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Though not all these features will be available globally.). The new Fiat 500s will be available in 10 European nations, including the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland. Alerts can also be sent to the owner if the car exceeds a certain speed or leaves a certain geographic area.
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