aerodynamic concerns were paramount with the new 500, saying we preferred the look without


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: the spoiler as on the original Nuova 500. Nonetheless, the small rear spoiler at the top of the rear hatch provides a CD of .32 — where without the spoiler the drag coefficient would have been 0.40. The 500 uses a widened variant of the Fiat Mini platform. In addition to the distinct 500C (cabrio), Abarth (full sport), and 500e (all-electric) models, the 500 is marketed variously around the globe with other trim levels — for example, the Sport and Turbo trim levels in the United States, and the Pop Star trim levels in Europe. The fixed-profile convertible variant of


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: the 500 debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009 designated the 500C ("C" for "Cabrio"), historically recalling the fixed-profile convertible of the original 1957 Fiat 500 — as well as similar fixed-profile convertibles such as the Citroën DS 3 (2013), Nissan Figaro (1991), Citroën 2CV (1948–1990) and the Nash Rambler Convertible "Landau" Coupe (1950). The 500C features fully stamped body-side panels retaining the hatchback 500's profile (door frames, roof pillars and side windows) to increase structural rigidity, reduce scuttle shake, and retain side and curtain airbags — in trade for a less open experience than a fully pillarless


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: convertible. Weighing 40 kg (88lbs) more than its hatchback counterpart, the 500C features a slightly longer windshield than the hatchback, with a concealed and reinforced upper structural cross-member; a stronger front cross-member behind the instrument panel; a rear strut on which the retracted roof folds; reinforced B-pillars; and the rear anti-roll bar setup from the Abarth, high performance model. The top itself is a dual-layer, three-position power-retractable cloth top with a glass rear window, electric defroster and an integrated color-matched spoiler with a center high-mounted stop lamp that remains visible with the top in any position. The top retracts in


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: three stages: over the two front passengers, over all four passengers (to the rear spoiler) and fully retracted with its stack folded behind the rear head restraints just above the rear cargo opening. The top is controlled either via the key remote or by open/close buttons at the windshield header adjacent to the interior ceiling light and retracts to the first two stages at speeds up to 60 kph (37 mph), to its third stage at up to 50 mph — and is available in black, tan or red. With its 50/50 split-fold rear seats in their upright position, the


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: 500C rear cargo capacity is reduced from 9 cubic feet to 5.4 feet compared to the hatchback — offering 23.4 cubic feet cargo volume with the 50/50 split-fold rear seats folded. At its rear trunk lid, the 500C features "parallelogram" liftgate hinges. When the rear cargo lid is opened while top is fully lowered, the top automatically closes partly — for greater cargo access. Because of limited rear visibility, 500C models are equipped with an ultrasonic rear park assist system to audibly indicate obstacles when backing. The Abarth 500 is a performance model of the Fiat 500 tuned in-house by


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: FCA's Abarth subsidiary. It was unveiled at the 78th Geneva Motor Show, a year after the rebirth of Abarth brand and company. All models use a turbocharged and intercooled version of the 1.4 L "Fire" I4 petrol engine. The Abarth 500's 1.4 L engine is equipped with an IHI RHF3-P turbocharger, and is rated at at 5500 rpm and ( in sport mode) torque at 3000 rpm. It includes a five-speed C510 transmission, low ride suspension, electric power steering with sport setting, 6.5 x 16" aluminium alloy rim with 195/45 R16 tyres and four-wheel disc brakes (front ventilated). Interior includes


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: turbo pressure gauge, gear shift indicator, aluminum foot pedals, Blue&Me entertainment system with telemetry and GPS. The car costs £13,600 in the UK. A 5-speed semi-automatic transmission (called MTA) is available as an alternative to the manual transmission. The Abarth version of the 500C (cabriolet) was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.<ref name="www.italiaspeed.com/06.03.2010"></ref> Abarth 500C has top speed of and it can accelerate from in 8.1 seconds.<ref name="www.fiatautopress.com/download/2010/ABARTH/"></ref> An electric conversion of the Fiat 500 was first shown at the London Motor Show in July 2008. The non-OEM conversion, carried out by Micro-Vett, entailed fitting a 22 kWh lithium-ion


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: battery pack and an electric motor but retained the 5-speed transmission; it was marketed by the NICE (No Internal Combustion Engine) Car Company and was on sale for . The NICE/Micro-Vett 500 claimed a range of and a top speed of . A prototype electric 500 by Fiat/Chrysler was shown as the 500 Elettra or 500 BEV Concept at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show in January, positioned as a competitor to the Mini E, although details of the electric vehicle were not initially available. The electrified 500 appeared to be a working prototype, as it contained a traction battery and


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: motor with a pushbutton transmission. Shortly after the show, Fiat/Chrysler announced an all-electric 500, based on the 500 Elettra Concept, would go into production starting in 2012. It had a target range of and an estimated retail price of $32,000, half of which was attributed to the cost of the battery. The production 500e was unveiled in November 2012, at the Los Angeles Auto Show, followed by Frankfurt Motor Show 2013. Deliveries began in California by July 2013, and around 2,310 units were sold in the U.S. in 2013. The American rollout was scheduled to continue to other states with


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: mandates of sales of zero emission vehicles, but Fiat-Chrysler does not have plans to make the 500e officially available in Europe. The Fiat 500e went on sale in Oregon in the summer of 2014, and sales are limited to just two states. However, Scuderia-E has imported and sold used 500e vehicles which were originally on sale in the United States for the European market, refitted with higher-capacity batteries and a CCS combination socket for fast charging. The 500e is assembled at the Toluca Car Assembly plant in Mexico. The 500e is powered by a and permanent-magnet, three-phase synchronous-drive electric motor,


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: and its 24 kWh liquid-cooled/heated li-ion battery delivers a range of , and up to in city driving according to Chrysler. The combination of alternating current motor, battery, and inverter has a claimed efficiency of 92%. Charge time is less than four hours when connected to a Level 2 (240 volt) source using the on-board 6.6 kW charging module. Although the 500e does not come equipped with or offers as an option a DC fast charging connector, the development engineers state the car is equipped to handle charging at up to 480V and 70 amps if the appropriate connector is


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: retrofitted to the car. The official U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) range is . Under its five-cycle testing, the EPA rated the 500e combined fuel economy at 116 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) ( equivalent) overall, 122 MPGe ( equivalent) in city driving and 108 MPGe ( equivalent) on the highway. Regenerative braking is employed to extend range; under normal braking (i.e., excluding panic and emergency stops), the brake pedal engages only regenerative braking down to speeds of , when the conventional mechanical brakes begin to engage. Robert Bosch GmbH supplies all the powertrain components for the 500e, including


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: the electric motor, power electronics, and battery. The motor, which Bosch have designated the SMG ("sequential motor-generator") 180/120, is shared with other vehicles, including the smart fortwo electric and the Peugeot 3008 hybrid. The SMG 180/120 weighs just and spins at a speed up to 12,500 rpm. The inverter, designated INVCON 2.3 by Bosch, converts direct current energy stored in the traction battery to alternating current for the SMG 180/120 and weighs less than in a package (L×W×H), including connectors. Chrysler developed and integrated the electric powertrain, and reportedly had been working on an electrified 500 even before the company


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: was purchased by Fiat. "Ward's" named the 500e powertrain to its list of 10 Best Engines for 2014. Designers and engineers of the Fiat 500e worked to minimize drag while keeping the iconic styling of the conventional powered Fiat 500. For the 500e to achieve a 0.311 coefficient of drag (Cd), as compared to the 2013 Fiat 500 Lounge model's 0.359 Cd, eight exterior refinements were developed in the wind tunnel to enable the 48 count drag reduction. The result of hours of wind-tunnel testing allowed the 500e to achieve an additional five miles of range compared to its gasoline-powered


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: sibling. Among these changes are front fascia sealing, aerodynamically optimized front fascia design, drag-reducing rear fascia design, liftgate-mounted aerodynamic spoiler, and under-vehicle bellypans. The battery adds for a total kerb weight of approximately , but it is located low in the chassis behind the front seats, changing the front:rear weight balance from 64:36 (on the conventionally gas-powered 500) to 57:43 (for the 500e). Development of the production 500e started with prototypes assembled by hand at Chrysler headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan; the prototypes used components from suppliers (later announced as Bosch) and were shipped to Sonoma County, California (as the


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: initial planned market was California) for testing in the summer of 2012. The Chrysler engineering team was tasked with integrating the hardware components and tuning the finished car to behave as close to a conventionally gas-powered 500 as possible. Some of the aerodynamic refinements developed for the production 500e were intended to be backfitted to the regular 500. Fiat describes the 500e's unique exterior design as retro-futuristic, and the vehicle has a smartphone app that notifies the owner of the vehicle's status. Behind the steering wheel the 500e has an all-new 7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) display to provide increased functionality


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: with more intuitively delivered information of the power gauge, driving range and state of charge. In addition, the new Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) utilizes its full-color capabilities with the use of picture graphics to illustrate vehicle functions including a trip computer, tire-pressure monitoring and vehicle status messaging system. The available TomTom navigation pairs with the Fiat 500e's standard BLUE&ME Handsfree Communication technology and features a 4.3-inch touchscreen display mounted on top of the instrument panel. The Fiat 500e pricing starts at including a destination charge and before any applicable government incentives. Leasing is available with a down payment of


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: due at signing and per month lease for 36 months. The leasing pricing is the same as the current lease offer on a gasoline-powered Fiat 500 Pop. Sergio Marchionne reported that Fiat loses $14,000 on every 500e it sells, and only produces the cars because California rules require automobile manufacturers who sell a certain number of cars in the state to sell a percentage of that total as zero emissions vehicles. In April 2013, Fiat North America announced that to avoid range anxiety concerns and allow customers to cover longer travel distances, each 500e purchase will include the use of


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: rental vehicles for up to 12 days a year for free through the first three years of ownership. The program, called ePass, entitles 500e owners to a business account with enough points to rent a gasoline-powered standard car with Enterprise Holdings, which owns Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car. Fiat will deposit additional points the following two years to extend the program. The gasoline-powered cars available for the ePass program are the Fiat 500, the upcoming Fiat 500L, the Dodge Dart or the Chrysler 200. Customers will also have the option to upgrade to a larger


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: vehicle such as a minivan or a pickup truck subject to terms of the program. Some electric cars depreciate more rapidly than conventionally powered cars and trucks, according to NerdWallet if depreciation is calculated based on the pre-tax credit price. For all-electric cars depreciation varies between 60% to 75% in three years. In contrast, most conventionally powered vehicles in the same period depreciate between 45% to 50%. In 2016, it was reported that wholesale prices of used three-year old Fiat 500e were as low as , and were being sold at retail for . The entire production run of 2013


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: models was sold out by June 2013, before the first cars were delivered to new owners. About 16,549 units have been sold in the U.S. through May 2016. Because Fiat/Chrysler does not report sales of the 500e model independently, sales figures are estimated from state rebate data. In August 2013 Chrysler issued a recall to replace bolts that secure the Fiat 500e half-drive-shafts. The recall is not related to the 500e's electric powertrain and affected 291 model year 2013 Fiat 500e cars, including vehicles at dealers' lots. When an investigation was launched after a customer's 500e exhibited power loss, engineers


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: discovered two assembly steps that had not been properly completed, thereby creating a condition that could lead to half-shaft separation. Fiat 500e owners affected by the recall will receive free rental vehicles while their cars are being repaired at no charge. For MY 2016 Fiat 500 and Fiat 500C received a facelift including redesigned grille and reshaped headlights incorporating daytime running lights with LED technology; revised 15" and 16" alloy wheels; new paint colors, rear bumper chrome strip with fog lights and rear tail lights featured integrated LEDs. Interiors have revised controls and a redesigned steering wheel. Available trims are


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: Pop, Pop Star and Lounge. Three engines are available in Europe: 1.2 petrol, 0.9 Twin Air petrol in either 85 or 105 hp setup, all Euro 6 emission compliant. The facelifted 500 (and in some markets, the 1957 Edition) were introduced with strong product placement tie-ins with Charlie Puth's debut single, Marvin Gaye — in both the song's video as well as prominent print advertising. Pre-facelift styling Post-facelift styling FCA launched the 500 with three Euro5-compliant engines: two petrol/gasoline and one diesel engine. The 1.3 Multijet was equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF). Despite the 500's name, which originally


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: corresponded to its engine displacement, the lowest displacement is 1242 cc with 69 metric horsepower (PS), notably larger and more powerful than both the original 500 and the Cinquecento. A smaller, turbocharged two-cylinder Twinair engine with 85 PS was later unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, entering production the following year.<ref name="www.italiaspeed.com/18.02.2010"></ref> The TwinAir received the Best New Engine Award for 2011 and was marketed the "world's greenest petrol engine," based on official Euro test cycle data for emissions and fuel consumption. A naturally aspirated version of the TwinAir was introduced later with larger bore and longer stroke, a


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: displacement of and a higher compression ratio. This engine delivers . Availability is limited to selected markets, e.g., the Netherlands. The 105PS 0.9 TwinAir engine model was unveiled in Frankfurt Motor Show 2013. The new 500 has seven airbags in all models and available ABS brakes, ESP (electronic stability program), ASR (antislip regulation), HBA (hydraulic brake assistance) and hill holder. The 500 was awarded five stars by EuroNCAP, succeeding the BMW MINI as the shortest car to have a five-star rating. Fiat also said that the 500 was engineered so that it would have achieved a six-star rating had EuroNCAP


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: adopted this classification. The Fiat 500 passed the Euro NCAP car safety tests with following ratings: The car was named "Worst Car For Passenger Injuries" in a study by a US based insurance group analysed rates for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Medical Payments (MedPay) policies, which cover payouts to injured passengers. The Fiat 500 also scored "Poor" in small overlap crash testing by the IIHS The side impact safety of the 500 has improved in newer models : Click <> to sort by other parameters. The Fiat 500 has remote locking and an immobiliser as standard. The Fiat 500


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: was tested by Thatcham's New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) organisation and achieved the following ratings: The 500 Start&Stop is a model based on the 1.2 Lounge, with the start stop system, designed and supplied by Bosch and Fiat Powertrain Technologies, stops the engine automatically whenever traffic conditions bring the car to a complete stop, and restarts it when the driver wants to move off again. The car reduces fuel consumption by up to 12% over a regular 1.2 Lounge in urban driving, with 113g/km CO2 emission. Other standard features include hands-free telecommunications and entertainment system. It costs in the UK.


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: The 500 PUR-O2 is based on the Fiat 500 Start&Stop, but also includes an Eco Drive system. Beginning in January 2009, a Dualogic transmission option is also available. The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 Paris Motor Show. In 2008, Fiat launched a special edition 'By Diesel' 500. In a partnership with Fiat and Italian clothing brand Diesel, with a production run of 10,000 planned. The 500 by Diesel is available in a choice of three exclusive colours, and can be distinguished from standard 500s by unique alloy wheels, 'Diesel' logos and burnished metal bumper and side-rub inserts. The interior features


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: denim upholstery with coloured stitching and a 'Diesel' branded gear knob. The 500 by Diesel is based on the 500 Sport, using the same 1.2 L petrol, 1.4 L petrol and 1.3 L diesel engines. The 500 Aria is a concept car based on the 1.3 L Diesel vehicle, but with diesel particulate filter, Stop & Start system, Dualogic transmission, recycled rubber floor from used tires, recycled and woven leather upholstery (mataleather) by Matamata, Ecolabel polyester fabrics by Apollo company. The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The Ferrari version is a limited edition model (200 units) of


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: the 1.4 (100 bhp) Sport, mainly used by Ferrari dealers as courtesy cars for owners to use while their Ferraris are being serviced. It includes red body, aluminum pedals, red brake calipers, 16-inch wheels with 195/45 tires, sporty steering wheel and a few tuning and exhaust modifications. Sixty of the Ferrari edition cars were shipped to the UK. The Felipe Massa version is a customized 1.4 Sport presented to Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa. It includes a 1.4 L engine rated at , Pearl White body, brown Cordura interior trim, a Skydome electric sunroof, 16 inch alloy wheel with diamond


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: alloy finish, red brake callipers. The vehicle was unveiled in Monte Carlo (Monaco). A special edition of the 500 designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of toy icon Barbie. Created by Centro Stile Fiat and Mattel, the car was unveiled on March 9, 2009, in Milan's fashion district, and parked at the entrance to La Rinascente department store, in Piazza Duomo, where German singer Nena performed live in the background. The 500 Barbie Edition will also be making an appearance at Fiat UK's flagship store at Marylebone in London. A limited edition 500, featured in pink, based on the 1.2


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: Lounge. A limited edition 500 in a special Satin Black paint. It is the first vehicle in the small car segment to feature this unique paint finish. Other special features include: The Fiat 500 by Gucci was a version of the Fiat 500 celebrating 150 years since the unification of Italy and Gucci's 90th anniversary. Customized by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini in partnership with Fiat's Centro Stile, it included choice of 2 body colours (black, white), custom rims for 195/45 R16 wheels, and a red and green stripe around the car. The black version has detailing in metallic chrome


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: with a sharp black and white for a contemporary and sporty feel, whilst the white version with satin chrome detailing and ivory and black interior creates a softer look. Versions with the 1.4 litre engine include rear brake calipers in Gucci green. There is also a cabriolet version of the Gucci, called 500C by Gucci. It included a choice of two body colours (white with matte chrome-plated elements, glossy black with shiny chrome-plated accents), black soft top with green-red-green Gucci web pattern printed lengthwise (the same graphic pattern is sported on the side of the car), 16-inch alloy wheels, two-tone


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: Frau leather seats with Guccissima print. The hatchback version was unveiled in metropolitan cities such as Paris, London and Tokyo, followed by a European commercial launch in July. Production order was available between April 1 and June 30 in Europe, and become available in the rest of the world at the end of 2011. In 2011 the car made its U.S. debut at the New York Fashion Week. The convertible version began to be available to order in August 2011. As part of the product launch, beginning on 19 August, 500C by Gucci car took tour in Saint Tropez (from


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: 19 to 27 August) followed by Berlin (8–14 September), Barcelona (25 September - 2 October), London (16–23 October) and Geneva (23–30 October). In Italy, the tour started from Forte dei Marmi (22–28 August) and then reach Rome (4–11 September), Florence (19–26 September) and Milan (8–16 October). It is a limited (100 units) version of Fiat 500 Lounge with 1.4 litre MultiAir 101 HP engine, for China market. The vehicles came in 5 designs from 5 different Chinese designers. Leilei's car incorporated elements from national popular culture. Mee Wong (illustrator and teacher at the Guangzhou Art Institute)'s car is inspired by


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: panda. Benny Luk's car combines graphics and web design. Visual artist Nod Young produced the 4th design. Illustrator Yan Wei's car incorporates traditional Chinese patterns. Orders for a Fiat 500 from July 12 to September 15 took part in a final draw entitling them to replace the car they ordered with a Fiat 500 "First Edition". A total of 500 coupés and 500 convertible versions were available in the European market that were inspired by the United States where Fiat 500 sales began in 2011, and where Fiat's collaboration with the American pop singer Jennifer Lopez started. The "America" model


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: includes mirror covers with "Stars & Stripes" graphics, stickers, dedicated beltline and 16" alloy rims with red cap edge, an interior of red/ivory seats and contrasting white dashboard, manual air conditioning, and exterior chrome-plated trim. The coupe model also includes metallic shade America Blue body. The first car was won by Adelheid D. Kieper from Rosche, Germany, in a TwitBid campaign. The special edition, marketed variously as the Vintage 57 (Europe) or as the 1957 Edition (North America), features exterior paint in Bianco (white), Verde Chiaro (light green) or Celeste Blue (pastel sky blue) combined with a white roof and


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: mirror caps; brown leather upholstery and color-matched (in US, white elsewhere) 16-inch forged aluminum wheels, retro-styled with a wide chromed lip, body-color accent and large center cap with historic "FIAT" emblem — the design mimicking chrome hubcaps. The Vintage '57 500c features a dual-layer power-operated cloth top. The front hood and rear tailgate also feature the historic "FIAT" emblems, as well. This version of the Fiat 500 features a silhouette of the historic Nuova 500 on its side panels. Interior includes black-ivory Poltrona Frau leather upholstery. Available only in Crossover Black Metallic with white trim. This is a special edition


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: of the facelift Fiat 500 that showcases the Riva yacht brand, which is owned by the Ferretti Group. It features special Sera Blue paint with a contrasting double aquamarine line running around the waist of the car. The interior continues the luxury yacht theme, with ivory leather seats complemented by mahogany wood trim running across the dashboard. The Riva special edition is available in both hatchback and 500C convertible variants. The 500 Abarth Opening Edition is a limited production model (100 cars) for the Italian market. It includes the upgrades found in the 500 Abarth Esseesse. The car is available


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: in two colours (Campovolo grey or pearlised White), while there is also the option of special stickers including a red chequered flag on the roof (exclusive to the Campovolo Grey shade) that pays homage to the numerous sporting victories of the Abarth brand. Unveiled in 2008 Paris Auto Show, the 500 Abarth Assetto Corse is a limited production model (49 cars), designed by the Fiat Group Automobiles Style Centre and produced by a team of Abarth Engineers and Designers. Engine is rated at at 6500 rpm and at 3000 rpm. It includes white special ultralight racing wheels, low ride, sports


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: racing mirrors and a place for a number on the sides, pastel grey body with red Abarth side stripes. The Abarth 695 "Tributo Ferrari" is a limited edition version developed in collaboration with engineers from Ferrari based on Abarth 500. The Turbo T-Jet 16v engine is further developed and uses a different Garrett turbocharger. Rated at over @ 5500 rpm and @ 3000 rpm of torque. It includes a MTA (Manual Transmission Automated) electromechanical transmission with paddle shifter, unique to this version 17 inch alloy wheels with performance tyres, Brembo multi-section discs with fixed 4-piston calipers, "Record Monza" variable back-pressure


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: "dual mode" exhaust, Scuderia Red body with Racing Grey wheels and rear air intakes, Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting xenon headlights, "Abarth Corsa by Sabelt" seats in black leather upholstery with carbon fibre shell and seat base, black leather steering wheel with red leather inserts and a tricolour hub, Jaeger instrument panel, non-slip aluminium foot wells, Scorpion racing pedals, special kick plates and a plate bearing the vehicle series number. This version will eventually be released also in blue, yellow and grey. The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Abarth 500 "SpeedGrey" is a very limited edition version


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: model (10 cars only) produced by Neubauer, the official Abarth distributor in France, exclusively for the French market. Starting from the "Esseesse" version of the Abarth 500, Neubauer added the "Record Monza" variable back-pressure "dual mode" exhaust system (boosting output to ), as well as a pair of "Abarth Corsa by Sabelt" seats in black leather upholstery with carbon fibre shell and seat base. Tinted windows were added, along with the Blue&Me GPS system. Finally, Neubauer repainted the car in a special "Maserati Grey" paint. Abarth 500 "Cabrio Italia" is a limited (150 units) model commemorating 150th anniversary of Italian


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: unity, unveiled at the 2011 64th Frankfurt International Motor Show. It includes the 1.4 Turbo T-Jet engine from the "Abarth Esseesse", 5-speed manual gearbox, Torque Transfer Control device, Esseesse brake system, Abarth Corsa by Sabelt natural leather seats, Blu Abu Dhabi shade dashboard, Abarth Blue&Me MAP satellite navigation unit with a telemetric function developed by Magneti Marelli, black leather with double stitching steering wheel, magnesium shade mirror covers, 10-spoke 17" rims with diamond effect, yellow Brembo front callipers. Abarth 695 Competizione is inspired by Abarth 500 Assetto Corsa, which debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show together with the


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: Cabrio Italia. It includes only 2 seats with rear roll bar, Grigio Competizione Opaco body colour, Abarth Corsa by Sabelt seats in black leather with Alcantara red inserts and a carbon fibre shell and seat base, black leather steering wheel 5-speed "Abarth Competizione" gearshift paddles, instrument panel made by Jaeger, Abarth Blue&Me MAP satellite navigation unit with a telemetric function developed by Magneti Marelli, Abrath logo racing pedals, Xenon headlights with dipped and main beam functions, 17-inch rims from Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, red Brembo brake calipers and hub cap, 1.4 Turbo T-Jet engine rated , Abarth Competizione electromechanical transmission,


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: Brembo 305 mm disc brakes with fixed four-piston caliper disc and special shock absorbers, Record Monza variable back-pressure "dual mode" exhaust. In 2012 the Abarth range was enlarged with the addition of the Abarth 595. Four versions are available, both with either manual or MTA transmission and in hatchback or cabriolet body style: Custom, Turismo, Competizione, Kit Elaborazione. The Abarth 595 Custom is the launch version with 135 hp. The Abarth 595 Turismo features standard leather upholstery, upgraded dampers and climate control, Xenon headlights and Alutex interior details. The sportier Abarth 595 Competizione replaces leather seats with Sabelt cloth sport


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: seats and Alutex with aluminium, while adding pcross-drilled brakes and the Record Monza dual-mode exhaust. The Kit Abarth Elaborazione 595 is a powerful kit for the Custom version, with 160 hp engine, BMC Air sport filter, Koni FSD suspensions, Eibach low springs and new badge 595. It is a limited (499 vehicles) version of Abarth 500C convertible with 1.4 Turbo T-Jet 16v engine rated , 5-speed electrically operated manual Abarth Competizione gearbox with steering wheel controls, Maserati "Neptune" 17" alloy wheels with performance tyres, Brembo 305 mm brake discs with fixed four-piston caliper and special shock absorbers, Record Modena variable


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: back-pressure "dual mode" exhaust, Pontevecchio Bordeaux body colour, Xenon headlights with dipped and driving light functions, sand beige Poltrona Frau leather seats with containment strips featuring single-layer padding and the pista grey contrasting electro-welding, black leather steering wheel, aluminium pedal unit and sill plate, carbon fibre kick plate, boosted hi-fi audio system. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It is a limited (299 vehicles) version of the Abarth 595 commemorating 50th anniversary of original Fiat-Abarth 595, with 1.4 T-Jet engine, Abarth Competizione gearbox, 17-inch alloy wheels with 695 Magnesio Grey design embellished and red liner, Brembo


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: 305 mm floating brake discs, fixed four-piston caliper, special shock absorbers, 'Record Monza' variable back-pressure dual mode exhaust, matt three-layer white body colour, Xenon headlights with dipped and driving light functions, red leather sports seats with white inserts and red stitching, Abarth logo at black leather steering wheel with red inserts and finder and the kick plate. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 500 Abarth esseesse is a conversion kit for the Abarth 500, to be installed within 12 months or of the car's first registration. Engine is upgraded to at 5750 rpm and at


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: 3000 rpm ( in sport mode). The kit also includes cross-drilled and ventilated x front brake discs with new pads, x cross-drilled rear brake discs, lowered springs, sport air filter, 17-inch white or titanium colour alloy wheels with 205/40 R17 tyres, tyre pressure monitoring system, and a unique key cover. The conversion costs in the UK. The new 500 was introduced in Mexico in September 2008, powered the 1.4 L 16V engine, transmissions are dualogic for the '500 Classic', '500 Lounge' and '500 Vintage' trims or six-speed manual gearbox for the '500 Sport' Trim. The 'Abarth 500', 'Abarth 500 esseesse',


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: 'Abarth 500C' and the 'Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari' variants have been sold through independent importers. Mexico became the first country in the Americas in which the new 500 is sold. As of 2011, the Fiat 500 is also manufactured in Mexico. The Fiat 500 debuted at the 2010 North American International Auto Show with production beginning in December 2010 — effectively reintroducing the Fiat brand in the United States and Canada after 26 years. The North American 500 is marketed in Pop, Lounge, Sport and Turbo trim levels with market-specific modifications including increased body strength; revised suspension; changes for reduced


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: noise, vibration and harshness; BiHalogen projector headlamps and amber front and red rear sidemarker lights and reflectors on each wheel arch edge to comply with FMVSS 108; new four-wheel anti-lock disc brake system with new front calipers; larger fuel tank; upgraded heating and cooling system; revised front seats with an armrest and seat cushion; easy entry system designed into the driver's seats; revised steering wheel controls and revised steering; a Bose branded audio system as well as a more rounded center grille and a plastic lip that wraps onto the bottom of the spoiler. FCA offers the North American 500


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: with either a 6-speed automatic transmission with a driver-selectable mode as well as a 5-speed manual.<ref name="italiaspeed.com/2010/cars/fiat/11"></ref> Fiat began marketing the 500C in Spring 2011.<ref name="http://www.italiaspeed.com/2010/cars/fiat"></ref> The 500 Abarth is also confirmed for North American markets.<ref name="autoblog.com/2010/11"></ref> The North American 500 has a 1.4-litre Multiair engine produced at the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance in Dundee, Michigan, United States. The engine produces at 6,500 rpm and at 4,000 rpm. The US version of the 500 is rated at highway by United States Environmental Protection Agency when equipped with the manual transmission; the 500 with the automatic transmission has a fuel mileage


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: of highway.<ref name="www.autonews.com/app"></ref> The Toluca-built version of the 500 is for sale in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and was launched in mid-2011 in Brazil and Argentina where it replaces the European version made in Poland. For 2015 the 500 line (500, 500c, and 500/500c Abarth) received updates to its interior styling and features. The Easy model is added above the Pop model and below the Sport model. All models also now include the U Connect 5.0BT infotainment system, which features an AM-FM stereo, iPod/USB and 3.5-millimeter auxiliary audio input jacks, U Connect hands-free Bluetooth phone w/ hands-free stereo audio


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: streaming, a five-inch color touch-screen display, and voice command, plus six speakers (six Beats premium amplified speakers on higher-end models), replacing the previous stereo, which included an AM-FM stereo, single-disc CD/MP3 player, 3.5-millimeter auxiliary audio input jack, and six speakers. A rearview backup camera with rear backup sensors is available, as well as a built-in GPS navigational system. SIRIUS-XM Satellite Radio remains an option on lower models and standard on higher-end models. The 500e electric model is not available for 2016. Trim levels are the Easy (500 ONLY), Pop, Sport, and Abarth. The 1957 Edition is replaced by a Retro


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: Appearance Package, which is now available on all 500 models (aside from the performance-oriented Abarth model). The Abarth version for North America was introduced in the LA Auto Show in November 2011 with a 1.4 L turbocharged Multiair engine producing and of torque. The 500 Turbo model went on sale for model year 2013 featuring a 1.4 L turbocharged Multiair engine rated and of torque, 16-inch aluminum wheels with Nero (black) painted pockets, semi- metallic brake linings at all four corners, larger 11.1-inch ventilated front rotors, brake calipers lacquered in Rosso (red) paint, taillamps with Gloss Black bezels, black-accented rear


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: diffuser, choice of 7 body colours (Argento (silver), Bianco (white), Grigio (gray), Nero (black), Rame (copper), Rosso (red) and all-new Verde Azzurro (green & blue)), leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel with Argento (silver) stitching, a Grigio/Nero (gray/black) seating and interior environment, optional Nero/Nero (black/black) or vivid Rosso/Nero (red/black) heated leather seating, optional Beats by Dr. Dre audio system (6 premium speakers, an 8-inch dual-voice coil (DVC) subwoofer with trunk-mounted enclosure and 8-channel 368-watt amplifier with Beats Audio digital sound processing (DSP) algorithm). It is a limited (500 units) version of Fiat 500 with 1.4L MultiAir engine, for the US


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: market. It include a choice of 3 body colours (Bianco (White), Rosso (Red) and Grigio (Gray)), manual transmission, exclusive Prima Edizione badge, sequential VIN and badge. It is a limited (250 units) version of 2012 Fiat 500 Lounge model produced in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It includes a choice of Argento (silver) and Bianco (white) body, with a signature dark pink bodyside stripe, Nero leather front and rear seats with pink accent stitching on the perimeter and signature "500" logo embroidered on the front seatbacks and a pink ribbon embroidered on the floor mats, pink accents on


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: Nero leather steering wheel. It is a production version of the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Hottest Sports Compact Car award-winning car, but based on 2012 Fiat 500 Sport with 2-stage options. Stage 1 includes Giallo (yellow) exterior body, Black Chrome exterior door handles and mirror caps, 17-inch by 7-inch Abarth Hyper Black aluminum wheels with wider 205/40 R 17 performance tires, tinted head and taillamps and license-plate brow, Mopar's vinyl bodyside and roof graphics in black checker, Mopar's Katzkin leather seats, Alcantara seat centres, Giallo black leather bolsters and Giallo accent stitching, Mopar carbon-fiber instrument panel decal, Mopar


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: shifter ball finished in Gloss Black. Stage 2 includes Mopar's cold-air intake and free-flowing cat-back exhaust, performance brakes with cross-drilled rotors. It is a version of 2014 Fiat 500c produced in association with Condé Nast, with 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo (160 hp) engine, five-speed manual transmission, 16-inch split five-spoke aluminum wheels with Hyper Nero (black) with a Rosso (red) center cap and accenting inner backbone, a cloth-top mounted spoiler, a rear-fascia diffuser with dual exhaust, Gloss Nero headlamp, taillamp and parking lamp bezels, a "GQ 500" badge located on the B-pillar, a thick-rim three-spoke steering wheel wrapped in Nero leather with


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: a contrasting Steam (white) inner leather ring, a large concentric instrument cluster with 160-mph speedometer, tachometer and trip computer sits behind the steering wheel with a Nero leather-wrapped cluster brow finished with Tungsten accent stitching; a Nero shift knob with Tungsten accent thread stitching, satin chrome interior accents, Nero leather-wrapped tightly contoured seat bolsters, Alcantara inserts and a Steam leatherette center stripe on the seat cushion, Tungsten accent stitching and a "GQ" embossed in the seatbacks, instrument panel bezel matching body colour with a matte finish, a choice of 4 body colours (Nero Puro (straight black), Argento (silver), Granito Lucente


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: (granite crystal) and Bianco (white)). The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 Concorso Italiano auto show, followed by Frankfurt Motor Show 2013, 2014 Toronto Auto Show. US model was scheduled to arrive to FIAT studios nationwide in early 2014. It is a limited version of 2014 Fiat 500 Lounge for North American market, commemorating 57th anniversary of the original 1957 "Nuova" Cinquecento. It included 1.4-liter MultiAir engine, choice of 3 body colours (Bianco (white), Verde Chiaro (light green) or exclusive Celeste (celestial blue) with Bianco roof and mirror caps, 16-inch retro wheel design with a wide chromed lip, body-color accent and


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: large center cap with historic "FIAT" emblem; a sport-tuned suspension and all-season performance tires, "FIAT" badges on the front fascia and rear liftgate, Avorio (ivory) interior, Marrone (brown) leather seats, Avorio accent stitching at the seatbacks and seat cushions and perimeter; Grigio (grey) door panels with a unique Avorio inner panel, Marrone door armrests and shift boot (with manual transmission) are color-keyed to the leather seats; exclusive Avorio leather-wrapped steering wheel with Marrone leather on the "inner ring" and features a retro "FIAT" badge; a uniquely styled key fob with Marrone casing and Avorio-painted "1957" graphic, six-speaker and 276-watt FIAT


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: premium audio system with SiriusXM Radio, C514 five-speed manual transmission (optional six-speed automatic transmission with driver-selectable gear changes), driver-selectable "Sport" mode on the instrument panel. The vehicles arrives at FIAT Studios in the Spring of 2014. Ordering for US model was set to begin in early 2014. On October 18, 2011, the North American Fiat 500 earned the IIHS (The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Top Safety Pick award. In 2011 Fiat sold 19,769 units of the Fiat 500 in the United States. Fiat 500 sales between January and September 2012 is 32,742 units. The Fiat 500 and Fiat 500L


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: scored a "Poor" rating on the IIHS small overlap crash test It included a double hump roof, a turbocharged Twin Air engine rated @5500rpm and @2500rpm, 17-inch "chrome shadow" wheels with a brand new double spoked shape and synthetic inserts (made of APP-TECH), 205/40R17 tyres, 4 perforated brake discs. The vehicle was unveiled at 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The Zagato version was confirmed for production but no date has been given. The vehicle was unveiled at 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Micro Vett electric Fiat 500 has been presented at the London Auto Show by the NICE Car Company. The


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: Micro-Vett electric Fiat 500 is powered by a Lithium polymer - Kokam battery with a 22 kWh capacity and is able to get to a top speed of . The range of the Micro-Vett electric Fiat 500 is and after that will need 6–8 hours to re-charge it. The Italian automaker gave Swedish company EV Adapt permission to buy the stock 500, swap out the combustion motor for an electric one, and then resell the car as an EV. The vehicle is now available throughout Europe. Buyers have the option of purchasing a battery-less car for a reduced price, and


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: then renting its battery pack (in partnership with Alelion Batteries, all vehicles from EV Adapt are equipped with Lithium iron phosphate batteries). The range is and the max speed is limited to . Chrysler unveiled the Fiat 500 Elettra concept electric car in the 2010 North American International Auto Show. The carmaker announced its decision to build an electric version of the 500 for the U.S. market, with a powertrain to be developed at its Auburn Hills, Michigan headquarters. Initially the electric car was scheduled go into production in 2012. Within three weeks of the 500's launch, the entire year's


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: production of 58,000 had been sold out. To date, Fiat has received more than 205,000 orders for the 500. While Italy has been the 500's main market (in October 2007, some 9,000 cars had been sold in Italy, making it the 3rd bestselling car there), the 500 has gained a strong following in many countries. Fiat France had received more than 10,000 orders by the end of October 2007. To cope with demand, Fiat has announced that production has been increased to 200,000 in 2008. The 500 was launched on January 21, 2008 in the UK.<ref name="italiaspeed.com/2008/cars/fiat/01"></ref> 500,000 500s have


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: been produced up to March 2010.<ref name="www.italiaspeed.com/2010/cars/fiat"></ref> By the end of 2013, the Fiat 500 had accumulated over 1 million sales in Europe. In 2013, the 500 outsold the Fiat Panda to become Europe's best selling minicar for the first time since its launch. In North America, initial sales were lower than anticipated, as of December 2011, only 16,000 500s were sold in North America, short of the initial goal of 50,000. Poor marketing and a shortage of dealers were blamed for the low numbers, Chrysler Group replaced North American head Laura Soave with Timothy Kuniskis, who was director of


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: marketing for the Chrysler brand. 1,5 million mark of sold FIAT 500s was reached in 2015. The launch show, which took place in the Turin's Murazzi del Po region, was a huge firework spectacle that also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the old 500 launch. The show was coordinated by Marco Balich, who was also responsible for Turin's 2006 Winter Olympic Games, and was an event never made before for a car launch. Several artists performed during the show, including Lauryn Hill, Israeli dancing group Mayumana, and others. In the first part of the show, artists reproduced scenes of the


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: 60s, such as scenes from films by Federico Fellini, a Beatles show made by a cover band and Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday, Mr. President", which became "Happy Birthday, dear Cinquecento" (sung by a Marilyn cover to celebrate the original 500's fifty years). Several bikes also represented the Giro d'Italia competition, filmed by a camera man inside an original 500, just like in the 60s. Both the 500 and the bikes floated on the river. The show was broadcast live by Italian Canale 5 and by a live video stream at fiat500.com, which was watched by over 100,000 people online.


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: A project called "500 wants you" was launched by Fiat as part of a major online advertising campaign. The project uses the Internet to involve the public in planning the evolution of the new vehicle. The official 500 Internet page has been visited by over four million people. Print ads titled Black bear and Black panther were produced Leo Burnett agency for French market. The ads were premiered in September 2010. As part of the Fiat 500C launch in Germany, an interactive game event was held inside movie theatre. Theatre attendants would find steering hands with a coupon that allows


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: attendant to win a weekend with Fiat 500C. Attendants play the interactive game by trying to collectively drive two on-screen Fiat 500C cars around a uniquely designed race track. The campaign was produced Leo Burnett agency. To demonstrate Fiat's Start & Stop system, Leo Burnett, Frankfurt developed the Fiat 500 hand dryer to promote its eco-friendly image. As part of the 500 by Gucci product launch, a commercial featuring model Natasha Poly was produced. The commercial was shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in Rome, and conceived by Giannini. In addition, single and double-page print ads were also produced.


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: It is a series of 5 films starring the 500 by Gucci. "Papillon Polaroid" (produced by Olivier Zahm (Editor in Chief of Purple Fashion magazine)) featuring Betony Vernon, is set at the Museo Casa Mollino, Torino, former home and now museum dedicated to Italian designer and architect, Carlo Mollino. This film would create a poetic combination of three pillars of Italian design: Fiat, Gucci, and Carlo Mollino. "The Race" (produced by photographer and director Will Davidson) features Fiat 500 by Gucci. "Assembly line" (produced by Chris Sweeney (Film Director for NOWNESS)) fuses two power houses of Italian design with a


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: playful twist that brings the 500 to life in a completely unexpected way. "Reverse to Perfection" (produced by Francesco Carrozzini) features luxury restores order with the Fiat 500 by Gucci. "Divergence" (produced by Alexi Tan (Film Director)) features two lovers are having a secret affair. They long to be together and at the same time they know they shouldn't be. Just like their passionate encounters, their one of a kind cars, two Fiat 500 By Gucci also reflect the state of their relationship, moving fast apart but always finding a way to come back. She decides to leave once and


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: for all, he makes the chase... will they return to one another one more time? The films were premiered at the Independent Ideas headquarters in Milan, during a special event for a select audience of international journalists and opinion leaders, in the presence of Lapo Elkann. A tagline 'Simply More' was used to define 'The Fiat 500 as everything you need and nothing you don't. It represents the notion that the simple things in life are treasures, alongside the thought that the richness and fullness of a life well-lived is defined by one's view of self-expression.' In the 'Life Is


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: Best When Driven' campaign, Jennifer Lopez was featured in the "My World" ad. The Smoking Gun reported the Big Block-produced commercial was shot in Los Angeles, and a body-double was used for the scenes showing the car driving through Lopez' 'hometown of the Bronx'. Following the production of the ad, the artists behind a copyrighted mural in the Bronx sued Chrysler for using the image in the commercial without their permission, which was later settled out of court in undisclosed terms. Jennifer Lopez later appeared in 2011 American Music Awards with a 2012 Fiat 500 during her performance of "Papi",


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: a 30 and 60-second versions of Fiat 500 Pop commercial, and the Fiat 500C Gucci Edition ad titled 'Elegance'. In the 500 Abarth 'Seduction' ad, Jennifer Lopez was replaced by Romanian model Catrinel Menghia. A Pop-Up Video version of the ad was also produced. Another Fiat 500 TV commercial titled 'Liberation' debuted at the 2012 Golden Globes Award Show. A new Fiat 500 Abarth TV commercial starring Charlie Sheen and Catrinel Menghia debuted during the 2012 NCAA Tournament. As part of Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' launch, a series of commercial activities across the Abarth range and by an extremely digital


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: communication plan which revolves around the new commercial: the essence of the Abarth brand concentrated in 5.95 seconds through an evocative and epic slow motion. The communication also goes through the channels more customary for the brand with the organisation of the first digital "rally" (where at least virtual 595 Abarth cars will be involved) and the most numerous anniversary ever, also celebrated with a fun App for iPhone, iPad, Android and Facebook through which Abarth fans can "play" their favourite tunes substituting the musical notes with the powerful sounds of the engines of the Abarth cars. There will also


title: "Fiat 500 (2007)" content: be events celebrating the anniversary. As part of 2014 Fiat 500c GQ Edition launch, the FIAT brand sponsored the 'How GQ Are You?' online photo sharing platform, where participants can upload photos of themselves to compete in online style contests, with winning participants awarded monthly prizes, culminating in December with the give-away of one Fiat 500c GQ Edition to the 'Most GQ Guy of the Year,' chosen by the public and the editors of GQ Magazine. In 2011 the TwinAir engine used in the 500 was awarded with four awards in the International Engine of the Year competition. Fiat 500


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