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The new Abarth 595 range has received two new trim levels. The 595 Turismo and 595 Competizione hatch and convertible now join the 595 ’50th Anniversary’, launched in May last year as the fastest and most powerful 595 so far. While the Turismo version offers slightly more luxury, the Competizione steps up to a more race …

The Fiat Freemont is one of the most affordable seven seaters on the market. Priced from just $27,000 plus on-roads, Fiat’s (Dodge) rebadged people mover is a lot of car for the money. But it was just a tad short on dynamics and power. Now the range has received a …

The Fiat 500 has been revitalised for 2014 with a host of styling, comfort and technological enhancements. Launched in 2007, the retro-inspired Fiat 500 was awarded the coveted International Car of the Year crown a year later, the year it arrived in Australia. This timeless classic retains the pre-update model’s …

Fiat’s unusual take on a Range Rover Evoque crossed with a 4×4 Ute has been unveiled at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil. Known as the FCC4 (Fiat Concept Car), the four-door concept is a design exercise that is said to combine the adventure DNA of Fiat with the luxury …

The meanest Abarth ever is locked and loaded for its Australian debut, with devoted enthusiasts of the Italian brand able to order the Abarth 695 Biposto through Fiat dealers now. The 695 Biposto is officially the fastest street-legal Abarth ever produced. Weighing just 997kg, the 695 Biposto is powered by …

The Abarth 595 ’50th Anniversary’ celebrates the introduction of the first Abarth tuned Fiat 500 in 1963. Relaunched in 2007, Fiat’s performance arm Abarth had been making performance parts for the bambino since the early 50s before rolling out the original 595 at the Turin Motor Show a decade later. …

The Fiat Freemont range has received a new flagship – the Freemont Crossroad, with price starting from $36,500 excluding on roads. Joining the existing four-cylinder petrol and diesel models, the Freemont Crossroad features a Chrysler-sourced 3.6-litre V6 engine that develops 206kW and 342Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels …

The new Abarth 595 range has received two new trim levels. The 595 Turismo and 595 Competizione hatch and convertible arrive to join the 595 ’50th Anniversary’, launched in May as the fastest and most powerful 595 so far. Power comes from a 1.4-litre T-Jet turbocharged four-cylinder engine which generates …

Fiat Australia today announces the arrival of the Abarth 595 ‘50th Anniversary’ model – the fastest and most powerful 595 so far. Only 50 examples of the global limited edition model have been secured for Australia and prices start at $45,000 excluding on-roads. “Without doubt the Abarth 595 is an …

The last time I took a second look at a city car was when a P-plater zoomed past in a white Audi A1 with the registration plate “THX-DAD”. I thought to myself: “Lucky Girl”. Most city cars are about as interesting as a phone directory. But not this one. Based on …

Abarth has unveiled its new ‘race car for the road’, the 695 biposto at the Geneva Motor Show, 50 years after the launch of the first 695. The 1964 edition 695 featured a 699.5 cc displacement to provide maximum power of 30 horsepower (22kW), helping it reach a top speed …

Panda – a large, adorable bear-like animal from the forests of China, high on the endangered species list. Fiat Panda – a five door, compact minivan-like automobile built in a Polish factory with a range of two- and four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, potentially high on the endangered species list. …

A specially designed livery will ensure the Abarth Motorsport team racecars stand out from the grid at the 2014 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour race. The scheme, which was unveiled this week on the team’s 695 Assetto Corse machines in Melbourne, proudly proclaims the Abarth racing heritage. It features bold red …

We usually associate Fiat with its most iconic model, the Fiat 500. It’s a charming little car that is full of fun and character (read our review here). However, with only two doors and four seats, things start to get a little tricky if you have a family and a …