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  • Making A Grande Entrance (Fiat Grande Punto 2006-2010)
    Making A Grande Entrance (Fiat Grande … Mon, Apr 22, 2013 12:05 BST

    ENGINES – The focus for many is likely to be the Punto’s petrol engines. These small capacity units deliver high levels of refinement and kind to your finances. For longer … More »Making A Grande Entrance (Fiat Grande …

    Making A Grande Entrance (Fiat Grande Punto 2006-2010)

    ENGINES – The focus for many is likely to be the Punto’s petrol engines. These small capacity units deliver high levels of refinement and kind to your finances. For longer distances Fiat’s diesel units prove to be quiet yet frugal.EXTERIOR – The ‘Grande’ variant boasts rounded off corners and projects a generally high quality …

  • First Drive: Fiat 500L
    First Drive: Fiat 500L Mon, Mar 4, 2013 08:05 GMT

    DON’T BE fooled by the obvious link to the 500 city car; the Fiat 500L is no cutesy little urban barnstormer.No, forget that entirely. The 500L – L for large – is a bigger, … More »First Drive: Fiat 500L

    First Drive: Fiat 500L

    DON’T BE fooled by the obvious link to the 500 city car; the Fiat 500L is no cutesy little urban barnstormer.No, forget that entirely. The 500L – L for large – is a bigger, taller, five-seater compact MPV built out of entirely different – and mostly very new – bits from the Italian firm’s latest product line. But, in a …

  • Spacious Money Saver (Fiat Croma 2005-2007)
    Spacious Money Saver (Fiat Croma 20 … Mon, Feb 4, 2013 09:05 GMT

    ENGINES – Petrol motors exist, but from a performance and economy viewpoint the diesel engines will be the smarter choice. Any will do the job, but if given a choice … More »Spacious Money Saver (Fiat Croma 20 …

    Spacious Money Saver (Fiat Croma 2005-2007)

    ENGINES – Petrol motors exist, but from a performance and economy viewpoint the diesel engines will be the smarter choice. Any will do the job, but if given a choice the flagship 200bhp variant is the most impressive of the diesel trio – 120bhp, 150bhp and the 200bhp units.EXTERIOR – The Croma is a little different from …

  • The Fiat Panda has been given a dramatic makeover - into a monster truck (SWNS)
    It's an animal! Fiat Panda transformed … Mon, Dec 10, 2012 14:02 GMT

    The new and improved Fiat Panda is 2.5 times higher than the original More »It's an animal! Fiat Panda transformed …

    The Fiat Panda has been given a dramatic makeover - into a monster truck (SWNS)

    The new and improved Fiat Panda is 2.5 times higher than the original

  • First Drive: Fiat 500 Street
    First Drive: Fiat 500 Street Thu, Nov 29, 2012 18:05 GMT

    NO ONE can really argue with the Fiat 500. It’s a fabulous-looking little car; arguably the cheekiest little ankle-biter out there and people love it for that.I’m absolutely … More »First Drive: Fiat 500 Street

    First Drive: Fiat 500 Street

    NO ONE can really argue with the Fiat 500. It’s a fabulous-looking little car; arguably the cheekiest little ankle-biter out there and people love it for that.I’m absolutely sure that anyone who says they hate the Fiat 500 is in denial and wakes up every night in cold sweats thinking about driving one around all the most …

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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 …

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    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 …

  • 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.

 

Latest Reviews

  • First Drive: Skoda Superb
    First Drive: Skoda Superb

    BUILDING on the successful formula of space, refinement and generous levels of standard equipment, Skoda’s latest generation Superb packs all the familiar qualities that’s … More »First Drive: Skoda Superb

    First Drive: Skoda Superb

    BUILDING on the successful formula of space, refinement and generous levels of standard equipment, Skoda’s latest generation Superb packs all the familiar qualities that’s already convinced so many to sign on the dotted line.Improvements to the Superb might not be immediately obvious, however Skoda has focused on the things …

  • A Family Affair (Ford Focus 2005-2011)
    A Family Affair (Ford Focus 2005-20 …

    ENGINES – While it’s easy to think this particular Focus has ben around for a long time - in reality it has – engine development never stood still. This generation of … More »A Family Affair (Ford Focus 2005-20 …

    A Family Affair (Ford Focus 2005-2011)

    ENGINES – While it’s easy to think this particular Focus has ben around for a long time - in reality it has – engine development never stood still. This generation of Focus boasts some of Ford’s finest engines, with the quiet and refined petrol motors perfectly complementing the more frugal diesel units.EXTERIOR – Despite …