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  • Fiat 500 named the most vandalised car … Mon, Apr 16, 2012 11:42 BST

    Watch out if you drive a Fiat 500- the compact city runaround has been named the most vandalised car on British roads. More »Fiat 500 named the most vandalised car …

    Watch out if you drive a Fiat 500- the compact city runaround has been named the most vandalised car on British roads.

  • First Drive: Fiat Panda
    First Drive: Fiat Panda Thu, Feb 23, 2012 16:00 GMT

    THE NEW Panda is in the UK at last, aiming to build on the success of the outgoing model with more space for passengers and luggage, and a new engine option.Around 11cm … More »First Drive: Fiat Panda

    First Drive: Fiat Panda

    THE NEW Panda is in the UK at last, aiming to build on the success of the outgoing model with more space for passengers and luggage, and a new engine option.Around 11cm has gone into the length at the back, to give more legroom and boot space. Combined with a height of over 1.5 metres, it immediately looks like a bigger, …

  • This Panda’s A Rare Treat (Fiat Panda 2004-2012)
    This Panda’s A Rare Treat (Fiat Panda … Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:01 GMT

    ENGINES – The Panda’s modest dimensions accommodate a small selection of equally modest petrol and diesel engines. For many the former will be fine, delivering a punchy … More »This Panda’s A Rare Treat (Fiat Panda …

    This Panda’s A Rare Treat (Fiat Panda 2004-2012)

    ENGINES – The Panda’s modest dimensions accommodate a small selection of equally modest petrol and diesel engines. For many the former will be fine, delivering a punchy yet refined performance. Diesel is for those who will rack up the miles - an unlikely feat in what will really be a town car for many.EXTERIOR – The Panda’s …

  • New Fiat 500L first details
    New Fiat 500L first details Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:00 GMT

    FIAT HAS released the first pictures of its new 500L, a larger and more practical version of the 500 city car.It loses much of the cuteness of the highly successful 500, … More »New Fiat 500L first details

    New Fiat 500L first details

    FIAT HAS released the first pictures of its new 500L, a larger and more practical version of the 500 city car.It loses much of the cuteness of the highly successful 500, though, with much larger dimensions even eclipsing those of the Punto Evo.At 4140mm long it’s over 10cm longer than its B-segment stablemate, and standing …

  • New Fiat Panda prices announced
    New Fiat Panda prices announced Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:00 GMT

    THE NEW Fiat Panda range will start at less than £9,000 when it goes on sale at the end of the month.At £8,900 on the road, the entry-level five-door Panda ‘Pop’ is comparable … More »New Fiat Panda prices announced

    New Fiat Panda prices announced

    THE NEW Fiat Panda range will start at less than £9,000 when it goes on sale at the end of the month.At £8,900 on the road, the entry-level five-door Panda ‘Pop’ is comparable to its rivals. The price will rise to £12,250 for a range-topping diesel ‘Lounge’ model.The third, mid-range trim option is called ‘Easy’. There …

  • Boxing Clever (Fiat Doblo 2001-2010)
    Boxing Clever (Fiat Doblo 2001-2010 … Fri, Feb 3, 2012 18:01 GMT

    ENGINES – Part people carrier and part van with windows, Fiat’s Doblo performs at its best when powered by diesel. The modest 1.3 motor will be fine for urban duties … More »Boxing Clever (Fiat Doblo 2001-2010 …

    Boxing Clever (Fiat Doblo 2001-2010)

    ENGINES – Part people carrier and part van with windows, Fiat’s Doblo performs at its best when powered by diesel. The modest 1.3 motor will be fine for urban duties but anything more taxing and you’ll wish you opted for the beefier 1.9-litre lump. Choosing 1.2 petrol power will mean a quieter life but at the expense of …

  • Space Oddity (Fiat Doblo 1.6 MultiJet)
    Space Oddity (Fiat Doblo 1.6 MultiJ … Fri, Feb 3, 2012 17:00 GMT

    ‘THE FIAT Doblo – not for agoraphobics.’ It might not be the most sensitive of marketing tag lines but Fiat could do with adopting it. Any car in which you can’t rest … More »Space Oddity (Fiat Doblo 1.6 MultiJ …

    Space Oddity (Fiat Doblo 1.6 MultiJet)

    ‘THE FIAT Doblo – not for agoraphobics.’ It might not be the most sensitive of marketing tag lines but Fiat could do with adopting it. Any car in which you can’t rest your elbow on the door, because it just won’t reach, is seriously spacious.Realistically, the government could tax it a bit more than other cars, especially …

  • First Drive: Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 MultiAir Sporting (135)
    First Drive: Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 MultiAir … Fri, Feb 3, 2012 17:00 GMT

    NOT EVERYONE wants the outrageousness of Abarth’s hot hatches, but some folks still want something small, stylish, light and fun with a good engine.Cue Fiat’s Punto Evo … More »First Drive: Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 MultiAir …

    First Drive: Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 MultiAir Sporting (135)

    NOT EVERYONE wants the outrageousness of Abarth’s hot hatches, but some folks still want something small, stylish, light and fun with a good engine.Cue Fiat’s Punto Evo 1.4 MultiAir Sporting, which uses the same engine as the Abarth 500 but looks a little more subtle. That said, it’s an absolute beauty with some of the …

  • New Fiat Panda breaks cover
    New Fiat Panda breaks cover Wed, Aug 31, 2011 11:58 BST

    First official pictures of Fiat's most important small car before its unveiling at Frankfurt. More »New Fiat Panda breaks cover

    New Fiat Panda breaks cover

    First official pictures of Fiat's most important small car before its unveiling at Frankfurt.

  • Buried 1904 Fiat exhumed and raced
    Buried 1904 Fiat exhumed and raced Fri, Aug 19, 2011 13:17 BST

    A 1904 Fiat buried upside down in 1932 by its eccentric owner is taking part in a historic rally. More »Buried 1904 Fiat exhumed and raced

    Buried 1904 Fiat exhumed and raced

    A 1904 Fiat buried upside down in 1932 by its eccentric owner is taking part in a historic rally.

  • Fiat Scudo Panorama
    Fiat Scudo Panorama Fri, Mar 11, 2011 08:42 GMT

    Fiat's van with windows and seats does a decent job as a huge family-hauling MPV alternative. More »Fiat Scudo Panorama

    Fiat Scudo Panorama

    Fiat's van with windows and seats does a decent job as a huge family-hauling MPV alternative.

  • Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse vs. RenaultSport Clio Gordini 200
    Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse vs. RenaultSport … Tue, Jan 18, 2011 10:56 GMT

    Baby super hatch battle: Clio Gordini vs. Abarth 500 esseesse. More »Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse vs. RenaultSport …

    Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse vs. RenaultSport Clio Gordini 200

    Baby super hatch battle: Clio Gordini vs. Abarth 500 esseesse.

  • Fiat Punto Evo Sporting
    Fiat Punto Evo Sporting Wed, Sep 1, 2010 17:48 BST

    We reckon the new Punto Evo could be the best all-round Fiat on sale today. More »Fiat Punto Evo Sporting

    Fiat Punto Evo Sporting

    We reckon the new Punto Evo could be the best all-round Fiat on sale today.

  • Fiat Punto Evo Abarth
    Fiat Punto Evo Abarth Thu, Jul 22, 2010 07:04 BST

    Abarth has a second go at making a fast Punto supermini, and it's really quite good. More »Fiat Punto Evo Abarth

    Fiat Punto Evo Abarth

    Abarth has a second go at making a fast Punto supermini, and it's really quite good.

  • Fiat 500C Abarth
    Fiat 500C Abarth Mon, Jul 19, 2010 12:31 BST

    Fiat's 500C is a lovable little drop-top, but the Abarth version drops a ball too. More »Fiat 500C Abarth

    Fiat 500C Abarth

    Fiat's 500C is a lovable little drop-top, but the Abarth version drops a ball too.

  • Brand new Fiat Uno leaks
    Brand new Fiat Uno leaks Mon, Apr 26, 2010 12:39 BST

    Pictures of the new Fiat Uno supermini, due in 2012, have leaked from an internal document. More »Brand new Fiat Uno leaks

    Brand new Fiat Uno leaks

    Pictures of the new Fiat Uno supermini, due in 2012, have leaked from an internal document.

  • New model spree for Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa and Fiat
    New model spree for Ferrari, Maserati, … Thu, Apr 22, 2010 11:58 BST

    The Fiat Group has openly announced its new model plans for the next five years. More »New model spree for Ferrari, Maserati, …

    New model spree for Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa and Fiat

    The Fiat Group has openly announced its new model plans for the next five years.

  • Cute electric Fiat 500 confirmed
    Cute electric Fiat 500 confirmed Tue, Mar 23, 2010 17:26 GMT

    Fiat is one step closer to bringing an electric city car to the UK, announcing a 2012 launch in the US. More »Cute electric Fiat 500 confirmed

    Cute electric Fiat 500 confirmed

    Fiat is one step closer to bringing an electric city car to the UK, announcing a 2012 launch in the US.

  • Geneva 2010: Fiat Abarths galore
    Geneva 2010: Fiat Abarths galore Wed, Mar 3, 2010 08:48 GMT

    Two new Abarth models from Fiat at Geneva. More »Geneva 2010: Fiat Abarths galore

    Geneva 2010: Fiat Abarths galore

    Two new Abarth models from Fiat at Geneva.

  • Fiat Punto Evo Sporting vs. Renault Clio GT
    Fiat Punto Evo Sporting vs. Renault … Tue, Jan 26, 2010 14:43 GMT

    Fiat's Punto Evo 1.4 Sporting offers warm hatchback performance to trouble the 1.6-litre competition; we pitch it against Renault's Clio GT. More »Fiat Punto Evo Sporting vs. Renault …

    Fiat Punto Evo Sporting vs. Renault Clio GT

    Fiat's Punto Evo 1.4 Sporting offers warm hatchback performance to trouble the 1.6-litre competition; we pitch it against Renault's Clio GT.

 

Latest Reviews

  • First Drive: Hyundai Veloster
    First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback … More »First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback tailgate as a ‘door’. Hyundai has gone one better with its Veloster coupe.We’ve been here before with an unusual number of doors. Mini’s love it or loathe …

  • First Drive: Toyota GT86
    First Drive: Toyota GT86

    YOU don’t need an abacus to help you count the number of affordable rear-wheel drive coupes available to buy in the UK. Even if you choose to include Mazda’s MX-5 – so … More »First Drive: Toyota GT86

    First Drive: Toyota GT86

    YOU don’t need an abacus to help you count the number of affordable rear-wheel drive coupes available to buy in the UK. Even if you choose to include Mazda’s MX-5 – so long as you fit the hard top roof – it’s a small number.With nearly everyone now focused on cutting emissions and squeezing as much as possible from a litre …