DFW CHAPTER - FIAT CLUB AMERICA NOVEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER
We have added a luncheon planning meeting to the November calendar. After enjoying some Hard 8 Pit BBQ, we will hunch over a calendar and plan out many of the chapter’s 2026 events. All are welcome. Bring your appetite and ideas! See our Calendar of Events below for details.
NEXT CLUB ACTIVITY:
November 15th: Fort Richardson Living History Day
Join us and take a step back in the history of the Texas frontier.
Ft Richardson State Park will have re-enactors giving visitors a glimpse of life in a north Texas fort during the Civil War and Indian War Periods.
We will start the day off meeting up at the Buc-ees near Texas Motor Speedway, then caravan to Yesterday's 50s Diner in Bridgeport, TX for lunch.
Lunch menu: https://yesterdays50sdiner.com/menu
After lunch, we will cruise to Ft Richardson.
9:30AM: Meet up at Buc-ees. 15901 N Freeway, Ft Worth, TX
10:00AM: Short driver's meeting.
10:10AM: Depart for Yesterday's. (38.2 miles, ~ 40 minutes)
10:50AM: Arrive Yesterday's 50s Diner. 305 US-380 Bridgeport, TX
11:00AM: Move inside for lunch.
12:00PM: Depart for Ft Richardson (25.8 miles, ~ 28 minutes)
12:30PM: Arrive Ft Richardson
NOTE: Some of you coming from north of the metroplex may wish to meet us at Yesterday's. Try to be there before 11AM. Our goal is to move inside and eat as soon as Yesterday's opens.
Ft Richardson Day Use Pass:
$4.00 per adult (13 y/o and up)
Free - under 13 y/o
If you already have a season pass for Texas state parks, admission is free.
The Living History Day events are FREE with a paid Day Use Pass.
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THE WINNER’S CIRCLE:
Oct 4th: Red River Triumph Club European Car, Tarrant County College, Ft Worth, TX
1st Place, Italian Class: Philip Chaney, Fiat X1/9
2nd Place, Italian Class: Taz and Jennifer Brenner, 2018 Fiat 124 Spider Classica
3rd Place: Italian Class: Jeremiah and Victoria Brown, 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso Prima Edizione
Oct 26th: Bubbas 33 Car Show, Mesquite, TX
1st Place, Import Class: Taz and Jennifer Brenner, 2018 Fiat 124 Spider Classica
Nov 1st: Dallas Karting Complex, Caddo Mills, TX
Heat 1(we had 6 of the 20 drivers):
1st Place: Jesus Robles
2nd Place: Daniel Evans
4th Place: Pete Whitstone
Heat 2 (we had 4 of the 20 drivers):
1st Place: Pete Whitstone
4th Place: Daniel Evans
If you place in a car show, autocross, track event, etc, (or get put on a calendar!) email me at dfwfiatclubfca@gmail.com and let me know so we can include you in The Winner’s Circle!
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STELLANTIS NEWS:
1. Finally, a good quarterly report! In 2025 Q3, Stellantis saw net revenue increase 13% over 2024 Q3. Global sales were up 4%. While announcing the numbers, Stellantis CEO, Antonio Filosa remarked,
“As we continue to implement important strategic changes in order to provide our customers with greater freedom of choice, we have seen positive sequential progress and solid year-over-year performance in Q3, marked by the return of top-line growth. This is encouraging and we are continuing to build on these gains. We are also taking decisive actions to align Stellantis’ resources, programs and plans to support long-term, profitable growth, including our recently announced $13 billion investment in the U.S.”
2. On October 28th, Stellantis officially debuted their all new 2.0L Hurricane turbo 4-cylinder engine. Slated to appear in many Stellantis vehicles moving forward, the Hurricane features pre-chamber combustion and variable geometry turbocharger that uses boost up to 35psi.
Stellantis calls their pre-chamber combustion “Turbulent jet ignition” or “TJI” technology. Combined with the advanced turbo tech, the Hurricane produces 162 horsepower per liter displacement. The engine is SAE certified at 324 horsepower and 339 ft-lb torque.
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be the first Stellantis model to sport the Hurricane, but expect it to appear in many other models soon.
3. Stellantis plans to invest 13 billion in its US production facilities over the next 4 years. The investments will produce 5,000 additional jobs in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana.
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BRAND NEWS:
Alfa Romeo:
1. Both Alfa Romeo and Maserati have new cars in the Carabinieri lineup. A Giulia QV and MCPURA in full livery were recently added to the Carabinieri fleet. These special purpose vehicles will be used for the urgent transport of organs and blood. I’m guessing the Carabinieri will have no shortage of willing drivers for those missions.
2. Speaking of the Giulia QV, Alfa Romeo has announced the Giulia QV and Stelvio QV will return in April 2026. Unfortunately, it is yet unknown if the QVs will return to the US.
Fiat:
500e produced for the US from November 2023 through May 2025 are being recalled for a missing headlight plug. This oversight puts the cars in violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. The plugs will be installed free of charge. Dealers have already been notified of the recall. Recall letters to customers will go out around December 10th.
Lancia:
While enthusiasts anxiously await Lancia’s return to World Rally Championship at Monte Carlo in January 2026, behind the scenes, industrial analysts speculate Lancia may be among the first European marques to fall victim of Stellantis’ streamlining efforts. If rally success doesn’t translate into improved sales, Lancia faces a very shaky future.
Maserati:
Maserati engineers have unveiled a simple trick on the 2026 Grecale EV that extends its range by ~50 miles. The 2026 Grecale Folgore will be capable of 360 miles on a full charge because its AWD system will automatically convert to 2-wheel drive when AWD isn’t needed.
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NATIONAL FIAT CLUB AMERICA NEWS:
1. Our new officers and board members were officially seated at the Board of directors meeting in October.
President: Brian Benson
Secretary: Jennifer Chung-Dropp
Board of Directors:
Jerry Cucchiara, Marnie Brannon, and Matt Ross retina their seats for another term.
2. FCA is expanding its reach on social media; looking to increase our engagement on YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fiat.club.america
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fiat.club.america
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiatclubamerica
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DFW CHAPTER NEWS:
Park Cities Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Fiat recently became Carvana Dodge Chrsyler Jeep RAM. I contacted them today. The service department says they continue to service FIATs however the sales department says they no longer sell new FIATs.
With the Karting event being postponed into early November due to weather and a planning luncheon added to the lineup, this month is full of chapter events. Whether you can make 1 event, all of them, or none at all, November is looking to offer lots of blue skies, moderate temperatures and perfect opportunities to
GET OUT AND DRIVE!
Michael “Tazilon” Brenner, President
Fiat Club America – DFW Chapter
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----2025 CALENDAR----
NOVEMBER
15TH: Fort Richardson Living History Day
Join us and take a step back in history to life on the Texas frontier.
Ft Richardson State Park will have re-enactors giving visitors a glimpse of live in a north Texas fort during the Civil War and Indian War Periods.
We will start the day off meeting up at the Buc-ees near Texas Motor Speedway, then caravan to Yesterday's 50s Diner in Bridgeport, TX for lunch.
Lunch menu: https://yesterdays50sdiner.com/menu
After lunch, we will cruise to Ft Richardson.
9:30AM: Meet up at Buc-ees. 15901 N Freeway, Ft Worth, TX
10:00AM: Short driver's meeting.
10:10AM: Depart for Yesterday's. (38.2 miles, ~ 40 minutes)
10:50AM: Arrive Yesterday's 50s Diner 305 US-380 Bridgeport, TX
11:00AM: Move inside for lunch.
12:00PM: Depart for Ft Richardson (25.8 miles, ~ 28 minutes)
12:30PM: Arrive Ft Richardson
NOTE: Some of you coming from north of the metroplex may wish to meet us at Yesterday's. Try to be there before 11AM. Our goal is to move inside and eat as soon as Yesterday's opens.
Ft Richardson Day Use Pass:
$4.00 per adult (13 y/o and up)
Free - under 13 y/o
If you already have a season pass for Texas state parks, admission is free.
The Living History Day events are FREE with a paid Day Use Pass.
22ND: 2026 Calendar of Events Planning Luncheon
Hard Eight Pit BBQ, 5300 SH 121 The Colony, TX
We will meet for lunch, then stay to put together much of 2026’s calendar of events. Bring your appetite and venue ideas! Everyone is welcome.
11:30AM Meet up in parking lot
12:00PM (noon): Move inside for lunch
After lunch: fill in our 2026 Calendar of Events.
DECEMBER
13TH?: Annual Toy Run With Ferrari Club America – DFW Chapter
Stay tuned for details as they emerge in November
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Tazilon Brenner
DFW Chapter Leader
FCA Board of Directors