Fiat 500 wins “Gear of the Year” award
Men’s Journal magazine has announced that the Fiat 500 is one of the winners of its coveted “Gear of the Year” award. This is the first time a car has been eligible for the list, which is prepared by the magazine’s editors, writers and correspondents and includes the most innovative and game-changing products.
“We’re extremely honored to win the ‘Gear of the Year’ award from Men’s Journal,” said Tim Kuniskis, Head of FIAT Brand North America. “The new Fiat 500 is truly distinctive and we will continue to expand the appeal of our Cinquecento, with the upcoming introduction of the Fiat 500 by Gucci, aimed at Italian style lovers, and the Fiat 500 Abarth, targeted towards Italian performance enthusiasts.”
Launched in 1992, Men’s Journal is an award-winning, general interest men’s lifestyle magazine with a total audience of 3.6 million per issue. Men’s Journal focuses on the gear, know-how, style and insights to “live the interesting life.”
For more information — and the complete list of Men’s Journal magazine’s Gear of the Year recipients — pick up the annual December/January “best of” issue (on newsstands now) and visit www.mensjournal.com for product updates all month long.
Note: While you’re at the Men’s Journal website, read their take on the new Jeep Wrangler.

