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Modern Fiats fall into two categories: the retro models and those with more functional designs.

Cars in the first camp appeal to the heart and include the 124 Spider sports car and the 500 series: a hatchback, a convertible, an SUV and two MPVs.

By contrast, the remaining models rely on their practicality and attractive pricing, with the Panda city car, Tipo hatchback and Fullback pick-up truck all prime examples.

Fiat can trace its roots back to the 19th century but is now part of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles group, along with Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep and Maserati.

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Lancia's return to the UK has been postponed indefinitely. The company was due to put its Delta on sale here next year, marking the first time that a Lancia would have been sold in the UK since 1994. However, a statement said: 'Given the current global economic crisis, Fiat Auto has taken the decision to delay the reintroduction of the Lancia brand in right-hand-drive markets beyond 2009.'

The decision is said to be based on fears that the market for the 20,000-plus Delta has been wiped out by the current financial situation.

Lancia's return to the UK has been postponed indefinitely. The company was due to put its Delta on sale here next year, marking the first time that a Lancia would have been sold in the UK since 1994.

However, a statement said: 'Given the current global economic crisis, Fiat Auto has taken the decision to delay the reintroduction of the Lancia brand in right-hand-drive markets beyond 2009.' The decision is said to be based on fears that the market for the 20,000-plus Delta has been wiped out by the current financial situation.