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Fiat’s innovative Blue&Me system has been upgraded to make the technology even more widely available for mobile phone users and music lovers.

Supermini goes large as The Big Smile comes to UK

A giant Fiat 500C – five times the normal size – is coming to the UK as part of a Europe-wide tour to promote the popular new convertible.

Fiat 500 scoops another major industry honour

Fiat has just picked up another important industry award for its iconic 500 hatchback, adding to its tally of 30 international awards received to date.

Another major industry honour for eco:Drive

Fiat has just been honoured with another award for its innovative eco:Drive technology – picking up Auto Express’s Special Award at the magazine’s New Car Awards 2009 earlier this week.

Fiat targets new audience with driving school deal

Fiat’s recent announcement that it is to supply Britain’s leading driving school with a 14,000 strong fleet of stylish Fiat 500s as part of a four-year deal is in line with the company’s local market strategy, according to managing director Andrew Humberstone.

Fiat Panda reaches new milestone

Fiat’s evergreen Panda model has just reached another historic landmark as the 1,500,000th example came off the production line at the Fiat Auto Poland plant in Tychy.

BSM and Fiat in landmark deal

BSM and Italian car giant Fiat have today announced their partnership which will see Fiat as the new fleet provider for BSM (the British School of Motoring), the UK’s most popular driving school.

Fiat sale success at BCA

Fiat & Alfa-Romeo’s biggest sale of the year was staged at BCA Measham on the 9th July recording a huge success with 200 cars sold netting over £1.5 million of revenue.

First Fiat used car centre in UK opens with celebration party

The first showroom in the UK designed exclusively for the sale of used Fiat cars has just opened with a VIP champagne reception and charity night.

Successful weekend of racing for Abarth at Brands Hatch

Thousands of motorsport fans were treated to a spectacular weekend of racing as the Abarth 500 European series came to the UK.

It’s love at first sight for supermodel Elle Macpherson

Fiat’s stunning new addition this summer – the 500C – has a new fan in the form of another supermodel, Elle Macpherson.

Qubo to get eco:Drive fuel saving technology

The versatile Qubo mini-MPV is the latest in Fiat’s range to benefit from eco:Drive, the in-car system that can save fuel and reduce emissions.

James Morrison sings Qubo’s praises at special concert

International singer/songwriter, James Morrison, fulfilled his promise to perform live at a special concert this week, designed to promote the new Fiat Qubo.

New Fiat 500 C in the UK

Having made its international public debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March, the new Fiat 500 C, a convertible version of the iconic Fiat 500, goes on sale in the UK on Thursday 2 July – with the UK being the first market in the world to receive the vehicle.

Fuel-saving eco:Drive wins French Grand Prix

eco:Drive, Fiat’s clean, green in-car technology, has won another accolade – this time a top honour at the most prestigious advertising awards in the world.

New 500 C converts bids into funds for charity

A specially designed version of one of the first Fiat 500 C models in the UK has been auctioned at a gala evening, raising £55,000 for two major cancer charities.

Damien Hirst-decorated Fiat 500s help raise millions for charity

Five Fiat 500s, decorated by the artist Damien Hirst, were among the prizes won in a luxury charity draw at a star-studded London party last week.

Start&Stop fires up more green awards for 500

Fiat’s prize-winning 500 has received further confirmation of its environmental dominance after taking another top honour at the What Car? Green Awards in London yesterday – this time for its fuel- and money-saving Start&Stop version.

New sports seats for Abarth Grande Punto and Abarth 500

Abarth Grande Punto and Abarth 500 owners will now be able to enhance their cars even further, following the introduction of stylish new sports seats for these two high performance models.

Fiat produces ten millionth vehicle to take number one in Brazil

Fiat is celebrating in Brazil, with its ten millionth vehicle produced in the Latin American country – all of which is helping to give Fiat more than a quarter of the local market and the number one spot, with 60,628 vehicles sold in May alone.

Fiat offer puts instructors in the driving seat

The stylish Fiat 500 looks set to become an even more popular choice with driving schools and image-conscious pupils, thanks to the offer of free-of-charge He-Man dual controls on the car.

Fuel-saving eco:Drive wins another top award

eco:Drive, the Fiat in-car system that helps motorists save money and reduce exhaust emissions, has won another top industry honour.

Grande Punto now even better value in Fiat scrappage scheme

Fiat has scrapped plans to sell the popular Grande Punto 1.4 Active 3-dr for £6,995 under the Government’s recently-announced scrappage scheme – and will offer it for £6,695 instead.

Top model Jodie takes first eco test drive

Supermodel Jodie Kidd became the first person in the UK to take a Fiat ‘eco’ test drive in a new initiative designed to highlight the benefits of environmentally-friendly motoring.

Flagship hosts glittering Abarth celebrations

Fiat’s central London flagship site was once again transformed into a top reception venue last week (2 April) – this time for a capital city celebration of Abarth.

Unique Barbie 500 at Fiat’s flagship dealer

A special, one-off Fiat 500, created to help celebrate Barbie doll’s 50th anniversary, has been brought to London as part of a major European tour.

Low emissions Fiats to benefit from Capital Allowance rule changes

Fiat is anticipating increased interest from fleet managers in its low-emissions vehicle range, following the introduction today of new Capital Allowance guidelines.

Fiat fits Start&Stop system to its stylish 500

Fleets choosing a new version of the Fiat 500 city car could enjoy even greater financial rewards now the company has introduced its Start&Stop technology.

New Fiat strategy boosts used car sales and residuals

A complete overhaul of Fiat’s remarketing strategy during 2008 has proved a massive success, with the brand reporting a 42 per cent increase in used car wholesales to dealers and trade buyers last year.

A new Panda for £4995 as Fiat joins scrappage scheme

Fiat has confirmed that it intends to take part in the new scrappage scheme programme, announced by Chancellor Alastair Darling in last week’s Budget.

Abarth UK kicks off with class win

After an early season shakedown at Harewood Hillclimb in Yorkshire, Abarth UK kicked off its celebrity media motorsport programme with a class win last weekend. This came courtesy of Autocar’s Matt Rigby, during Bognor Regis Motor Club’s well supported Sprint at Goodwood circuit near Chichester.

Duty calls for Fiat’s range of low emissions cars

Company car drivers choosing Fiat’s most popular models are set to benefit from changes announced in the Budget that reward low emissions vehicles with reduced Vehicle Excise Duty.

Free replacement pads and shoes ‘for as long as you own the car’

A series of new special offers, designed to help existing Fiat owners, have just been unveiled by the manufacturer’s dealer network.