Why Did the Fiat 124 Spider Die?

The early passing of some cars makes perfect sense – this one didn’t

Fiat 124 Spider. Launched in 2016. Dead in 2020. Just four years. Only about 40,000 were made. But why? I ask the question in this one. Do you have an answer?

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February 11, 2022 0

My latest motoring spread in Asian Leader – 18 Mar 2020

Newspaper out in Manchester today!

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March 18, 2020 0

Geneva Motor Show 2020 was the best motor show that never was | Brown Car Guy 05032020

Now we know how much amazing new metal was due to be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show

I’ve been flat out trying to keep up with, and failing to do so, all the news coming out of the Geneva Motor Show this year – except it wasn’t because the show was cancelled. Which is even sadder now that we realise how many new products and concepts were being introduced by main manufacturers alone, never mind smaller companies. Here I run through some of them. Also see my coverage on BritishAsiaNews.com

March 5, 2020 0

All-new Fiat 500 is electric only with 200 mile range

Electric-only all-new Fiat 500

Fiat has revealed an all-new Fiat 500 which, despite similar looks, is a clean sheet design because it will only be available as an electric car.

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March 5, 2020 0

Review: Fiat 500X 3cyl Manual

Most of us are cute when we’re babies. And then we grow up.

However some fortunate few manage to retain that adorability even as they mature. In the car world, that’s the 500X. If every time you happen upon a Fiat 500 you just want to pick it up and cuddle it, then you’ll like its bigger brother, the 500X. Okay, you may not want to pick it up – it looks firmly within its puppy-fat phase – but you’ll want to pull its cheeks (fenders) and pat it on the head (roof).

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January 11, 2020 0

Fiat 500X 3cyl Manual Video Review

If you’ve outgrown the regular Fiat 500

Check out my review of the Fiat 500X – this or a Jeep Renegade? Who would buy this? Let me know what you thought of the review. Thanks!
Previously reviewed the 500X in 2015
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January 7, 2020 0

Review: Fiat Abarth 595 Competizione 180bhp

Don’t be fooled by its diminutive size, this is one feisty little hot hatch

Remember Rhino the hamster-in-a-ball who is a fan of, and then befriends, Bolt the supposed superdog in the 2008 Disney movie? Rhino is tiny and tubby, but a powerhouse of passion, puissance and pluck; naive about the world, unshakeable in self-belief, and unconcerned about any notion of conventionality.