Selling well and production possibly increasing

http://europe.autonews.com/article/20130314/ANE/303149937?template=mobile02

"We are producing a little bit more than planned ... so if the trend remains over the next two or three months we will increase the production steadily, not through overtime, but through hiring [more workers]," Ferrara said."

Trying to export to Russia too:

"Meanwhile any plans to export 500Ls to Russia remain uncertain due to high custom duties there. Although Serbia has a free-trade agreement with Russia it excludes cars and on Wednesday Serbia's Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic said that a high-ranking delegation will travel to Moscow to try to resolve the issue."

Re: Selling well and production possibly increasing

mathew said:

http://europe.autonews.com/article/20130314/ANE/303149937?template=mobile02

"We are producing a little bit more than planned ... so if the trend remains over the next two or three months we will increase the production steadily, not through overtime, but through hiring [more workers]," Ferrara said."

Trying to export to Russia too:

"Meanwhile any plans to export 500Ls to Russia remain uncertain due to high custom duties there. Although Serbia has a free-trade agreement with Russia it excludes cars and on Wednesday Serbia's Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic said that a high-ranking delegation will travel to Moscow to try to resolve the issue."

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Must be that one you've ordered

:d

Saw my first 500L on the road this afternoon. A Passadoble Red one on the M4 between Chippenham & Swindon. Reg began CU13 so was more than likely on a little jaunt from South Wales. Couldn't tell what model it was unfortunately as we were both going, well, motorway speeds! Plus we were on opposite carriageways.

Also saw two (a red and a white) at Pewsham Garages when I was taking my Stilo in for a service today. I like the dashboard, looks to be made of nicer feeling materials than most recent Fiats & I think it has sufficient showroom appeal to do well. Hope so anyway, as big Fiat's do usually have their work cut out in the UK.

Saw my first 500L on the road this afternoon. A Passadoble Red one on the M4 between Chippenham & Swindon. Reg began CU13 so was more than likely on a little jaunt from South Wales. Couldn't tell what model it was unfortunately as we were both going, well, motorway speeds! Plus we were on opposite carriageways.

Also saw two (a red and a white) at Pewsham Garages when I was taking my Stilo in for a service today. I like the dashboard, looks to be made of nicer feeling materials than most recent Fiats & I think it has sufficient showroom appeal to do well. Hope so anyway, as big Fiat's do usually have their work cut out in the UK.

Any plans for an automatic ? I have to replace my Doblo soon... and would prefer an auto box now that they seem to have decent economy ... maybe a DCT version??

stuartmunn said:

Any plans for an automatic ? I have to replace my Doblo soon... and would prefer an auto box now that they seem to have decent economy ... maybe a DCT version??

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The Dualogic box is offered across all 3 spec levels on the 1.3 Multijet 85bhp diesel engine. I've seen one or two people on Fiat UKs Facebook page that have them on order with a Dualogic box and the Configurator on fiat.co.uk confirms it's available

Alternatively the new Doblo has the Dualogic box available with a 1.6 Multijet too.