How to NOT wash your Fiat Punto

Fiat Grande Punto

The Fiat Punto’s a wonderful creation in the world of automobiles. With regular cleaning and care, it seems like the pinnacle of charm.

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Click HERE to see how NOT to wash your Fiat Punto
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Fiat to replace AC kits for Punto and Linea

Got a Punto or a Linea? Does the AC take a lot of time to cool? Its not the Indian weather, turns out it is the AC unit itself. But worry no more, Fiat has learnt that and it will be replacing Air condition kits of petrol powered Linea and Punto Fiat India spokesperson – We received complaints mostly from the north and some western parts of the country that  [ Read More ]

Soon in Serbia – Fiat Grande Punto that runs on LPG

Fiat Grande Punto India Delhi Launch_047

In a land far away from India, preparations have started for the production of a special Grande Punto variant which runs on LPG.

In the Serbian factory of Kragujevac, equipment is getting in place for the production of the eco-friendly variant later this month.

The Grande Punto is not new to such alternate fuels. Only last year in Italy, a Grande Punto that runs on natural gas was introduced.

if Italian Job was all Italian..

If the cult movie – Italian Job had an all Italian cast, the choice of getaway cars would have been fairly obvious – Fiat 500s (Formula: Brit icon Mini => Italian icon 500). Hang on, it seems they would have chosen Grande Punto over the 500. Don’t ask how that works, its hard to understand Italians at times.

In case you didn’t notice, the Puntos in this video are in red, white and green – colours of the Italian flag.

Update 1 – Fiat Grande Punto Launch

Finally!

The Fiat Grande Punto has been launched in Delhi. Indian Autos Blog will be providing updates for the rest of the day on its price, features, specifications and load you with a ton of images, question and answers and statements acquired from the launch.

The petrol variants of the Grande Punto would cost Rs 3.99-5.61 lakh, while the diesel cars are priced at Rs 4.85-6.11 lakh.

stay tuned as updates continue..

Prior to the India launch of the Fiat Grande Punto, Fiat has decided to bring the Punto to the Argentine customer. Fiat has introduced the 1.3 Multijet 16v turbodiesel engine by 90 hp, which is known for good performance, high technology, high reliability and repeated the environment.

The price of the top-end ELX Fiat Punto 1.3 Multijet is 61,500 Peso including VAT, which comes to approx Rs. 7,83,150.84

The Direct injection Common Rail Multijet turbo and compressor intercooler and variable geometry allows this vehicle to reach the 90 hp (66 kW at 4,000 rpm) mark of maximum power and a torque of 20.4 kgm (200 Nm at 1750 rpm .).

Mounted Point ensures a maximum speed of just over 170 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 12 seconds, according to figures from the terminal.

Fiat is gearing up for the launch of globally successful Grande Punto in India. The release date has been finalized for the 17th of this month. And now, the site for the Grande Punto has also been put up to initiate interest among the prospective buyers.

Fiat India brought out the Linea just a few months ago. Just like the Linea, the Grande Punto will come in three variants – Active, Dynamic and Emotion. The car is being assured with the Tata–Fiat dealership network.

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IAB Special- Nine new cars we look forward to in 2009

Car manufacturers in India are reeling in the wake of the economic crisis, but none of them intend to give it up anytime soon. Every car maker has its own strategy to deal with poor sales numbers which according to Auto experts continue till the end of this year for many.

Car makers know one thing- You can excite customers and bring them to showrooms only if you have something new to boast of. Listed here are nine glitzy cars that promise to draw the map to car dealerships for customers in India.