FIAT Drops The “World’s Happiest Car Playlist”

FIAT is leaning into its fun-loving Italian spirit this summer with something a little different—music. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the legendary Fiat 600 and the arrival of its all-new Grande Panda in showrooms, the brand has teamed up with a music psychologist to create what it’s calling “The World’s Happiest Car Playlist.”

The playlist, available now on Spotify, features 30 upbeat tracks from artists across the decades, including Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, BTS, ABBA, and The Beatles. Each song was handpicked with science in mind—FIAT partnered with Dr. Claire Renfrew, a psychologist specializing in music, to craft the ultimate feel-good soundtrack for road trips.

The Science Behind the Smile – 

This isn’t just a random collection of pop hits. According to Dr. Renfrew, songs that spark joy share a few key ingredients: a 4/4 beat, a lively tempo of at least 137 beats per minute, and uplifting lyrics paired with simple, repetitive structures. Throw in a melodic major 7th chord—a sound often associated with warmth and positivity—and you’ve got a scientifically proven recipe for happiness.

The playlist includes timeless classics like Day Tripper by The Beatles, Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys, and Happy by Pharrell Williams, alongside modern hits like Levitating by Dua Lipa and Shake It Off by Taylor Swift. Dr. Renfrew says blasting these songs with family and friends on a road trip can actually trigger the release of dopamine, the brain’s “feel good” chemical, creating a natural high.

The World’s Happiest Car Playlist by FIAT – 

• 1. The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition  
  2. The Beatles – Day Tripper  
  3. Oasis – She’s Electric  
  4. ABBA – Mamma Mia 
  5. Thegiornalisti – Riccione 
  6. Daft Punk – One More Time 
  7. Paramore – Still Into You 
  8. Pharrell Williams – Happy 
  9. Alessandra Amoroso – Comunque andare  
  10. Dua Lipa – Levitating 
  11. Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive 
  12. Taylor Swift – Shake It Off 
  13. Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk 
  14. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream 
  15. Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling!
  16. Earth, Wind & Fire – September  
  17. Ricchie Poveri – Sarà perché ti amo  
  18. Katy Perry – Firework 
  19. Survivor – Eye of the Tiger 
  20. Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams
  21. BØRNS – Electric Love  
  22. P!nk – Get The Party Started  
  23. Whitney Houston – Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
  24. Maggie Rogers – Light On  
  25. Raffaella Carrà –  A far l’amore comincia tu 
  26. One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful 
  27. The Cranberries – Dreams  
  28. BTS – Dynamite 
  29. The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations 
  30. Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now

More Than Just Cars – 

By tying music and science into its marketing, FIAT is reminding drivers that the brand isn’t just about transportation—it’s about experiences. Whether it’s cruising the city streets in a Fiat 600 Hybrid or setting off for a summer getaway in the Grande Panda, FIAT wants to make sure the soundtrack to your journey is just as fun as the drive itself.

So if you’re packing up for a road trip, FIAT recommends hitting play, rolling the windows down, and letting the “World’s Happiest Car Playlist” take your summer to the next level.