FIAT and Alfa Romeo have increased prices by an average of 1.1% and 0.8% respectively, with immediate effect. The hikes follow similar increases in March and also include a £25 increase in delivery charges. Selected Alfa models - the 155 and 164 ranges, 1.6/1.8 versions of the 145/146 ranges and the Spider - escape the rise, but are still subject to the increase in delivery charges.

Sample on the road prices prices with old prices in brackets: Fiat - Cinquecento S £6,646 (£6,502), Punto 75 SX 5-dr £9,827 (£9,352), Punto TD 70 SX 5-dr £10,406 (£10,093), Bravo 1.6 SX 3-dr £12,547 (£12,288), Brava 1.6 SX 5-dr £12,495 (£12,470), Brava TD100 SX 5-dr £13,525 (£13,435), Marea 1.8 ELX a/c £13,747 (£13,417), Marea TD100 SX £13,812 (£13,709), Marea Weekend 2.0 HLX s/r £17,467 (£17,275), Coupe 20v Turbo £22,369 (£21,720), Ulysse 1.9TD S £18,057 (£17,657). Alfa Romeo - 145 Cloverleaf £16,245 (£15,988), 146ti £16,858 (£16,593), GTV 2.0 16v £21,687 (£21,351).