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Bad News: No Alfa Spider – Good News: It’ll be a Fiat
July 30, 2014 | Pete AcciniWhen it comes to the badge on the front of the new Mazda MX5 based sportscar it seems like Fiat Chrysler have had a change of heart – literally! If reports from Europe are to be believed it looks like … Read More
Shannons Auction Results
July 24, 2014 | Pete AcciniWe reported recently that a number of interesting Italian Vehicles were up for grabs at Shannons Melbourne Winter Auction. Well, it’s time to give you the results.
The cute little 1960 Fiat 500 Giardiniera sold for avery healthy $22,000. The … Read More
Fiat Ottimo: What is it & Will Australia Get it?
July 23, 2014 | Pete AcciniThe Ottimo is a medium sized hatchback that Fiat sells in China. It’s a car, like its sedan sister the Viaggio, that is based on the Dodge Dart platform and judging by the images we have seen since its launch … Read More
ItalianCar at Motorfest 2014
July 15, 2014 | Pete AcciniWe went along to the RACQ Motorfest at Eagle Farm in Brisbane to see what Italian car delights we could find.
A highlight was the fantastic Maserati display celebrating 100 years of the esteemed marque. On show were a collection … Read More
2013 Fiat Punto: First Impressions
August 5, 2013 | Pete AcciniThe Fiat Punto is back! ItalianCar was invited to the launch, or should we say re-launch, of the refreshed Fiat Punto in Brisbane this week and we came away very impressed.
We were let loose in a variety of Puntos … Read More
Fiat Punto is Coming Back
July 24, 2013 | Pete AcciniFiat Australia has announced that the Fiat Punto is coming back to Australia in 2013. Off the local market since 2009 the little Fiat is returning as the revitalised Italian brand goes from strength to strength down under.
We haven’t … Read More
Back to Their Roots: Alfa to End FWD Era
July 24, 2013 | Pete AcciniIf reports out of Europe are to be believed Alfa Romeo are about planning to completely change their model line up and revert back to a traditional rear wheel drive layout across the range.
A recent article by highly respected … 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
