All-new Fiat Professional Fiorino triumphs in MPG Marathon 2016 with a 12.28% increase over official figures.

• All-new Fiat Professional Fiorino triumphs in MPG Marathon 2016
• Model records impressive overall returns of 72.08 mpg
• 12.28 per cent, best improvement over official figure
• Fiorino prices start from £11,315 + VAT

The all-new Fiat Professional Fiorino has underscored its financial appeal to UK fleets and business users with an impressive triumph on its MPG Marathon debut.

The stylish newcomer is the latest version of the original small van which established a new commercial vehicle segment. It topped a fiercely contested field for fuel economy to win the annual economy driving challenge’s van category.

Driven by former fleet manager Doug Powell with co-driver Tony Waddington, the Fiorino excelled for fuel economy, returning an overall 72.08 mpg – nearly 18 mpg more than its nearest competitor and an improvement of 12.28 per cent over the official manufacturer ‘combined mpg’ figure.

“We are absolutely delighted to see the new Fiat Professional Fiorino perform so well in the MPG Marathon and especially to see it lead the pack so convincingly in terms of fuel economy,” says Alejandro Noriega, Country Manager, Fiat Professional.

“Running costs and total cost of ownership have never been more important and so this success will strengthen the Fiorino’s already broad appeal.”

Available in Cargo and Combi body styles, the Fiorino is priced from £11,315, excluding VAT and OTR charges.

FIAT Doblò Cargo wins Best Small Van award in the 2016 Trade Van Driver Awards.

• FIAT Doblò Cargo wins Best Small Van award in the 2016 Trade Van Driver Awards
• Trade Van Driver Awards expert jury comprised of experienced panel of journalists and a panel of readers who use LCVs as part of their businesses
• Judges impressed with FIAT’s functional approach to design and practicality

Trade Van Driver, the UK’s top van magazine for small business users, has named FIAT Professional’s widely-acclaimed Doblò Cargo as the Best Small Van in the 2016 Trade Van Driver Awards. The magazine is the only publication which caters for the owner-driver and small fleet operator and the awards are judged not only by the magazine’s expert panel of judges, but also by a panel of readers who use light commercial vehicles as part of their businesses.

Matthew Eisenegger, Editor of Trade Van Driver, said: “FIAT’s functional approach to the design and practicalities of a small commercial vehicle make the Doblò Cargo the perfect tool for trade users who need a small van.

“Trade Van Driver Magazine prides itself on offering a true reflection of the thoughts and feelings of its readership,” he added.

Commenting on this latest award for Doblò Cargo, Andrea Patti, Marketing Manager, FIAT Professional UK says: “We are delighted that our Doblò Cargo has secured the Best Small Van award against increasingly strong competition. It is pleasing that the judges have recognised the class-leading attributes our Doblò Cargo range provides to small business users.”

This latest accolade joins an already impressive list of awards for the FIAT Doblò Cargo in 2016, which have included winning the 'Light Van of the Year' award at the 2016 What Van? Awards, being named VansA2Z’s ‘Light Van of the Year 2016’ and winning the ‘Best Small Van’ award in the 2016 Van Fleet World Honours.

The Best Small Van award was presented to Andrea Patti, Marketing Manager, FIAT Professional UK, by Matthew Eisenegger, Editor of Trade Van Driver, at the 2016 Commercial Vehicle show held at The NEC Birmingham this week.

The Trade Van Driver Awards aim to give recognition to the manufacturers, firms and people who, in the opinion of the judges, offer the very best to retail van buyers.

FIAT Doblò Cargo named Best Small Van at the 2016 Van Fleet World Honours.

• FIAT Doblò Cargo named Best Small Van at the 2016 Van Fleet World Honours  
• Van Fleet World judges were impressed by FIAT Doblò Cargo's wide range of engines, payload and load volumes, practicality, technology and breadth of range
• Priced from £13,245*, the FIAT Doblò Cargo is available in four bodystyles and four specification levels, with five powertrain options

FIAT Professional’s highly successful Doblò Cargo continues to impress the experts, this time securing the prestigious Best Small Van award at the 2016 Van Fleet World Honours announced today at a special ceremony in London.

Winning the Best Small Van award in the Van Fleet World Honours is no stranger to FIAT Professional as Doblò Cargo won the award previously in 2013 and has also won the Best Light Van Award in both 2010 & 2011.

Commenting on the FIAT Doblò Cargo's success, the Van Fleet World judges remarked: “Despite increasingly impressive competition, FIAT Professional’s Doblò Cargo remains the UK’s Best Small Van. Its unrivalled combination of engine choice, payload and load volumes, with no less than four body sizes available and a dropside pick-up, will appeal to the widest possible audience.”

“The face-lifted Doblò Cargo remains a pleasure to drive, with a wide choice of engine outputs and a cab that is bursting with useful technology,” said Van Fleet World editor Dan Gilkes. “However it is the van’s practicality that swung the judges’ decision, as the broad choice of body styles and load capacities deliver an unbeatable choice for fleets.”

Ricky McFarland, Country Manager FIAT Professional UK commented: “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award from the Van Fleet World Judges.”

“This is a very competitive segment and this latest accolade provides further recognition of what is clearly a class-leading van. The FIAT Doblò Cargo's value for money, versatility, practicality and economy has been appreciated by so many of our customers and we’re glad that the judging experts are in agreement too!" 

The Van Fleet World Honours awards are open to all motor manufacturers and the judging process combines the expert opinion of the Van Fleet World editorial team with data provided by a number of leading leasing companies and fleet advisors.

They are presented annually to those motor manufacturers, service companies and individuals who have, in the opinion of the judges, achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector.

About the FIAT Doblò:

The fourth-generation FIAT Doblò received a fresh exterior design, improved engine performance and a new "EcoJet" version when it was launched in early 2015. It was also first vehicle to wear the full "FIAT Professional" logo on its tailgate. It is produced in the Tofaşplant in Bursa, Turkey, a World Class Manufacturing Gold Medal winner.

Prices for the FIAT Doblò start at £13,245* and it is available in four bodystyles (Standard, Maxi, XL and Work Up) and four specification levels (Standard, SX, EcoJet and Tecnico) with five powertrain options (1.4 petrol 95hp, 1.3 MultiJet II 90hp, 1.6 MultiJet II 90hp Comfort-Matic, 1.6 MultiJet II 105hp and 2.0 MultiJet 135hp).

USA SALES FEBRUARY - Sales continue to flow in with increases now in it's 71st month running.

• 71st consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
• Jeep® brand sales up 23 percent; best February sales ever
• Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass record their best February sales ever
• Dodge brand sales up 12 percent; Dodge Journey and Dodge Challenger log their best February sales ever
• Ram pickup truck posts best February sales ever

FCA US LLC has reported U.S. sales of 182,879 units, a 12 percent increase compared with sales in February 2015 (163,586 units), and the group’s best February sales in 10 years.

The Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in February compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram Truck brand’s 27 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 71 consecutive months.

“Continued strong consumer demand for our Jeep vehicles drove the Jeep brand to its best February sales ever, while our Ram pickup truck and Ram vans recorded their best February sales ever,” said Reid Bigland, Senior Vice President - Sales, FCA - North America. “Overall, FCA US realized its best February sales in 10 years and our 71st consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases.”

Nine FCA US vehicles set records in the month of February, including four Jeep brand vehicles. The Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass each posted their best February sales ever. In addition, the Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster, Ram ProMaster City vans, Dodge Journey crossover and Dodge Challenger muscle car each posted their best February sales ever.

FCA US finished the month of February with an 88-day supply of inventory (673,494 units). U.S. industry sales figures for February are internally projected at an estimated 17.9 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).

Ram Truck Brand

Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up 27 percent in February, the brand’s best February sales since 2002. Ram pickup truck sales were up 23 percent last month, its best February sales ever. U.S. News & World Report last month named the 2016 Ram 1500 the “Best Full-size Truck for the Money.” 

It was the third year in a row that Ram’s half-ton entry has won the award. Both the Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans recorded their best February sales ever. The Ram Truck brand unveiled the 2017 Ram Power Wagon last month at the Chicago Auto Show. 

The new Power Wagon features a number of off-road-specific enhancements, including a unique suspension with more than two inches of lift, locking differentials and a 12,000-lb. winch, giving it a significant advantage over all production pickups.

Jeep® Brand

Jeep brand sales were up 23 percent in February, the brand’s best February sales ever and its 29th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in every month dating back to November 2013. 

The Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass each recorded their best February sales ever. The Compass’ 54 percent increase was the largest year-over-year percentage gain of any Jeep brand vehicle in the month. 

The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s 12 percent increase marked its best February sales since 2005. Sales of the Jeep Renegade, the brand’s newest entry in its product lineup, were up 6 percent compared with the previous month of January. 

For a second-consecutive year, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited earned Kelley Blue Book’s lowest “5-Year Cost to Own Award” in the mid-size SUV/crossover category.

Dodge Brand

Dodge brand sales were up 12 percent last month, the brand’s best February sales since 2014 and its third consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Dodge Journey were up 3 percent, the crossover’s best February sales ever. The Dodge Challenger muscle car also turned in its best February sales ever. 

The Dodge Grand Caravan’s 95 percent increase was the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand vehicle in the month and its best February sales since 2012. The 2016 Grand Caravan last month earned the Kelley Blue Book “5-Year Cost to Own Award” in the minivan/van category for the second time in three years. 

The Dodge Durango’s 22 percent increase was its best February sales performance in 10 years. The 2016 Durango is getting two new appearance packages in time for spring: Brass Monkey and Anodized Platinum. These new appearance packages will start arriving in dealerships in the second quarter of 2016.

FIAT Brand

Sales of the Fiat 500X – the latest addition to the FIAT lineup in North America – were up 52 percent in February, compared with the previous month of January. FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and 500X, were down 9 percent in February, compared with the same month a year ago. 

The Fiat 500 is the highest-ranking City Car in J.D. Power’s 2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. The FIAT brand has a new addition to its product lineup on the way this summer – the all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. 

Paying homage to the original 124 Spider nearly 50 years after its introduction, the 124 Spider delivers the ultimate Italian roadster experience with driving excitement, technology and safety, combined with iconic Italian design.

Chrysler Brand

Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan were up 16 percent in February, the minivan’s best February sales in eight years. Chrysler 300 sales were up 10 percent, the full-size sedan’s best February sales in three years. Chrysler brand sales were down 26 percent in February, compared with the same month a year ago. 

Coming this spring is the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, followed by the Pacifica Hybrid arriving in the fall of 2016. The Pacifica offers an all-new platform from the ground up, which will provide more than 100 standard and available safety features, making it the most comprehensive suite of safety features in the segment, including Surround View camera, which uses four cameras positioned around the vehicle to provide a bird’s-eye perspective of the vehicle and its surroundings.

FCA US LLC Sales Summary February 2016
	Month Sales		Vol %	CYTD Sales		Vol %
Model	Curr Yr	Pr Yr	Change	Curr Yr	Pr Yr	Change
Compass	7,203	4,669	54%	12,292	8,986	37%
Patriot	10,637	10,280	3%	18,910	17,843	6%
Wrangler	13,234	12,911	3%	24,031	24,594	-2%
Cherokee	15,017	14,026	7%	30,364	29,180	4%
Grand Cherokee	15,380	13,756	12%	28,544	26,562	7%
Renegade	6,757	0	New	13,119	0	New
JEEP BRAND	68,228	55,642	23%	127,260	107,165	19%
200	6,597	15,805	-58%	11,797	29,962	-61%
300	4,809	4,356	10%	9,443	7,548	25%
Town & Country	9,650	8,341	16%	18,030	14,385	25%
CHRYSLER BRAND	21,056	28,502	-26%	39,270	51,895	-24%
Dart	6,771	7,407	-9%	11,519	15,543	-26%
Avenger	0	219	-100%	0	461	-100%
Charger	8,765	10,365	-15%	17,929	17,390	3%
Challenger	5,585	5,255	6%	10,670	9,847	8%
Viper	34	64	-47%	86	125	-31%
Journey	7,979	7,719	3%	16,435	14,760	11%
Caravan	12,262	6,293	95%	20,787	10,958	90%
Durango	5,855	4,793	22%	11,934	8,378	42%
DODGE  BRAND	47,251	42,115	12%	89,360	77,462	15%
Ram P/U	38,555	31,298	23%	68,493	59,916	14%
Cargo Van	1	940	-100%	1	2,041	-100%
ProMaster Van	2,983	1,627	83%	5,092	3,207	59%
ProMaster City	1,763	126	New	2,737	219	New
RAM BRAND	43,302	33,991	27%	76,323	65,383	17%
Alfa 4C	49	47	4%	116	144	-19%
ALFA BRAND	49	47	4%	116	144	-19%
500	1,081	2,333	-54%	2,288	4,719	-52%
500L	365	956	-62%	734	1,825	-60%
500X	1,547	0	New	2,565	0	New
FIAT BRAND	2,993	3,289	-9%	5,587	6,544	-15%
TOTAL FCA US LLC	182,879	163,586	12%	337,916	308,593	10%
TOTAL CAR	33,691	45,851	-27%	63,848	85,739	-26%
TOTAL TRUCK	149,188	117,735	27%	274,068	222,854	23%