Craig Lowndes, John Bowe, Mika Salo, and Peter Edwards have won the 2014 Bathurst 12-hour endurance race, taking place over the weekend, driving a Ferrari 458 GT3. This is the first time in the race’s history that Ferrari has won. It was an arduous race this year, as it often […]
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Abarth 695 Maserati review (video)
In a similar way that Group B rally was unhinged and a bit unrefined, the bonkers Abarth 695 Maserati embraces the raw, unbridled performance of high-boost turbocharging only it’s entwined with the fine luxury you’d expect to see in a Maserati
Fiat Abarth to tackle 2014 Bathurst 12-Hour race
Two factory-backed Fiat Abarth 695 Assetto Corse race cars will tackle the iconic Mount Panorama for the first time in February, 2014, in the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12-Hour race. The team is managed by Alan Heaphy, and Australian drivers Luke Youlden and Paul Stokell will take the wheel. The pair will […]
Fiat 500 695 Edizione Maserati on sale in Australia from $60,000
If the Fiat 500 Abarth isn’t enough of a firecracker for you, you will be glad to hear Fiat Australia has just introduced the 695 Edizione Maserati pocket rocket to the local market. Featuring a boosted version of the Abarth’s 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, the 695 produces 132kW of power and […]
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse review (video)
Take one rorty 1.4-litre engine and pump up to 20psi of boost into it and what you’re left with is the extremely feisty Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse. It might be small but it carries way more than a case of short man syndrome. 2013 FIAT 500 ABARTH ESSEESSE – PROS AND […]
2013 Fiat 500T Sport revealed in new video promo?
Fiat could be set to release a new variant of the popular Fiat 500. Speculatively called the 2013 Fiat 500T Sport, it is believed the model will sit in between the top spec Abarth and the 500 Sport. The new model is apparently just around the corner, featuring many of […]
Chrysler Australia to distribute Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Abarth
Chrysler Australia will begin distributing Alfa Romeo, Abarth, and Fiat vehicles from May 1 this year, under Fiat’s recent ownership takeover of Chrysler Group. Under a new management system, Alfa Romeo and Fiat dealer networks will report to Chrysler Australia headquarters in Melbourne. The dealer network spans countrywide, including 17 […]
Video: Fiat 500 Abarth ad featuring Charlie Sheen
Fiat and performance arm Abarth have released a new Fiat 500 Abarth ad featuring Charlie Sheen. Abarth is looking to capatilise on the Hollywood star’s bad boy character with the new campaign. Fiat is looking to build its brand in the US and is doing everything it can to create […]