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Telegraph
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
My car has a potentially troublesome ‘wet' timing belt. Should I sell it?
I have owned my nine-year-old Citroen C3 Picasso from new. It is in near perfect condition, has only done 31,000 miles and has always been serviced by a main dealer. I have read your warnings about 'wet' timing belt issues so I'm changing the belt of my car ahead of schedule as a precaution. I would like to get a few more years of use – but should I now cut my losses and move on? Just how disaster-prone is this engine? – IS Dear IS, The issues surrounding 'belt-in-oil' or 'wet' timing belts apply to Citroën, Peugeot or Vauxhall models with 1.0- or 1.2-litre Puretech petrol engines. Long story short, the engine was designed with a timing belt (which ensures the valves and pistons work in sync) that runs in oil, the idea being to add lubrication, reduce friction and improve fuel economy. However, the lubricant can break down the rubber of the timing belt; while the oil used in these engines is supposedly formulated to prevent this, it doesn't always do so. Meanwhile, any deviation in the oil's specification (which can include dilution or degradation if not serviced in time) can reduce the level of resistance it offers. When the belt starts to deteriorate, it's not only its integrity at risk; minute particles of rubber are deposited in the oil. These can get caught in the oil filter and pick-up, resulting in blockages and, in extreme cases, oil starvation. This, it goes without saying, can be catastrophic. But while cases of belt degradation in cars that have been serviced meticulously still happen, they are rarer; if your car has been serviced on schedule by a Citroën dealer (therefore using the correct oil), you stand a better chance, especially given its low mileage. Even so, changing the belt ahead of the recommended interval is a good idea. I would suggest that you ask the garage to check the condition of the old belt, to see how badly it had degraded. As an extra precaution, you could even ask them to remove the sump and inspect the oil pick-up and clean it if necessary. If the timing belt is in good nick and your oil system looks clean, I would suggest there's minimal risk of increased engine wear. If not, you can decide on that basis what you want to do with the car. Either way, the good news is that the new timing belts Citroën is fitting are made from a tougher compound of rubber that's far more resistant to the sort of degradation that has caused the issue thus far.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Genesis Advtg & Puretech Digital merge
Representative photo MUMBAI: Genesis Advertising and Puretech Digital have merged to form one group entity, Genesis Group . The merger, through a mix of cash and stock, will allow the group to offer its clients a wider suite of both traditional and digital advertising and marketing services. 'We tried digital business but did not make much headway. We do brand, strategy, creativity, activation while Puretech has expertise in digital media , growth marketing, influencer marketing ,' said Ujjal Sinha , founder and MD of Genesis. Genesis, which was founded in 1988 and has a strong presence in the east, will absorb all employees of Puretech and the combined entity will house more than 450 employees. Puretech started out of Mumbai in 2004 as a web development agency and has over the years grown to a digital agency. 'Today we live in two India — physical and digital. Comprehensive solutions is the need of the hour and the coming together of Genesis and Puretech will equip us to provide precisely such solutions,' said Prashant Deorah, founder and CEO at Puretech. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Advertiser
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid revealed for city car fans who don't want EVs or automatics
The 2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid has been revealed – with a manual transmission – but the Italian brand's first new-generation petrol-powered city car in 18 years is yet to be confirmed for release in Australia, where the old Fiat 500 was axed last year due to slow sales. Based on the much newer Fiat 500e electric hatch released in 2023, the first Fiat 500 Hybrid looks identical to the pint-size electric hatch apart from a revised grille (covered in camo wrap on the pre-production vehicles you see here) to direct air to its petrol-electric powertrain. There's also a capless fuel filler to replace the Fiat 500e's rear-quarter charging port. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It's unclear exactly which electrified petrol engine will power the new Fiat 500, but it's expected to be the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Firefly unit seen in the old Fiat Panda, and overseas versions of the Fiat 500 since 2020. The appearance of a six-speed manual gear selector in these images rules out the 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Puretech engine employed by a variety of Stellantis models including the new Fiat Grande Panda, which is fitted only with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Fiat says production of the 500 Hybrid is on target to begin at its Mirafiori plant outside Turin in November, ahead of first deliveries across Europe. Once at full capacity, annual production is expected to be more than 100,000 units, with at least 70 per cent of that due to be exported outside Italy. Fiat's unprecedented move to retrofit a battery-electric vehicle (EV) with a combustion engine not only gives it a replacement for the 17-year-old Fiat 500 that was discontinued to due EU cybersecurity legislation, but increases the output of its Mirafiori factory amid slow sales of the 500e and its Abarth 500e hot hatch sister model, production of which was paused to meet demand last year. "500 hybrid offers affordable electrification and iconic style, proof that social relevance is at the core of the brand mission," said Fiat CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, Olivier Francois. "With the 500 Hybrid, we are strengthening production at Mirafiori to ensure the plant's productivity and meet the demand. Our roots are in Italy and it's no coincidence that the two most iconic Fiat are made here: the Panda in Pomigliano and the 500 in Mirafiori." Previously, Fiat said it would also invest €100 million (A$173.7m) into future development the 500e, including a redesigned platform to accommodate new battery technologies that aim to improve its affordability. An upgraded version of the 500e is therefore expected around 2026. While the Fiat 500 was discontinued in Australia in mid-2024, when further imports of the petrol-powered micro-car ceased, some MY24 stock remains available. Powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 51kW of power and 102Nm of torque, the Fiat 500 Dolcevita can still be had for $28,900 before on-road costs, while the Abarth 695 remains available from $38,900, powered by a 132kW/250Nm 1.4-litre petrol four. But when stocks are exhausted, Fiat Australia's only models will be the Ducato van, the Fiat 500e La Prima with an 87kW/220Nm electric motor for $52,500 plus on-roads, and the Abarth 500e with a 134kW/235Nm electric motor, priced from $58,900. Fiat Australia sold 146 Fiat/Abarth 500/500e vehicles in the first third of this year, down 22 per cent on the same January-April period last year. MORE: Everything Fiat 500 Content originally sourced from: The 2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid has been revealed – with a manual transmission – but the Italian brand's first new-generation petrol-powered city car in 18 years is yet to be confirmed for release in Australia, where the old Fiat 500 was axed last year due to slow sales. Based on the much newer Fiat 500e electric hatch released in 2023, the first Fiat 500 Hybrid looks identical to the pint-size electric hatch apart from a revised grille (covered in camo wrap on the pre-production vehicles you see here) to direct air to its petrol-electric powertrain. There's also a capless fuel filler to replace the Fiat 500e's rear-quarter charging port. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It's unclear exactly which electrified petrol engine will power the new Fiat 500, but it's expected to be the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Firefly unit seen in the old Fiat Panda, and overseas versions of the Fiat 500 since 2020. The appearance of a six-speed manual gear selector in these images rules out the 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Puretech engine employed by a variety of Stellantis models including the new Fiat Grande Panda, which is fitted only with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Fiat says production of the 500 Hybrid is on target to begin at its Mirafiori plant outside Turin in November, ahead of first deliveries across Europe. Once at full capacity, annual production is expected to be more than 100,000 units, with at least 70 per cent of that due to be exported outside Italy. Fiat's unprecedented move to retrofit a battery-electric vehicle (EV) with a combustion engine not only gives it a replacement for the 17-year-old Fiat 500 that was discontinued to due EU cybersecurity legislation, but increases the output of its Mirafiori factory amid slow sales of the 500e and its Abarth 500e hot hatch sister model, production of which was paused to meet demand last year. "500 hybrid offers affordable electrification and iconic style, proof that social relevance is at the core of the brand mission," said Fiat CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, Olivier Francois. "With the 500 Hybrid, we are strengthening production at Mirafiori to ensure the plant's productivity and meet the demand. Our roots are in Italy and it's no coincidence that the two most iconic Fiat are made here: the Panda in Pomigliano and the 500 in Mirafiori." Previously, Fiat said it would also invest €100 million (A$173.7m) into future development the 500e, including a redesigned platform to accommodate new battery technologies that aim to improve its affordability. An upgraded version of the 500e is therefore expected around 2026. While the Fiat 500 was discontinued in Australia in mid-2024, when further imports of the petrol-powered micro-car ceased, some MY24 stock remains available. Powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 51kW of power and 102Nm of torque, the Fiat 500 Dolcevita can still be had for $28,900 before on-road costs, while the Abarth 695 remains available from $38,900, powered by a 132kW/250Nm 1.4-litre petrol four. But when stocks are exhausted, Fiat Australia's only models will be the Ducato van, the Fiat 500e La Prima with an 87kW/220Nm electric motor for $52,500 plus on-roads, and the Abarth 500e with a 134kW/235Nm electric motor, priced from $58,900. Fiat Australia sold 146 Fiat/Abarth 500/500e vehicles in the first third of this year, down 22 per cent on the same January-April period last year. MORE: Everything Fiat 500 Content originally sourced from: The 2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid has been revealed – with a manual transmission – but the Italian brand's first new-generation petrol-powered city car in 18 years is yet to be confirmed for release in Australia, where the old Fiat 500 was axed last year due to slow sales. Based on the much newer Fiat 500e electric hatch released in 2023, the first Fiat 500 Hybrid looks identical to the pint-size electric hatch apart from a revised grille (covered in camo wrap on the pre-production vehicles you see here) to direct air to its petrol-electric powertrain. There's also a capless fuel filler to replace the Fiat 500e's rear-quarter charging port. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It's unclear exactly which electrified petrol engine will power the new Fiat 500, but it's expected to be the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Firefly unit seen in the old Fiat Panda, and overseas versions of the Fiat 500 since 2020. The appearance of a six-speed manual gear selector in these images rules out the 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Puretech engine employed by a variety of Stellantis models including the new Fiat Grande Panda, which is fitted only with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Fiat says production of the 500 Hybrid is on target to begin at its Mirafiori plant outside Turin in November, ahead of first deliveries across Europe. Once at full capacity, annual production is expected to be more than 100,000 units, with at least 70 per cent of that due to be exported outside Italy. Fiat's unprecedented move to retrofit a battery-electric vehicle (EV) with a combustion engine not only gives it a replacement for the 17-year-old Fiat 500 that was discontinued to due EU cybersecurity legislation, but increases the output of its Mirafiori factory amid slow sales of the 500e and its Abarth 500e hot hatch sister model, production of which was paused to meet demand last year. "500 hybrid offers affordable electrification and iconic style, proof that social relevance is at the core of the brand mission," said Fiat CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, Olivier Francois. "With the 500 Hybrid, we are strengthening production at Mirafiori to ensure the plant's productivity and meet the demand. Our roots are in Italy and it's no coincidence that the two most iconic Fiat are made here: the Panda in Pomigliano and the 500 in Mirafiori." Previously, Fiat said it would also invest €100 million (A$173.7m) into future development the 500e, including a redesigned platform to accommodate new battery technologies that aim to improve its affordability. An upgraded version of the 500e is therefore expected around 2026. While the Fiat 500 was discontinued in Australia in mid-2024, when further imports of the petrol-powered micro-car ceased, some MY24 stock remains available. Powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 51kW of power and 102Nm of torque, the Fiat 500 Dolcevita can still be had for $28,900 before on-road costs, while the Abarth 695 remains available from $38,900, powered by a 132kW/250Nm 1.4-litre petrol four. But when stocks are exhausted, Fiat Australia's only models will be the Ducato van, the Fiat 500e La Prima with an 87kW/220Nm electric motor for $52,500 plus on-roads, and the Abarth 500e with a 134kW/235Nm electric motor, priced from $58,900. Fiat Australia sold 146 Fiat/Abarth 500/500e vehicles in the first third of this year, down 22 per cent on the same January-April period last year. MORE: Everything Fiat 500 Content originally sourced from: The 2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid has been revealed – with a manual transmission – but the Italian brand's first new-generation petrol-powered city car in 18 years is yet to be confirmed for release in Australia, where the old Fiat 500 was axed last year due to slow sales. Based on the much newer Fiat 500e electric hatch released in 2023, the first Fiat 500 Hybrid looks identical to the pint-size electric hatch apart from a revised grille (covered in camo wrap on the pre-production vehicles you see here) to direct air to its petrol-electric powertrain. There's also a capless fuel filler to replace the Fiat 500e's rear-quarter charging port. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It's unclear exactly which electrified petrol engine will power the new Fiat 500, but it's expected to be the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Firefly unit seen in the old Fiat Panda, and overseas versions of the Fiat 500 since 2020. The appearance of a six-speed manual gear selector in these images rules out the 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Puretech engine employed by a variety of Stellantis models including the new Fiat Grande Panda, which is fitted only with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Fiat says production of the 500 Hybrid is on target to begin at its Mirafiori plant outside Turin in November, ahead of first deliveries across Europe. Once at full capacity, annual production is expected to be more than 100,000 units, with at least 70 per cent of that due to be exported outside Italy. Fiat's unprecedented move to retrofit a battery-electric vehicle (EV) with a combustion engine not only gives it a replacement for the 17-year-old Fiat 500 that was discontinued to due EU cybersecurity legislation, but increases the output of its Mirafiori factory amid slow sales of the 500e and its Abarth 500e hot hatch sister model, production of which was paused to meet demand last year. "500 hybrid offers affordable electrification and iconic style, proof that social relevance is at the core of the brand mission," said Fiat CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, Olivier Francois. "With the 500 Hybrid, we are strengthening production at Mirafiori to ensure the plant's productivity and meet the demand. Our roots are in Italy and it's no coincidence that the two most iconic Fiat are made here: the Panda in Pomigliano and the 500 in Mirafiori." Previously, Fiat said it would also invest €100 million (A$173.7m) into future development the 500e, including a redesigned platform to accommodate new battery technologies that aim to improve its affordability. An upgraded version of the 500e is therefore expected around 2026. While the Fiat 500 was discontinued in Australia in mid-2024, when further imports of the petrol-powered micro-car ceased, some MY24 stock remains available. Powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 51kW of power and 102Nm of torque, the Fiat 500 Dolcevita can still be had for $28,900 before on-road costs, while the Abarth 695 remains available from $38,900, powered by a 132kW/250Nm 1.4-litre petrol four. But when stocks are exhausted, Fiat Australia's only models will be the Ducato van, the Fiat 500e La Prima with an 87kW/220Nm electric motor for $52,500 plus on-roads, and the Abarth 500e with a 134kW/235Nm electric motor, priced from $58,900. Fiat Australia sold 146 Fiat/Abarth 500/500e vehicles in the first third of this year, down 22 per cent on the same January-April period last year. MORE: Everything Fiat 500 Content originally sourced from:
West Australian
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid revealed for city car fans who don't want EVs or automatics
The 2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid has been revealed – with a manual transmission – but the Italian brand's first new-generation petrol-powered city car in 18 years is yet to be confirmed for release in Australia, where the old Fiat 500 was axed last year due to slow sales. Based on the much newer Fiat 500e electric hatch released in 2023, the first Fiat 500 Hybrid looks identical to the pint-size electric hatch apart from a revised grille (covered in camo wrap on the pre-production vehicles you see here) to direct air to its petrol-electric powertrain. There's also a capless fuel filler to replace the Fiat 500e's rear-quarter charging port. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . It's unclear exactly which electrified petrol engine will power the new Fiat 500, but it's expected to be the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Firefly unit seen in the old Fiat Panda, and overseas versions of the Fiat 500 since 2020. The appearance of a six-speed manual gear selector in these images rules out the 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Puretech engine employed by a variety of Stellantis models including the new Fiat Grande Panda, which is fitted only with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Fiat says production of the 500 Hybrid is on target to begin at its Mirafiori plant outside Turin in November, ahead of first deliveries across Europe. Once at full capacity, annual production is expected to be more than 100,000 units, with at least 70 per cent of that due to be exported outside Italy. Fiat's unprecedented move to retrofit a battery-electric vehicle (EV) with a combustion engine not only gives it a replacement for the 17-year-old Fiat 500 that was discontinued to due EU cybersecurity legislation, but increases the output of its Mirafiori factory amid slow sales of the 500e and its Abarth 500e hot hatch sister model, production of which was paused to meet demand last year. '500 hybrid offers affordable electrification and iconic style, proof that social relevance is at the core of the brand mission,' said Fiat CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, Olivier Francois. 'With the 500 Hybrid, we are strengthening production at Mirafiori to ensure the plant's productivity and meet the demand. Our roots are in Italy and it's no coincidence that the two most iconic Fiat are made here: the Panda in Pomigliano and the 500 in Mirafiori.' Previously, Fiat said it would also invest €100 million (A$173.7m) into future development the 500e, including a redesigned platform to accommodate new battery technologies that aim to improve its affordability. An upgraded version of the 500e is therefore expected around 2026. While the Fiat 500 was discontinued in Australia in mid-2024, when further imports of the petrol-powered micro-car ceased, some MY24 stock remains available. Powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 51kW of power and 102Nm of torque, the Fiat 500 Dolcevita can still be had for $28,900 before on-road costs, while the Abarth 695 remains available from $38,900, powered by a 132kW/250Nm 1.4-litre petrol four. But when stocks are exhausted, Fiat Australia's only models will be the Ducato van, the Fiat 500e La Prima with an 87kW/220Nm electric motor for $52,500 plus on-roads, and the Abarth 500e with a 134kW/235Nm electric motor, priced from $58,900. Fiat Australia sold 146 Fiat/Abarth 500/500e vehicles in the first third of this year, down 22 per cent on the same January-April period last year. MORE: Everything Fiat 500
7NEWS
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid revealed for city car fans who don't want EVs or automatics
The 2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid has been revealed – with a manual transmission – but the Italian brand's first new-generation petrol-powered city car in 18 years is yet to be confirmed for release in Australia, where the old Fiat 500 was axed last year due to slow sales. Based on the much newer Fiat 500e electric hatch released in 2023, the first Fiat 500 Hybrid looks identical to the pint-size electric hatch apart from a revised grille (covered in camo wrap on the pre-production vehicles you see here) to direct air to its petrol-electric powertrain. There's also a capless fuel filler to replace the Fiat 500e's rear-quarter charging port. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It's unclear exactly which electrified petrol engine will power the new Fiat 500, but it's expected to be the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Firefly unit seen in the old Fiat Panda, and overseas versions of the Fiat 500 since 2020. The appearance of a six-speed manual gear selector in these images rules out the 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid Puretech engine employed by a variety of Stellantis models including the new Fiat Grande Panda, which is fitted only with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Fiat says production of the 500 Hybrid is on target to begin at its Mirafiori plant outside Turin in November, ahead of first deliveries across Europe. Once at full capacity, annual production is expected to be more than 100,000 units, with at least 70 per cent of that due to be exported outside Italy. Fiat's unprecedented move to retrofit a battery-electric vehicle (EV) with a combustion engine not only gives it a replacement for the 17-year-old Fiat 500 that was discontinued to due EU cybersecurity legislation, but increases the output of its Mirafiori factory amid slow sales of the 500e and its Abarth 500e hot hatch sister model, production of which was paused to meet demand last year. '500 hybrid offers affordable electrification and iconic style, proof that social relevance is at the core of the brand mission,' said Fiat CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, Olivier Francois. 'With the 500 Hybrid, we are strengthening production at Mirafiori to ensure the plant's productivity and meet the demand. Our roots are in Italy and it's no coincidence that the two most iconic Fiat are made here: the Panda in Pomigliano and the 500 in Mirafiori.' Previously, Fiat said it would also invest €100 million (A$173.7m) into future development the 500e, including a redesigned platform to accommodate new battery technologies that aim to improve its affordability. An upgraded version of the 500e is therefore expected around 2026. While the Fiat 500 was discontinued in Australia in mid-2024, when further imports of the petrol-powered micro-car ceased, some MY24 stock remains available. Powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 51kW of power and 102Nm of torque, the Fiat 500 Dolcevita can still be had for $28,900 before on-road costs, while the Abarth 695 remains available from $38,900, powered by a 132kW/250Nm 1.4-litre petrol four. But when stocks are exhausted, Fiat Australia's only models will be the Ducato van, the Fiat 500e La Prima with an 87kW/220Nm electric motor for $52,500 plus on-roads, and the Abarth 500e with a 134kW/235Nm electric motor, priced from $58,900. Fiat Australia sold 146 Fiat/Abarth 500/500e vehicles in the first third of this year, down 22 per cent on the same January-April period last year.
