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The new Fiat 500 has arrived in what is probably the largest national celebration ever seen for a new car, with street parties, fireworks, concerts and parades not just in Fiat's home town of Turin, but right across Italy, marking not just the birth of a new car, but also the 50th birthday of an Italian icon, the original Fi...
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Lovers of Italian style and practicality are bound to fall for the new addition to the Fiat family in Australia. Known as Bravo in Europe, this beautiful new model was publicly revealed in Australia on 29 January. The new Fiat Ritmo will be launched in Australia towards the lat...
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Drive away today with this Punto SportPunto’s chic! It expresses complete refinement and energy. Among the class of vehicles designed by the world renowned Giorgetto Giugiaro, Punto’s sleek bonnet and compact, sculpted body represents automotive design at its purest. It’s the perfect car for drivers who enjoy l...
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Punto T-JetThe new Punto T-Jet is powered by a 1.4 turbo that generates the power and output of much larger engines. With it's incredible 206Nm of torque, the T-Jet's power is delivered smoothly through every gear. Standard features include 17" alloy wheels, sports interior, cruise and stability control. Combined with a ...
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Fiat Collects Car Of the Year Award 2008Fiat was officially presented with the European Car of the Year 2008 award last night (28 January 2008) at a special ceremony in Berlin after 57 of the 58 judges placed it in their shortlist and now fewer than 33 judges gave the Fiat 500 the top spot. With the presentation of the aw...
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Ritmo Brings A New Rhythm To Fiat In Australia!The all-new Fiat Ritmo arrives in Australia 1 March 2008 providing a new level of style, performance and excitement that only a car infused with Italian soul can deliver. "Five door family hatchbacks are not renowned for flair or excitement but the Fiat Ritmo is set to change...
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The new Fiat 500, already European Car of the Year 2008, has just taken top honours in the Small and Compact Vehicle category at this year's glittering Auto 1 Awards, held in Geneva last week. Pitched against tough opposition, Fiat's chic new city car comfortably won the class, taking votes not only from the Auto ...
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All versions of the Fiat Punto, including the newly-launched turbocharged Punto T-Jet, are available at 'driveaway', no more to pay prices in April, which means that the stylish and fun to drive Italian is available from $19,990* on the road, with savings of up to $3,000. The Fiat Punto is available with two...
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The Fiat 500 has just picked up another award to join the bulging trophy cabinet. As well as getting the European Car of the Year award, the chic little Italian has been named Best Small Diesel Car by the UK's "What Diesel Car?" magazine. With more than half the cars sold in the UK now diesel-powere...
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The 1.4 litre Pop version 16v manual is now available in Mod Blue! The Pop is fully kitted-out with remote central locking, air conditioning, electric mirrors, fog lights, rear headrests, split 50/50 rear seat, and a 6 speaker MP3 Compatible CD Player. Super comfy seats with a cloth trim, Leather steering wheel & Gear knob...
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So, you think you're ready to buy your first car? Need some info on new cars, used cars, finance options, makes, models, etc? Read on to find out all you need to know to get yourself on the road. A car is probably the second most expensive purchase you'll make in yo...
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Despite doom and gloom about the economy, Fiat has recorded a record sales month in April with the Italian marque scoring its largest sales month since its Australian return in 2006 thanks to the new Fiat 500. "Good though it is to record a record month, if we could meet the demand for the 500, we could have more than tr...
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The cold weather has well and truly arrived and it’s not just us humans who don’t appreciate it! Your car is affected by the dropping temperatures too! There are, however, a few tips you can follow to ensure that your vehicle makes it through the chilly season without any problems. There are 5 main items y...
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Ms Elizabeth Powell (pictured above) is the first to reward her daughter’s High School Building Fund with a cheque for $200.00Elizabeth, who lives in Dubbo, NSW, bought a diesel Fiat Punto from Clayton West in order to make the long drive to visit her daughter Augusta, who boards in St Catherine’s, Waverley. A single...
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As fuel prices rise and fears about global warming increase, all sorts of claims have been made for the abilities of different cars to save fuel or reduce emissions, but there is one, undisputed fact: When it comes to fuel economy, the Fiat 500 1.3 JTD has the lowest fuel consumption of any car sold in Australia. Taking ...
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The true measure of any car company’s dedication to the environment should be seen across their entire range. In 2007, the Fiat range was shown to have the best CO2 average among the top ten European car makers. In Australia, the Fiat 500 1.3 JTD is, hands down, the most economical car on the market, the Fiat Punto is the...
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Fiat is exceptionally proud to be the first car maker in Australia to have its entire range represented in the top five greenest cars available in Australia The Fiat 500 offers Australia's best fuel economy and the second highest green rating, while the Fiat Punto is in third spot and the Fiat Ritmo Dynamic 1.4. rounds out t...
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Maintenance is a must for many products we buy today, from pets to plants, homes and household goods - we need to continually take care of and maintain them to get the longest life and best performance from them possible. Cars are no different! Especially as the seasons change. Winter can take its toll on your car and it&r...
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Fiat has launched two new versions of its family size hatchback, the Ritmo, based around a new trim and equipment package named 'Dynamic' and two new engines that enables Fiat to offer the Ritmo with a new opening recommended retail price of $24,990 and provide Fiat's advanced Turbo Diesel engine in a Ritmo for...
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The Fiat Punto Turbo Sport is fun, fast, zippy and stylish. The perfect car for roaming the city streets. Small enough to be easy on fuel but large enough to be comfortable inside. The Punto has been on sale in Australia since 2006. At just $25,990, it represents great value for money -- all ver...
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The seven-seat FIAT Qubo people-mover is about to be unveiled to the public at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The Qubo is aimed at the mainstream/family drivers, with its emphasis on economy and practicality. Based on the Fiat Fiorano compact commercial van and built from the same platform as the Punto light car, ...
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So, does your car have ABS? ESP? VVT? Or EBD? How about your DSR? Is it OK? The language of new cars has become very complicated in the past few years with the increase in new &nbs...
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Blue&Me is a unique system which will change in-car communication, information and entertainment forever. Microsoft and Alfa have teamed up to bring you the future of driving pleasure and entertainment. What is Blue&Me? Blue&Me is a system seamlessly integrated in the vehicle but which...
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The car that brought Fiat back to Australia, the Punto, has passed the million sales mark with the production of a right hand drive Punto Sport T-Jet in Passionate Red this week (24 November 2008). The sales landmark puts the latest Punto well on its way to matching the production runs of the first two generation of Fiat'...
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The world has been captivated by the little Fiat 500 since it’s introduction in Europe last year and March 2008 in Australia. Motoring journalists have filled many pages with their impressions of this car and everyone has wanted to read about it. Comparisons and awards are still being added to “the pool r...
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Fiat reaches new heights in 2008.
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In 1957 The original Fiat 500 was met with glowing reviews by the European automotive press and it looks as if the new version of Fiat's chic bambino remains true to the original convertible, as it features a ‘sardine tin’ roof - fixed side rails with a sliding soft-top continuing the traditional set by the...
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There is a noticeable change in the way small businesses advertise and market their products these days. The trend is away from costly mainstream media with long lead times, long commitments and where the prospect purchases a product within which is the advertisement. Now it’s internet search engines, web pages...
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With the 30% - 50% Tax Break now is the perfect time to consider a new FIAT for your business! The wide range of models we have on offer will compliment your business needs and provide a perfect opportunity to upgrade. Take advantage of the Federal Governments proposed Small Business and General Business Tax Breaks t...
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The new 2009 Fiat 500 was awarded a maximum 5-star safety rating in the gruelling Euro NCAP crash test programme, which shows Fiat’s commitment to all aspects of driver and occupant safety & protection, placing it at the very top of its category in terms of passive, active and preventative safety which is a first for v...
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