First official photos of Fiat 500L revealed

Italian carmaker Fiat is expanding its 500 range later this year with the addition of the 500L. The Fiat 500L will join the likes of the Ford B-MAX in the new mini-MPV segment in the final quarter of 2012 but first it is set for a world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The 500L – with the L standing for Large – is the fourth addition to the 500 range, following on from the Abarth and Cabrio versions and furthers the brand’s strategy of offering new models catering for different...

Fiat’s new Punto offers sportier look with increased efficiency

Fiat’s new Punto is now available in the UK, with a range of more efficient engines, a sportier interior and a wider selection of technical enhancements. Externally the Fiat Punto 2012 has a more sophisticated look, with fully colour-coded front and rear bumpers and three new exterior colours: Brit Pop Blue, Tango Red and Underground Grey. It comes in a more simplified line-up of three main levels, the Pop (base), Easy (mid) and Lounge (high), as well as a sports version, and offers a choice...

New UK chief for Fiat Professional

Fiat Professional has appointed Sebastiano Fedrigo to the role of director, responsible for all the business activities of Fiat Group Automobiles UK’s commercial vehicle division. Fedrigo returns to the UK from his previous role as area sales manager based at Fiat’s headquarters in Turin during which time he was responsible for supporting the commercial activities of Fiat Professional in several European markets. He has previous direct experience of the UK market having held positions here...

New Fiat Ducato goes on sale this month

After three decades and five generations, the new Fiat Ducato goes on sale this month with an extended range of new engines and an updated interior. The three power outputs from the previous Ducato’s three engines will be replaced by four outputs (110, 130, 148 and 177bhp) from two engine capacities on the new model. Available with a capacity of either 2.3 or 3-litre, these engines are Euro 5 compliant and use the latest generation of Fiat Powertrain Technology’s MultiJet to achieve better...

New Fiat Panda on sale next spring

Fiat will be unveiling its new Panda at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show before it goes on sale in the UK next spring. The new larger Panda can now comfortably accommodate up to five people and is equipped with one of the largest luggage compartments in its segment. Now in its third generation, the Panda has a new look both inside and out including a new engine range. Customers will be able to choose from two TwinAir twin cylinder engines: the International Engine of the Year 2011...