Posts By David Bateson
How to get a test drive in a Ferrari – the Ferrari California
April 11, 2014 | David BatesonA few years ago I found myself staring absentmindedly into the window of the local Ferrari dealership. I’d been in lots of times before, however, not having ever been in the market to buy one, hadn’t been offered a test … Read More
Fiat Panda Trekking
April 11, 2014 | David BatesonWe have recently been lucky enough to have two of the new Fiat Panda variants on test – the top of the range AUD$24K diesel-engined Trekking and the model sporting the new 875cc TwinAir Turbo two cylinder petrol engine.
Fiat Panda – a car for florists?
November 23, 2013 | David BatesonFiat Panda – first impressions from behind the wheel
The Fiat Panda is an iconic model from the Italian manufacturer, it’s just that if you live in Australia you wouldn’t know, as this vehicle is the first Panda to grace … Read More
Freemont – the Italian American (or the American Italian?)
November 23, 2013 | David BatesonRecently ItalianCar was lucky enough to get not just one but two versions of Fiat’s new(ish) SUV, the Fiat Freemont. As we’ve discussed earlier here, the Freemont is the firstborn of the Fiat Chrysler hookup, combining American bigness with Italian … Read More
New Ghibli to break new ground for Maserati: first diesel, lower price tag
May 30, 2013 | David BatesonLikely to appear on Australian shores next year with an expected $120K price tag, the new model Maserati Ghibli, unveiled at the recent Shanghai motor show, will also be the first diesel powered model ever in the iconic Italian manufacturer’s … Read More
One millionth Fiat 500 rolls off the line
April 25, 2013 | David BatesonThey may not be made in Italy anymore, but for many people around the world the Fiat 500 is the epitome of Italian style. Read More
Lamborghini celebrate 50 years with new batmobile
April 25, 2013 | David BatesonI have a theory. Whenever the folks at Lamborghini decide to design a new model they have a big meeting where they ask themselves just one question. Read More
La Ferrari – there will be more than one
April 25, 2013 | David BatesonThis year’s Geneva motor show has seen an ever so subtle shift to eco-friendly cars, particularly on the part of a brand you wouldn’t normally associate with ‘greenness’: Ferrari. Read More
Italian cars – the affair continues
April 25, 2013 | David BatesonFast forward several years. The Lancia had bitten the dust and I was staring at an offer of employment letter that came with a company car. Even better the company did not specify the car or give me a shortlist – it was entirely up to me to choose the car I wanted. Read More
Italian cars – when it all began.
February 8, 2013 | David Bateson
Other kids had more interest. As a teenager I wasn’t really that interested in cars, well no more than the minimum necessary to hold a male teenage conversation. Obviously I was aware of Ferrari and Lamborghini, but Italian cars weren’t my first love. No, that was reserved for the Porsche 911 turbo. Read More