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Latest news and reviews of Fiat cars in the UK, plus featured articles and discussions about Fiat in The Car Expert community forum.

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Model update

Pricing and specs for Fiat 500X Sport

17 September 2019

The new Fiat 500X Sport will start from £22,500 and introduce a touch of sportiness at the top of the compact crossover’s range.

Model update

Star and Rockstar trims added to Fiat 500 range

14 May 2019

The Fiat 500 city car range has been bolstered by two new specification trim levels called Star and Rockstar, sitting at the top of the 500 model range.

Car ownership advice

Audi and Suzuki dealers lead the way for customer service

12 April 2019

The annual J.D. Power Customer Service Index has been published today, which rates customer satisfaction with their service experience at a franchised dealership.

Concept car

Geneva: Is Fiat Centoventi concept the next Panda?

7 March 2019

The Fiat Centoventi has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show as a concept car celebration of its 120th birthday – Centoventi means '120' in Italian.

Model update

Fiat 500X range grows with new S-Design model

30 January 2019

Fiat has added a new S-Design trim specification to its 500X, providing some exterior changes and a unique interior theme.

Car industry news

Car manufacturers facing ‘massive’ CO2 fines

7 December 2018

Nearly two-thirds of top car manufacturers are facing 'massive' CO2 fines, according to new research due to be published today.

Car safety

Fiat Panda branded a ‘zero-star car’ for safety

5 December 2018

The Fiat Panda has become only the second car to ever be awarded zero stars for safety by Euro NCAP – and the other car is the Fiat Punto, tested last year.

Car manufacturer news

Updated Fiat 500X gains new petrol engines

29 August 2018

Two new petrol engines and additional safety systems lead a package of updates to the Fiat 500X crossover, on sale from £16,995.

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Latest Fiat reviews

Fiat 500X review

Car reviews

7.6

Purely on specification and quality, the latest Fiat 500X cannot overcome major rivals. But it beats them hands down for style, both inside and out.

Mazda MX-5 vs Fiat 124 Spider

Car reviews 26 April 2018

The Mazda MX-5 and Fiat 124 Spider are very similar cars yet with their own personalities. Which one is likely to be the right choice for you?

Fiat Tipo review

Car reviews

6.2

The Fiat Tipo is a new arrival in the family hatchback market at a value price. But does it have the substance to match? Read The Car Expert review.

Fiat Tipo first drive

Car reviews 21 October 2016

The new Fiat Tipo arrives in five-door hatch and Station Wagon estate form to take on the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf in a tough sector.

Fiat 124 Spider review

Car reviews

8.6

The Fiat 124 Spider revives the name of an iconic model, matching the proven chassis of Mazda's MX-5 to a turbocharged engine.

Fiat 500X review (2014 – 2017)

Car reviews 17 November 2014

What is it? All-new compact crossover variant of 500 line. Key features: On and off-road versions, nine-speed auto gearbox, drive selector.

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Articles featuring Fiat

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Audi and Suzuki dealers lead the way for customer service

12 April 2019

The annual J.D. Power Customer Service Index has been published today, which rates customer satisfaction with their service experience at a franchised dealership.

Car industry news

2018 new car sales: winners and losers

10 January 2019

With the 2018 new car sales figures being reported this week, we can now see which car companies are celebrating and which are drowning their sorrows.

Car safety

Fiat Panda branded a ‘zero-star car’ for safety

5 December 2018

The Fiat Panda has become only the second car to ever be awarded zero stars for safety by Euro NCAP – and the other car is the Fiat Punto, tested last year.

Car industry news

Most new diesel cars still pollute beyond legal limits

17 August 2018

Tests by consumer organisation Which? have found that the majority of new diesel cars still exceed the new emissions limits in "real-world" testing.

Car industry news

New car sales: 2018 half-year report

10 July 2018

It's half-time in the 2018 new car sales race, and a chance to see which brands are flying high and which are floundering in despair.

Car safety

Zero-star Fiat shows the progress of safety standards

15 December 2017

This week's shock result of the Fiat Punto being given a zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating highlights how much safer new cars have become in recent years.

Fiat in the forum

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  Stuart Masson
- Fiat 124 Spider with Navigation problems, how do i reject the car?
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  Stuart Masson
- Replacing Fiat Panda
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- PCP help (Fiat 500)
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  Stuart Masson
- Fiat 500 2012 sold a dodgy car
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  Stuart Masson
- New clutch, potential gear problem? (Fiat Punto)
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  Stuart Masson
- Car not as described?
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  Stuart Masson
- Faulty Fiat, what are my rights?
  Started by: Amy in: Technical Discussions
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  Amy
- Fiat 500X recommendations – good or bad?
  Started by: Lynda in: Buying a Car
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  Stuart Masson
- Returning a two year old fiat 500…reoccuring tranmission fault
  Started by: kirsty Steven in: Any Other Business
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  Stuart Masson
- Used Fiat Bravo – have I been ripped off?!
  Started by: Joanna in: Buying a Car
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  Stuart Masson
- Grinding noise on start up – Fiat Punto
  Started by: Chris newton in: Technical Discussions
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- 2 years, 11 months ago
  Chris newton
- Cancellation of car purchase
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- Motor show gems
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