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FIAT has launched its all-new Ducato commercial line-up with bigger payloads, larger interiors, more powerful and economical engines.
Buyers have the choice of two third-generation Euro IV compliant Multijet turbo diesel engines of 2.3-litre and 3.0-litre capacities, mated to six-speed gearboxes. Read the rest of this entry »

A new limited edition version of one of Fiat’s most popular models has just gone on sale, and it’s aimed at a very specific audience - young mothers. Read the rest of this entry »

   The range of new Fiat Ritmo’s contain many standard features including 16″ alloys, 17″ alloys, 6 speed manual, abs brakes, air con. pollen filter, audio (mp3 and wma), automatic stability control, bluetooth system, brake assist, cd player, centre console cool box, chrome exhaust tip, climate control air-conditioning, dual airbags Read the rest of this entry »

A money-saving survey, the chance to drive a CO2 emissions-reducing simulator and a close-up look at the innovative Panda Aria concept car are some of the exciting features lined up for a Fiat interactive environment event in London this month. Read the rest of this entry »

Fiorino Qubo is the name of the new car marketed by the Fiat dealer network. This original name clearly conveys the model’s attributes: it is reliable and robust, as well as being uniquely practical and versatile. And the original choice of the letter Q evokes the distinctive personality of the car as much as the rounded profile of the exterior shape. Read the rest of this entry »

The FIAT Idea was launched in the UK in February 2004 with the ‘George not included’ TV advertising campaign which featured American actor George Clooney - for more information

The Idea was FIAT Auto’s first entry into the competitive mini-MPV market and it benefits from FIAT’s expertise in the field of small cars which already includes the Panda and Punto. Read the rest of this entry »

IF YOU, like us, are missing the old European Holden XC Barina and wish that General Motors would bring in the popular new Corsa version that we are cruelly denied in lieu of the old Daewoo T200 Kalos clone TK Barina, then take a long hard look at the Fiat Punto 1.4. Read the rest of this entry »

Just a few months after its commercial launch in Latin America, the Fiat Grande Punto has been awarded the prestigious “Auto Interamericana 2008” prize. Organised since 2001 by the Interamerican Federation of Automobile Journalists (FIPA), the “Auto Interamericana 2008” was assigned by 63 journalists from 19 American countries, including Brazil and the United States, which gave the Grande Punto 91 points out of the 133 available. The importance of the contest is shown by the models in contention and which the new Fiat preceded: the Mercedes Class C, Mitsubishi Lancer, Volvo C30, Nissan Sentra and Audi A5. Read the rest of this entry »

Fiat has just announced prices of its new Euro 5-compliant Bravo 1.6 16v MultiJet.

With a starting price of just £13,595 OTR for the Active 1.6 16v MultiJet 105 model, the newly-extended range saves even more money, with fuel economy of up to 62.7mpg on the combined cycle, and low CO2 emissions, starting at an impressive 119g/km.
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Nestled between designer-edition Bugattis, drop-dead drop-top Alfas and suped-up Maseratis, it’d have been all too easy to miss something as small as the new 500 Abarth. But that would’ve been a big mistake, because the scorpion-emblazoned, hot little retro number is one of the most compelling sports models on display at this year’s Geneva show.

This version packs a 135hp turbo four – not exactly Veyron-beating power, but promises to be plenty to shoot the turbocharged mini-fridge around every corner in Rome like a carnival ride. Plus the Fiat performance division from its new factory in Turin is working up a 160hp kit that also kicks the visuals up a notch, but as you can see in the gallery below, the scorpion’s venom is already thoroughly laced with grappa. Press release after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »