Fiat has announced details of the all new Fiat Panda 4×4, which will make its international debut at the Paris Motor Show. The only all-wheel drive city car, the new Fiat Panda 4×4 promises improved performance, emissions and economy in both its petrol and diesel models. Fiat also says the new Panda has improved...
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The Government is considering a proposal from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry to view the motor registration year in two halves in a bid to stimulate sales. The vast majority of car sales in Ireland are in the first three months of the year, when the annual registration plate is newest. However,...
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Dr Dre and Lavazza, yes, the coffee people, are two of the names associated with the latest member of the Fiat 500 family, the Fiat 500L. The Italian car manufacturer promises the 500L will offer ‘MPV practicality, SUV image and Supermini efficiency’, although it’s only slightly longer than the average European car. Fiat reckons...
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Fiat always does a great line in interesting looking city cars and the new 2012 Panda is no different. On the funky side of stylish, the Fiat Panda is a really happy looking little car. While it does look a little like a small van from the side profile, head on, it’s a much...
Read more →Fiat Group Automobiles and Mazda are teaming up to build a new roadster. If the partnership proves successful, the companies will develop two lightweight, rear-wheel drive, two-seater vehicles with each manufacturer showcasing its own design language and powertrain options. Both models will be manufactured at Mazda’s Hiroshima plant in Japan with production for the...
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Fiat does like playing quirky little mind games with its drivers. In the Fiat 500 it was ‘how the hell do I open the windows’ after it moved the button to the centre console and in its bigger brother, the Punto Evo GP, the speedometer and Rev Counter have been transposed (I’m thinking of...
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Vintage glamour meets technical sophistication in the Fiat 500. Small and cute, the Fiat 500 has a real old style feel to it, but it’s crammed full of modern technology. The Matt Black version I was driving features satin chrome mirrors and door handles and is one of a number of Fiat 500 specials....
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