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New FIAT 500 unveiled with new exterior and interior style Highlights include revised front designed with new headlamps, grills, chrome brightwork and LED daytime running lights Rear enhancements include innovative new ‘empty’ light clusters Interior revisions include new Uconnect™ infotainment systems, enhanced comfort and numerous detail improvements Engine range enhanced for more efficiency and eco-friendliness High standard safety specification includes seven airbags and a full suite of active safety systems On Sale in September priced from £10,890 In Brief July 4 has always been a red-letter date for the FIAT 500. A symbol of mass motorisation in Italy, of which almost 3.8 million were sold, the original FIAT 500 was introduced...

A new version of Abarth’s stunning 500, the Bi-Colore Edition, released last week, costs just £15,990 OTR. Just 50 of the striking 500 Bi-Colore will be built, the high performance brand has just announced. A unique Scorpione two-tone Black over Record Grey paint finish, 17-inch 10-spoke diamond finish alloy wheels, Abarth sports seats with natural leather trim, and rear privacy glass all feature as standard on the special edition. Based on the Abarth 500 Custom, the Bi-Colore is powered by a 1.4 Turbo T-Jet 16-valve engine with a sporty five speed manual gearbox. With 135bhp of power available and a maximum 206Nm of torque at 3000 rpm, the Abarth has a 0-62 mph time of just 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 127 mph, yet it returns...

FIAT 500 i-DEAL OFFERS YOUNG DRIVERS A NEW CAR, COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE AND SERVICING FOR THREE YEARS, ALL FOR JUST £239 PER MONTH Innovative package puts young drivers behind the wheel of a brand new FIAT 500 1.2 Pop Three years comprehensive rewards-driven car insurance included Three years routine servicing costs included for peace-of-mind Inclusive i-Deal for a fixed monthly payment of just £239 For almost three quarters of young drivers, the costs associated with car insurance means that the selection of cars they can actually afford to run is usually extremely limited and not very appealing. Indeed for 35 percent of 17-25 year olds the costs are so prohibitive they choose not to own a car at all, while the vast majority that...

Renowned stunt driver Alastair Moffatt has claimed the Guinness World Record* for the Tightest Parallel Park Driving a standard FIAT 500C 1.2 Cult, Alastair managed to park in a spot just 7.5cm longer overall than the vehicle Alastair's astonishing skill, and the agility of the FIAT 500, will be on display at the Performance Car Show, part of the 2015 Autosport International Racing Car Show, from January 8-11 at the NEC Birmingham. Globally-renowned stunt driver Alastair Moffatt has reclaimed his Guinness World Record* for the Tightest Parallel Park during the Performance Car Show at the 2015 Autosport International Racing Car Show (January 8-11, NEC Birmingham). Driving a FIAT 500C 1.2 Cult, Alastair was able to execute the...

New FIAT 500X crossover available to order now in exclusive Opening Edition specification Only 500 examples of the specially-badged FIAT 500X Opening Edition will be offered to UK customers Available in "City Look" or "Off-Road Look" bodystyles, the FIAT 500X Opening Edition offers up to £2,850 worth of additional equipment at no extra cost Available to order now, FIAT 500X Opening Edition owners can expect delivery in May 2015 The order books for the new FIAT 500X "Opening Edition" are now open! Only 500 examples of the new special series will be available in the UK, offering customers the chance to not only be one of the first to own FIAT's stylish new crossover, but also to benefit from a host of additional equipment at zero extra...

Network Rail takes delivery of the first of almost 300 FIAT Doblò Cargo vehicles it has ordered The SWB Cargo vans and SWB Crew vans will be used by Network Rail technicians as they inspect and maintain 20,000 miles of track and thousands of National Rail assets around the UK The FIAT Doblò Cargo is an ideal choice for Network Rail’s hard-working fleet, offering efficient, reliable, versatile, comfortable and safe vehicles for its technicians to use across the UK Network Rail has taken delivery of the first FIAT Doblò Cargo vehicles it has ordered to facilitate its technicians in carrying out the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Britain’s expansive rail network. A total of 283 FIAT Doblò Cargo and Doblò Crew vans, all in SWB...

FIAT 500X Debuts in Paris https://500x.fiat500.com/en-GB/ All-new FIAT 500X unveiled in two different versions – one for those with a spirited, metropolitan outlook and the other for active, stylish adventurers Distinctive Italian style blends the spirit of the iconic original with a modern and elegant design Compact on the outside, the FIAT 500X is spacious and inviting, and packed with the latest technologies on the inside A broad range of petrol and diesel engines, plus a choice of transmissions and drivetrain configurations are available FIAT 500X available with five- and six-speed manual gearboxes, as well as advanced six-speed twin-clutch and nine-speed automatic transmissions Three drivetrain options: front-wheel drive...

New exterior style for the FIAT Doblò Cargo which goes on sale in the UK in early 2015 In addition to its new exterior design, there are important technical enhancements for key engines New FIAT Doblò also debuts ultra-efficient new "EcoJet" derivative and is the first vehicle in the range to be badged "FIAT Professional" FIAT Professional has unveiled the new FIAT Doblò Cargo at the 2014 Hanover International Motor Show. Taking centre stage at the most important commercial and industrial vehicle show in Europe, the new fourth-generation FIAT Doblò features a fresh exterior design, improved engine performance for key models and a new "EcoJet" version engineered to lower fuel consumption and reduced running costs even further. Of...

Coming in Paris on the 2nd of October! Here's a sneak peak ;) https://500x.fiat500.com/en-GB/?noshare&tripl=1&noredirect=1

The stunning new Fiat 500CbyGucci, which has created a wave of remarkable interest across the world, will be the star of an original tour stopping at some of the most famous cities in Europe, including London this weekend. A striking 5m3 crystal cube with elegant black lacquered top and bottom will be set up in the Covent Garden Piazza, from 16-19 October, housing the Fiat 500CbyGucci. The convertible version of the Fiat 500byGucci – once again customised by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini in collaboration with Fiat’s Centro Stile style centre – is available in two colours: classic black and white, with a distinctive glitter finish. These two exceptional colours complement each other – the black with detailing in shiny chrome...

As a result of the interest attracted by Fiat’s 500byGucci model – 3000 pre-orders logged on the www.500bygucci.com website and requests from all over the world – Fiat and Gucci are now introducing a cabriolet version – the Fiat 500CbyGucci. Customised by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini in collaboration with Centro Stile Fiat, the car will be distributed worldwide, and from this month will be available to order both online at fiat.co.uk and in selected Fiat UK dealers. Prices start at £17,800 OTR. All the exclusivity of the Fiat 500byGucci is enhanced by the innovative electrically operated full length soft top in this new version. It will be available in two sophisticated body colours: white with glitter and brushed...

The New Punto Model Year 2012 is making its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It will go on sale at the beginning of next year across Europe. The model confirms the aspects that destined the previous editions for success in all the European markets and intensifies the distinguished personality with an important aesthetic change, together with the new exterior colours and the seat upholsteries, not to mention significant technological progress with the introduction of the 85 HP 0.9 TwinAir turbo and the evolution of the 85 HP 1.3 Multijet. In detail, on the outside the Punto 2012 model presents a new front distinguished by a bumper entirely painted in the same shade as the body, with the direction indicators positioned alongside the...

Fiat will be unveiling its new Panda at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September. The new arrival, which will go on sale in UK next spring, is a consistent evolution of a highly successful city car that has always been a by-word for functional design, manoeuvrability, space, reliability and comfort. While still remaining true to its compact design brief, new Panda has ‘grown’ by just a few centimetres to ensure the attainment of the highest safety standards, and improve the generous level of passenger and luggage space still further. With an overall length of 365cm, width of 164cm and height of 155cm, new Panda can comfortably accommodate up to five people and is equipped with one of the largest luggage compartments...

The appeal of Fiat Professional’s award-winning Doblò Cargo van range has just been broadened with a version never before introduced by a large volume manufacturer. Called the Doblò Work Up, it’s a ‘dropside’ vehicle with compact external dimensions allowing easy use in urban areas. The external dimensions are not, however, a limit to its performance. The load box is 2.30 m long and 1.82 m wide, with 4 m2 of loading area which can accommodate a payload of up to 1,000kg. Additionally, the multi-link suspension permits a rear axle load up to 1,450kg. The load box is made of high-resistance steel with a floor created from anti-slip multilayer wood and sides in aluminium alloy. Under the floor is a compartment for stowing long tools...

An impressive list of standard equipment is one of the highlights of the new Fiat Bravo MyLife, the latest car to be included in Fiat’s feature model collection of well-equipped, high value versions. Based on the range’s Active trim, the new Bravo MyLife is powered by Fiat’s widely acclaimed MultiJet 105bhp diesel engine. But it’s the additional equipment that makes the car stand out, especially as much of it gives the Bravo MyLife a distinctive, sporty look. The long list of equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, Blue&Me entertainment and communication system, leather steering wheel with audio controls, ESP stability control, air conditioning, electric front windows and driver, passenger and side airbags. Part of the Fiat range...

Unetversity Slough, an all-new training centre for the Fiat Group in the UK, has just been officially opened – with the promise of even greater results for the 6000 delegates taught each year. Part of a three-strong network of UK academies – including Manchester and Dublin – the new £1.4 million Slough site is the realisation of a year-long plan by Unetversity training director Andy Rowe and his team.. Fiat Group’s Unetversity scheme operates across all the Group’s brands, in all countries, worldwide. It supports the company’s global strategy to raise core competencies. Launched in the UK in 2009, Unetversity has been restructured here to offer a refreshed collection of high-tech training, leading to certification for each role...

The Fiat 500 has just won the Compasso d'Oro ADI (ADI Golden Compass), Europe's oldest and most prestigious design award. An international panel chaired by Arturo Dell'Acqua Bellavitis, and made up of industry experts, selected the Fiat 500 and presented the trophy to Roberto Giolito, Fiat Design director, who attended the awards ceremony held in Rome at the Pelanda Museo Macro del Testaccio. With this prestigious acknowledgement, the Fiat 500 continues to attract attention, confirming its standing as representing the best of Made in Italy by combining an innovative and original design with the most advanced technology in the field of engines, safety and on-board comfort. Additionally, with its prestigious 5-star Euro NCAP crash...

Think Fiat's getting a pretty sweet deal with Chrysler? The Italian automaker is, after all, gaining a 20% stake in the troubled American automaker, plus local manufacturing capacity and access to its dealer networks, all without paying a thin dime. Not a bad deal, but Chrysler's hard at work trying to make it sweeter. Emerging reports suggest that if the deal between Fiat and Chrysler were to fall apart, Chrysler would be obligated to pay Fiat $35 million in severance fees. Chrysler is currently pursuing the clause in the courts administering its bankruptcy protection. The reasoning is that Fiat has put in the time and money into pursuing the partnership that would allow Chrysler to continue operating, and if the courts - or anyone...

Pope Benedict XVI's Fiat Ducato Panorama The Pope may be the Pope but he still needs to get around, which is why there have been so many additions to the Vatican motor pool for us to report on. His predecessor John Paul II may have received a Ferrari Enzo, but after selling his Volkswagen Golf, Benedict XVI has added a Volvo XC90, a BMW X5, a Volkswagen Phaeton W12, and a custom Mercedes G-Class to his serene stable. And now he can add one more, as Fiat has provided the Holy Father with a specially-equipped Ducato Panorama van for his tour of the earthquake-stricken region of Abruzzo in Italy, which also happens to be where the Ducato is made in a joint venture with PSA-Peugeot-Citroen. The van is painted plain white with the livery...

You might think that Mercedes and McLaren have been busy churning out new editions of the SLR supercar like madmen (you know, aside from winning the world championship), but they're just taking a page out of the Fiat playbook. The Italian automaker has once again unveiled a new version of its diminutive Panda. Called the Glam Edition, the special version starts with the Panda 4x4 and updates it with a new pearl white paint job complimented by aluminum roof rails and a new set of 15" alloys, but the Panda 4x4 Glam differentiates itself further inside with denim-style upholstery that should bridge the gap between the hip Diesel Edition 500 and the maternal Panda Mammy. Something tells us this isn't one of those European hatchbacks...