Fiat Punto News
Fiat Punto Evo 'a glamorous car deal'3rd December 2009
The Fiat Punto Evo could prove to be a fantastic car deal for motor fans looking to make the most of their spare cash.With the manufacturer announcing details of the vehicle – which goes on sale in January – buyers may be intrigued by the potentially affordable prices...
New deal may impress Punto owners9th April 2009
Fiat Punto drivers may be impressed with a new deal being offered by the manufacturer.The company has announced it will provide free front brake pads and rear brake shoes to people who own Mk 1 and Mk 2 versions of the model for as long as the car is in their possession...
Fiat Punto tops European sales charts21st March 2007
The Fiat Punto is the top-selling vehicle in Europe, according to the latest sales figures.Data from automotive market intelligence specialist Jato Dynamics indicates that there were a total of 32,059 Puntos bought by motorists across Europe during the course of February...
Fiat Grande Punto Arbath set for inaugural public appearance1st March 2007
Fiat is preparing to unveil a new high-performance version of the Grande Punto, which may be of interest to automotive enthusiasts looking for a powerful new motor.Set to feature at the Geneva motor show later this month, the Fiat Grande Punto Arbath will come equipped with a racy 1...
Fiat experiences 16.9% sales rise in Europe16th January 2007
Fiat led an increase in European car sales during the course of 2006, new figures have revealed.Particularly strong sales were witnessed in Germany and Italy, but Fiat sold 1.15 million cars across Europe – a 16...
Fiat Grande Punto 'helps company experience record growth'9th January 2007
The popularity of the Grande Punto among younger motorists has helped Fiat become the fastest growing automaker in the UK market, it has been suggested.This week, the Italian car maker revealed that it had sold a total of 58,831 vehicles last year...
Fiat Grande Punto Arbath 'set to showcase racing credentials'2nd January 2007
Motorists looking for a taste of racing performance from their supermini have been alerted to news of a forthcoming variant of the Fiat Grande Punto range.The new Grande Punto Arbath is expected to go onsale at Fiat car dealerships across the UK in late 2007 for around £15,000, reports Auto Express...
Fiat Grande Punto receives design award16th November 2006
Fiat's Grande Punto has been praised for its stylish design, following recognition by automotive review publication Autocar.As part of the Autocar Awards 2006, this week saw the Fiat Grande Punto scoop the prestigious Design of the Year title...
Fiat Grande Punto model 'to feature heavily in Istanbul'1st November 2006
Fiat has unveiled the lineup for its exhibition stand at this month's international motor show in Turkey, with the Grande Punto set to feature heavily.Running between November 2nd and November 12th at the Istanbul AutoShow, Fiat has booked a stand measuring 1,566 sq m as it looks to showcase a wide range of new vehicles...
Fiat Grande Punto voted best small car31st October 2006
The Fiat Grande Punto model has received recognition from automotive reviewers north of the border, who have named it Scottish small car of the year.The accolade was awarded to the car after a vote from the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) for the ninth annual Scottish car of the year awards...
Stamps celebrate 1st class Punto26th September 2006
A new Royal Mail stamp has been unveiled that celebrates the UK sales success of the Fiat Grande Punto supermini.The unusual 1st class stamp, which depicts the vehicle from the front, will be individually numbered and available in sheets of 20...
Fiat to promote Punto brand in London13th September 2006
The Punto automotive brand is to be promoted at the forthcoming Viva Italia show in England's capital city.Beginning on September 22nd 2006 at London's National Hall, Viva Italia aims to showcase Italian design, with the Turin-based manufacturer Fiat committing to exhibit a 1...
Fiat Punto revealed as Australia's most economical car19th July 2006
The Australian government has confirmed that the Fiat Punto is the most economical car in the country. Like elsewhere high fuel prices in Australia are driving many to consider more fuel-efficient vehicles...
Fiat storms back into Australia27th June 2006
For the first time in nearly 20 years Australian buyers will be able to walk into a showroom and buy a Fiat, as the Italian manufacturer storms back into the Australian market. Re-launching with its Fiat Punto model, nearly 20 dealerships across Australia will offer a range of Fiat models intended to bring something different to the Australian car market...
Fiat Punto set for Australian comeback1st June 2006
Fiat has announced it is to return to the Australian market by July, spearheaded by the Punto model. The Italian car giant said that the Punto would be the first model in a range of new cars Fiat is offering, which will be sold from Alfa Romeo dealerships initially before converting to Fiat-specific dealers as sales grow...
Grande Punto to hit Australia27th April 2006
The Fiat Punto's enduring popularity is set to be refreshed in Australia with the long-awaited launch of a brand new version in June. A hatchback, the new Grande Punto's exact specifications and pricing are yet to be revealed to an expectant Australian public but the engine range will include two petrol engines and four turbodiesels...
Grande start for Fiat's new Punto11th April 2006
Fiat's outstanding new Grande Punto has been flying off garage forecourts across the country, proving to be a spectacular success in its first full month of sales. In fact, the success of the new Punto is such that Fiat Auto is currently the fastest growing volume brand in the UK, with its sales boosted 64 per cent compared to March 2005...
Fiat Punto tops Western European car sales22nd February 2006
An Italian car has topped the overall sales charts for western Europe for the first time in ten years. Sales of Fiat Punto's grew by 17.9 per cent to 100,000 during January 2006 compared to the year before...
New Punto sales doing Grande16th February 2006
Fiat Auto UK has announced that its new Grande Punto has enjoyed strong sales since its launch on February 11th. The Italian carmaker claims that 12,000 people attended 'open door' events at dealerships across the UK over the weekend, completing more than 3,300 test drives...
Fiat to launch new Grande Punto in UK2nd February 2006
Fiat's all-new Punto, the widely acclaimed Grande Punto, is due to go on sale in the UK on February 11th. Fiat are launching 13 versions of the new Punto, priced from just £7,594 to £12,295 on-the-road and aimed at all kinds of driver, with Active, Active Sport, Dynamic, Eleganza and Sporting trim available...
New Grande Punto price released30th January 2006
Carmaker Fiat has announced pricing for its new Grande Punto models. The new range is due to go on sale in the UK from February 11th 2006 and prices will start from just £7,594 for the 1...
Grande Punto comes to Harrods13th January 2006
The all-new Fiat Punto – due to go on sale in the UK next month – is set to make its London debut at swanky Knightsbridge department store Harrods from January 29th. Grande Punto is due to be rolled out from February 11th, continuing Fiat's highly popular hatchback range for 2006...