How do you ‘go green’ without sacrificing a vehicle’s performance? Fiat believes it has found the answer with an extension of its Bravo mid-size hatchback range. The five-door Bravo will now boast a more powerful and yet a more economical and a lower emissions engine. The engine in question is the 165bhp 2.0 Multijet unit which meets Euro 5 standards and includes a diesel particulate filter. The vehicle will be available in both the Sport and Dynamic specifications and is ... read more

The new Fiat Panda Cross, a car that was only launched in the UK three months ago, has scooped its first major off-roading honour – 4×4 of the Year 2009. The award comes from the specialist magazine 4×4 and MPV Driver, whose panel of expert judges put the new all-terrain Panda at the top of a list of extremely capable, and more expensive, competitors. And the best news of all is that the Panda Cross has truly impressive green credentials within the 4×4 market, returning 54.3 ... read more

Sometimes green cars can appear a little pricey, but not anymore claims consumer guide, Which? To celebrate the publication of  the ‘Which? Complete Guide to Greener Driving’, the independent consumer champion set out to find the best green car deals. With new car registrations down, dealers are offering some fantastic deals right now. Which? found savings of more than £2,000 on cars such as the Fiat Panda and Citroën C2. The top bargains on green cars include: Fiat Panda 1.3 ... read more

Consumer publication, Which? has published a Guide to Greener Driving, suggesting that greener cars are not just good for the environment but can save you money too. Which? put green cars through tough tests, more stringent than EU official inspections, to find best cars for fuel economy. The top ten were: Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet, Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D, VW Polo BlueMotion  all acheived 60.1 mpg Mini Clubman 1.6D Cooper achieved 58.8mpg Audi A3 1.9 TDIe, Mazda2 1.4D, VW Golf BlueMotion all ... read more

 Save fuel and reduce your environmental impact - the two premises behind the emergence of green cars are also at the heart of Fiat’s new eco:drive campaign. Last week the manufacturer teamed up with the AA to show motorists how they can adjust their driving style. The AA’s president Edmund King entered a Fiat 500 1.3 16v MultiJet into last week’s MPG Marathon 2008, a road rally from Bristol to Macclesfield and back, with the aim being to drive economically and show the ... read more

President of the AA, Edmund King is leading a team of AA staff in this year’s entry of the MPG Marathon. The marathon runs from Bristol to Macclesfield and back, the winner being the team that can get the most miles per gallon throughout the journey. The news comes as the AA issues advice to motorists that they could be losing as much as three miles per gallon of fuel, through inefficient driving techniques. More alarmingly this collectively adds up to a total of £7.7bn of wasted fuel a ... read more

Fiat has just launched a new device that could change the way motorists drive their cars forever. The Managing Director of Fiat Automobiles, Lorenzo Sistino, presented eco:Drive to the international press last week at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This innovative system gives drivers an accurate insight into how their driving style influences their fuel consumption, and actively helps them to drive more efficiently, saving money and reducing their CO2 emissions. eco:Drive is a free software ... read more

 Earlier today we told you how Jaguar was urging the UK Government for financial aid to prevent the automotive industry slumping into recession - and now European carmakers are joining the call for more support. In an effort to meet green car targets, car manufacturers are urging the European Commission for a €40bn (£32bn) “green” bail-out plan so they can meet tough EU limits on carbon emissions. Last week the European Parliament’s environment committee overturned a ... read more

 Pandas have always been symbolic of the environment - and so it’s only natural that the top-selling Fiat Panda would follow suit. Fiat is launching a money-saving, planet-friendly green car version of the Panda through its 167-strong dealer network. There are two options available to customers - the Panda Active ECO and the Panda Dynamic ECO. The Active ECO is powered by a 1.1 litre petrol engine which has 54bhp at 5,000rpm. It returns exceptional fuel consumption at 42.8mpg in the ... read more

 Certain professions suffer from an image problem - tell someone you’re a tax officer for example, and you’re sure to be met with groans. So it’s reassuring to see that one of those much maligned groups is doing its best to enhance its image with an eco-friendly scheme. Estate agent London Residential has bought five Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge Cars for its sales staff to use alongside four electric scooters. With a Bossa Nova white finish, along with orange and black company logo ... read more