The third-generation Fiat Panda has arrived in Australia for the first time, with a starting price of $16,500 drive away for the entry level Panda Pop model. Although a new comer to Australia, the Fiat Panda has entered its 33rd year in 2013, with more than 6.4 million sold since …
Read More »2013 Fiat 500 Review
Like polka-dots skirts and giant, thick-rimmed sunglasses in retina-shearing colours, it seems retro is back in vogue. There are not many cars that invoke this nostalgic feeling better than the Fiat 500. What’s more, I successfully came into this world thanks to the original Fiat 500. No! I wasn’t conceived …
Read More »Abarth 695 Edizion Maserati from $60,000 – 40 only for Australia
The Limited Edition Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati (Maserati Edition) has been launched in Australia following its international debut last year, with only 40 units, out of the limited global run of 499 examples, destined for local consumption. The exclusivity will cost $60,000, but you get an uprated 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, …
Read More »Fiat 500 now from $14,000 driveaway
Fiat Chrysler Group has launched an expanded and more affordable Fiat 500 range (read the Fiat 500 review here) as part of a new positioning programme for Fiat vehicles in Australia. Now with eight core variants and three trim levels – Pop, Sport and Lounge, it builds on the exclusivity …
Read More »Fiat launches cheapest mid-sized SUV in Australia-Fiat Freemont
The local arm of Fiat has launched the Freemont SUV today (read our review here), priced from $25,990, making it the cheapest mid-sized SUV on sale in Australia. Based on the Dodge Journey, the Fiat Freemont is offered in two new powerplants – a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol generating 125kW of …
Read More »Fiat and Alfa Romeo prices slashed in Australia
As part of a new plan to grow the brands after taking back the distribution from Ateco Automtive, Fiat-Chrysler Group have slashed the retail prices for a whole range of Alfa Romeo and Fiat vehicles. The company announced a new positioning and price point for its Australian range which includes …
Read More »Warranty Direct’s Engine Reliability Index – Germans Among the Worst
To us here at ForceGT and many of our readers, a car is more than an A to B mode of transport. They have soul and character. They bring joy to us on those weekend country runs. However, to the majority of the car buying masses, it’s a different story. …
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