Cardiff Fashion Week - the premier fashion event in Wales from 28 October to 4 November – has partnered with Griffin Mill Fiat. The South Wales Fiat specialist has chosen to support the week to showcase the Fiat 500 range - a bold and seductive car which marks its 60th anniversary this year. To announce the partnership, Britain’s Next Top Model finalist, 21-year-old sports student … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 July
To celebrate the 60th birthday of the iconic Fiat 500 a new special series, the Fiat 500 Anniversario, will be available to order from today. Available in two exclusive new colours, Riviera Green and Sicilia Orange with the 1.2-litre 69hp petrol engine, as both a hatchback and a convertible, they cost from £14,265. Ford Bridgend Engine plant helped boost Britain’s power train manufacturing … [Read more...]
Fiat 500 reflects on anniversary with modern twist
Besides marking the sixtieth anniversary of the Fiat 500, this year also sees the debut of the Fiat 500 Mirror. This special edition marks the introduction of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the Fiat 500, with a car that’s always connected and packed with content. The introduction of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto means that users can access the main applications of their … [Read more...]
Fiat 500 rolls back on 60th anniversary
A limited edition convertible celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Fiat 500. Just 250 models will go on sale in the UK, the first 60 individually numbered and available to order now with delivery from 4 July from £19,240. This special edition comes with a grey fabric roof and Dolcevita bi-colour paintwork, combining tri-coat white for the body of the car and pastel … [Read more...]
Popular small cars lagging in latest safety tests
The 2016 Fiat 500 and Ford Ka+ are lagging behind class rivals in safey provisions, says Euro NCAP. It tested them against the new Citroen C3 and found them lagging behind in occupant protection after simulated impact and standard autonomous braking systems. Euro NCAP says buyers should put off purchasing a current Fiat 500 and await the new version, and the Ford Ka+ is unsophisticated and … [Read more...]
Order books open for new Fiat 500 1.3 MultiJet
Order books are open for the New FIAT 500 1.3-litre MultiJet II 95hp. Employing sophisticated second-generation MultiJet technology and a variable geometry turbo charger, the new FIAT 500’s 1.3-litre, turbo diesel engine produces 95hp at 3,750rpm and 200Nm of torque from 1,500rpm, with 170Nm available from just 1,250rpm. This performance ensures the FIAT 500 feel brisk and responsive in all … [Read more...]
New Fiat 500 now on sale
Exactly eight years and more than 1.5 million units since it was launched on the 50th anniversary of the original car’s debut, the New FIAT 500 is here. Retaining the look that has made it a global best-seller, the new FIAT 500 hasn’t grown in size but in maturity with advanced technologies, improved efficiency, more customisation and a Centro Stile FIAT-refreshed exterior and interior. The … [Read more...]
Fiat 500 family is growing
Fiat’s 500 family is growing up. From the new 500 which appeared in 2008 we have seen the addition of the 500C and 500L MPV and now we get the 500L Trekking and 500L MPW or multi-purpose wagon, which can be ordered with two additional seats to make it a seven-seater. The Trekking and MPW come with the familiar range of petrol and diesel engines, manual and automatic boxes, but have some … [Read more...]