The Abarth 695 70th Anniversario special edition arrives as another 70th birthday celebration from Abarth, with manual spoiler and vintage paint job. Abarth doesn’t have a great deal to play with anymore, and basically churns out sporty takes on the Fiat 500. So as 2019 is their 70th anniversary range they can be forgiven for […]
New Abarth 595 Pista adds another option for Abarth’s only UK offering
Abarth extends it Fiat 500-based offerings with the arrival in the UK of the Abarth 595 Pista offering some extra power and additional titivations. We noted yesterday, when we revealed the new Fiat 500X Sport, that it’s now got to the point where if you want a Fiat you only have a choice of the […]
The Fiat 500X Sport – Fiat’s ‘Sporty’ take on the 500X – goes on sale in the UK
The new Fiat 500X is Fiat’s ‘sporty take on the 500X SUV, and it is now on sale in the UK with prices starting from £22,500. If you want a Fiat, and it’s a Fiat with more than two seats, you really don’t have a huge amount of choice any more; it’s either the Fiat […]
New ELECTRIC Fiat 500 e WILL go in to production next year
A new electric Fiat 500e will go in to production in Q2 2020 as Fiat confirms a £630 million investment in a new production line for the electric 500. Last year, shortly before he died, then Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne declared that Fiat’s future was going to be electric, and that an electric Fiat 500 […]
Abarth 595 70th Anniversary Edition models and new 595 Essesse REVEALED
Fiat launches the Abarth 595 70th Anniversary Edition to celebrate the notable anniversary, and there’s a new 595 Essesse as well. The UK loves a Fiat Abarth (well, expect the 124), so where better to have a special model to celebrate 70 years of the brand? Step forward the Abarth 595 70th Anniversary Edition. Based […]
Fiat launches ‘My 500’ to make your Fiat 500 even more yours
Fiat launches ‘My 500’ offering free name stickers for Fiat 500 owners to make their 500 even more personal. Personalisation options for new cars is rather a big thing these days, with every car maker and his dog seemingly offering endless combinations of options to make every car they sell a bit more individual, and […]
Fiat Panda scores ZERO in latest Euro NCAP tests – and Jeep Wrangler just ONE star
The Fiat Panda has received a ZERO rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP tests, with the worst-ever rating for child safety. This time last year the Fiat Punto got a zero star rating from Euro NCAP in their latest round of testing, and just eight months later Fiat withdrew it from sale and […]
Fiat 500X gets a bit of a makeover and NEW petrol engines
The Fiat 500X has been given a facelift for 2018, with cosmetic updates, new driver assistance aids and new petrol engine options. It’s four years since the Fiat 500X – Fiat’s answer to the MINI Countryman – bowed in at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, so it’s time for a bit of an update for […]
Fiat Punto FINALLY put out of its misery
The Fiat Punto has finally ended production as Fiat rationalises its model offerings and focuses on the 500 and Panda for a City Car future. As far back as 2013, the late Sergio Marchionne was declaring the end of the Fiat Punto in an effort to move Fiat in to more upmarket waters, but it […]
Fiat 500 “Spiaggina ‘58” pays tribute to the ORIGINAL Fiat 500 Jolly
The Fiat 500 “Spiaggina ‘58” arrives as a new limited edition Fiat 500, this time paying tribute to the first limited edition 500 – the 500 Jolly – from 1958. Love it or hate it – and we admit to loving it – the Fiat 500 has been a remarkable success for Fiat the second time […]