Fiat 500   When looking to recreate its iconic 500 (1957-1975) Fiat had to throw away the old family recipe, which called for diminutive size, engine in the rear, and all the crash protection of a crush-proof box of Marlboros. A creditable bit of modern design, the new car manages to channel the original surprisingly well in spite of having adopted now-uniform transverse-engine, front-wheel drive layout and modern safety strategies. Like the Mini, it's a winner.
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