Automobile
Kiwi's like Punto Diesels
It seems Kiwi’s like compression ignition Puntos. I’d say the odds were skewed by the current model range offering 3 diesel and only one petrol engine. David Linklater finds the Punto isn’t perfect bu...
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Automobile
Fiat buys back Ferrari
Fiat bring Ferrari back into the family. It will be interesting to see what they do with Ferrari. The article mentions a link to Spyker, who are currently buying Midland F1 Team, which I wasn’t aware...
Automobile
Punto Grande Rally!
The Punto Grande proves to be a rally, as well as sales, success. Fiat Punto takes European Rally Championship title . Fiat has won the European Rally Championship with three rounds to spare with...
Automobile
A sexy hot Panda?
Ok, maybe not sexy but you have to admit this 100hp Panda is hot! We don’t get them in New Zealand which is a pity as with it’s alloy wheels, red brake calipers spoilers it looks kinda cool! Fiat...
Automobile
Alfa Romeo 8C the sexiest?
For some reason the Alfa Romeo 8C just doesn’t work for me. I think the 8C is a bit retro prefer the more progressive look of the Brera. I think the proportions are a bit “TVR does Alfa” with the gril...
Automobile
Nuova Fiat 500 Interior
Autoblog.it have a photo of the Fiat Nuova 500 Interior
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Michael Schumacher wins, then retires
I saw one of his 90 wins live, at Melbourne, and all the others on the box. Todays announcement means Formula One loses it’s greatest driver at the end of the year. Looking though the statistics at IT...
Automobile
The Classic Fiat X1/9
This article is about one of my favourite cars. The tiny X1/9 was Bertone design at it’s best (seen here) before later versions were ruined by US spec bumpers. The X1/9 was often termed the baby Fe...
Automobile
Alfa Romeo matures?
David Linklater finds the Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS is more refined, but a bit less Alfa, than it’s 156 predessor but still has a few foibles. I’d call it Alfa “character”! Beauty In Eye Of Alfa Romeo | Xtra Motoring Beauty In Eye Of Alfa Romeo | Xtra
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Morris Marina collectible, I'm driving a "rarity" - Who'd believe that?
I never thought I’d read the words “Morris Marina” and “collectible rarity” in the same sentence! The Morris Marina is on my “Cars I’ve Owned, Driven” list with the comment: “This is very possibly the worst car I've ever driven. The sort of product that made
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Will Lancia return to New Zealand?
Will Lancia’s return to the U.K. mean we see them in New Zealand again? The end of right hand drive product, withdrawal from the U.K., was the end of Lancia in New Zealand. We saw most the range over the years, good and bad. For me Lancia
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Fiat Tetra Power: Four Fuels to choose from...
Clever engine management allows a Fiat Siena to run on whatever seems best… Treehugger: Fiat Sienna Tetra Power: Your Choice of Four Fuels Here is a world first for automotive technology: the four-fuel Fiat Siena developed under Magneti Marelli of Fiat Brazil…. Treehugger: Fiat Sienna Tetra Power: Your Choice