News By Topic: Fiat

500byDIESEL Now Available Exclusively On-Line

Dec 5, 2008

The 500byDIESEL, a global limited edition run of just 10,000 examples, is the result of a collaboration between Fiat's Style Centre in Turin and fashion label DIESEL's design team. The idea was to create an "Urban Survival Vehicle", perfect for town traffic, yet expressing the personality of its alternative young brand ... Continue reading

Phylla, a Zero-Emission Vehicle from Italy is Unveiled in Turin

Dec 4, 2008

Late last week a host of Italian VIP people were invited to the Environment Park in Turin to try out a new minicar. Called Phyllis, it is an innovative zero-emission vehicle, developed with assistance from Fiat. ... Continue reading

New Fiat Bravo 2.0 Multijet: More Power, Less Fuel, Lower Emissions

Dec 1, 2008

Fiat has just extended its popular Bravo mid-size hatchback range with the introduction of a more powerful yet more economical and lower emissions engine, demonstrating the Group's commitment to the production of increasingly environmentally-friendly cars. ... Continue reading

Abarth 500 Roars Away with TOP GEAR.COM Award

Nov 28, 2008

It's not even on sale in the UK yet, but the eagerly-awaited Abarth 500 is already picking up top industry awards. The 135 bhp turbocharged supermini has just roared off with Top Gear magazine's Best Hot Hatch prize. ... Continue reading

New Panda Cross Scoops Top 4x4 Honour

Nov 27, 2008

The new Fiat Panda Cross, a car that was only launched in the UK three months ago, has scooped its first major off-roading honour - 4x4 of the Year 2009. ... Continue reading

Fiat Grande Punto Production Reaches 1 Million Mark

Nov 24, 2008

Today the millionth Grande Punto came off the production lines at the Fiat factory in Melfi. This model was launched in 2005 and was the heir of two best-sellers: the first Punto (from 1993 to 1999) of which 3.5 million were manufactured, while the second series (launched in 1999 and currently on sale under the name Pu ... Continue reading

In Japan, Fiat 500 Is The Best Compact Car

Nov 20, 2008

The Fiat 500 is still the talk of the town, asserting itself as a real "Made in Italy" icon, capable of winning over the public and international critical acclaim. The best proof of its success is the over 270 thousand orders received to date and the 29 prizes awarded around the world. And now, to this collection of pr ... Continue reading

Fiat Showroom Website Wins Another Award

Nov 14, 2008

Fiat UK's cutting edge 3D 'showroom' website has received another important award - this time from the Car Dealer Ewards, in association with Motors.co.uk. ... Continue reading

Fiat Group Automobiles Star Of The 'Ecomondo' International Fair

Nov 6, 2008

The 12th ECOMONDO, an international fair on material recycling, energy recovery and sustainable development, is to be held in Rimini on 5-8 November. Hosted by Rimini Fiera, the show will be presenting the widest range of technological opportunities, systems and equipment, and services for resolving complex and specifi ... Continue reading

Fiat Automobiles Renews Its Sponsorship Of The Fiat Yamaha Team For 2009-2010

Nov 5, 2008

Fiat Automobiles SpA announces the renewal of its sponsorship of the official Yamaha Team, the Fiat Yamaha Team, for two years - 2009-2010 - of the world MotoGP class championship. ... Continue reading

Official Opening For Fiat's New London Service Centre

Oct 29, 2008

A new service centre and parts distribution hub, set up to serve the growing number of new Fiat customers in central London, has just been opened by the company. ... Continue reading

New Fiat Fiorino To Star At Interbuild 2008

Oct 24, 2008

Fiat Professional will be building on its success at this year’s Interbuild 2008 with an impressive range of products for customers working in the construction industry. Its stand, No. E25/F20, Hall 4, at Birmingham’s NEC, features many examples of the brand’s award-winning vehicles. ... Continue reading

Fiat Beats and Confirms '08 Profit Goal

Oct 23, 2008

CHICAGO, Oct 22, 2008; James Kelleher writing for Reuters reported that the Italian industrial group Fiat (FIA.MI: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) said on Wednesday that it would meet the low end of its 2008 goal for group trading profit. Fiat confirmed its group trading profit -- a measure of operating profit th ... Continue reading

Fiat Fuels The Excitement At Diesel Party

Oct 22, 2008

The ever-popular Fiat 500 lapped up the limelight once again at Diesel's xXx worldwide 30th birthday celebrations, earlier this month. A special-edition Fiat 500 by DIESEL version of the in-demand supermini was displayed outside the London party, at matter nightclub in the O2 Arena in Docklands, where more than 3,000 l ... Continue reading

Fiat to Introduce New Concept Car at Sao Paolo Autoshow

Oct 22, 2008

Fiat Automoveis, the Brazilian subsidiary of Fiat will unveil a new, locally designed concept car at the forthcoming Sao Paolo Autoshow which will run from 30 October to 10 November. ... Continue reading